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KS3 Football Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many players are on a football team?

a)

9

b)

10

c)

11

d)

12

2.

How many minutes does a football match last?

(a)  

3.

What is the maximum number of substitutes a team can make in a football match?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

4.

How big is the box in which the goalkeeper can handle the ball?

a)

22 Yards

b)

16 Yards

c)

20 Yards

d)

18 Yards

5.

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)  

6.

A penalty kick is taken from what distance?

a)

9 Yards

b)

10 Yards

c)

11 Yards

d)

12 Yards

7.

What percentage of the ball has to have crossed the line in order for a goal to be awarded?

a)

50%

b)

75%

c)

90%

d)

100%

8.

True or False: A player can be ruled offside in their own half?

a)

False

b)

True

9.

Which of these statements correctly defines the offside rule?

a)

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

b)

If a player is in front of the last defender of the opposition team

c)

If a player is level or in front of the last defender of the opposition team

d)

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

10.

Which of these statements is NOT TRUE about a back pass?

a)

The goalkeeper can pick up the ball if the player on his team unintentionally passes the ball back to them

b)

The goalkeeper cannot pick up the ball if someone on their team heads the ball back to them

c)

The goalkeeper cannot pick up the ball if someone on their team intentionally passes the ball back to them using their feet

d)

A back pass results in an indirect free kick to the opposition team

11.

True or False: The back pass rule has always been a rule in football?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False: A player can score directly from a corner kick?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

During a penalty kick, where is the goalkeeper allowed to stand?

a)

Anywhere in the 6 yard box

b)

Anywhere in the 18 yard box

c)

On the goal line

d)

Wherever they want

14.

When a team is awarded a goal kick, where must the kick be taken from?

a)

Inside the 6 Yard Box

b)

Inside the 18 Yard Box

c)

Out of the goalkeeper's hands

d)

From the penalty spot

15.

What is the maximum amount of time the goalkeeper can hold the ball?

a)

6 Seconds

b)

20 Seconds

c)

1 Minute

d)

10 Seconds

16.

True or False: A goalkeeper can score an own goal directly from their own goal kick?

a)

False

b)

True

17.

In which did year did England win their only Football World Cup?

a)

1966

b)

1970

c)

1962

d)

1974

18.

The 'Golden Boot' is awarded at the end of the season for what achievement?

a)

Most goals scored in the season

b)

Most yellow cards received in the season

c)

Least goals conceded in the season

d)

Most assists made in the season

19.

What part of your foot should you use when passing the football?

a)

Toes

b)

Heel

c)

Ball of your foot

d)

Inside of the foot

20.

When passing the football your standing foot should be ... (Answer all answers that are appropriate)

a)

Behind the ball

b)

To the side of the ball

c)

Pointing towards your target

d)

In front of the ball