Refereeing Quiz 1

Do all occupants of the technical area need to be identified before a match?

• Yes

• No

What is the maximum width of a football field?

• 50 yards

• 100 yards

• 120 yards

• 130 yards

What is the maximum width of a goal line?

• 12 Inches

• 5 Inches

• 15 Inches

Can a referee report disciplinary action without stating the reasons for this in their match report?

• Depends on competition rules

• No. They must always describe the reasons, players involved and time.

• Yes, he only needs to record if it was a caution or sending off.

• Yes, as long as the teams officials have been disciplined.

player who has committed a tackle that was made in a reckless manner should receive a

• caution
• Red Card

• Warning

• Nothing

Can impeding the progress of an opponent be penalised with a direct freekick?

• No, never

• No, unless there is contact with any part of the body.

• Yes, always

If a player kicks the ball directly into their own net from a direct, the opposing team should be awarded a

• corner
• Goal kick

• Goal

• Indirect freekick

Which of these is not a cautionable offence after a goal has been scored?

• Leaving the field of play to celebrate with the crowd

• Running to the other end of the pitch to celebrate with the goalkeeper

• Taking off any item of clothing

• Performing a summersault movement that may injure another player or themselves.

Can a referee change their decision?

• Yes, upon realising that they are incorrect or on the advice of another official.

• No, never

• Yes, on the advice of a player

• All of these are correct provided that play has not restarted.

What is the radius of the circle makes around the centre spot?

• 8.15m

• 9m

• 9.15m

• 10m