wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Simple Soccer Knowledge

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two most used formations in Soccer

a)

1-5-3-2 & 1-2-3-5

b)

1-4-4-2 & 1-4-3-3

c)

1-3-4-3 & 1-2-5-3

d)

1-4-2-3-1 & 1-3-5-2

2.
 Soccer players are allowed to touch and carry the ball in the hands.
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
3.
A goal is made by kicking or heading the ball into the goal net.  
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
4.
“Heading” might be used ________.
a)
A. When the ball is wide
b)
B. When the opponent has the ball. 
c)
C. When you defend a free kick
d)
D.  When the ball is too high to reach with any other part of the body.
5.

How many players are suppose to be on the feild

a)

21

b)

11

c)

10

d)

13

6.

How many points is a goal worth in soccer?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

7.

How would you define dribbling in soccer?

a)

Using ones hands to move the ball down the field.

b)

Using ones feet to move the ball down the field.

c)

Using ones body to move the ball down the field.

d)

There is dribbling in soccer?

8.

If the ball goes out of the sidelines, what does it mean?

a)

Free Kick

b)

Goal Kick

c)

Throw-in

d)

Corner Kick

9.

Which soccer position typically runs the least?

a)

defense

b)

offense

c)

goalie

d)

midfielder

10.

If you are playing the #9 position you are a ______

a)

Forward

b)

Defender

c)

Goalie

d)

Mid fielder

11.

If you play the 5 what position are you in?

a)

Goalie

b)

Winger

c)

Center Back

d)

Outside left back

12.

If you are in a 1-4-3-3 and you are the 8 what is your position?

a)

Defensive mid fielder

b)

Attacking mid fielder

c)

Center mid fielder

d)

Center forward

13.

What is the proper soccer equipment?

a)

Cleats, shoulder pads, mouth piece, ball

b)

Cleats, ball, glove, bat

c)

Cleats, Shin guards, ball

d)

Helmet, ball, cleats,

14.

Soccer started in the geographical location of England?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Soccer originated in the Middle Ages?

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The basic skills of soccer include: dribbling, passing, trapping, heading, and shooting?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

In soccer, the offensive team begins the game with a kick-off from the center circle at midfield?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

How might a player show respect and sportsmanship on the soccer field? There are 3 answers.

a)

Give high fives

b)

Brag to the other team about winning

c)

Spit on someone's shoes

d)

Encourage their teammates

e)

Have a good attitude no matter what

19.

Good strategies in soccer include? There are 2 answers.

a)

always standing still

b)

everyone should always be watching the ball

c)

everyone on your team clumping around the ball

d)

passing to your teammates

20.

What is the picture showing?

a)

Hat trick

b)

Penalty kick

c)

Goal

d)

Corner Kick

21.

What is a hat trick?

a)

Player hits the ball with their head

b)

Player scores three goals in one game

c)

Player kicks the ball and hits the referee

d)

Players scores five goals in one game

22.

What is the big world-wide soccer tournament called?

a)

Final Four

b)

FIFA World Cup

c)

Masters Tournament

d)

Elite Eight

23.

How many points is a penalty kick worth?

a)

8

b)

5

c)

3

d)

1

24.

What color cards are in soccer?

a)

red and yellow

b)

yellow and orange

c)

red and orange

d)

orange and blue

25.

What is the soccer field called?

a)

The field

b)

A soccer field

c)

The pitch

d)

Futbol field.

26.

What is soccer's nick name?

a)

The beautiful game

b)

The real football

c)

America's sport