Laws Of The Game Flashcards
(100 cards)
1
Q
What is the name of the lines that run along the sides of the field (where families sit)?
A
Touchlines
2
Q
What is the name of the lines that run along the sides of the field with the goals?
A
Goal lines
3
Q
What is the name of the small box immediately in front of the goal?
A
Goal area or goal box
4
Q
What is the name of the bigger box that surrounds the goal area?
A
Penalty area or penalty box
5
Q
What is the name of the line in the middle of the field that divides the field in half?
A
Halfway line (or midfield line)
6
Q
How is play restarted if a ball becomes defective?
A
Play is restarted by dropping the replacement ball where the original ball became defective
7
Q
Shin guards can be worn on top of socks, true or false?
A
False - shin guards must be covered by socks
8
Q
Each goalkeeper must wear colors that distinguish them from other players and officials, true or false?
A
True
9
Q
Can a referee change a decision if they realize that their decision was incorrect if the play has restarted?
A
No
10
Q
Can a referee change a decision after getting advice/feedback from an assistant referee after play has restarted?
A
No
11
Q
What is “advantage”?
A
When a referee allows play to continue when an offense/penalty occurs and the non-offending team will benefit from the advantage; the penalty should be called if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time or within a few seconds
12
Q
When more than one offense/penalty takes place at the same time, which one is punished?
A
The more serious offense, in terms of physical severity and tactical impact, is punished
13
Q
Should a referee allow play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is only slightly injured?
A
Yes, though with kids it is probably a good idea to stop play unless someone is about to score
14
Q
Should a referee allow play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is seriously injured?
A
No, play should be stopped
15
Q
What should the referee do if an extra ball, object, or animal enters the field of play during the match?
A
Stop play, and restart with a dropped ball, only if it interferes with play; if the object does not interfere with play, allow play to continue and have it removed as quickly as possible
16
Q
What is the signal for an indirect free kick?
A
One arm straight up in the air
17
Q
What is the signal for a direct free kick?
A
One arm straight out to the side (perpendicular to the body) in the direction of the kick
18
Q
What is the signal for advantage?
A
Both arms straight ahead (like a zombie)
19
Q
What is the signal for a penalty kick?
A
Left arm extended out at 45 degree angle (halfway between pointing straight down and pointing straight out)
20
Q
What is the signal for a corner kick?
A
Arm extended out to the side and slightly raised (above shoulder level)
21
Q
What is the signal for a goal kick?
A
Right arm extended out at 45 degree angle (halfway between pointing straight down and pointing straight out)
22
Q
Name three responsibilities of an assistant referee
A
1) Which team is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick, or throw in after the ball leaves the field of play
2) A player in an offside position may be penalized
3) A substitution is requested
23
Q
What is the assistant referee’s signal for a substitution request?
A
Both arms extended overhead, with flag held horizontally in between
24
Q
What does the assistant referee do to signal who has the right to a throw in?
A
Arm/flag out to the side in the direction of the team with the right to the ball; arm is at an angle, slightly elevated above shoulder
25
What is the assistant referee’s signal for offside?
One arm/flag straight up in the air
26
What is the assistant referee’s signal for a corner kick?
Right arm/flag extended out at 45 degree angle (halfway between pointing straight down and pointing straight out)
27
What is the assistant referee’s signal for a goal kick?
Arm/flag pointed straight out at the goal
28
If a penalty kick has to be taken at the end of a half, is the half extended until the kick is completed?
Yes
29
Restarts include kickoffs, free kicks (direct and indirect), penalty kicks, throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks. If the referee stops play and the law does not require one of the above restarts, how does play restart?
Dropped ball
30
The team that wins the coin toss gets to decide what?
Which goal it will attack in the first half (their opponent takes the kickoff)
31
The team that is losing gets to take the kickoff in the second half, true or false?
False - the team that didn’t take the kickoff in the first half gets to take it in the second half
32
All players must be in their own half of the field of play during a kickoff, true or false?
False - the player taking the kickoff must be in the center circle, but they do not have to be on their half
33
At what point is the ball in play on a kickoff?
When it is kicked and clearly moves in any direction (even backwards)
34
Can a goal be scored directly against the opponents on a kickoff?
Yes
35
If a restart requires a dropped ball, where does the referee drop the ball?
At the spot where the ball was when play was stopped, unless play was stopped inside the goal area/box
36
If a restart requires a dropped ball, and play was stopped when the ball was inside the goal area/box, where does the referee drop the ball?
The ball is dropped on the goal area line which is parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was when play was stopped
37
If a dropped ball (restart) touches a player before it touches the ground, what should happen?
The ball is dropped again; the ball must touch the ground before touching a player
38
Can a player score directly off a dropped ball?
No, a dropped ball is an indirect restart so it must touch at least two players before entering the goal; if it does enter the goal without touching two players, play would be restarted with a goal kick
39
At what point is a ball considered to be out of play?
When the ball entirely passes over the goal line or touchline on the ground or in the air, and play has been stopped by the referee
40
Can a ball stay in play if it bounces off a flagpost and returns to the field?
Yes, provided it hasn’t entirely crossed over a goal line or touchline
41
Does the entire ball have to pass over the goal line, between the goal posts, and under the crossbar for a goal to be scored?
Yes
42
What is the assistant referee’s signal for a goal scored (when it isn’t clear that the ball has passed over the goal line)?
Stand on goal line and extend flag (at a 90 degree angle) toward the midfield
43
Is it an offense/penalty to be in an offside position?
No
44
Is it possible to be in an offside position when a player is on their defensive side of the field?
No
45
A player is in an offside position if any part of the head, body, or feet is in the opponents’ half and is nearer to the opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last opponent - true or false?
True
46
A player in an offside position can be penalized for being offside even if they don’t interfere with the play - true or false?
False - a player in an offside position at the moment the ball is played or touched by a teammate is only penalized if they are involved in active play by playing, attempting to play, or touching a ball passed or touched by a teammate, or interfering with an opponent (preventing an opponent from being able to play the ball)
47
If an opponent deliberately plays a ball backwards, and it is intercepted by a player who is in an offside position, is this an offside penalty?
No - a player in an offside position receiving the ball from an opponent who deliberately plays the ball is not considered to have gained an advantage (note that this doesn’t apply if the opponent deliberately saves the ball from going into the goal, in which case the player would have an offside offense - example would be a deflection off a goalie or defender)
48
Can there be an offside penalty on a throw-in?
No
49
Can there be an offside penalty on a corner kick?
No
50
How is play restarted after an offside offense/penalty?
Indirect free kick where the offense occurred
51
Is a direct or indirect free kick awarded in the following situation(s): a player charges, jumps at, kicks or attempts to kick, pushes, strikes, tackles, trips, or attempts to trip an opponent using CARELESS, RECKLESS, OR EXCESSIVE FORCE?
Direct free kick
52
A player handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalie), holds an opponent, or impedes an opponent with contact - indirect or direct kick on the restart?
Direct free kick
53
A ball strikes the hand of a player. What factors should be determined in considering whether a penalty is involved?
1) The movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)
2) The distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
3) Advantage
54
A goalkeeper picks up a ball outside of the penalty area, or leaves the penalty area with the ball in their hands while punting - direct or indirect kick on restart?
Indirect free kick
55
A player plays in a dangerous manner, impedes the progress of an opponent without making contact, or uses offensive language or gestures - direct or indirect kick on restart?
Indirect free kick
56
A player prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from the hands (while in process of a throw or punt) - direct or indirect kick on restart?
Indirect free kick
57
A direct free kick is awarded if a goalkeeper in the penalty area touches a ball with their hands after it has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a teammate - true or false?
False - a teammate deliberately kicking to a goalkeeper who then uses their hands results in an indirect free kick
58
Can a goalkeeper release the ball from their hands, and then pick it up again before it has touched another player?
No, this would result in an indirect free kick (although goalies are allowed to bounce the ball because it hasn’t left their possession)
59
If a player deliberately plays a ball to their own goalie who picks it up, the result is an indirect free kick for the opponent. Where should the ball be placed?
The ball should be placed at the point of the infraction (where the goalie was when he picked it up); if he was in the goal box, then the ball is placed anywhere on the goal box line that runs parallel to the goal line; players would need to form their wall on the goal line
60
When is a goalkeeper considered to be in control of the ball?
When the ball is between the hands or between the hand and any surface (ground, their own body) or by touching it with any part of the hands or arms; note that they are also in control if holding the ball in an outstretched open hand or if bouncing it on the ground or throwing it in the air
61
What is an easy way to tell a direct from an indirect kick (most of the time)?
An indirect free kick doesn’t usually involve player-to-player contact
62
A dangerous play (e.g., high kick or bicycle kick that threatens injury to someone) results in what?
Indirect free kick
63
Impeding the progress of an opponent (moving in to the path to obstruct or slow down) when the ball is not within playing distance of either player is not an infraction, true or false?
False - impeding when the ball is not within playing distance results in an indirect free kick; if the ball is within playing distance then this is not an infraction
64
Only a player, substitute, or substituted player may be shown a red or yellow card, true or false?
False - team officials can also be carded
65
Should advantage be applied in situations involving serious foul play, violent conduct, or a second cautionable offense if there is a clear opportunity to score a goal?
Yes - otherwise advantage should not be granted
66
What happens if a defender starts holding an attacker outside the penalty area and continues holding inside the penalty area?
Referee must award a penalty kick
67
What type of caution is applied when a player handles the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack?
Yellow card (caution)
68
What type of caution is applied when a player denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball?
Red card (send-off offense)
69
What caution is applied when a player lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side, or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force or endangers the safety of an opponent?
Red card (send-off offense)
70
How does the referee indicate an indirect free kick?
By raising an arm above the head; this signal is maintained until the kick is taken and the ball touches another player or goes out of play
71
What happens if an indirect free kick goes directly into the opponents’ goal?
A goal kick is awarded
72
What happens if a team scores on their own goal directly off of a direct or indirect free kick?
Corner kick is awarded to the opponent
73
All free kicks are taken from the place where the offense occurred, with no exceptions - true or false?
False - there is one exception in cases where an offense occurs inside an opponents’ goal area (taken from the nearest point on the goal area line which runs parallel to the goal line)
74
On a free kick, how far back must opponents be from the ball until it is played?
At least 10 yards from the ball (unless the ball is placed on the goal line area)
75
For free kicks inside the opponents’ penalty area, all opponents must remain 10 yards from the ball until it is played, true or false?
False - they must be outside of the penalty area
76
Is feinting to take a free kick (to confuse opponents) permitted?
Yes
77
What happens if the kicker of a free kick touches the ball again before it is touched by another player?
Indirect free kick is awarded to the other team
78
What happens when a player commits a direct free kick offense inside their penalty area?
Penalty kick
79
During a penalty kick, the defending goalkeeper must remain on the goal line, with both feet touching the line, true or false?
False - only one foot needs to stay in contact with the goal line
80
During a penalty kick, the players other than the kicker and the goalkeeper must stay outside the penalty area, behind the penalty mark, and at least 10 yards away from the penalty mark, true or false?
True
81
When is a penalty kick considered to be completed?
When the ball stops moving, when the ball goes out of play, or if the referee stops the play for any offense
82
Does a player taking a penalty kick have to kick the ball forward?
Yes
83
During a penalty kick, can the kicker feint kicking the ball after the run-up has been completed?
No; feinting can take place during the run-up but not after; results in a yellow card
84
During a penalty kick, what happens if the kicker touches the ball again (after the initial kick) before anyone else touches it?
Indirect free kick for defending team
85
Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?
No; ball going into the goal would result in a goal kick
86
How far away do opponents need to be from the point where a throw-in is taken?
At least 2 yards
87
What happens if the ball touches the ground before entering the field of play during a throw-in (e.g., bounces along the touch line without crossing into field of play)?
The throw-in is retaken by the same team from the same position
88
After a throw-in, the player who threw the ball can touch it if no one else has touched it, true or false?
False, the thrower must not touch the ball before it is touched by another player; would result in indirect free kick for other team
89
During a goal kick, what happens if the kicker touches the ball again before it contacts another player?
Indirect free kick for the other team
90
Can a goal kick be taken from any point within the goal area?
Yes
91
When is the ball “in play” after a corner kick?
When it is kicked and clearly moves
92
Can the player taking a corner kick move the flag?
No
93
During a corner kick, how far away do opponents need to be from the corner arc until the ball is in play?
At least 10 yards away
94
After a corner kick has been taken, what happens if the kicker touches the ball again before it has been touched by another player?
An indirect free kick for the opposing team
95
What does the team that wins the coin toss get to decide?
They decide whether they want to take the kickoff, or which goal they will defend
96
How far away do other players need to be from a dropped ball?
At least 4.5 yards
97
When there is a wall of three or more defenders, the attacking (kicking) team cannot have players in the wall, true or false?
True, and attacking players must be at least 1 yard away from the wall; if this is violated the defending team gets an indirect free kick
98
During a goal kick, the ball is considered to be in play as soon as it leaves the penalty area, true or false?
False, all restarts (including goal kicks) are “in play” when the ball is kicked and clearly moves, even before it leaves the penalty area
99
During a goal kick, the opposition (non-kicking) players need to be outside the penalty area and at least 5 yards from the spot of the kick, true or false?
False - they do need to be outside of the penalty area, but they also have to be at least 10 yards from the spot of the kick
100
The ball touches a player’s hand/arm which is close to their body and has not made their body unnaturally bigger (e.g., arm is not extended from body). Will this handball result in a free kick?
No, not usually
