Rules of Soccer & Flag Football Flashcards
How many players does each team have? (SOCCER)
11
What is the goal of the game? (SOCCER)
To make a goal by advancing the ball over the goal line
What do you have to defend? (SOCCER)
Your own goal
The ball may be played with any part of the body EXCEPT the ___ and ___. (SOCCER)
Hands, arms
A soccer game has two halves, each ___ minutes long. (SOCCER)
40
Do the teams switch goals at half time? (SOCCER)
Yes
What is a goalie’s job? (SOCCER)
To protect the goal and prevent the opponents from scoring
Outside the penalty area, can the goalie throw, punt, or pick up the ball? (SOCCER)
No
Forwards are also called ___. (SOCCER)
Strikers
What do forwards try to do? (SOCCER)
Score
Are forwards defensive or offensive? (SOCCER)
Offensive
Midfielders play both ___ and ___. (SOCCER)
Offense, defense
Midfielders are also called ___. (SOCCER)
Halfbacks
Do midfielders play on both sides of the center line? (SOCCER)
Yes
Defenders are also called ___. (SOCCER)
Fullbacks
What do defenders do? (SOCCER)
Defend the goal area and keep the opponents from scoring
What is dribbling? (SOCCER)
A series of short taps on the ball, used to advance the ball
What is passing? (SOCCER)
A kick used to pass the ball to an open teammate
What is trapping? (SOCCER)
Stopping and/or controlling the ball using your feet
What is shooting? (SOCCER)
Kicking the ball toward the goal for a score
What is a throw-in? (SOCCER)
A method of restarting play after the ball has travelled outside the touchlines
What is heading? (SOCCER)
Using your forehead to pass, score, or bring the ball to ground level
What is tackling used for? (SOCCER)
To steal the ball from an opponent
What is dodging? (SOCCER)
Keeping control by evading an opponent
What is a touchline? (SOCCER)
A boundary line
When is a foul called? (SOCCER)
When a player runs into, charges, pushes, kicks, trips, or holds an opponent
What is a kick-off used for? (SOCCER)
To restart the game
How far do other players have to stay away from the kicker during a kick-off? (SOCCER)
10 yards
Can a goal be scored from a kick-off? (SOCCER)
No
When does a direct free kick happen? (SOCCER)
If the opposing team fouls
Where does a direct free kick occur? (SOCCER)
Where the foul occurred
How far away do opponents have to be during a direct free kick? (SOCCER)
10 yards
For what is an indirect free kick awarded? (SOCCER)
Minor fouls
Can a goal be scored by an indirect free kick? (SOCCER)
No