Y7 Football Quiz

How many players are on the pitch for each team in a standard game of football?

• 11

• 15

• 13

• 17

Which player is the only player allowed to touch the ball with their hand during normal play?

• Goalkeeper

• Defender

• Striker

• Midfielder

Which of the following is not a position in football?

• Wing Attack

• Centre back

• Right wing

• Striker

How is a game of football started?

• Centre Kick

• Goal Kick

• Throw in

• Corner

When is a throw-in awarded to a team?

• When the opposition kick the ball over the sideline.

• When a foul is committed

• When the goalkeeper handles the ball outside of the goal area

• When the opposition kick the ball over the end line.

When doing a warm-up for football, what should be the first part of the warm up?

• Pulse Raiser

• Static Stretching

• Passing the ball

• Taking some practice penalties

Identify the name of the large muscle in the leg that is used when kicking the ball during a game of football.

• Quadriceps

• Bicep

• Pectoral

• Abdominal

What statement describes a proper throw-in?

• Both hands must be on the ball behind the head, both feet must be on the ground.

• Both hands must be on the ball, you can jump or stand while throwing

• You must throw underhand using both hands, feet don't matter.

• You can throw with one hand, but both feet must be on the ground.

When performing a short accurate pass which part of the foot is best to use?

• Side of the foot

• Toes

• Laces part of the foot

• Heel

When the ball is in the air, which parts of the body are good to use to bring it under control?

• Thigh, chest, head.

• Elbow, knee, shoulder

• Chest, shoulder, hand

• Thigh, head, heel.