Rules
How many teams in a soccer game?
2
What does a soccerball look like?
Round, black and white, about a foot in diameter
Can the goaly touch the soccer ball with their hands?
Yes
Do soccer players wear protective gear?
Yes. Shin guards.
What are cleats?
Type of shoe.
What body parts are allowed to be used in a soccer game?
All but the hands and arms.
How many quarters in a game?
4
Who determines a foul?
It’s the referee’s or coach’s responsibility to monitor safe play and fouls, but, in general, the intent is to go for the ball, not the player.
Are soccer balls different sizes based on age?
Yes
What does it mean when someone yells "use your body"?
If the ball is coming at you, get in front of it and use any part of your body (except your hands, of course) to stop, redirect, or control the ball.
What is a "throw-in"?
When the ball crosses the sideline and goes out of bounds, a throw-in is taken by a member of the team who didn’t kick it out. The player will plant both feet on the ground, using both hands to throw the ball straight overhead and back into play.
How long is a game for adults?
35-40 minutes
How many types of positions on a team?
Four. Forward, defender, midfield, goalie.
Why are shin guards needed?
Players kick the ball a lot. They are at risk of kicking shins when in close quarters.
What is a "crossing pass"?
This is when you kick the ball from the corner or side of the field into the middle to one of your teammates in an attempt to score.
What determines a foul?
A foul happens if a player kicks, trips, jumps at, charges, strikes, pushes, or holds an opponent.
How many players in an adult game?
11
What is the job of the Forward position?
These players help to hold up or initiate play and create scoring opportunities.
What are soccer socks?
These socks are made of athletic-intended materials and are long enough to fit over the length of the shin guards.
What is a "corner pass"?
This is how you’d set up a crossing pass. As you run down the field to score, kick the ball into the corner for your teammate to go after and kick back to you.
What happens if a foul occurs?
If a foul does occur, the team who was fouled gets a free, direct kick at the location of the foul.
How many points per goal
1 point
What is the job of defender?
These players help protect the goal, but do so from the field rather than the goal box.
Why should you have a water bottle?
A player runs around a lot and is at risk for dehydration.
What is a "give and go" pass?
If you have the ball and want to pass it to your teammate so you can get open before getting the ball back, you’d yell out “give and go.”