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Soccer Rules Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the standard duration of a professional soccer match?

a)

60 minutes

b)

75 minutes

c)

90 minutes

d)

120 minutes

2.

How many players should each team have on the field during regular play?

a)

9 players

b)

10 players

c)

11 players

d)

12 players

3.

What is the minimum circumference of a regulation soccer ball?

a)

27 inches

b)

28 inches

c)

25 inches

d)

26 inches

4.

Which of these actions results in a direct free kick?

a)

Dangerous play

b)

Deliberately handling the ball

c)

Offside position

d)

Time wasting

5.

What is the dimensions of a penalty area?

a)

16 yards x 40 yards

b)

18 yards x 44 yards

c)

20 yards x 42 yards

d)

22 yards x 46 yards

6.

How long is the standard half-time break?

a)

10 minutes

b)

15 minutes

c)

20 minutes

d)

25 minutes

7.

What is the minimum distance defenders must be from the ball during a free kick?

a)

8 yards

b)

9 yards

c)

10 yards

d)

12 yards

8.

Which of these is NOT a valid reason for a yellow card?

a)

Unsporting behavior

b)

Scoring a goal

c)

Delaying restart of play

d)

Dissent by word or action

9.

What happens if a player receives two yellow cards in the same match?

a)

They receive a fine

b)

They receive a red card and are sent off

c)

They can continue playing with a warning

d)

They must sit out for 10 minutes

10.

From where is a penalty kick taken?

a)

The penalty mark

b)

The corner flag

c)

The center circle

d)

The six-yard box

11.

What is the maximum width of a regulation soccer field?

a)

80 yards

b)

85 yards

c)

90 yards

d)

100 yards

12.

Which of these is an indirect free kick offense?

a)

Kicking an opponent

b)

Playing in a dangerous manner

c)

Spitting at an opponent

d)

Tripping an opponent

13.

How many substitutions are typically allowed in professional matches?

a)

2 substitutions

b)

3 substitutions

c)

4 substitutions

d)

5 substitutions

14.

What must happen before a goal kick can be considered in play?

a)

The ball must leave the penalty area

b)

The ball must touch another player

c)

The ball must cross the halfway line

d)

The ball must touch the ground

15.

In what situation is a dropped ball awarded?

a)

After a goal is scored

b)

When play is stopped for an injury

c)

After a corner kick

d)

When the ball goes out of bounds

16.

What is the proper term for when a player is ahead of the ball and last defender?

a)

Interference

b)

Obstruction

c)

Offside

d)

Out of position

17.

How long can a goalkeeper hold the ball in their hands?

a)

3 seconds

b)

4 seconds

c)

5 seconds

d)

6 seconds

18.

What is the minimum height for corner flags?

a)

4 feet

b)

5 feet

c)

6 feet

d)

7 feet

19.

When can a throw-in be called foul?

a)

If both feet leave the ground

b)

If the ball is thrown with one hand

c)

If the throw is too powerful

d)

If the thrower steps on the line

20.

What is the required width of all field lines?

a)

4 inches

b)

5 inches

c)

6 inches

d)

7 inches