What is the first thing you need to be able to do in football?

• Control the ball

• Pass the ball

• Throw the ball

• Shoot the ball

You should strike the ball with the inside part of your boot when passing it to a teammate.

• True

• False

What is dribbling in football?

• Running with the ball

• Kicking the ball high in the air

• Passing the ball to a teammate

• Controlling the ball with your hands

How can you change direction while dribbling?

• By cutting the ball with the inside or top outside part of your foot

• By throwing the ball in the air and catching it

• By kicking the ball out of bounds

• By sliding on the ground

What should you do when a defender is reaching for the ball?

• Place your foot on top of the ball and pull it away

• Kick the ball as hard as you can

• Pass the ball to the defender

• Let the defender take the ball

How can you protect the ball from a defender when they are running alongside you?

• Cut the ball back using the top outside edge of your foot

• Kick the ball away from you

• Pass the ball to the defender

• Stop and let the defender take the ball

What should you do when a defender reaches for the ball?

• Cut the ball a couple feet to the side of the defender using the inside of your foot

• Kick the ball as hard as you can at the defender

• Pass the ball to the defender

• Let the defender take the ball

How should you control a ball that drops from the air?

• Position your foot so that the ball hits the area between your laces and your toes

• Use your hands to catch the ball

• Jump and head the ball

• Kick the ball away

How should you kick the ball in the air with accuracy?

• Use the top of your foot to strike the underside of the ball

• Use your knee to strike the ball

• Use your head to strike the ball

• Use the outside of your foot to strike the ball

You should aim into the corners of the goal when shooting to beat the goalkeeper.

• True

• False