Soccer Rules & Skills

10 Questions | By Richiekoz | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 7788

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Soccer is commonly known as football by most of the countries in the world and involves two teams with eleven players playing against each other. The ultimate cup is the World Cup which involves players representing their home countries. Are you an upcoming soccer player and think you know all the rules and skills the game requires? Test yourself by taking the test below.

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1.

1. Each team may have ______ players including a goalie.
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  11
- D.
  
  6
2.

2. To shoot the ball, players should point their toes to the ground and kick the ball with the laces.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

3. If an offensive player is fouled in the box, the result is a _________kick.
- A.
  
  Corner
- B.
  
  Direct
- C.
  
  Indirect
- D.
  
  Penalty
4.

4. According to the Two- Touch Rule, a player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

5. True or False: A player is allowed to kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, hold, or spit at an opponent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

6. It is best to pass with which part of the foot?
- A.
  
  Outside
- B.
  
  Top
- C.
  
  Inside
- D.
  
  Bottom
7.

7. True or False: If the ball is kicked into the air, a player is allowed to use their hand to knock the ball back down to the ground.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

8. A penalty kick is taken _____________ yards away from the goal line.
- A.
  
  5 yards
- B.
  
  12 yards
- C.
  
  27 yards
- D.
  
  50 yards
9.

9. According to FIFA, a player that receives a _________ card is ejected from the game.
- A.
  
  Purple
- B.
  
  Green
- C.
  
  Blue
- D.
  
  Red
10.

10. What basic soccer skill is used when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline?
- A.
  
  Throw In
- B.
  
  Bicycle Kick
- C.
  
  Dribbling
- D.
  
  One Time Pass