Soccer 1
What is soccer called in every other country besides the United States?
Futbol
How many players are allowed on the field for each team?
11
Who is the only player on the field who is allowed to use their hands and pick up the soccer ball?
The Goalie
What part of the foot are you supposed to use when passing the soccer ball?
Inside of the foot
What shape is a soccer field?
Rectangle
What is it called when a player stops the soccer ball to control it?
What is the name of the largest soccer tournament in the world?
The World Cup
How many lines of offense are there?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
2 (Halfbacks and Fowards)
How many lines of defense are there?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
D. 4
Name 3 skills that you work on in the sport of soccer.
-dribbling
-passing
-kicking (shooting)
WHow does a soccer game get started?
A Kick off
How often does the World Cup take place?
Every 4 years
In what country did the modern game of soccer begin in 1863?
A. Brazil B. U.S.A. C. England
Britain (England)
Which part of the foot do you want to use when creating a powerful shot on goal?
the top (shoe laces), toes to the ground
Original soccer was played in this country during the 2nd and 3rd centuries during the Han Dynasty.
China
This governing body established in 1904 is in charge of international soccer matches.
FIFA
Which country has the best Women's Soccer Team in the world ?
U.S.A.
Soccer is the #___________ sport in the world when it comes to popularity.
1 (1st)
IWhat is the name of the position on the field that typically scores the most goals?
Forwards/strikers
If the ref shows a player this card from a foul they are ejected from the game. This is a _______ card.
Red
Why did King Edward III have to ban soccer in England in 1365?
A. Players were fighting causing serious injuries.
B. The Plague
C. King Edward III, hated soccer
A.
This type of score is accomplished without kicking the soccer ball, it can also be used to clear or pass the soccer ball.
What is a header
What are the 3 most important skills in soccer?
A. dribbling, passing, trapping
B. dribbling, passing, shooting on goal
C. Header, trapping, passing
B. dribbling, passing, shooting on goal
HWhich Country has won the most world cups?
A. Germany B. Brazil C. France D. Italy
B. Brazil (5)
Where will the World Cup be held in 2022 ?
A. U.S.A. B. Brazil C. China D. Qatar
What is D. Qatar