Lessons Flashcards
What is the objective of the game of football?
To score by moving the ball beyond the goal into the opponent’s goal.
How many players are on a football team?
11 players.
What are the general positions in football?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
What is the duration of a standard football game?
90 minutes long with two halves of 45 minutes each.
Where and when did the origins of soccer begin?
During the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC in China.
What significant event took place in 1863 regarding modern soccer?
The establishment of common and fundamental rules for the game.
What does FIFA stand for?
Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
What is the maximum dimension of a football pitch?
120m length and 90m width.
What are the specifications for a football?
- Spherical
- Made of leather or other suitable material
- Circumference of 68cm (27 inches) to 70cm (28 inches)
- Weight between 410g (14 oz) and 450g (16 oz)
What is the height of the goalpost from the ground?
2.44m (8 ft).
What is dribbling in football?
Maneuvering a ball by one player while moving in a given direction.
What is the purpose of passing in football?
To keep possession of the ball and advance it up the playing field.
What is receiving in the context of football?
Obtaining the ball from a pass or interception and setting it up for the next skill.
What does juggling involve in football?
Keeping the ball in the air using any part of the body except for hands or arms.
What is the most common way for goals to be scored?
Shooting using the feet or head.
What is a single elimination tournament?
A tournament where a player or team is eliminated after losing once.
What differentiates a double elimination tournament from a single elimination tournament?
Players or teams are eliminated after losing twice.
What is a round-robin tournament?
A format where each team plays against all other teams.
What is the purpose of a challenge tournament?
To allow winners to climb up and losers to drop down from their positions.
What are the qualities of a good leader?
- Healthy and fit
- Awareness of work
- Integrity
- Intellectual capacity
- Good human relation
- Administrative mind
- Ready to take responsibility
Fill in the blank: The distance between the goalposts is _____ meters.
7.32
True or False: Football is played on a circular field.
False
