Rules
How many players are on the field for each team?
Eleven
How long ago was the earliest form of soccer played?
Over 3000 years ago
What part of the foot should you use to kick the ball?
The Sweet Spot
Who is the very popular European player that made bending/curving the ball famous?
David Beckham
What does the opposing team get awarded if a player commits a handball his/her own goal area?
A Penalty kick
Who is the only player that can use his/her hands (not including throw-ins)?
The Goalkeeper
What do most countries round the world call soccer?
Football
What part of the foot/shoe should you use to dropkick/punt the ball?
Laces or top of the foot
The Portuguese player known as CR7 is actually named what?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Yellow and Red
What is it called when the team on defense must kick from their own goal area?
A Goal Kick
Soccer was at one point in its history linked very much to an entirely separate sport that today is known as what?
Rugby
When completing a pass it is important to first step with which foot?
The nondominant foot
Who is widely recognized as the best American female soccer player of all time?
Mia Hamm
How many periods are played in soccer?
2 Halves
If a defender kicks the ball out of play towards their own goal, what will the opposing team get awarded?
A corner kick
What do we call the international governing body of soccer for short?
FIFA
After making contact on the ball with the dominant foot, it is always important to do what?
Follow through
Who was the youngest player in US History to sign a professional soccer contract?
Freddy Adu
How long is a professional soccer match if no overtime is needed?
90 minutes
What is the minimum amount of players that a team must have to be play?
Seven
Which was the inaugural year for the FIFA world cup tournament?
1930
The main of objective of practicing toe taps on the ball is to do what?
Keep the ball from moving
Who is considered the greatest soccer player of all time?
Pele (aka Edson Arantes)
A legal throw in requires which two things?
Both feet grounded and a two-handed overhead throw