They exchange sides every quarter and take a 15-minute rest at halftime before switching sides again. They do this so that when the weather is poor, it is fair for both sides. This means that no team will be able to dominate play on one side of the field for long periods. The aim is that each team gets the chance to see how they perform on their own side of the field before swapping over. This should even out any advantages one team may have over the other in terms of ball possession or location. If you were playing in such a match then you would need to change direction at a rate equal to that of your opponents otherwise you risk being caught by their players as they pass through the middle. There are different ways of scoring goals in soccer. There are two ways: directly from a free kick or after scoring a goal yourself. Free kicks can only be taken inside the penalty box (area between the 18th and 90th lines along the field). Direct free kicks are taken by the opposing team while indirect free kicks are taken by the referee. The advantage of taking a direct free kick is that the goalie cannot stop the ball. However, you must be careful not to go over the line into the penalty box! You could be called for a foul there also.