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Soccer

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many fielded players are on a soccer team ?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

7

d)

9

2.

When team "Red" kicks the ball out the side line/touch line when playing against yellow how does the ball come back into play?

a)

Team Yellow kicks it in from the corner

b)

Goal Kick by Team Yellow

c)

Team Yellow performs a throw in

d)

Team Red performs a throw in

3.

Looking at the photo, when is this kick taken?

a)

When an Attacking player kicks the ball out of the goal line.

b)

When a foul is committed within the Penalty Box.

c)

When dangerous play is called by the referee.

d)

When a Defensive player kicks the ball out of their own goal line.

4.

How many points is a penalty kick worth?

a)

8

b)

5

c)

3

d)

1

5.

How many position categories are there on the field?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

11

6.

Where does the offense (a.k.a. strikers) normally position themselves on the soccer field?

a)

in the corner

b)

on the side of the field by their goal

c)

on the side of the field by the other team's goal

d)

wherever the ball is

7.

Where does the defense normally position themselves on the soccer field?

a)

in the corner

b)

on the side of the field by their goal

c)

on the side of the field by the other team's goal

d)

wherever the ball is

8.

Check all photos that show a foul in soccer resulting in a direct free kick.

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

If the defending Red team kicks the ball and it bounces off the Yellow attacking team and then goes out of the end/goal line, what is the referee call?

a)

Red team gets a goal kick

b)

Yellow team gets a corner kick

c)

Red team gets a side line throw-in

d)

Yellow team gets a goal kick

10.

Red team commits a hand ball, what happens next?

a)

Sideline throw in by the opposing team perpendicular to the point where the hand ball occurred.

b)

The opposing team gets a corner kick.

c)

Free kick awarded to opposing team at point where hand ball occurred.

11.

What are the "best ways" to show respect and sportsmanship on the soccer field? Check all that apply.

a)

Offer your hand to a teammate or opponent when needed if they have fallen.

b)

Slap a player on their bottom and say "Good Job"

c)

Make encouraging comments

d)

Have a good attitude no matter what

12.

Good strategies in soccer include? Check all that apply.

a)

Stay in one place, the ball will eventually come to you!

b)

Communicate and pass to your teammates when possible.

c)

Steal the ball from your teammate if he/she is in trouble.

d)

Keep your eyes up and watch the ball.

13.

What tips did we learn for soccer dribbling? Check all that apply.

a)

Use all parts of your foot

b)

Use only 1 foot

c)

Keep your eyes up

d)

Keep the ball close

14.

When soccer is played (ex: mid-fielder position) it helps which area of fitness the most?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Muscle Strength

c)

Muscle Endurance

d)

Cardio-respiratory Endurance

15.

Which statements are true regarding the start of a soccer game?

a)

Offensive kicker attempts to pass the ball at kickoff to a teammate

b)

Offensive kicker may kick the ball in any direction.

c)

Both offensive and defensive players must be on their own half of the field at kick-off.

d)

Defensive players may stand anywhere on the field.

16.

High kicking, kicking the ball while on the ground, playing the ball while it is in possession of the goalkeeper, is considered _____ _____.

a)

Bad Idea

b)

Smart Plan

c)

Dangerous Play

d)

Fun Thing

17.

What players are in the penalty box during a penalty kick?

a)

Midfielder and Forward

b)

Penalty kicker and Goalie

c)

Penalty kicker, defensive players, and goalie

18.

Receiving and controlling the ball using various body parts (except the hands/arms).

a)

Stop it

b)

Trap

c)

Juggling

19.

What is B?

a)

Center Circle

b)

Goal

c)

Goalie Box

d)

Out of Bounce

20.

What is A?

a)

Midline

b)

Goalie Box

c)

Center Circle

21.

A hand ball is when the soccer ball comes in contact with any part of the arm from the finger tips all the way to the shoulder?

a)

True

b)

False

22.

When the referee makes a call, the right response is to:

a)

Run away

b)

Ignore the call and keep playing

c)

Argue and/or roll your eyes

d)

Respect the call and comply

23.

The most important thing about PE soccer is:

a)

Win at all costs

b)

Learn skills, get exercise, and have fun with friends

c)

Show everyone how good you are

d)

Tell other people what to do

24.

Which of the following is NOT considered part of a legal throw in. Check all that apply.

a)

Both feet remain on the ground during the throw

b)

The ball goes all the way behind your head

c)

You step over the side line

d)

You jump while you throw