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Round 1

True or False

 

There are no occasions when opponents can stand within 9.15m of a free kick being taken?

False. If they are on the goal line and between the posts.

 

At the taking of a penalty all players  may stand anywhere outside the penalty area

false. They must also stand behind the ball

Red and yellow cards are only shown to players and named substitutes and not to managers, club officials etc.

true

A player can be punished for dangerous play and an in-direct free- kick awarded even if there is some physical contact between the players

 

False – no physical contact for dangerous play

 

The only time a ball is out of play is when it has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether in the air or on the ground?

 False, it is also out of play when play is stopped by the referee

Goal nets are not compulsory

True

A named substitute sent off prior to the start of a game may be replaced?               

 False

At the taking of a penalty the goalkeeper can, if he wishes, stand outside of the goal posts so long as he is on the goal line?

 False. He must stand on the goal line and between the goal posts

At the taking of a corner the ball is only in play once it has left the corner arc?

 False. It is in play once it has been touched and moves

The area beyond the goal line between the goal posts and surrounded by the goal net is not considered part of the field of play?

true

 

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At the taking of kicks from the penalty mark to decide the winners of a drawn match the goalkeeper of the side taking the kick should stand anywhere outside the penalty area on the goal line?

  False, he should stand out side the penalty area, on the field of play where the penalty  area line meets the goal line

The Laws of the game stipulate that the goal posts must be white?

True,

The field of play may be the minimum length and maximum width?

False.  the pitch must be rectangle

At the taking of a free kick it is permissible for the player to ‘flick’’ the ball with one or both feet in to the air to restart the play?

 True, it is permissible

 A player who has been sent off the field of play can go and stand within the technical area?

False

A match actually starts when the referee blows his whistle?

False.  (only once the ball is touched forward and it moves)

There are 7 cautionable offences but only six sending off offences?

 False, there is also 7 sending off offences

There are four occasions when a kick off can be used to start or restart play?

 True, at the start of play, when a goal has been scored, at the start of the second half and at the start of each period of half time

 A   referee can show red and yellow cards at half-time?

True

 

During the taking of kicks form the penalty mark to decide a drawn match a goalkeeper can only be replaced by another player participating in the taking of the kicks if the goalkeeper is injured

 

False (Can be replaced by named substitute)

 

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Round 2

Restart Questions

 

 

A defender, not the goalkeeper, takes a goal kick.  Before the ball leaves the penalty area he notices that an attacker player starts to make an attempt to get the ball.  The defender runs after the ball and picks it up before that attacker can touch it.

 

Goal kick, ball  not in play since it hasn’t left the penalty area

 

The referee has awarded a free kick for holding to the defending side just outside their own penalty area. A defender takes the free kick and passes it towards his own goalkeeper. The goalkeeper misses the ball and it goes into the goal?

 

Corner kick

 

A free kick is awarded for a defender impending the progress of an opponent just outside the defenders penalty area. The referee fails to show the correct signal for an in-direct free kick and the ball is kicked directly into the goal

 

retake…indirect free kick page 123 paragraph 5

 

 

At the taking of a penalty kick an attacker player encroaches into the area.  The penalty kick is taken, and the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar.

 

In-direct free kick for the encroachment

 

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A defender, whilst clearing the ball, unintentionally falls behind the goal line off the field of play. Before he can return to the field of play an attacker then passes the ball to a team-mate standing within the goal area who only has the goalkeeper between him and the goal line. The attacker shoots and the ball goes into the goal?

 

Kick off goal scored. Defender off fop counts

 

With the aid of a strong wind a goalkeeper taking a goal kick kicks the ball the whole length of the field of play into his opponent’s goal?

 

Kick off (goal scored)

 

A goalkeeper is adjusting his shinguard when an opponent shoots at goal.  The goalkeeper dives across his goal and deflects the ball using his shinguard outside of the goal and across the goal line?

 

Indirect Free-kick  (P26 Q7)

 

A attacker is running down the wing when a defender attempts to trip him from behind but fails, and does not make contact with his opponent? The ball runs out of play across the goal-line?

 

Direct Free Kick

 

A player requests to leave the field of play and you agree.  As he is leaving the field of play the ball comes towards him. He controls the ball, shoots at goal and a goal is scored?

 

Indirect free-kick

 

A defender takes a free kick just outside the penalty area and passes the ball into the penalty area towards his goalkeeper.  However the defender sees that the goalkeeper is not ready, therefore he runs into the penalty area and picks the ball up with his hands?

 

Penalty kick

 

A player running with the ball sees a defender immediately in front of him and runs off the field of play to continue his run.  The opponent leaves the field of play and holds him beyond the touch line to prevent him continuing his run?

 

In-direct free kick

A penalty is being taken and the ball is kicked.  Before the ball reaches either the goalkeeper or the goal, a nominated substitute from the defending side runs onto the field of play and kicks the ball away?

 

Penalty Kick  

 

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A  free kick has been awarded for a tripping offence to the defending side  within its own penalty area. The free kick is taken by a defender,, who passes the ball back towards  his own goalkeeper who misses the ball. The ball is going into the goal when another defender runs in and deliberately handles the ball and knocks it over the cross bar.

 

 Direct free kick again retake (ball not in play)

 

a free kick is awarded and the player decides to take the kick quickly. An opponent who is less than 9.15m from the ball intercepts it?

 

Play on 

 

A goalkeeper is taking a goal kick and the ball is kicked outside the penalty area when a strong wind blows the ball back into the goal?

 

Corner kick

 

A penalty is being taken and the ball is kicked and the goalkeeper saves it.  A nominated  substitute from the defending side then runs onto the field of play and kicks the ball away?

 

Indirect Free kick

 

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A throw-in has been awarded to the defending side. A defender takes the throw and accidentally lefts one foot of the ground as he throws it.  The ball however goes straight to an attacking player?

 

retake throw-in p41 Q6

 

A shot is taken at goal and the goalkeeper does not catch the ball but deliberately parries the ball down to the ground. He then dribbles the box to the edge of the penalty area and picks it up in his hands

 

Indirect free kick

Round 3

Numbers Round

According to law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct - how many in-direct free-kick offences can only be committed by the ‘keeper?

 4

 

How many re-start of play can a goal be scored directly from?

 6 (Kick off, Corner Kick, Direct free-kick, Penalty Kick, Goal Kick, drop Ball)

 

What is the minimum width of the field of play?

45m 50yards

 

How many of the penal offences do the terms careless/reckless or excessive force apply to

7

 

How many basic compulsory items of equipment  must be worn by a player (a pair is one item)

 

5

 

 

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How many restarts of play are there that the ball must go forward for it to be in play?

 

 2 (penalty kick, Kick off)

 

What is the minimum height of the corner flag?

1.5m 5ft

 

Advantage is mentioned in only one of the Laws of the Game.  Which number law is it?

Law 5 – The Referee

 

How many different shapes of goal posts are permitted?

4 (square, rectangle, round and elliptical)

 

At the taking of kicks from the penalty mark to decide the winners of a drawn match what is the maximum number of players allowed outside the centre circle and within the field of play at any one time?

 

3 two keepers and the penalty taker

 

From how many re-starts of play can a player not be offside from?

 

5 (penalty kick, goal kick, Corner kick, kick off, throw-in),

 

What is the maximum width of the lines of the field of play?

 

5ins 12cm

 

  How many ways are there to determine winners of a drawn match?

 

 3 (away goals, extra time and kicks from the penalty mark)

 

How many of the penal offences cannot be committed by a goalkeeper within his own penalty area?

1

 

How many time lost allowances are there that a referee may add on time for at the end of each period

 

5

 

How many restarts of play are there?

 

 8 (Kick off, Corner Kick, Direct free-kick, Penalty Kick, Goal Kick, drop Ball, in-direct free kick, throw-in)

 

How many offences are there for which a direct free kick, or penalty kick if appropriate, is awarded?

10

 

Excluding offences by the goalkeeper how many in-direct free-kick offences are mentioned in Law 12?

 

4.  Impending, Dangerous play prevents goalkeeper and any other offences.

 

According to the list of offences for which a direct free kick, or penalty kick, can be awarded how many incorporate the word, attempting?

 

3

In Law 5 – The Referee two specific laws are mentioned; Law 2 The Ball is one, which is the other?

 

Law 4  Players equipment

 

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Round 4

Re-starts and disciplinary actions

 

 

The ball is in play in the opponents half when a defender within his  own penalty area, strikes a member of his own team

 

Sending off (S2) and indirect free kick where the offence (strike) took place

 

The goalkeeper and centre half of a team have changed places without your knowledge. Just has the new goalkeeper picks the ball up within his penalty area and throws the ball out to a team-mate you have noticed this change. The ball goes across the touchline.

 

2 cautions (C1) and throw-in

 

 

An attacker is moving towards an opponents goal and has a clear run at the goal when a defender impends his progress.

 

a. Sending off (S5) and indirect free-kick

 

The ball is in play when a player deliberately leaves the field of play and strikes an spectator?

 

Sending off (S2) and in-direct free kick Page 120 4^th paragraph

 

You award a free-kick for dangerous play to a defender just outside his own penalty area. The defender takes the free kick and plays the ball towards his goalkeeper. The goalkeeper misses the ball and to prevent the ball from entering the goal another defender runs in and deliberately handles the ball.

a penalty kick and caution (C1) page 29 Q 21

 

An attacking player has taken a shot and the ball is about to enter the goal when a defending player throws a boot at the ball preventing it entering the goal?

 

Sending off (S4) and a penalty kick is awarded  Page 111 paragraph 4

 

While the ball is in play, when a defender standing inside his own penalty area

        throws an object using excessive force, at an opponent standing outside the

         penalty area.?

 

Sending off (S2) and direct free-kick  P121 3^rd paragraph

 

A free kick has been awarded to the defending side for a holding offence. The kick is taken by a defender, outside his own penalty area, who passes the ball back towards his own goalkeeper who misses the ball. Another defender runs in and deliberately prevents the ball from going into the goal with his hand and knocks it over the cross bar.

 

Penalty kick and caution (C1) (Page 29 LOAF Q21)

 

A player is in an offside position and in active play when the ball is passed to him. The player plays the ball and the assistant raises his flag.   The referee does not see the signal and a defending player punches an opponent within the penalty area. The referee stops play and only then see the signal of the Assistant and he agrees with the decision of his assistant?

 

Sending off ( S2) In-direct free kick  (Page 32 Q34)

 

 

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An attacker goes past the goalkeeper and kicks the ball towards the open goal. The goalkeeper then throws a boot, which strikes the ball and prevents it entering the goal

 

Caution (C1) and in-direct free kick  P26 Q5

 

The ball is about to be dropped on the half way line when a defending player, standing inside his own penalty area, violently strikes an opponent before the ball touches the ground?

 

Sending off (S2)  and dropped ball

 

The ball is in play within the defending side’s penalty area when a defending player, stood inside his penalty area, spits at an spectator?

 

Send off (S3) and indirect free kick

 

                

County RA Quiz 20th November 2009.

Below we have the complete scores from the county quiz held at Appledore F.C. The overall team winners were West A with a total of 91 points with East Devon second with 83. The individual winner was Sean Rothwell from the west with a total of 31 points. In second place was Richard Morris from North East with 27 points.

Further down the page are all the questions along with the answers