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Soccer rules & skills

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The goal keeper can use his hands anywhere

a)

True

b)

False

2.
During a throw in the player must
a)
throw the ball over head with two hands and keep both feet on the ground
b)
throw the ball with two hands while jumping
c)
throw the ball with one hand while both feet remain on the ground
d)
throw the ball with one hand while jumping
3.
What is a Throw-in
a)
free kick taken from the corner of the field when a defending opponent plays the ball out of bounds on the End Line
b)
free kick taken from the corner of the Goal Box when an attacking players plays the ball out of bounds on the End Line
c)
any unfair act by a player, deemed by the referee to contravene the game’s laws, that interferes with the active play of the game
d)
throwing the ball in from the sideline above the athletes head, after the ball has been played out of bounds on the sideline by an opposing player
4.
How many halves are there in a regular soccer game?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.
How many players make up a soccer team?
a)
7
b)
9
c)
8
d)
11
6.

When do you perform a throw in?

a)

When the opposing team kicks the ball out of bounds over the sideline

b)

your team kicks the ball out of bounds

c)

To start the game

d)

never

7.
When do you perform a corner kick?
a)
When the ball is in the corner
b)
When the ball goes out of the side lines
c)
When the ball goes out of bounds near the goal
d)
never
8.
Any penalty in the goalie box results in a.....
a)
free kick
b)
penalty kick
c)
throw in 
d)
goalie kick
9.
Who can use their hands during a game?
a)
Goalie 
b)
defenders
c)
all players any time
d)
offensive players
10.
What part of your body cannot touch the ball while the ball is in play?
a)
head
b)
leg
c)
foot
d)
hand
11.

What is the standard duration of a professional soccer match?

a)

60 minutes

b)

75 minutes

c)

90 minutes

d)

120 minutes

12.

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

13.

If the game is tied at the end of regulation,

a)

the teams will play an additional 30 minutes and possibly two more 15 minute periods before taking penalty kicks.

b)

each team gets penalty kicks.

c)

it stays tied.

d)

the teams play until someone score.

14.

Which of these is not a cue for dribbling in soccer?

a)

Keep your eyes on the ball

b)

Stay light on your feet

c)

Keep the ball less than 5 feet from you

d)

Use all sides of your feet

15.

Which types of kicks require a follow through?

a)

Long Pass

b)

Short Pass

c)

Instep Kick

d)

All of the above

16.

When kicking, where does my standing foot point?

a)

Out to the side

b)

To the ball

c)

To my target

17.

1. What are the physical benefits of playing soccer?

a)

Cardiovascular exercise

b)

No running

c)

Jumping skills

d)

Eye-hand coordination

18.

what skill is this person doing?

a)

Shooting a soccer ball

b)

Passing a soccer ball

c)

Kicking a field goal

d)

Dribbling a basketball

19.

Which part of the foot should you shoot a soccer ball with?

a)

Ankle

b)

Toe

c)

Sweep the ball

d)

Shoelaces

20.

Which of the following is NOT important for Dribbling a soccer ball

a)

Keep the ball close

b)

Use both feet

c)

Use the inside and outside of both feet

d)

Use fingertips only and keep the ball at waist level when dribbling

21.

which is important when dribbling a soccer ball

a)

you use your hands

b)

Keep the ball close

c)

dribbling is when food falls out of your mouth

d)

eyes on the ball

22.

For more accurate passing and shooting, contact the ball with:

a)

Your toe

b)

Your head

c)

Your instep

d)

The outside of your foot

23.

Which part of the foot is most commonly used for controlled dribbling in soccer?

a)

Heel

b)

Toe

c)

Inside of the foot

d)

Outside of the foot

24.

What is the main purpose of keeping your head up while dribbling a soccer ball?

a)

To watch your feet

b)

To keep the ball close

c)

To avoid tripping

d)

To see teammates and opponents

25.

Which of the following is a technique used to change direction quickly while dribbling?

a)

Goal kick

b)

Step-over move

c)

Throw-in

d)

Corner kick