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Unleash your inner referee and test your understanding of the beautiful game with our Laws of Football Quiz! Dive into the intricate world of football regulations and discover just how well you know the rules that govern the sport.

Whether you're a seasoned fan, a casual spectator, or an aspiring player, this quiz offers a challenging yet entertaining opportunity to explore the nuances of football's laws. From offside calls to penalty decisions, every aspect of the game is fair game in this immersive quiz experience.

Challenge yourself to recognize fouls, understand the intricacies of the offside rule, and navigate the Read morecomplexities of match officiating. With each question, you'll unravel layers of football regulations, gaining a deeper appreciation for the sport's precision and strategy.

Laws of Football Questions and Answers

1.

A defender near the goal line deliberately kicks the ball forward to the goalkeeper near the penalty spot. The keeper picks up the ball in his hands. The referee should:
- A.
  
  Award an indirect free kick.
- B.
  
  Play on, no infringement
- C.
  
  Award a penalty
Correct Answer
A. Award an indirect free kick.

Explanation
Law 12, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate There is no reference in the law to the direction of the kick. The term pass-back is not part of the laws of the game.

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A red team forward kicks the ball very hard at the goal and is on target. The ball glances off the referee, who can't get out of the way in time. The ball misses the goal and goes over the goal line without any further player contact. What is the restart?
- A.
  
  Red team corner kick
- B.
  
  Blue team goal kick
- C.
  
  Drop ball where the referee was standing
- D.
  
  Indirect free kick to red team
Correct Answer
C. Drop ball where the referee was standing

Explanation
In soccer (football), if the ball hits the referee during play and there is no further contact before the ball goes out of play (in this case, over the goal line), the restart is typically a dropped ball. The referee will stop play and drop the ball at the spot where it struck the referee, and players from both teams can contest for possession. This restart is a fair way to resume play when the referee's involvement in the game is accidental.

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In the Diagrams below the blue line indicates where the ball crosses the goal line after being last touched by the attacking team. The red indicates where the ball can be placed for the goal kick to restart play. Which diagram is correct.Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4
- A.
  
  Diagram 1
- B.
  
  Diagram 2
- C.
  
  Diagram 3
- D.
  
  Diagram 4
Correct Answer
D. Diagram 4

Explanation
Law 16: The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team.

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Which of the following is an offense under the laws of the game of football? (All answers apply to field players, not goalkeepers) Select all correct answers.
- A.
  
  Accidental handball
- B.
  
  Deliberately handling the ball
- C.
  
  Accidental handball to the player's advantage
- D.
  
  The ball strikes the player's arm when the arm is not by the player's side.
- E.
  
  Deliberately punching the ball on the ground
Correct Answer(s)
B. Deliberately handling the ball
E. Deliberately punching the ball on the ground

Explanation
Law 12 Handling the ball (which includes punching) deliberately is the only action from the list above that is an offence under the laws of the game. While the players and the crowd will often scream handball and professional television commentators will also talk about handball, they rarely talk about the actual rule of deliberate handling.

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A blue player deliberately kicks the ball back to his keeper, the kick is wayward, and the keeper who is near the penalty spot dives and punches the ball over the goal line, thereby preventing the ball from entering the goal. What is the restart?
- A.
  
  Corner
- B.
  
  Goal kick
- C.
  
  Indirect free kick
- D.
  
  Indirect free kick + yellow card for keeper
- E.
  
  Penalty + red card for keeper
Correct Answer
C. Indirect free kick

Explanation
Law 12: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate There is no card that applies to this situation, while a red card is shown for denying the opposing team a goal by deliberately handling the ball, Law 12 clearly states this does not apply to a goalkeeper within their own penalty area.

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At a drop ball restart, there must be
- A.
  
  One player only from each team
- B.
  
  At least one player from each team
- C.
  
  No player requirement
- D.
  
  At least one player, the team is irrelevant
Correct Answer
C. No player requirement

Explanation
Law 8: There is no player requirement for the dropped ball restart.

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In which of the following images is the ball first out of play?
- A.
  
  Image 1
- B.
  
  Image 2
- C.
  
  Image 3
- D.
  
  Image 4
Correct Answer
D. Image 4

Explanation
The ball is out of play when it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air In image 3 the ball has not wholly crossed the line, this situation shown specifically in a diagram in Law 12.

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The ball goes out of play over the touchline, last touched by a blue team player, A red player, number 8, takes the through-in with the correct procedure, but the Assistant Referee indicates the ball did not enter the field of play. Who can take the throw-in to restart play?
- A.
  
  Red player number 8
- B.
  
  Any red player
- C.
  
  Any blue player
Correct Answer
B. Any red player

Explanation
In the "Interpretation" section it states If the ball touches the ground before entering the field of play, the throw-in is retaken by the same *team* from the same position provided that it was taken in line with the correct procedure

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Which of the following must the referee take into account when determining whether the ball was deliberately handled?
- A.
  
  The distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
- B.
  
  The movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)
- C.
  
  The position of the hand
- D.
  
  Whether the ball ended up advantaging the player
Correct Answer(s)
A. The distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
B. The movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)

Explanation
Law 12: "Interpretation" section: Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. The referee must take the following into consideration: • the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand) • the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball) • the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an infringement

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The blue team keeper kicks the ball but skies the ball. As the ball drops, a blue defender swings his leg, calls out the keeper, and contacts the ball mid-thigh. Without further player contact, the ball travels back to the keeper, who picks it up. What should the referee do?
- A.
  
  Allow play to proceed, no infringement.
- B.
  
  Indirect free kick
- C.
  
  Indirect free kick and yellow card the defender
- D.
  
  Indirect free kick and yellow card the keeper
Correct Answer
A. Allow play to proceed, no infringement.

Explanation
The referee should allow play to proceed without any infringement. In this situation, the blue defender made contact with the ball after it dropped from the sky, and then the ball traveled back to the keeper who picked it up. Since there was no further player contact and the ball was not deliberately played by the keeper's hands, there is no violation of the rules. Therefore, the referee should let the game continue without any penalty or card.

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Football (Soccer) Laws Of The Game Quiz

Laws of Football Questions and Answers

A defender near the goal line deliberately kicks the ball forward to the goalkeeper near the penalty spot. The keeper picks up the ball in his hands. The referee should:

A red team forward kicks the ball very hard at the goal and is on target. The ball glances off the referee, who can't get out of the way in time. The ball misses the goal and goes over the goal line without any further player contact. What is the restart?

In the Diagrams below the blue line indicates where the ball crosses the goal line after being last touched by the attacking team. The red indicates where the ball can be placed for the goal kick to restart play. Which diagram is correct.Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Diagram 4

Which of the following is an offense under the laws of the game of football? (All answers apply to field players, not goalkeepers) Select all correct answers.

A blue player deliberately kicks the ball back to his keeper, the kick is wayward, and the keeper who is near the penalty spot dives and punches the ball over the goal line, thereby preventing the ball from entering the goal. What is the restart?

At a drop ball restart, there must be

In which of the following images is the ball first out of play?

The ball goes out of play over the touchline, last touched by a blue team player, A red player, number 8, takes the through-in with the correct procedure, but the Assistant Referee indicates the ball did not enter the field of play. Who can take the throw-in to restart play?

Which of the following must the referee take into account when determining whether the ball was deliberately handled?

The blue team keeper kicks the ball but skies the ball. As the ball drops, a blue defender swings his leg, calls out the keeper, and contacts the ball mid-thigh. Without further player contact, the ball travels back to the keeper, who picks it up. What should the referee do?