Soccer/Football Rules and Video

What is the primary objective in a game of football?

• To prevent the opposing team from scoring any goals.

• To score exactly one more goal than the opponent.

• To score more goals than the opposing team.

• To maintain possession of the ball for the longest time.

What happens if a player receives two yellow cards in a single football match?

• They are given a warning and allowed to continue playing.

• They are immediately sent off the field, and their team plays with one less player.

• They must sit out for 10 minutes, similar to a sin bin.

• Their team is awarded a penalty kick.

Which player is permitted to use their hands or arms to touch the ball during open play?

• Any player, as long as it's unintentional.

• Only the team captain.

• The goalkeeper, but only within their own penalty area.

• Players defending a corner kick.

Which of the following situations would result in a player being called offside?

• The player is in their own half of the field when the ball is passed.

• The player is level with the second-to-last defender when the ball is passed.

• The player is closer to the opponent's goal than both the ball and the second-to-last defender at the moment the ball is passed.

• The player receives the ball directly from a throw-in.

How many players does each team have on the field in standard association football?

• 10
• 8
• 11
• 9
• 12

What must happen for the referee to restart play with a dropped ball?

• The referee must consult with the team captains first.
• The game must be stopped for a foul or violation.
• The game must be stopped for a reason other than a foul or violation.
• The ball must go out of play before a dropped ball.

What happens if the ball completely crosses the goal line between the posts?

• A goal is scored.
• The ball is out of play.
• A penalty is awarded.
• The game continues.

Who has the authority to interpret and enforce the Laws of the Game during a match?

• The referee
• The match commissioner
• The team captain
• The assistant referee

What is awarded when the whole ball crosses the touchline?

• Corner kick
• Throw-in
• Goal kick
• Penalty kick

In standard football, how long is a normal match played?

• 120 minutes
• 75 minutes
• 90 minutes
• 60 minutes