Understanding Soccer: Rules and Techniques

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for one team during a soccer match?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

Which type of kick is used to start the game or restart play after a goal is scored?

• Goal kick

• Corner kick

• Free kick

• Kick-off

Identify the primary purpose of a "through pass" in soccer.

• To maintain possession

• To switch the play

• To penetrate the defense

• To waste time

What is the main objective of dribbling in soccer?

• To score a goal

• To pass the ball

• To move the ball past opponents

• To defend

Which of the following is a basic rule regarding offside in soccer?

• A player is offside if they are in their own half

• A player is offside if they are behind the last defender when the ball is played to them

• A player is offside if they touch the ball in the penalty area

• A player is offside if they are the last to touch the ball before it goes out

Which dribbling technique involves using the inside and outside of the foot to quickly change direction?

• Step over

• Cruyff turn

• Scissors

• Inside-out dribble

What is the primary role of a defender in soccer?

• To score goals

• To assist the goalkeeper

• To prevent the opposing team from scoring

• To take free kicks

Which type of kick is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line, last touched by a defender, but no goal is scored?

• Goal kick

• Corner kick

• Free kick

• Penalty kick

What is the main advantage of using a "wall pass" in soccer?

• To confuse the opponent

• To quickly advance the ball past a defender

• To maintain possession

• To switch the play

Which of the following is a common technique used to improve dribbling skills?

• Practicing penalty kicks

• Running laps

• Cone drills

• Watching soccer matches