Teams formation
How many players are we allowed to have on the field?
9
Is there a retreat line?
No
During play this is the only player allowed to use their hands.
goalkeeper
Which player on the field do you have to be past to be considered offside?
The last player between the ball and the goal
What are the two kinds of free kicks called?
Indirect and Direct
How many defenders are there?
3
Can you be offside on a throw in?
No
What is one of the roles of the centre back?
Keep the outside backs connected to them, protect the goal, provide cover
Can you receive the ball behind the last defender?
Yes! As long as the ball was played before you moved behind the last defender
What is rewarded when a goalkeeper picks up a ball that was intentionally passed back?
Indirect free kick from where the ball was picked up
Are defenders allowed to move to another area on the field during a live play?
Yes!
How long is each half?
30 minutes
What is two of the wingers responsibilities?
- stretch the field
- provide support on the attack
When is there no offsides?
On a throw in, goal kick, and corner kick
Do you know what other formations are common in 9v9 soccer? (We may see other teams do these formations)
3-3-2, 3-2-3
What position is missing?
Right back, left wing, centre mid, striker,
Right wing, centre back, goalkeeper, left back
A second centre mid
The ball completely crosses the touchline, play restarts with a ?
thrown-in
What are the responsibilities of the centre mids when their team has the ball?
provide passing options, switch the play, support on the attack,
What part of your body is allowed to be past the last defender?
Hand and arm
What is the minimum amount of players you are allowed to play with?
6 players are needed
What are the names of the sections the field is split up into?
The attacking third, the middle third, and the defensive third
What are the four big new rules this year?
1. Offsides
2. Throw ins
3. no retreat line
4. Headers are allowed
What are the responsibilities of the striker while they are not in possession of the ball?
- first line defence
- press the back line
- provide pressure from the back if they get beat
When is the only time a player can be in an offside position, legally?
When they are not involved in the active play
Is this player offside and the goal disallowed? Reminder: there are situations where you can be offside legally.
Yes! They are offside since they affected the play