Law 1 - Field of Play

Question 1

What should the field surface be?

Answer 1

Wholly natural.

OR, wholly artificial/a hybrid combination where competition rules allow.

Artificial surfaces must be green.

Question 2

What are the two longer boundary lines called?

Answer 2

Touchlines

Question 3

What are the two shorter boundary lines called?

Answer 3

Goal lines

Question 4

What is the radius of the circle around the centre mark?

Answer 4

9.15 metres / 10 yards.

Question 5

All lines on the field of play must be what?

Answer 5

The same width.

Question 6

The width of all lines on the field of the play must be no more than what?

Answer 6

12cm / 5 inches

Question 7

The goal lines must be of the same width as what?

Answer 7

The goalposts and crossbar

Question 8

A player who makes unauthorised marks on the field of play must be what?

Answer 8

Cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

(caution occurs at the next stoppage in the game if the offence occurs during play).

Question 9

What is the minimum and maximum length of the touchline?

Answer 9

minimum 90 m (100 yds)

maximum 120 m (130 yds)

Question 10

What is the minimum and maximum length of the goal line?

Answer 10

minimum 45 m (50 yds)

maximum 90 m (100 yds)

Question 11

What is the radius of the corner arc?

Answer 11

1m / 1 yard.

Question 12

What is distance from the goal line to the edge of the penalty area?

Answer 12

18 yards

Question 13

What is the distance from the goal line to the edge of the goal area?

Answer 13

6 yards

Question 14

What is the distance from the goal line to the penalty mark?

Answer 14

12 yards

Question 15

What is the distance from the penalty mark to the edge of the penalty arc?

Answer 15

10 yards.

Question 16

What are the specifications for legal corner flags?

Answer 16

No less than 5ft high, with a non-pointed top.

Question 17

Can there be corner flags on the half way line?

Answer 17

Yes, as long as they are at least 1m away from the touchline.

Question 18

Where should the technical area be in relation to the seated area and touchline?

Answer 18

The technical area should only extend 1 m (1 yd) on either side of the designated seated area and up to a distance of 1 m (1 yd) from the touchline.

Question 19

How many people are allowed to occupy the technical area?

Answer 19

Depends on the competition rules.

Question 20

How many people are authorised to convey tactical instructions from the technical area?

Answer 20

Only one.

Question 21

What shape must goal posts and crossbars be?

Answer 21

Square, rectangular, round or elliptical.

Question 22

What should the distance be between the inside of the posts?

Answer 22

8 yards

Question 23

What should the distance be between the ground and the lower edge of the crossbar?

Answer 23

8ft.

Question 24

What must occur if the crossbar becomes displaced or broken during play?

Answer 24

Play is stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. If it cannot be repaired the match must be abandoned. Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

Question 25

Can a rope or any flexible material be used to replace the crossbar, should it become displaced or broken?

Answer 25

No.