Practice Questions For P.E. Team Sports Exam

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Practice Questions For P.E. Team Sports Exam - Quiz

Practice Quiz for the TTU P. E. Team Sports Exam. Taken from Study booklet

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1.

Many historians consider the _________ version of soccer to be the origin of the game played today.
- A.
  
  English
- B.
  
  Roman
- C.
  
  Greek
- D.
  
  Persian
2.

The soccer game begins with a
- A.
  
  Free kick
- B.
  
  Place kick
- C.
  
  Penalty kick
- D.
  
  Throw-in
3.

The ancient Greeks played a type of soccer called
- A.
  
  Penthalon
- B.
  
  Olympian
- C.
  
  Harpastron
- D.
  
  Football
4.

A regulation game consists of two ______-minute periods
- A.
  
  55
- B.
  
  45
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  60
5.

The playing field may vary in length and width, with the length being between
- A.
  
  150 and 200 yards
- B.
  
  95 and 120 yards
- C.
  
  100 and 130 yards
- D.
  
  120 and 140 yards
6.

When the ball travels out of play over a sideline, either on the ground or in the air, it is returned into play by a
- A.
  
  Place kick
- B.
  
  Roll-in
- C.
  
  Throw-in
- D.
  
  Penalty kick
7.

A goal may be scored directly from
- A.
  
  The kickoff
- B.
  
  A corner kick
- C.
  
  A throw-in
- D.
  
  A penalty kick.
8.

A direct free kick is awarded for
- A.
  
  Tripping an opponent
- B.
  
  Jumping at an opponent
- C.
  
  Striking an opponent
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

An indirect free kick may be awarded for
- A.
  
  Holding an opponent
- B.
  
  Pushing an opponent
- C.
  
  Spitting at an opponent
- D.
  
  Intentionally obstructing an opponent
10.

A penalty kick results when a player commits a direct foul offense
- A.
  
  Anywhere on the playing field
- B.
  
  Within his or her team's penalty area
- C.
  
  In the middle of the field
- D.
  
  Near the sideline
11.

There are three basic techniques for passing the ball on the ground.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

When preparing to pass the ball with the inside of the foot, square your shoulders to the target.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

When passing the ball with the inside of the foot, it is best to contact the center of the ball with the inside surface of your kicking foot.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Use the outside-of-the-foot technique for short- and medium-distance passes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

When receiving a lofted ball, the instep, thigh, chest, and head are commonly used to control the ball.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Shielding the ball with body positioning is also known as "screening" the ball.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The three main types of tackling are slide, block, and pick.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

When dribbling for speed, rather than keeping the ball close to your feet, push it several feet ahead into the open space, sprint to it, and then push it again.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

When dribbling for speed, it is wise to keep your focus on the ball
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

In excusing a slide tackle, players must leave their feet and slide on their sides.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

A _____ kick deals with one player kicking into the goal area.
22.

A ______ kick must have another player make contact before the kicker takes his kick.
23.

When you have the ball in your possession, first and foremost you must
- A.
  
  Create space
- B.
  
  Maintain possession
- C.
  
  Take on the defender
- D.
  
  Contain your opponent
24.

To create space for yoruself,
- A.
  
  Use body feints
- B.
  
  Yell at the defender
- C.
  
  Dribble toward the defender
- D.
  
  Pass the ball to a teammate
25.

In defensive tactics, you should always position yourself between the ball and
- A.
  
  The nearest offensive player
- B.
  
  The goal one is defending
- C.
  
  The middle of the field
- D.
  
  Any of the above; positioning is not important.