Soccer Rules

What is the offside rule in soccer?

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the ball, but it doesn't matter if they are also closer to the second-to-last defender.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the ball, but it doesn't matter if there is a second-to-last defender.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the ball, regardless of the position of the second-to-last defender.

Answer explanation

The offside rule in soccer states that a player is in an offside position if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

When is a penalty kick awarded in soccer?

• When a defending player commits a foul inside their own penalty area.

• When a player receives a yellow card

• When the ball goes out of bounds

• When a player scores a goal

Answer explanation

A penalty kick is awarded in soccer when a defending player commits a foul inside their own penalty area.

What is the punishment for receiving a red card in soccer?

• Player is sent off the field

• Player is allowed to continue playing

• Player is awarded a penalty kick

• Player is given a warning

Answer explanation

Receiving a red card in soccer results in the player being sent off the field. This is the correct choice.

How many players are allowed on the field for each team in soccer?

• 13

• 11

• 9

• 7

Answer explanation

In soccer, each team is allowed 11 players on the field. This is the correct choice.

What is the offside position in soccer?

• The offside position in soccer is when a player is nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

• The offside position in soccer is when a player is nearer to the opponent's goal line than the goalkeeper when the ball is played to them.

• The offside position in soccer is when a player is nearer to the opponent's goal line than the last defender when the ball is played to them.

• The offside position in soccer is when a player is nearer to the opponent's goal line than the ball.

Answer explanation

The offside position in soccer is when a player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

What happens if a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area?

• The player is given a yellow card.

• The opposing team is awarded a penalty kick.

• The opposing team is awarded a corner kick.

• The player is sent off with a red card.

Answer explanation

If a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area, the opposing team is awarded a penalty kick.

What is the minimum distance that opponents must be from the ball during a free kick?

• 5 yards

• 15 yards

• 10 yards

• 20 yards

Tags

PE6.2

What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a soccer match?

• 5

• 1

• 10

• 3

What is the duration of a standard soccer match?

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 45 minutes

What is the role of the goalkeeper in soccer?

• To score goals

• To prevent the ball from entering their goal

• To officiate the game

• To substitute other players