Y8 Football Knowledge Quiz

Which 4 body parts can we control the ball with?

• Chest, knee, thigh, elbow

• Head, feet, chest, thigh

• Feet, thigh, elbow, chest

• Head, hand, chest, feet

Which 4 different types of pass are correct?

• Chip pass, driven pass, short pass, lofted pass

• Driven pass, pass back, side pass, lofted pass

• Side pass, forwards pass, back pass, long pass

• Chip pass, long pass, forwards pass, short pass

What part of the foot should we use to generate power when shooting?

• Toes

• Laces

• Heel

• Outside foot

What will happen if you lean back and don’t keep your knee over the ball when shooting or passing?

• The ball will travel in the wrong direction

• You will likely miss the ball

• The ball will travel flat along the floor

• The ball will travel upwards

Fill in the blank. The ability to tackle is important to improve a team's chances of retaining (a)   of the ball.

What is meant by a team's 'defensive shape' in football?

• Going in for every tackle

• Playing in a defending position

• Ensuring that players stay in a position that minimises space for the attackers

• Running onto the ball

What are the three decisions a winger may make when running with the ball?

• Tackle, jump, score

• Pass, tackle, run

• Run, dribble, cut up

• Cross, cut back, cut inside

A winger needs to run a lot to get past people on the pitch, help out defensively and allow others to recover. Which component of fitness is most important for a winger?

• Flexibility

• Strength

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Speed

Why is it important to have good cardiovascular endurance in football?

• To be able to play at a high intensity for 90 minutes

• To be able to jump high for headers

• To be able to save penalties

• To be able to dribble quickly round a defender

What one is an official role of a referee?

• Provide advice to players

• Reduce conflict

• Video the game

• Shake hands with the managers