Rules
How many people are the field of play?
22. 11 on each team
Hard protectors for a player's legs.
Shin guards.
What is the most popular Soccer League in the United States?
The MLS. (Major League Soccer)
Finish this sentence, A goalies can not use her hands when...
What happens when a player receives 2 yellow cards?
They receive a Red Card and then ejected from the game.
How does a soccer game begin?
Kick-off at center of the field usually between two forwards.
True or False. Soccer socks only needs to cover the ankle area of the shin guard. .
False, the sock needs to cover the entire shin guard.
What does FIFA stand for?
Fédération Internationale de Football Association or
International Federation Association of Football
Aggression is a part of soccer but, what is something specific you cannot do.
Kick, jump/charge, push, hold, or spit at another player.
Bumping, leaning, shoulder to shoulder is not a foul.
What is the position in front of the goalie?
usually the defensive line or the sweeper.
True or False. A yellow card is given for serious offenses such as fighting or spitting.
3. False, red cards are given for serious offenses.
How long is a soccer field?
120 yards
A Soccer Field is also known as what?
The Pitch
True or false. Offside's is called when he/she is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent.
In other words- when the opposing team gains possession behind our defensive line. The ball must come be passed in front of our defensive line first, however.
True.
What happens when Extra Time ends and the game is still tied?
Goes to Penalty Kicks.
By lifting your foot/feet off the ground during this movement, the ball will be awarded to the other team.
How wide is a soccer field?
80 yards
What is the age of the youngest professional soccer players?
14
Freddy Adu
When the opposing team kicks the ball out on our the goal line, what happens?
We get a goal kick.
Where does the assistant referee stand in the field of play?
On the sideline.
How long is a typical soccer match?
Though 11 players are preferred on the field...what is the smallest amount of players allowed on the field?
7
First soccer leagues in USA started around what year?
1967- becoming NASL or North American Soccer League
This is a result of hand to ball contact or a foul by the defending team within the penalty area. Direct kick.
In other words- if we foul in our penalty box, Sadie will be shot on.
True or false. There is no offside's called for throw ins, goals kicks, and corner kicks.
True