Unit 1—Soccer

Question 1

Corner kick

Answer 1

When the ball crosses the goal line after last touching a defender, a member of the offense from other team restarts play from the closest corner

Question 2

Goal kick

Answer 2

When the offense sends the ball over the goal line, the defense kicks the ball back into play from the goal area

Question 3

Throw-In

Answer 3

A two-handed, overhead pass taken from sideline/touchline when opposing team knocks the ball out of bounds

Question 4

Midfield line

Answer 4

Line that divides the field into equal halves

Question 5

Touch Line/Sideline

Answer 5

Line that defines the outer edge of the longer sides of the field

Question 6

Goal line

Answer 6

Lines that mark out of bounds at either end of the field (shorter length sides) Also called end lines

Question 7

Penalty area

Answer 7

Arguably the most important portion of the field, because a foul inside the penalty area results in penalty kick. Also called the penalty box

Question 8

Goal area

Answer 8

Goal kicks are taken from the corner of this box

Question 9

Goal

Answer 9

Points are scored when the ball passes through the 8-foot tall goal

Question 10

Center circle

Answer 10

Opposing players must stand outside the circle until the ball is kicked to initiate the game in a kick off

Question 11

Center spot

Answer 11

A mark at the center of the halfway line where the ball is placed during kick offs

Question 12

Penalty mark

Answer 12

Mark inside the penalty area on which ball is placed when penalty kicks occur

Question 13

Corner kickoff quarter circles/Corner arcs

Answer 13

Area where ball is placed on corner kicks. A flag at least five feet high stands at all four corners

Question 14

Two classifications of players

Answer 14

Goalkeepers and field players

Question 15

Field players consist of:

Answer 15

Forwards/attackers, midfielders/halfbacks, defenders/fullbacks

Question 16

How many players on a single field from one team?

Answer 16

11. Coaches can mix and match positions

Question 17

Goalkeeper (G)

Answer 17

Keeps ball out of the goal and organizes team defense. Uses hands and arms within the penalty area. Possesses sure hands to catch, deflect, or punch shots away from goal. Called goalie or keeper.

Question 18

Forwards/Attackers (F)

Answer 18

Attack the opposition to create scoring opportunities. Take the majority of shots. 3-5 players on field at a time

Question 19

Midfielders/Halfbacks (M)

Answer 19

Enable the transition from defenders to the forward. Constantly in motion, but defending and attacking. 3-4 on a field at a time

Question 20

Defenders/Fullbacks (D)

Answer 20

Provide last line of defense before the goalie. Stop the opposition before a shot is taken. Some coaches assign a single defender, called a sweeper, who plays closes to his own goal behind the fullbacks. 2-4 players at a time.

Question 21

Offense

Answer 21

Dribble and pass ball around opposition. Team in possession of ball seeks a good shot at the goal.

Question 22

Defense

Answer 22

Regaining possession of the ball by intercepting passes or stealing the ball from dribbling players.

Question 23

Scoring

Answer 23

A goal is worth one point when entire ball passes over the goal line and through the goal

Question 24

Who makes all the decisions related to rules?

Answer 24

Referee

Question 25

Who aides the referee in making calls?

Answer 25

Two linesmen

Question 26

Free kick

Answer 26

A player commits a foul, the opposing team is awarded a free kick. A free kick is an unguarded kick from spot of foul

Question 27

Clear

Answer 27

When defenders kick ball away from the goal. Usually downfield or out of bounds

Question 28

Cross/Centering

Answer 28

Pass sent from near the sidelines to the front of the goal to create shooting opportunity. Also called centering

Question 29

Direct kick

Answer 29

Unguarded kick awarded following severe fouls. Goal can be score directly from kick

Question 30

Dribble

Answer 30

Keeping control of the ball while running by tapping, dragging, or rolling it in front of the body

Question 31

Drop kick

Answer 31

When a goalkeeper who is holding the ball drops it and kicks it after it bounces

Question 32

Hand ball

Answer 32

Illegal action of touching the ball with arms or hands

Question 33

Header

Answer 33

Using the head to pass, shoot, block, or otherwise control the ball

Question 34

Indirect kick

Answer 34

An unguarded kick following minor fouls. Ball must touch at least one player after kick before goal can be scored

Question 35

Juggling

Answer 35

Performing a series of touches while keeping the ball from hitting the ground

Question 36

Kickoff

Answer 36

Ball is put into play from the center circle at the start of each half and after a goal

Question 37

Penalty kick

Answer 37

When a foul is called inside the penalty box, The offense is awarded a direct kick from the penalty spot. Only the goalie can stop this shot attempt

Question 38

Punt

Answer 38

A long distance kick by the goalie, who drops and kicks the ball before it hits the ground

Question 39

Save

Answer 39

When a player, usually the goalie, blocks a shot from going into the goal

Question 40

Tackle

Answer 40

To steal the ball from a player. Stealing the ball by sliding in front of a player is called a slide tackle

Question 41

Trapping

Answer 41

Stopping the ball to gain control before advancing

Question 42

Volley

Answer 42

Kicking the ball while it is in midair