Football Basic
How many players in a game are normally on the field at the start of a football match?
22
Which component of fitness measures how well your heart and lungs work during exercise?
Cardiovascular endurance.
What are the three basic skills used to move the ball around the court?
Passing, catching and dribbling.
How many steps can a player normally take while holding the ball without dribbling?
3 steps.
What is the main objective of a handball team?
Score more goals than the opposing team.
What is the main purpose of dribbling in football?
To move the ball while maintaining control.
Which fitness component is the ability of a muscle to produce force?
Muscular strength.
Why is a chest pass useful in handball?
It is a quick and accurate pass over a short distance.
How long can a player normally hold the ball without passing, shooting or dribbling?
3 seconds.
Why should attacking players spread out across the court?
To create space and make passing easier.
What is an assist?
A pass or action that helps a teammate score a goal.
Why is a warm-up important before playing a sport?
It prepares the body for exercise and increases muscle temperature and blood flow.
When might you use a bounce pass instead of a chest pass?
When a defender is blocking the direct passing path.
Can an attacking court player normally step inside the goal area?
No
Your team loses the ball. What should you do immediately?
Transition quickly to defense and try to stop the opponent's attack.
What is the difference between attacking and defending in football?
Attacking tries to create and score goals; defending tries to stop the opponent from scoring.
What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance?
Strength is the ability to produce force; endurance is the ability to keep working for a longer time.
Why should a player move after passing the ball?
To create space and provide another passing option.
What is awarded when a clear scoring opportunity is illegally stopped inside the rules' conditions for a 7-metre throw?
A 7-metre throw.
Your teammate has the ball near the goal and a defender is blocking them. You are unmarked nearby. What is a good decision?
Move into a good position and offer a passing option.
Your teammate is surrounded by defenders and you have space. What should you do to help the attack?
Move into open space to give them a passing option.
A player gets tired quickly during a long handball game. Which fitness component should they improve, and why?
Cardiovascular endurance, because it helps the body continue exercising for longer.
You are approaching the goal but a defender is blocking your shooting path. What could you do instead of forcing a shot?
Pass to a teammate in a better position or move to create space.
A player takes four steps while holding the ball without dribbling. What rule has been broken?
The 3-step rule / travelling.
Your team is winning by one goal with only a short time left. Should you take a difficult shot immediately or keep possession and look for a better opportunity? Explain.
Keep possession and look for a safer opportunity, because losing the ball could give the opponent a chance to attack.