Fouls and Misconduct
In regards to a handball, which part of the body cannot touch the ball?
Any part of the arm (besides the shoulder).
How many players on a field on each team?
11
How many in person referees are involved in a game?
4
-Referee
-2 Assistant Referees
-4th Official
What does VAR stand for?
Video Assistant Referee
Can a player throw the ball in with one hand?
No - Both hands
How many people have to touch the ball before it goes in the goal from a direct free kick?
None (just the free kick taker)
what is the minimum amount of players allowed in a team to begin a game?
7 players
When can a referee change a decision?
Before the game has restarted
What is the purpose of VAR
To assist the referee in making a decision by using replay footage
For a throw in the be legal a player must have their feet where?
On or Behind the line
A foul in your box will allow the other team?
A penalty
How many Flags are their in the field of play and where are they placed?
4 one on each corner
As an Assistant Referee, how much of the ball must cross the side line to call a throw in?
Whole Ball
When can VAR be used?
•A clear and obvious error
•Serious missed incident
examples:
•a goal/no goal
•penalty/no penalty
•direct red card (not a second caution)
•a case of mistaken identity when the referee cautions or sends off the wrong player of the offending team
From where on the line must a person throw the ball in?
From the exact position the ball crossed the line
What part of the body can a player use to pass the ball back to their Goal Keeper to pick the ball up?
head
What is forbidden for a player to wear in a game?
Jewelry
How far from a free kick must the opposing team be?
10 Yards
What are Two Positives of using VAR?
Accurate call
gives a factual result
If the ball exits the field beside the goal and comes off the attacking team, where do you restart?
Corner
What is one way to get a red card?
- 2 yellows
- denying goals by fouling
- offensive, insulting or abusive language
- violent conduct, serious fouls
The team that wins the toss prior to the start of the game deciedes?
which goal they attack - direction of play
What is one of the main responsibilities of a referee?
ensuring fair play
protecting player safety
keeping control of the match
applying rules of the game
What are Two negatives of VAR?
Slows the game down/ takes time
Re-refereeing the game
Takes away instant joy or a goal
Is not used consistently for every goal therefore some goals may be allowed that others might not.
A goal kick is awarded when?
The ball is played out by an attacker