Football Technique
What is the technical term for the skill of running with the ball at your feet, keeping it close to you while moving across the field?
Dribbling
What is the name of the kick awarded to the opposing team when the ball goes out of play over the sideline?
Throw-in
The International Federation of Association Football, which governs world football, is better known by what acronym?
FIFA
This Portuguese forward is the all-time leading male international goal scorer and is known for his powerful shots and athleticism.
Cristiano Ronaldo.
What force is responsible for slowing down a kicked ball as it rolls across the grass?
Friction
The "push pass" is a simple but effective technique using the inside of the foot. What is its main purpose?
To make a short, accurate pass to a teammate.
How many total players are on the field at the start of a standard match?
22 (11 per team).
In what country were the first official rules of modern football, known as the "Cambridge Rules," established?
England
Widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, this Argentine forward has won the Ballon d'Or more times than any other player.
Lionel Messi.
When a player jumps to head the ball, what physical concept is responsible for their ability to stay in the air for a brief moment?
Momentum, or more specifically, the impulse from the jump that gives them vertical momentum.
When a player jumps to hit a high-bouncing ball with their head, what is this technique called, and which part of the head should they use?
A header, using the forehead.
A penalty kick is awarded for a foul committed inside what marked area on the field?
The penalty area or box
Which country has won the FIFA World Cup more times than any other nation?
Brazil
"The King" is the nickname of this Brazilian legend who is the only player to have won three World Cups.
Pelé
What is the name of the aerodynamic effect that causes a spinning ball to curve in the air, a phenomenon often used for "banana kicks" or free kicks?
The Magnus Effect.
What is the most common technique for stopping or "killing" a high-speed ball that is coming toward you?
Trapping or controlling the ball.
Explain the difference between a direct free kick and an indirect free kick.
A direct free kick can be scored by kicking the ball directly into the goal, while an indirect free kick requires another player to touch the ball before a goal can be scored.
The World Cup trophy is named after which FIFA president who organized the first tournament in 1930?
Jules Rimet.
What famous English footballer, known for his long-range free kicks and crossing ability, wore the number 7 for Manchester United and was married to a Spice Girl?
David Beckham.
According to Newton's Third Law of Motion, when a player kicks a ball with a certain amount of force, what happens?
The ball exerts an equal and opposite force on the player's foot
The "instep drive" uses the laces of your boot for a powerful shot. What physical principle does this technique rely on to generate maximum power?
Applying force with a large surface area (the laces) to the ball, which transfers maximum energy.
What is the offside rule designed to prevent, and what is the primary condition for a player to be considered in an offside position?
It prevents "goal hanging" or "cherry-picking." A player is in an offside position if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender at the moment the ball is played to them.
What historical event caused the cancellation of the FIFA World Cup tournaments in both 1942 and 1946?
World War II.
This retired French midfielder, known for his elegant style and a headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final, led France to victory in the 1998 World Cup.
Zinedine Zidane.
A player kicks a ball with a mass of 0.45 kg, accelerating it from rest to 20 m/s in 0.2 seconds. Using the formula a = Δv / t, what is the average acceleration of the ball?
100 m/s² (α= 20 / 0.2).