Soccer Skills Quiz

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When you have played an online soccer game you may think that you have the skills to get on the field, but that is usually far from the truth. Do you think you have the skills to beat some teams if you were given the chance? Measure your skills by taking the quiz below.

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1.

Identify the 4 key elements for kicking a stationary ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.
- A.
  
  Keep your head up and use peripheral vision to see the ball.
- B.
  
  Keep your head down and look at the ball.
- C.
  
  Place your non-dominant foot next to the ball.
- D.
  
  Place your dominant foot next to the ball.
- E.
  
  Put your arms out for balance.
- F.
  
  Go to the ball.
- G.
  
  Make contact with the inside laces of your shoe.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Keep your head down and look at the ball.
C. Place your non-dominant foot next to the ball.
E. Put your arms out for balance.
G. Make contact with the inside laces of your shoe.

Explanation
The four key elements for kicking a stationary ball are: keeping your head down and looking at the ball, placing your non-dominant foot next to the ball, putting your arms out for balance, and making contact with the inside laces of your shoe. These elements ensure proper technique and accuracy in kicking the ball.

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Identify the 3 key elements for trapping a ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.
- A.
  
  Use your peripheral vision to see the ball.
- B.
  
  Get in front of the ball.
- C.
  
  Place your non-dominant foot next to the ball.
- D.
  
  Put your arms out for balance.
- E.
  
  Go to the ball/reach for the ball.
- F.
  
  Make contact with your laces.
- G.
  
  Absorb the force/match the force of the ball.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Get in front of the ball.
E. Go to the ball/reach for the ball.
G. Absorb the force/match the force of the ball.

Explanation
The three key elements for trapping a ball are getting in front of the ball, going to the ball/reaching for the ball, and absorbing the force/matching the force of the ball.

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Identify the 4 key elements for dribbling a ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.
- A.
  
  Use your peripheral vision to see the ball.
- B.
  
  Keeps your eyes on the ball.
- C.
  
  Put your arms out for balance.
- D.
  
  Use the inside and outside of your feet.
- E.
  
  Tap or push the ball.
- F.
  
  Kick the ball and chase it.
- G.
  
  When traveling slow, keep the ball closer to your body. When traveling fast, keep the ball further from your body.
- H.
  
  When traveling slow, keep the ball further from your body. When traveling fast, keep the ball closer to your body.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Use your peripHeral vision to see the ball.
D. Use the inside and outside of your feet.
E. Tap or push the ball.
G. When traveling slow, keep the ball closer to your body. When traveling fast, keep the ball further from your body.

Explanation
The four key elements for dribbling a ball are: using peripheral vision to see the ball, using the inside and outside of your feet, tapping or pushing the ball, and adjusting the distance of the ball from your body based on your speed.

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Identify the 4 key elements for punting a ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.
- A.
  
  Use your peripheral vision to see the ball.
- B.
  
  Keep your arms out for balance.
- C.
  
  Hold the ball above your dominant foot.
- D.
  
  Tap or push the ball.
- E.
  
  Drop the ball, do not throw it.
- F.
  
  Throw the ball, do not drop it.
- G.
  
  Use the inside and outside of your feet.
- H.
  
  Make contact with the laces portion of your shoe.
- I.
  
  On your non-dominant foot, lift your heel and push your toe into the ground.
- J.
  
  On your dominant foot, lift your toe and push you heel into the ground.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Hold the ball above your dominant foot.
E. Drop the ball, do not throw it.
H. Make contact with the laces portion of your shoe.
I. On your non-dominant foot, lift your heel and push your toe into the ground.

Explanation
The correct key elements for punting a ball are to hold the ball above your dominant foot, drop the ball instead of throwing it, make contact with the laces portion of your shoe, and on your non-dominant foot, lift your heel and push your toe into the ground. These elements are important for achieving accuracy and distance in punting a ball.

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How was the term "stationary" defined in class? Select the correct answer below.
- A.
  
  The outside vision of the eye.
- B.
  
  Keeping an object in the air without letting it touch the ground.
- C.
  
  Traveling with a ball.
- D.
  
  An object that is not moving.
Correct Answer
D. An object that is not moving.

Explanation
The term "stationary" was defined in class as an object that is not moving. This means that the object is not changing its position or location over time.

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How was the term "volleying" defined in class? Select the correct answer below.
- A.
  
  The outside vision of the eye.
- B.
  
  Keeping an object in the air without letting it touch the ground.
- C.
  
  Traveling with a ball.
- D.
  
  An object that is not moving.
Correct Answer
B. Keeping an object in the air without letting it touch the ground.

Explanation
In class, the term "volleying" was defined as keeping an object in the air without letting it touch the ground.

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EXTRA CREDIT What will be the name of Mr. Fuccella's baby?
- A.
  
  Maximus
- B.
  
  Theseus
- C.
  
  Chase
- D.
  
  Thor
Correct Answer
C. Chase

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Soccer Skills Quiz

Identify the 4 key elements for kicking a stationary ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.

Identify the 3 key elements for trapping a ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.

Identify the 4 key elements for dribbling a ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.

Identify the 4 key elements for punting a ball. Check the boxes next to each correct key element.

How was the term "stationary" defined in class? Select the correct answer below.

How was the term "volleying" defined in class? Select the correct answer below.

EXTRA CREDIT What will be the name of Mr. Fuccella's baby?