Positions on the field
Soccer Fouls
Field Terms
Soccer 101
All about Goalies
100

This player is the last one standing

Goalie 

100

What part of the body is considered a hand ball? 

Hand up to elbow. 

100

What is the round circle in the middle of the field called? 

Center Circle 

100

How many players are on the field during a game? 

22, 11 players per team 

100

Where can the goalie use their hands? 

Inside of the 18 yard box. 

200

This player shoots a lot. 

The forward/ striker+50 

200

How many yellow cards can you get in a game?

2 yellows makes a red 

200

What is the line called where the 2 goals rest? 

End Line 

200

What happens when the other team kicks the ball out or touches it last on their end line, where their goal is? 

Corner Kick / +50 if you know where you can place a corner kick? 

200

What happens when the ball is kicked out of bounds by the opposing team on our end line ? 

Goal Kick / +50 if you know where the goal kick should be placed? 

300

This player is surrounded by lots of other players. 

The Midfielder/ Center Midfielder+50

300

What happens when you get a red card?

The player cannot play the rest of the present game or in the next game. 

300

What are the two lines called where the players/parents sit? 

Sideline / Touchline+50 

300

What does it mean when a player gets a hat trick? 

3 goals in 1 game 

300

How does a goalie receive a ball from their own team? 

Only with the feet, if they pick it up it is a foul and an indirect kick inside the box. 

400

This player has a teammate to their right and left. 

Defender / Center Back +50 

400

What two types of soccer free kicks are there? 

Indirect - two players must touch the ball. 

Direct - one player touches the ball 

400

What are the names of the 2 boxes where the goals are placed? 

6 yard box 

18 yard box 

400

What is the correct form of a throw in? 

Ball must go behind the head and both feet must stay on the ground. A foot can be drug across the surface. 

400

What is it called when we win a game without allowing a goal ? 2-0 

Shutout 

500

This player crosses the ball often. 

Outside Midfielder/ Winger+50 

500

What is it called when a player receives a pass behind the defenders? 

Offside - it is singular not plural 

500

How far exactly is the penalty spot from the goal line? 

12 yards 

500

What happens when the ball goes outside of the playing field? 

A throw in. 

500

How much of the ball must cross the line before the ball is out of play or a goal is given? 

The entire ball must cross the line fully. 

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