One of the basic rules in soccer is that you are not allowed to use you hands unless you are the goalie. Another basic rule is that you must where shinguards. Another basic rule is a kick-off starts the beginning of every game and after every goal. Another rule is free kicks. A free kick happens when there is a foul anywhere on the field of play except inside of the penalty box. A fifth basic rule of soccer is penalty kicks. A penalty kick occurs when a foul is committed inside of the penalty box. Does this answer your question?