KC Fusion U9 Rec (5v5) Flashcards
How many players are on the field for each team in a U9 game?
5v5, including the goalkeeper
What is the minimum number of players that a U9 team needs in order to play?
4
How long is each half in a U9 game?
25 minutes
What size ball is used in a U9 game?
Size 3 ball
How long is halftime?
5 minutes
Are headers allowed?
No, but KC Fusion rec rules state that “intentional” heading is not allowed, so if a ball hits a player in the head and they weren’t intending to head it, play can continue
Should players be allowed a second attempt on a throw-in if the first throw is improper?
Yes
Are there offsides violations for U9?
No
Can a goal be scored from the defensive half of the field?
No, but it can be scored on a kickoff
Substitutions are only allowed for a team if they are in possession of the ball - true or false?
False - substitutions can occur on any stoppage of play, for either team, with permission of the referee
For U9, all foul restart kicks will be indirect, true or false?
False - there can be direct free kicks
Where are goal kicks taken from?
The top of the penalty box
On a goal kick, the defensive team must be behind the midfield line, true or false?
True
Where are corner kicks taken from?
The point at which the penalty box meets the end line (goal line)
Is slide tackling allowed?
No
How far away do opponents need to be on free kicks and corner kicks?
Not specified in the rules for U9. May be a good idea to ask the field marshal for guidance.
At what point is the goalkeeper considered to be in control of the ball?
When touching the ball with any part of his/her hand or arm
Fouling the goalkeeper (while the keeper is in possession of the ball) results in what?
Direct free kick
What do you do with a player who has a medically-required bracelet or necklace?
They can play after the device has been securely wrapped and checked by the ref
What happens if the player taking a kickoff (or other free kick) touches the ball again before it has touched another player?
Indirect free kick for the opponent
Describe what has to happen for the ball to be “out of play”.
The ball has to completely pass over the goal line or touch line on the ground or in the air (or play can be stopped by the ref)
Should a ref allow play to continue when an offence occurs and the non-offending team will benefit from the advantage?
Yes
What do you do when more than one offense occurs at the same time?
Punish the more serious offense
How many coaches can a team have on the sideline of a KC Fusion rec game?
Two
The two longer boundary lines are called what?
Touchlines
When is a ball considered to be “in play” after a kickoff?
When the ball is kicked and clearly moves in any direction
Can a goal be scored directly from a kickoff?
Yes
What do you do if a player doesn’t have a player card?
They can play the first half, but cannot play after halftime if they can’t hand over a card; if the entire team doesn’t have cards, then the game is forfeited at halftime
Can a cast or brace be worn by a player?
Yes, at the discretion of the ref, if it is not dangerous and it doesn’t give the player an advantage
Which team is responsible for the game ball and for switching into conflict jerseys?
Home team
Do shin guards have to be fully covered by socks?
Yes
Parents and coaches can either cheer or coach along the goal line, true or false?
False
What is decided by the coin flip?
The team that wins the coin flip either takes the kickoff, or picks the side of the field to start on
During a penalty kick, the goalkeeper must have at least one foot on the goal line, true or false?
True
What do you do if the ball hits the referee and the opposite team gets possession?
Dropped ball to the team that lost possession as a result of hitting the referee
How is play restarted if a ball becomes defective?
Play is restarted by dropping the replacement ball where the original ball became defective
Each goalkeeper must wear colors that distinguish them from other players and officials, true or false?
True
Can a referee change a decision if they realize that their decision was incorrect if the play has restarted?
No
Should a referee allow play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is only slightly injured?
Yes, though with kids it is probably a good idea to stop play unless someone is about to score
What is the signal for an indirect free kick?
One arm straight up in the air; the arm is kept up in the air until the ball touches another player after being kicked
What is the signal for a direct free kick?
One arm straight out to the side (perpendicular to the body) in the direction of the kick
What is the signal for a corner kick?
Arm extended out to the side and slightly raised (above shoulder level)
What is the signal for a goal kick?
Right arm extended out and pointing directly at the goal.
Which team gets to take the kickoff in the second half?
The team that didn’t take the kickoff in the first half
If a dropped ball (restart) touches a player before it touches the ground, what should happen?
The ball is dropped again; the ball must touch the ground before touching a player
Can a player score directly off a dropped ball?
No, a dropped ball is an indirect restart so it must touch at least two players before entering the goal
Does the entire ball have to pass over the goal line, between the goal posts, and under the crossbar for a goal to be scored?
Yes
A goalkeeper picks up a ball outside of the penalty area, or leaves the penalty area with the ball in their hands, what happens?
Indirect free kick for the other team
A direct free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper in the penalty area touches a ball with their hands after it has been deliberately kicked to the keeper by a teammate, true or false?
False, a teammate deliberately kicking to a goalkeeper who then uses their hands results in an indirect free kick; the ball is placed at the point where the goalie was when he/she picked it up
What is an easy way to tell a direct from an indirect kick (most of the time)?
An indirect free kick doesn’t usually involve player-to-player contact
Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?
No; ball going into the goal would result in a goal kick
What happens if the ball touches the ground before entering the field of play during a throw-in (e.g., bounces along the touch line without crossing into the field of play)?
The throw-in is retaken by the same team from the same position
