Soccer Flashcard

Front

What is a goal?

Back

When the entire ball passes over the goal line; in between in the goal posts and under the cross bar.

Front

What part of your body cannot touch the ball while the ball is in play? Options: head, leg, foot, hand

Back

hand

Front

Who can use their hands during a game?

Back

Goalie 

Front

When do you perform a throw in?

Back

When the opposing team kicks the ball out of bounds over the sideline

Front

How many players make up a soccer team?

Back

11

Front

How many halves are there in a regular soccer game?

Back

2

Front

What is a midfielder's main responsibility?

Back

Support offensive attacks; get the ball to Forwards

Front

What is a forward's main responsibility?

Back

Score goals; Advance the ball into opponent’s defensive zone

Front

What is a defender's main responsibility?

Back

Prevent opponent from scoring goals

Front

What was soccer originally called?

Back

Football