Introductory Referee Quiz 3

When the referee signals the match to start and without any other player touching the ball the player taking kick off decides to run with the ball towards the opposition goal. What action would you take?

• Allow play to continue as ball is played forward
• Stop play, kick off retaken
• Stop play, indirect free kick to opposition
• Stop play, direct free kick to opposition

What is the maximum number of substitutes which may be used in a match played in an official competition?

• 3 or as per competition rules
• Up to 5 provided both teams and the referee agree
• Up to 7 provided both teams and the referee agree
• National FAs can now allow a maximum of five substitutions (except at top level)

The width of the lines on the field of play must not exceed...

• 5cm (2ins)
• 12cm (5ins)
• 24 cm (10ins)
• 18cm (7ins)

You are concerned about failing light and after speaking to the two captains and secretaries you decide to play 40 minutes each half. However in the second half it has not been as dark as you thought it might have been and both teams ask you to play 45 minutes in that half. What would you do?

• Play the 40 mins agreed before the game started
• Play the 40 mins agreed before the game started, then play 5 mins injury time
• Play the 45 mins in the second half
• Play the 45 mins in the second half only if both team secretaries agree

If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the teams own goal by one of their own players, what action would you take?

• Award the own goal provided no other infringement
• Goal kick awarded
• Corner kick awarded
• Indirect free kick from where ball was dropped