Soccer IQ Quiz Lesson 4

What is a passing angle in soccer?

• A seam that runs between players or between players and boundaries

• A direct line to the goal

• A position where a player stands still

• A defensive strategy

Why is it important for a player to identify proper passing angles?

• To score more goals

• To avoid being offside

• To move the ball faster and avoid interception

• To confuse the opponent

What is the key to moving the ball faster than the opposition can organize and rotate its defense?

• Dribbling skills

• Speed of play

• Physical strength

• Defensive tactics

What is the role of a smart player when receiving the ball?

• To dribble past all opponents

• To read the flow of bodies and identify passing seams

• To shoot immediately

• To pass back to the defense

What is the benefit of one-touch passing in soccer?

• It allows for more time to think

• It is the fastest speed of play

• It confuses the opponent

• It is easier to execute

What does Diagram 4.1 illustrate?

• The positions of defenders

• The available passing seams for the attacker

• The goal-scoring opportunities

• The offside positions

What happens if a player gets anchored in dead space during a possession exercise?

• The player can easily score

• The player becomes ineffective

• The player can defend better

• The player can pass more accurately

What is the main focus when valuing play on the field?

• Individual skills

• Speed of play

• Defensive strategies

• Physical fitness

What is required for a player to play with one touch effectively?

• Good dribbling skills

• Teammates giving useful options

• Strong physical presence

• Defensive awareness

Not using the text, when should a player evaluate the passing angles and seams available to be used for a one touch pass?

• When the ball is at their feet

• When the player is dribbling with the ball

• When their teammate yells out they are open

• Before they receive the ball