Soccer

1. What are the physical benefits of playing soccer?

• Cardiovascular exercise

• No running

• Jumping skills

• Eye-hand coordination

Soccer players are allowed to touch and carry the ball in their hand.

• True

• False

3. How long is the average soccer game?

• Two 60-minute periods with one halftime rest break

• Two 30-minute periods with one halftime rest break

• Two 45-minute periods with one halftime rest break

• Two 20-minute periods with one halftime rest break

5. What does it mean for a player to “trap” the ball?

• Hitting the ball with your head.

• Passing to a teammate.

• Kicking the ball in the air.

• That a player attempts to control a ball by stopping it or changing its direction.

6. When should the technique of “heading” be used?

• Never

• When the ball is too high to reach with any other body part.

• Only when playing defense

• All of the above

7. What actions in a soccer game might result in a foul

being called?

• Tripping an opponent

• Pushing an opponent

• intentionally kicking an opponent

• All of the above

How many players play on a soccer team

• 9

• 11

• 10

• 12

9. Which soccer players on a team are usually considered to be the best all-around

• Coach

• Goalie

• Defense

• Strikers

Can the goalie can use his/her hands to pick up the ball?

• Yes

• No