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WorksheetsKS3 Football Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
How many players are on a football team?
9
10
11
12
How many minutes does a football match last?
(a)
What is the maximum number of substitutes a team can make in a football match?
1
3
5
7
How big is the box in which the goalkeeper can handle the ball?
22 Yards
16 Yards
20 Yards
18 Yards
In an FA cup match, the referee awards 3 minutes of added time in the first half, 6 minutes of added time in the second half, and as the final score was a draw 30 minutes of extra time. How many minutes were played in total during the match?
(a)
A penalty kick is taken from what distance?
9 Yards
10 Yards
11 Yards
12 Yards
What percentage of the ball has to have crossed the line in order for a goal to be awarded?
50%
75%
90%
100%
True or False: A player can be ruled offside in their own half?
False
True
Which of these statements correctly defines the offside rule?
If a player is in the oppositions half and closer to the opponents goal than the ball and the second last opponent when the ball is played
If a player is in front of the last defender of the opposition team
If a player is level or in front of the last defender of the opposition team
If a player is in front of the second last opponent on the other team but is behind the player with the ball when they receive the pass
Which of these statements is NOT TRUE about a back pass?
The goalkeeper can pick up the ball if the player on his team unintentionally passes the ball back to them
The goalkeeper cannot pick up the ball if someone on their team heads the ball back to them
The goalkeeper cannot pick up the ball if someone on their team intentionally passes the ball back to them using their feet
A back pass results in an indirect free kick to the opposition team
True or False: The back pass rule has always been a rule in football?
True
False
True or False: A player can score directly from a corner kick?
True
False
During a penalty kick, where is the goalkeeper allowed to stand?
Anywhere in the 6 yard box
Anywhere in the 18 yard box
On the goal line
Wherever they want
When a team is awarded a goal kick, where must the kick be taken from?
Inside the 6 Yard Box
Inside the 18 Yard Box
Out of the goalkeeper's hands
From the penalty spot
What is the maximum amount of time the goalkeeper can hold the ball?
6 Seconds
20 Seconds
1 Minute
10 Seconds
True or False: A goalkeeper can score an own goal directly from their own goal kick?
False
True
In which did year did England win their only Football World Cup?
1966
1970
1962
1974
The 'Golden Boot' is awarded at the end of the season for what achievement?
Most goals scored in the season
Most yellow cards received in the season
Least goals conceded in the season
Most assists made in the season
What part of your foot should you use when passing the football?
Toes
Heel
Ball of your foot
Inside of the foot
When passing the football your standing foot should be ... (Answer all answers that are appropriate)
Behind the ball
To the side of the ball
Pointing towards your target
In front of the ball
