Rules of Soccer & Flag Football Flashcards

1
Q

How many players does each team have? (SOCCER)

A

11

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2
Q

What is the goal of the game? (SOCCER)

A

To make a goal by advancing the ball over the goal line

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3
Q

What do you have to defend? (SOCCER)

A

Your own goal

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4
Q

The ball may be played with any part of the body EXCEPT the ___ and ___. (SOCCER)

A

Hands, arms

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5
Q

A soccer game has two halves, each ___ minutes long. (SOCCER)

A

40

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6
Q

Do the teams switch goals at half time? (SOCCER)

A

Yes

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7
Q

What is a goalie’s job? (SOCCER)

A

To protect the goal and prevent the opponents from scoring

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8
Q

Outside the penalty area, can the goalie throw, punt, or pick up the ball? (SOCCER)

A

No

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9
Q

Forwards are also called ___. (SOCCER)

A

Strikers

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10
Q

What do forwards try to do? (SOCCER)

A

Score

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11
Q

Are forwards defensive or offensive? (SOCCER)

A

Offensive

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12
Q

Midfielders play both ___ and ___. (SOCCER)

A

Offense, defense

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13
Q

Midfielders are also called ___. (SOCCER)

A

Halfbacks

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14
Q

Do midfielders play on both sides of the center line? (SOCCER)

A

Yes

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15
Q

Defenders are also called ___. (SOCCER)

A

Fullbacks

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16
Q

What do defenders do? (SOCCER)

A

Defend the goal area and keep the opponents from scoring

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17
Q

What is dribbling? (SOCCER)

A

A series of short taps on the ball, used to advance the ball

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18
Q

What is passing? (SOCCER)

A

A kick used to pass the ball to an open teammate

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19
Q

What is trapping? (SOCCER)

A

Stopping and/or controlling the ball using your feet

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20
Q

What is shooting? (SOCCER)

A

Kicking the ball toward the goal for a score

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21
Q

What is a throw-in? (SOCCER)

A

A method of restarting play after the ball has travelled outside the touchlines

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22
Q

What is heading? (SOCCER)

A

Using your forehead to pass, score, or bring the ball to ground level

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23
Q

What is tackling used for? (SOCCER)

A

To steal the ball from an opponent

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24
Q

What is dodging? (SOCCER)

A

Keeping control by evading an opponent

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25
Q

What is a touchline? (SOCCER)

A

A boundary line

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26
Q

When is a foul called? (SOCCER)

A

When a player runs into, charges, pushes, kicks, trips, or holds an opponent

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27
Q

What is a kick-off used for? (SOCCER)

A

To restart the game

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28
Q

How far do other players have to stay away from the kicker during a kick-off? (SOCCER)

A

10 yards

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29
Q

Can a goal be scored from a kick-off? (SOCCER)

A

No

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30
Q

When does a direct free kick happen? (SOCCER)

A

If the opposing team fouls

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31
Q

Where does a direct free kick occur? (SOCCER)

A

Where the foul occurred

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32
Q

How far away do opponents have to be during a direct free kick? (SOCCER)

A

10 yards

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33
Q

For what is an indirect free kick awarded? (SOCCER)

A

Minor fouls

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34
Q

Can a goal be scored by an indirect free kick? (SOCCER)

A

No

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35
Q

Is a penalty kick a direct or indirect kick? (SOCCER)

A

Direct

36
Q

When is a penalty kick awarded? (SOCCER)

A

When the defensive team fouls in the penalty area

37
Q

How far does the kicker have to be from the goal line in a penalty kick? (SOCCER)

A

12 yards

38
Q

Who can defend during a penalty kick? (SOCCER)

A

The goalkeeper

39
Q

Where would a player have to be if the referee called an offside? (SOCCER)

A

On their opponent’s side, nearer to the goal line than the ball

40
Q

What does a player have to be doing wrong for an offside to get called? (SOCCER)

A

Gaining an advantage by being offside

41
Q

Which team does the throw-in? (SOCCER)

A

The opponent of the team that caused the ball to go over the touchline

42
Q

Rules of a throw-in: ball must be thrown with ___ ___, from ___ and ___ head, part of each foot must be on the ___, the foot can touch the line but not ___ ___ ___. (SOCCER)

A

Both, hands, behind, over, ground, completely cross it

43
Q

When is a corner kick awarded, and to whom? (SOCCER)

A

If the defending team kicks the ball past the goal line, but not into the goal, to the attacking team

44
Q

How far must all opponents remain from the kicker during a corner kick? (SOCCER)

A

10 yards

45
Q

Can you be called for offsides on a corner kick? (SOCCER)

A

No

46
Q

Is a corner kick a direct or indirect kick? (SOCCER)

A

Direct

47
Q

When is a goal kick awarded, and to whom? (SOCCER)

A

If the attacking team kicks the ball past the goal line but not into the goal, the defending team

48
Q

Who may take a goal kick? (SOCCER)

A

Any member of the defending team, including goalie

49
Q

Where is the ball placed in a goal kick? (SOCCER)

A

Within the half of the goal area nearer to the point where it crossed the goal line

50
Q

Is a goal kick direct or indirect? (SOCCER)

A

Indirect

51
Q

In a goal kick, where must the kicker send the ball out of? (SOCCER)

A

The penalty area

52
Q

Can the kicker play a ball before any other player has after a goal kick? (SOCCER)

A

No

53
Q

Can any players entire the penalty area during a goal kick, aside from the kicker? (SOCCER)

A

No

54
Q

The ball is considered a goalie ball when the goalie stops and ___ ___ ___ ___. (SOCCER)

A

Picks up the ball

55
Q

Can the goalie only handle a ball with their hands in the penalty area? (SOCCER)

A

Yes

56
Q

How long can the goalie have a goalie ball? (SOCCER)

A

6 seconds

57
Q

What is a drop ball? (SOCCER)

A

A ball the referee drops between two players, one from each team, to restart play

58
Q

Where are the flags worn? (FOOTBALL)

A

Around the waist

59
Q

How must the flag be secured? (FOOTBALL)

A

With the clip

60
Q

How long is the end zone? (FOOTBALL)

A

10 yards

61
Q

Where does the game begin? (FOOTBALL)

A

40 yard line

62
Q

How many downs does the team in possession of the ball get? (FOOTBALL)

A

4

63
Q

In four downs, what is the maximum number of running plays you can have? (FOOTBALL)

A

1

64
Q

A play is considered to be a run only if it has gained ___. (FOOTBALL)

A

Yardage

65
Q

When does a series of downs end? (FOOTBALL)

A

When a team advances the ball beyond the first down line

66
Q

What does the offensive team attempt after a touchdown? (FOOTBALL)

A

A 2pt conversion

67
Q

How far away do you have to be for a 2pt conversion? (FOOTBALL)

A

3 yards

68
Q

After a team scores, does the other team get the ball at the 40 yard line? (FOOTBALL)

A

Yes

69
Q

What is the purpose of blocking? (FOOTBALL)

A

To protect the quarterback and make a path for the runner

70
Q

The blocker must keep his arms ___ and have as little ___ ___ as possible. (FOOTBALL)

A

Crossed, forward, momentum

71
Q

When rushing the quarterback, the opposing team must wait for how many seconds? (FOOTBALL)

A

5 seconds

72
Q

What are all of the possible ways to be considered “down?” (FOOTBALL)

A

If your flags are taken or fall off, if you fall or have one knee on the ground, if you violate a rule of the game

73
Q

Is tackling allowed? (FOOTBALL)

A

No

74
Q

Are you considered to be down if your flags fall off? (FOOTBALL)

A

Yes

75
Q

Is shielding of the flags allowed? (FOOTBALL)

A

No

76
Q

Can you spin 360 degrees while running? (FOOTBALL)

A

No

77
Q

Do you have to stop if your flags are removed in any way? (FOOTBALL)

A

Yes

78
Q

Where do you place the ball if you are downed? (FOOTBALL)

A

Anywhere on the line where downed, usually in the center

79
Q

Is passing allowed? (FOOTBALL)

A

Yes

80
Q

What are the scenarios in which a ball is considered to be fumbled? (FOOTBALL)

A

If you drop it while running or if it touches a player and then the ground

81
Q

Are you allowed to dive to attempt to recover the ball if fumbled? (FOOTBALL)

A

No

82
Q

Is it considered a running play if there was a loss of yardage? (FOOTBALL)

A

No

83
Q

What is the consequence for penalties? (FOOTBALL)

A

A loss of down and a 5 yard mark-off

84
Q

What is the consequence for rough play? (FOOTBALL)

A

Dismissal from the game

85
Q

How many points is a touchdown worth? (FOOTBALL)

A

6 points