Soccer Field/Position Knowledge and Key Principles

What are the optimal field dimensions according to the Soccer Field Diagram?

(Access under bitmoji classroom, Mrs. Robnett bitmoji. Use this diagram to answer the 7 questions. You may need to use the terminology list as well under Ms. Reynolds bitmoji.)

• 50ft wide x 100ft in length

• 75yds wide x 120yds in length

• 55ft wide x 90ft in length

• none of the above

According to the soccer diagram in your bitmoji classroom, what is the width and height of the soccer goal?

• 4yds across, 4ft high

• 6yds across, 4ft high

• 8yds across, 8ft high

• 8yds across 6ft high

On the diagram, the line down the middle of the field is labeled as the Halfway Line. What is another name for this line?

• End Line

• Penalty Line

• Goal Line

• Midline

How far is the Penalty Kick Line from the goal.

• 6yds

• 8yds

• 10yds

• 12yds

A kickoff occurs at what spot on the field?

• In the penalty box at the penalty kick line

• At the midline within the circle, labeled with an X on the diagram

• From the corner flags

• A kickoff can occur at any of these points on the field.

There are corner flags in all four corners of the soccer field.

• True

• False

The four main positions of players on the soccer field are ________, ________, ________, and ________.

• Forwards, Midfielders, Officials, Goalkeeper

• Forwards, Coaches, Defenders, Goalkeeper

• Forwards, Midfielders, Defenders, Goalkeeper

• Lineman, Punter, Kicker, Quarterback

The player with the ball needs their teammates to either move into an open space within passing distance or call for the ball.

(Use the Key Principles under the Rules Icon to answer 3 of the questions)

• True

• False

Usually, it is safer to dribble the ball quickly up field

rather than passing.

• True

• False

What is the key to Using your Wings?

• Use your moves

• Pass from the back

• If you have a chance shoot

• Play wide