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SOCCER TRIVIA

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

how many players are on a soccer field PER team?

a)

7

b)

16

c)

10

d)

11

2.

When the ball goes out of bounds, the play restarts with a...

a)

kickoff

b)

penalty kick

c)

free kick

d)

throw-in

3.

What color of card is given when you intentionally handball in the 18 yard box?

a)

green

b)

purple

c)

red

d)

yellow

4.

Once you get ______ yellow cards, you are sent out of the game.

a)

5

b)

1

c)

2

d)

4

5.

When someone is fouled in the 18 yard box, what kind of kick is awarded?

a)

free kick

b)

throw-in

c)

penalty kick

d)

kickoff

6.

Who is the only player on the field who can use their hands?

a)

forward

b)

everyone

c)

midfielder

d)

goalie

e)

defender

7.

Which of the following is considered a foul in soccer?

a)

pushing someone

b)

handball

c)

tripping

d)

high-kick

e)

all of the above

8.

You are allowed to use your hands on the opponent's side of the field.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

What is advancing the ball in control, down the field with your laces/ inside of foot?

a)

passing

b)

dribbling

c)

shooting

10.

Select ALL that apply. How do you properly throw a ball in from the sidelines.

a)

roll it in

b)

Feet down, hands over head, extend arms as you throw

c)

Throw it over your head as you jump

d)

kick it in

11.

If the ball is played out by the defense on the defense's side, the offense gets a...

a)

corner kick

b)

throw in

c)

free-kick

d)

penalty kick

12.

How many points are awarded when the offense scores?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

1

13.

It is counted when the defense deflects/ scores in their own goal.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

How do you pass to your teammate in soccer?

a)

throw it to them

b)

kick it with enough contact that it goes behind them

c)

kick it to them with laces or soul of foot

d)

kick it with your heel

15.

Who are the only 2 players in the box during a penalty kick?

a)

goalie & all of the defense

b)

goalie & all of the offense

c)

goalie & penalty kicker

d)

goalie, penalty kicker, and defense

16.

A kickoff is used to start the game; ball is placed on half-line.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Each team consists of...

a)

shooting guard, midfielder, goalie

b)

goalie and defenders

c)

forwards and defense

d)

midfielders and goalies

e)

forwards, midfielders, defense, and goalie

18.

You're allowed to foul someone intentionally in the second half.

a)

true

b)

false