Basic Football Rules Flashcards
Any of the __ outfield players can change places with the __. But, the team must inform the soccer __ before the change takes place.
- 10
- goalkeeper
- referee
Player rotation can only occur during a __ in the game.
stoppage
has the authority to punish players for fouls and misconduct. They do so by awarding yellow or red caution cards during the game.
referee
administer caution cards at the half-time interval and even before or after the match has finished.
referee
getting used more often in the game. Officials can use it to verify whether a goal gets scored to support the referees rules and decisions.
goal-line technology (GLT)
These shoes are designed for the sport to give your soccer player the support and traction necessary in the game
soccer cleats
requirement in most leagues. They rest at the
front of the shin to protect from errant kicks and fast-moving balls.
shin guards
Football aims to score more goals than your opponent in a __-__ playing time frame. The match is split up into two halves of __ __. After the first half players will take a __-__ rest period called half time. The second half time will resume and any time deemed fit to be added on by the referee (injury time) will be accordingly.
- 90-minute
- 45 minutes
- 15-minute
Each team can name up to __ substitute players. Substitutions can be made at any time of the match with each team being able to make a maximum of __ substitutions per side. In the event of all __ substitutes being made and a player having to leave the field for injury the team will be forced to play without a replacement for that player.
- 7
- 3
- 3
*Each game must include __ referee and __ assistant referee’s (linesmen).
- one
- two
- If a ball goes out of play off an opponent in either of the sidelines then it is given as a __. If it goes out of play off an attacking player on the baseline then it is a __. If it comes off a defending player it is a __.
- throw-in
- goal kick
- corner kick
- __ can be called when an attacking player is in front of the last defender when the pass is played through to them. The __ __ is designed to discourage players from simply hanging around the opponent’s goal waiting for a pass. To be onside they must be placed behind the last defender when the ball is played to them. If the player is in front of that last defender then he is deemed to be offside and a __ __ to the defending team will be called.
- A player cannot be caught __ in their half. The goalkeeper does not count as a defender. If the ball is played backwards and the player is in front of the last defender then he is deemed to be not __.
- Offside
- offside area
- free kick
- offside
- offside
- The __ __ can also be called __ __ or __ __. He plays a very important role in football matches. He was added recently to the officiating crew. Note that he is simply instructed to assist the referee at all times, and their duties are largely at the discretion of the referee.
- Also, he sits at a short distance from the touchline between the two teams’ technical areas with a table in front. however, their positioning is not defined by the Laws of the Game.
- fourth official
- reserve referee
- replacement referee
*This one of the football officials in a game that his major role is to review the decisions made by the Head Referee using a video footage and a headset.
video assistant referee (VAR)
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play, including whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, ARE __. The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected.
- FINAL
- ENFORCES the Laws of the Game
- controls the match in cooperation with the other match officials
- acts as timekeeper, keeps a record of the match and provides the appropriate authorities with a
match report, including information on disciplinary action and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the match - supervises and/or indicates the
restart of play
referee
Referee’s equipment Compulsory equipment Referees must have the following equipment: (4)
- Whistle(s)
- Watch(es)
- Red and yellow cards
- Notebook (or other means of keeping a record of the match)
They indicate when:
* the whole of the ball leaves the field of play and which team is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in
* a player in an offside position may be penalized
* a substitution is requested
* at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line; if additional assistant referees have been appointed, they take a position in line with the penalty mark
assistant referees
- supervising the substitution procedure
- checking a player’s/substitute’s equipment
- the re-entry of a player following a signal/approval from the referee
- supervising the replacement balls
- indicating the minimum amount of additional time the referee intends to play at the end of each half (including extra time)
- informing the referee of irresponsible behaviour by any technical area occupant.
Fourth official
