Rules
What is the objective of the game of soccer?
To score more goals than the opposing team
Where does a kick off take place on the field?
In the center circle
What is the result of a player getting a yellow card?
It acts as a warning
How many players are on the field for each team at one time?
11 players
2 yellow cards = ?
1 red card
How many points is each goal worth?
1 point
If the ball goes out of bounds on the Touchline, how it is put back into play?
With an overhead throw, outside the touchline where the ball went out of bounds
What is the result for a player who receives a Red Card?
Game exclusion
Who is the only player that can touch the ball with their hands while the ball is in live play?
Goalkeeper
What part of your foot is used to shoot the ball?
The laces part of your foot
How is a kickoff determined before the start of a game?
coin toss
After each goal, how is the ball reset and with who?
The ball is reset with a kick off with the team that did not score.
Define what an indirect kick is
A penalty kick that must touch another layer before crossing the goal line. "Free kick"
What are the 3 types of position 'categories'?
Defense, Midfielders, Forwards
What is the main job of the midfielders?
To keep the ball pushing forward to a scoring position
List 4 parts of your both (other than feet) that you can use to pass, control or shoot the ball.
Chest, Stomach, Hips, Thighs, Back
If the ball goes out of bounds on the Goal Line, how it is put back into play?
Out of Defense - Offense get to Corner Kick it back in
Out on Offense - Goalie get to kick it in at the goal line
Define what a direct kick is
A penalty kick is a free shot on cage. "Penalty Kick"
Name the DEFENSIVE positions on the field
Goalkeeper, Centerback, Outsideback
What is the main job of the defensive players?
To stop the opposing team from attacking and scoring
When kicking off the ball, what are the two ways of how the ball can be put into play?
1) Pass to a teammate
2) Take a shot on goal from the center circle
A direct penalty kick is taken how many yards away from the goal?
12 yards away from the goal
List 4 examples of fouls
Spitting, tripping, handball, pushing, kicking, unsportsmanship like behavior, cussing, arguing with referee
Name the MIDFIELDER positions on the field
Outside-mids, Center-mids
How long is a competitive soccer game? How long is each half?
90 minutes - Each half is 45 minutes.