Classwork

«From the history of football»

Questions to the text:

1. Why were ball games not always allowed by law?

Because they are dangerous to windows and doors of the houses.

1. When were the football rules published?

In 1863, a meeting was called in a tavern in Great Queen Street, London, for the purpose of deciding the rules of the games. 

1. Did they change within the time?

Within the time the rules were changing, for example, the sound of referee’s whistle was heard for the first time in 1878.

1. How many players are there in a team?

 11 players

1. What are they?

The team has a goal-keeper, one full-back, one half-back and eight forwards

1. Do you know the name of a game which is similar to football but players can hold the ball in their hands?

Soccer