Soccer Flashcards
Immigrants of the late 19th century
The ________ provided the foundation for the sport in this country.
2,500
hapraston
About _____ years ago, the Chinese played a game similar to soccer and the Greeks played _______ which was adopted by the Romans.
North America
Where is the only place that soccer is not known as football?
Most frequently played and most popular
Today soccer is the most ______ and most _____ of all team sports.
11
How many players of a team?
Leather or leather like cover
What must the soccer ball be made of?
27-28 inches
What must be the soccer ball’s circumference?
14-16 ounces
How much must the soccer ball weigh?
14 pounds
How many pounds of pressure must the soccer ball have?
Goalkeepers
What people wear different colors than their team?
24 feet wide by 8 feet high
What are the dimensions of the goal?
Goalkeeper, midfielders, forwards, defenders
Name the positions.
Robust
strong and healthy; vigorous
Placid
calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity
2 halves each 45 minufes
How many halves in a soccer game and what are their length?
Discretion of the ref
When is the only time that the clock stops?
Minimum of 5 minutes
What is the minimum time allotted for halftime?
Instep kick
Contact of the ball with the foot is made at the laces
Inside kick
Contact of the ball is made with the inside of the foot
Outside kick
Contact of the ball with the outside of the foot