Football Rules

What is the offside rule in football?

• Offside is determined by the player's position relative to the halfway line.

• 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 closer to the opponent's goal line than the ball when the ball is played to them.

• Offside is called when a player is behind the last defender when the ball is played to them.

When is a penalty kick awarded in a football match?

• When a player receives a yellow card

• When a player scores an own goal

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

• When the ball goes out of bounds

How is a throw-in taken in football?

• Both feet on or behind the touchline, use both hands to deliver the ball from behind and over the head, part of the ball over the touchline when releasing it.

• Throw the ball directly to a teammate's feet

• Use only one hand to deliver the ball

• Step over the touchline when releasing the ball

What are the rules for goalkeepers in football?

• Goalkeepers cannot leave the penalty area during the game.

• Goalkeepers can use their hands and arms to play the ball within the penalty area.

• Goalkeepers can score goals from any position on the field.

• Goalkeepers are not allowed to touch the ball with their feet.

How is a corner kick taken in football?

• The corner kick is taken from the center of the field

• The attacking team places the ball inside the corner arc at the nearest corner flag and kicks it into play.

• The ball is thrown into play from the corner

• The defending team takes the corner kick

What are the different types of fouls in football?

• Direct free kicks fouls, Indirect free kicks fouls, Penalty kick fouls, Misconduct fouls

• Offside fouls

• Corner kick fouls

• Throw-in fouls

In football, when is a player considered offside?

• When the player is celebrating a goal

• When the player is behind the referee

• When the 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.

• When the player is wearing the wrong color jersey

What happens during a penalty kick in football?

• The player taking the penalty kick has one chance to score against the goalkeeper.

• The player can pass the ball to a teammate

• The goalkeeper can move before the kick is taken

• The penalty kick is taken from the corner of the field

What is the proper technique for a throw-in?

• Keep both feet on the ground, hold the ball with both hands behind the head, and throw the ball over the head with both hands simultaneously.

• Use only one hand to throw the ball

• Jump before throwing the ball

• Throw the ball underhand

Can a goalkeeper handle the ball outside the penalty area?

• Yes

• No

• Only on Tuesdays

• When the moon is full