Positions
Which player is the only one allowed to use their hands within the penalty area?
a) Striker
b) Defender
c) Midfielder
d) Goalkeeper
d) Goalkeeper
What does a yellow card mean in soccer?
a) The player scored a goal
b) The player gets a warning
c) The player can take a break
d) The player won a prize
b) The player gets a warning
What's an important factor in choosing a soccer formation?
a) The color of the team's uniforms
b) The weather on game day
c) The strengths and weaknesses of your players
d) The size of the soccer ball
c) The strengths and weaknesses of your players
How often is the World Cup held?
a) Every year
b) Every two years
c) Every three years
d) Every four years
d) Every four years
What is the main job of defenders?
a) Score goals
b) Prevent opponents from scoring
c) Pass the ball to the forwards
d) Take corner kicks
b) Prevent opponents from scoring
What does getting a red card mean?
a) The player is sent off the field
b) The player gets an extra point
c) The player becomes team captain
d) The player can choose the next play
a) The player is sent off the field
How many players are on a soccer team during a game?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
How long is a regular soccer game?
a) 60 minutes
b) 75 minutes
c) 90 minutes
d) 120 minutes
c) 90 minutes
Which of these is NOT a type of midfielder?
a) Defensive midfielder
b) Central midfielder
c) Jumping midfielder
d) Attacking midfielder
c) Jumping midfielder
What happens after two yellow cards in one game?
a) The player gets a prize
b) The player becomes captain
c) The player gets a red card
d) The player gets to take a penalty kick
c) The player gets a red card
What is another name for the soccer field?
a) Court
b) Pitch
c) Arena
d) Stadium
b) Pitch
When can a goalkeeper use their hands?
a) Anywhere on the field
b) Only in their own half
c) Only in the penalty area
d) They can never use their hands
c) Only in the penalty area
What is a midfielder's main job?
a) Only attack
b) Only defend
c) Help both attack and defend
d) Guard the goal
c) Help both attack and defend
When is a penalty kick awarded?
a) When the ball goes out of bounds
b) When a foul occurs inside the penalty box
c) When a player scores a goal
d) When the referee blows the whistle
b) When a foul occurs inside the penalty box
When is a corner kick awarded?
a) When the ball goes out over the sideline
b) When a goal is scored
c) When the ball goes out over the goal line off a defender
d) When the referee blows the whistle
c) When the ball goes out over the goal line off a defender
What is NOT considered a way to show fair play in soccer?
a) Respecting the referee's decisions
b) Helping an injured opponent
c) Shaking hands after the game
d) Arguing with the other team
d) Arguing with the other team
What is the main job of a striker?
a) To defend the goal
b) To score goals
c) To pass the ball
d) To referee the game
b) To score goals
Where is a penalty kick taken from?
a) The corner of the field
b) The center of the field
c) The penalty spot
d) Outside the penalty area
c) The penalty spot
What is dribbling in soccer?
a) Passing the ball to a teammate
b) Kicking the ball into the goal
c) Moving the ball along the ground with your feet
d) Throwing the ball with your hands
c) Moving the ball along the ground with your feet
What is the main difference between a direct and indirect free kick?
a) Direct kicks are taken from closer to the goal
b) Indirect kicks must touch another player before going into the goal
c) Direct kicks are only taken after serious fouls
d) Indirect kicks can only be taken by the goalkeeper
b) Indirect kicks must touch another player before going into the goal