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Law 1 - Field of Play Flashcards

1
Q

In the Laws of the Game - What are the details of Law 1 in regards to?

A

The Field of Play

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2
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What is the maximum length of the touchline?

A

120 Metres

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3
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What is the minimum length of the touchline?

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90 Metres

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4
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What is the maximum length of the goal line?

A

90 Metres

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5
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What is the minimum length of the goal line?

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45 Metres

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6
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What shape must the field of play be?

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Rectangular - the length of the touchline must always be greater than the goal line.

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7
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What is the goal area?

A

If the ball crosses the goal line and the Referee awards a goal kick, the goal areas marks the limit of space in which the ball can be placed to take the kick.

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8
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What is the size of the goal area?

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The goal area starts 5.15 metres from the inside edge of the goal line from each goal post.
From that point a 5.15m line marking is drawn into the field of play.
A parallel line to the goal line is then drawn, to connect the two 5.15m line markings, which then forms the goal area.

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9
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What is the size of the corner arc?

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At each corner of the field of play, there is a corner arc which is drawn in field which has a radius of 1m.

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10
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In regards to corners, what is the optional marking which is now sometimes found on fields of play?

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The optional marking is 9.15m from the corner arc, to identify the limitation of the defending players in terms of where they may stand when the corner is being taken.

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11
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Where are the goals placed?

A

The goals must be placed on the centre of each goal line.

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12
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What is the distance between the goal posts?

A

7.32 Metres

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13
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What is the distance between the lower edge of the cross bar and the ground?

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2.44 Metres

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14
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What must the width and depth of the goal posts and the crossbar be?

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The goal posts and crossbar must have a width and depth which does not exceed 12cm.

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15
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Must the goal lines be the same width as the crossbar and goal posts?

A

Yes, this is true.

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16
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What colour must the goal posts and crossbar be?

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White

17
Q

What material must goal posts and crossbars be made from?

A

Wood, metal and approved materials

18
Q

What shape must the goal posts and crossbars be?

A

Their shape must be square, rectangular, round or elliptical and not dangerous to players.

19
Q

What happens if the crossbar becomes displaced or broken?

A

Play must be stopped and not continue until the crossbar has been repaired or replaced into position.
If a repair is not possible you have no choice but to abandon the match.
In the even that the crossbar is fixed, you would restart play with a dropped ball at the place where the ball was located when play was stopped.

20
Q

What is the name of the two shorter lines of the field of play?

A

Goal lines

21
Q

What is the name of the two longer lines of the field of play?

A

Touchline

22
Q

How is the field of play split into two halves?

A

With the centre line.

23
Q

What marks the centre of the field?

A

A mark which is at the centre point of the centre line

24
Q

Where the centre circle marked?

A

Around the centre mark on the centre line.

25
Q

What is the radius of the centre circle?

A

9.15 Metres

26
Q

What is the size of the penalty area?

A

The penalty area starts 16.5 metres from the inside edge of the goal line from each goal post.
From that point a 16.5m line marking is drawn into the field of play.
A parallel line to the goal line is then drawn, to connect the two 16.5m line markings, which then forms the penalty area.

27
Q

Where is the penalty mark made?

A

The penalty mark is made within the penalty area 11 metres into the field of play from the mid-point of the goal line.

28
Q

What is the size of the penalty arc?

A

9.15m - to ensure players are that distance away from the ball when a penalty is taken.

29
Q

How many flag posts can there be on the field of play? Where are these located

A

Six.
Four are located in the corners of the field.
Two are located at either side of the halfway line.

30
Q

Which flag posts are compulsory?

A

The four corner flagposts

31
Q

In the event that there are two flag posts at either side of the halfway line , how far must they be from the touchline to prevent interference with the game?

A

1 Metre

32
Q

What is the minimum height of the flag posts?

A

1.5 Metre - to prevent players falling or being pushed onto them.

33
Q

What must the top of the flag posts be?

A

Flat - and they must be checked by the referee once they have been banged into the ground, to ensure they have not been made dangerous.

34
Q

True or false, goals must be anchored securely to the ground?

A

True.

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