Soccer IQ Quiz Lesson 1

What is considered the "Holy Grail" of soccer according to the text?

• Scoring goals

• Speed of play

• Teamwork

• Defense

Why is it better to get the ball from Point A to Point B with one touch?

• It looks more impressive

• It is faster than using two touches

• It confuses the opponent

• It is easier to control the ball

What happens if you play slowly according to the text?

• You win more games

• Your communication improves

• You give the defense more time to get organized

• You confuse the opponent

What is the challenge for an intelligent player?

• To score as many goals as possible

• To do the most effective job in a few touches as possible

• To dribble past all opponents

• To pass the ball to every teammate

What is the speed ladder mentioned in the text?

• A training tool for agility

• A ranking of players based on speed

• A way to categorize speed of play options

• A method to measure the speed of a soccer ball

What is the fastest thing on the soccer field according to the text?

• A player running with the ball

• A player running without the ball

• A moving ball

• A player dribbling the ball

What must you do to play fast according to the text?

• Practice every day

• Decide to play fast before the game begins

• Have a good coach

• Play with faster teammates

What is the relationship between speed of play and winning games?

• Speed of play is less important than skill

• Speed of play is what wins games

• Speed of play is only important in the first half

• Speed of play is not important

What does the text suggest about playing fast?

• It happens by accident

• It requires conscious effort and decision

• It is only for professional players

• It is not necessary for winning

Not using information from the text, answer the question.

Check all but the worse answer.

When do you think it would be better use more passes?

• To get the ball out of a pressure situation.

• To pass the ball back to open up spacing of defense.

• To improve a passing angle.

• To involve more teammates.