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What is one of the primary duties of assistant referees during a match?

  • To indicate when the whole of the ball has passed out of the field of play. (correct)
  • To officiate if the referee is unable to continue.
  • To replace the match ball when necessary.
  • To submit a report on misconduct after the match.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the fourth official?

  • Determine whether a penalty kick should be taken. (correct)
  • Check the equipment of substitutes.
  • Submit a report on misconduct after the match.
  • Indicate the correct player substitutions.

When can assistant referees penalize a player for being in an offside position?

  • If the fourth official indicates that a player is offside.
  • If they are closer to the action than the referee. (correct)
  • Only if the referee is unsure.
  • When the incident happens within the penalty area.

What action must the fourth official take when a player is cautioned by mistake due to mistaken identity?

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Which incident might require the fourth official to submit a report after a match?

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What year was the English Football Association formed?

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Which organization is responsible for organizing the World Football Championship?

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What is the width of all lines on a football field?

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How long are the touch lines on a football field?

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What is the radius of the centre circle in a football field?

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Where is the centre mark located on a football field?

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What is the length range of the goal lines on a football field?

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What defines the penalty area on a football field?

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What is the recommended color for a soccer ball according to the guidelines?

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What is the minimum number of players a team must have for a match to start?

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What is the maximum weight of a soccer ball per the guidelines?

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During a substitution, when can a substitute enter the field of play?

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What is the procedure for informing the referee about a substitution?

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What must a team do regarding the naming of substitutes before a match?

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What is one of the primary objectives in promoting fair play?

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How should a team substitute a player according to the guidelines?

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Which of the following offenses will result in a player being shown a red card?

<p>Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a requirement when taking a throw-in?

<p>Using one hand to throw the ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is a goal kick awarded?

<p>When the ball is last touched by an offensive player and no goal is scored (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will classify a throw-in as a foul throw?

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When is the ball considered in play during a goal kick?

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Which statement about the procedure of a throw-in is incorrect?

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What should a player NOT do when executing a goal kick?

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Which offense is directly involved in a player receiving a red card?

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What is the minimum distance opponents must remain from the ball during a direct free kick?

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In which situation is a direct free kick NOT awarded?

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When does the ball become in play after a direct free kick is taken from inside the kicking team's penalty area?

<p>Once it has passed directly beyond the penalty area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions results in an indirect free kick for the opposing team?

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How is a goal scored directly from a direct free kick?

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Which situation does NOT result in a direct free kick being awarded?

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What should happen if the kick for an indirect free kick occurs within the goalkeeper's goal area?

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What occurs when a direct free kick is awarded?

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What occurs if both teams score the same number of goals after five penalty kicks?

<p>Sudden death kicks are applied. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is a player NOT considered to be in an offside position?

<p>When receiving the ball directly from a throw-in. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario can lead to an indirect free kick being awarded?

<p>A player is offside. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines a player's involvement in active play when in an offside position?

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Which of the following conditions does NOT warrant an offside call?

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What is the definition of a direct free kick?

<p>A kick that allows the ball to go directly into the opponent's goal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a player is offside and interferes with an opponent?

<p>An indirect free kick is given to the opponent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is there no offside during a penalty kick?

<p>When all players other than the goalkeeper and kicker remain behind the penalty mark. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Touch Lines

The two longer boundary lines of a football field, measuring 90m to 120m in length and 12cm (5 inches) in width.

Goal Lines

The two shorter lines of the football field, measuring 45m to 90m in length and 12cm (5 inches) in width.

Halfway Line

The line that divides the football field into two equal halves, measuring 45m to 90m in length and 12cm (5 inches) in width.

Centre Mark

A mark at the midpoint of the halfway line, indicating the center of the football field.

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Centre Circle

A circle with a 9.15m (10yds) radius drawn from the centre mark, where games start and restart after a goal.

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Goal Area

An area defined at each end of the field, bounded by lines parallel and perpendicular to the goal line, where a goal kick is taken.

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Penalty Area

An area bounded by lines drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5m from the goalposts, where penalties are taken.

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Field Markings

Lines that denote the boundaries and areas of the football field, all 5 inches (12 cm) wide.

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Assistant Referee's Duty

To signal when the entire ball crosses the field boundary, indicating the type of restart (corner kick, goal kick, or throw-in).

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Assistant Referee's Role

To flag when a player is potentially offside, signaling to the referee for a possible foul.

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Fourth Official's Purpose

Assists the referee by managing substitutions, ball changes, and player equipment checks.

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Fourth Official's Duty

To inform the referee about misconduct or incidents beyond the referee and assistant referees' view.

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Fourth Official's Report

After the match, the fourth official reports any misconduct or incidents that occurred beyond the referees' view.

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What is the shape of a football?

A football must be spherical. It is made of leather or other suitable material. A white or bright yellow color ball is recommended.

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What is the size of a football?

The circumference of a football should be 27 inches to 28 inches (68cm to 70cm). The weight is between 410 grams to 450 grams (14oz to 16oz). The pressure should be 0.6-1.1 Atmosphere (600-1100g/cm2) at sea level.

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How many players are on each team in soccer?

A soccer match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of 11 players, with one designated as the goalkeeper.

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What happens if a team has less than 7 players?

A match may not start if either team has less than seven players.

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What is a substitute?

A substitute player is a player who can replace another player during a game.

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How many substitutes can a team use in a FIFA match?

A team can use a maximum of 3 to 5 substitutes in a match. The rules of the specific competition will define how many substitutes are allowed, up to a maximum of 7.

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What is the procedure for substituting a player?

The referee must be informed before a substitution takes place. The substitute player can only enter the field after the player being replaced leaves and after receiving a signal from the referee. The substitute must enter the field at the halfway line during a stoppage in the match.

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When is a substitution considered complete?

A substitution is complete when the substitute player enters the field of play.

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Penalty Kicks: Sudden Death

If both teams score the same number of goals in penalty kicks, or neither scores any, the process continues until one team scores a goal more than the other from the same number of kicks.

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Penalty Kicks: Winning

The team that scores more goals than the other after five penalty kicks each is declared the winner.

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Offside: When is it?

A player is offside when they are closer to the opponent's goal than both the ball and the second-to-last defender at the moment the ball is played.

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Offside: Not a foul

A player in an offside position is not penalized unless they actively interfere with play, interfere with an opponent, or gain an advantage by being in that position.

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Offside: Exceptions

A player is not offside if they receive the ball directly from a goal kick, throw-in, corner kick, dropped ball by a referee, a defender bouncing it off their possession, a goalkeeper deflecting it, or a defender deflecting a shot at the goal.

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Offside: Penalty

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the place where the offside occurred.

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Free Kick: Direct

A direct free kick allows the player taking the kick to score a goal directly from the free kick.

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Free Kick: Indirect

An indirect free kick requires the ball to touch another player or have another action (e.g., a header) before a goal can be scored.

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Direct Free Kick

Awarded to the opposing team when a player commits a foul, such as kicking, tripping, or holding an opponent.

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Direct Free Kick - Placement

Taken from the location of the foul, except if it occurs inside the fouled team's goal area, in which case it can be taken anywhere within the goal area.

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Direct Free Kick - Opponents

Opponents must stay at least 10 yards away from the ball until it's in play. They can form a 'wall' to block the shot.

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Direct Free Kick - In Play

The ball is in play as soon as it's kicked and moves, except when kicked from within the kicking team's penalty area, in which case it's in play once it passes beyond the penalty area.

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Indirect Free Kick - Goalkeeper Fouls

Awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper commits specific fouls within their penalty area, like holding the ball for too long or touching it illegally.

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Indirect Free Kick - Scoring

A goal can only be scored if the ball touches another player before entering the goal.

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Indirect Free Kick - Placement

Taken from where the foul occurred, except if the foul was within the team's own goal area, in which case it can be taken anywhere within the goal area.

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Indirect Free Kick - Opponents

Opponents must remain 10 yards away from the ball until it is in play. They can form a 'wall.'

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When is a throw-in awarded?

A throw-in is awarded when the ball passes over the touch line, either on the ground or in the air.

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What are the rules for a throw-in?

The player must have both feet either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line, face the field of play, use both hands, throw from behind their head, and deliver the ball from where it crossed the touch line.

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What is a foul throw?

A throw-in is considered a foul if the player throws with one hand, has one or both feet inside the field of play, bangs the ball close to them, throws it far from the point where it crossed the touch line, or jumps while throwing.

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When is a goal kick awarded?

A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the ball crosses the goal line having last been touched by an offensive player, and a goal is not scored.

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What are the rules for a goal kick?

The ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team. Opponents must stay outside the penalty area until the ball is in play. The kicker can't touch the ball again until it has touched another player. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.

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What are the seven offences that result in a red card?

A player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following seven offences: serious foul play, violent conduct, spitting, denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, deliberately handling the ball, offensive language, receiving a second yellow card.

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What is a red card?

A red card is a disciplinary action in football that results in a player being sent off the field for the remainder of the game.

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Why might a player be shown a red card?

A player might be shown a red card for committing a serious foul, violent behavior, spitting, denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, deliberately handling the ball, using offensive language, or receiving a second yellow card.

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Study Notes

Football Laws and Rules

  • Football originated in China, and Roman soldiers brought it to Britain.
  • The English Football Association was formed in 1863.
  • Football became very popular in the 19th century, and was the first team sport in the Olympic Games (1900 Paris).
  • FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) was founded in 1904. It organizes the World Football Championship and was involved in the Olympics 1900 and 1904.
  • The All India Football Federation (AIFF) formed in 1937. India first participated in the Olympics in 1948 (London).

Field of Play

  • The field of play is marked with lines, 5 inches (12 cm) wide.
  • Touch lines: The two long boundary lines, 90-120 meters in length.
  • Goal lines: The two shorter boundary lines, 45-90 meters in length.
  • Halfway line: Divides the field into two halves (45-90 m length), 12cm wide
  • Centre mark: Located at the middle of the halfway line.
  • Centre circle: A 9.15 m radius circle from the center mark. Starts and restarts the game.
  • Goal area: A specific area behind each goal post, 5.5 m from the inside of goalposts & extends into the field of 5.5m.
  • Penalty area: 16.5m from each goalpost. Awarded penalty kicks for fouls. A penalty mark is 11m from the center of the goal.
  • Penalty arc(outer circle): 9.15m or 10 yds from the penalty mark. Helps keep player distance.
  • Corner arc (quarter circle): 1m radius from each corner flag post. Used in corner kicks.
  • Goalposts: Located at the centre of each goal line.
  • Crossbar: Connects the goal posts at the top.

Players and Equipment

  • A match is played by two teams of a maximum of 11 players (including a goalkeeper).
  • Players must wear jerseys, shorts, stockings and footwear appropriate for the game. Goalkeepers wear specific equipment(e.g., gloves).
  • Players cannot wear equipment that is dangerous to themselves or other players.

Referee and Assistant Referees

  • A referee controls the game, ensuring fair play and enforcing the rules.
  • Referees have specific equipment and responsibilities for a match (e.g., clock, pens, cards).
  • Assistant referees (linesmen) help the referee with certain aspects of the game (e.g., offside violations, out of play).

Duration of Match

  • A match consists of two 45-minute halves with a 15-minute rest break.
  • The total playing time is 90 minutes.
  • Additional time (added time or extra time) could be added due to different situations(injuries, delays or fouls).

Substitutions

  • Teams can make up to 3-5 substitutions per match.
  • Substitutes must enter the field of play from the halfway line when a player exits the field.

Scoring

  • A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the goal posts and underneath the crossbar.
  • Own goals that are scored by a player on their own team are still counted as goals for an opposite team.
  • If a match is tied, there are several possible ways to break the tie(e.g., sudden death, away goals or penalty kicks).

Offside Rule

  • A player is in an offside position if he is closer to their opponent's goal line than the second last opponent when the ball is played.
  • Players may not be in an offside position if they are in their defensive half or at the same level as the two defenders.

Free Kicks

  • Direct free kicks can lead to goals directly.
  • Indirect free kicks require the ball to touch another player before a goal is possible to be scored.

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