KC Fusion U9 Rec (5v5) Flashcards

1
Q

How many players are on the field for each team in a U9 game?

A

5v5, including the goalkeeper

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2
Q

What is the minimum number of players that a U9 team needs in order to play?

A

4

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3
Q

How long is each half in a U9 game?

A

25 minutes

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4
Q

What size ball is used in a U9 game?

A

Size 3 ball

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5
Q

How long is halftime?

A

5 minutes

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6
Q

Are headers allowed?

A

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

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7
Q

Should players be allowed a second attempt on a throw-in if the first throw is improper?

A

Yes

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8
Q

Are there offsides violations for U9?

A

No

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9
Q

Can a goal be scored from the defensive half of the field?

A

No, but it can be scored on a kickoff

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10
Q

Substitutions are only allowed for a team if they are in possession of the ball - true or false?

A

False - substitutions can occur on any stoppage of play, for either team, with permission of the referee

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11
Q

For U9, all foul restart kicks will be indirect, true or false?

A

False - there can be direct free kicks

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12
Q

Where are goal kicks taken from?

A

The top of the penalty box

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13
Q

On a goal kick, the defensive team must be behind the midfield line, true or false?

A

True

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14
Q

Where are corner kicks taken from?

A

The point at which the penalty box meets the end line (goal line)

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15
Q

Is slide tackling allowed?

A

No

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16
Q

How far away do opponents need to be on free kicks and corner kicks?

A

Not specified in the rules for U9. May be a good idea to ask the field marshal for guidance.

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17
Q

At what point is the goalkeeper considered to be in control of the ball?

A

When touching the ball with any part of his/her hand or arm

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18
Q

Fouling the goalkeeper (while the keeper is in possession of the ball) results in what?

A

Direct free kick

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19
Q

What do you do with a player who has a medically-required bracelet or necklace?

A

They can play after the device has been securely wrapped and checked by the ref

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20
Q

What happens if the player taking a kickoff (or other free kick) touches the ball again before it has touched another player?

A

Indirect free kick for the opponent

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21
Q

Describe what has to happen for the ball to be “out of play”.

A

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)

22
Q

Should a ref allow play to continue when an offence occurs and the non-offending team will benefit from the advantage?

A

Yes

23
Q

What do you do when more than one offense occurs at the same time?

A

Punish the more serious offense

24
Q

How many coaches can a team have on the sideline of a KC Fusion rec game?

A

Two

25
Q

The two longer boundary lines are called what?

A

Touchlines

26
Q

When is a ball considered to be “in play” after a kickoff?

A

When the ball is kicked and clearly moves in any direction

27
Q

Can a goal be scored directly from a kickoff?

A

Yes

28
Q

What do you do if a player doesn’t have a player card?

A

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

29
Q

Can a cast or brace be worn by a player?

A

Yes, at the discretion of the ref, if it is not dangerous and it doesn’t give the player an advantage

30
Q

Which team is responsible for the game ball and for switching into conflict jerseys?

A

Home team

31
Q

Do shin guards have to be fully covered by socks?

A

Yes

32
Q

Parents and coaches can either cheer or coach along the goal line, true or false?

A

False

33
Q

What is decided by the coin flip?

A

The team that wins the coin flip either takes the kickoff, or picks the side of the field to start on

34
Q

During a penalty kick, the goalkeeper must have at least one foot on the goal line, true or false?

A

True

35
Q

What do you do if the ball hits the referee and the opposite team gets possession?

A

Dropped ball to the team that lost possession as a result of hitting the referee

36
Q

How is play restarted if a ball becomes defective?

A

Play is restarted by dropping the replacement ball where the original ball became defective

37
Q

Each goalkeeper must wear colors that distinguish them from other players and officials, true or false?

A

True

38
Q

Can a referee change a decision if they realize that their decision was incorrect if the play has restarted?

A

No

39
Q

Should a referee allow play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is only slightly injured?

A

Yes, though with kids it is probably a good idea to stop play unless someone is about to score

40
Q

What is the signal for an indirect free kick?

A

One arm straight up in the air; the arm is kept up in the air until the ball touches another player after being kicked

41
Q

What is the signal for a direct free kick?

A

One arm straight out to the side (perpendicular to the body) in the direction of the kick

42
Q

What is the signal for a corner kick?

A

Arm extended out to the side and slightly raised (above shoulder level)

43
Q

What is the signal for a goal kick?

A

Right arm extended out and pointing directly at the goal.

44
Q

Which team gets to take the kickoff in the second half?

A

The team that didn’t take the kickoff in the first half

45
Q

If a dropped ball (restart) touches a player before it touches the ground, what should happen?

A

The ball is dropped again; the ball must touch the ground before touching a player

46
Q

Can a player score directly off a dropped ball?

A

No, a dropped ball is an indirect restart so it must touch at least two players before entering the goal

47
Q

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?

A

Yes

48
Q

A goalkeeper picks up a ball outside of the penalty area, or leaves the penalty area with the ball in their hands, what happens?

A

Indirect free kick for the other team

49
Q

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?

A

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

50
Q

What is an easy way to tell a direct from an indirect kick (most of the time)?

A

An indirect free kick doesn’t usually involve player-to-player contact

51
Q

Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?

A

No; ball going into the goal would result in a goal kick

52
Q

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)?

A

The throw-in is retaken by the same team from the same position