(a) The team that will take the kick-off can be anywhere in their half of the field, including their half of the centre circle, and the other team in its half of the field without entering their half of the centre circle. |
(b) The players who are taking the kick-off are the only ones who can occupy the centre circle and the other players in both teams can be in their half of the field of play without entering their half of the centre circle. |
(c) Answers a) and b) are correct. |
(d) It is unimportant where they are as long as the kick-off is not impeded. |
Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
(a) No, never. |
(b) Yes, provided that he gained an advantage from being in that position. |
(c) No, it is always considered a second play. |
(d) Yes, always. |
Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
(a) it bounces off the goal posts, corner posts, referee or assistant referees situated on the field of play and remains on it. |
(b) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar, corner posts, referee or assistant referees situated on the field of play and remains on it. |
(c) it bounces off the goal posts, crossbar, corner posts, posts in the halfway line (if applicable) or assistant referees situated off the field of play and remains on it. |
(d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
(a) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick. |
(b) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick. |
(c) The referee sends off the goalkeeper and awards a direct free kick. |
(d) The referee cautions the goalkeeper and awards an indirect free kick. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) The ball is in play as soon as it has entered the field of play. |
(b) There is no offside infringement if the player receives the ball directly from a throw-in. |
(c) It is not possible to score a goal directly from a throw-in. |
(d) If the ball does not enter the field of play during a throw-in, a new throw-in to the opposing team is awarded. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the player for preventing a goal with his hand. |
(b) The referee awards a penalty kick and cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour. |
(c) The referee awards a penalty kick and warns the player. |
(d) The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken. |
Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
(a) Indirect free kick |
(b) Direct free kick |
(c) Dropped ball |
(d) Kick-off |
Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 83 - A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when bouncing it (the ball) on the ground or throwing it in the air. A goalkeeper cannot be challenged by an opponent when in control of the ball with the hands |
(a) At any time. |
(b) After the ball is kicked and it moves. |
(c) Players may not enter until the ball is played by another player. |
(d) The players may not enter until the ball has passed outside the penalty area. |
Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks |
(a) The referee disallows the goal and awards a dropped ball. |
(b) The referee disallows the goal and awards a goal kick. |
(c) The referee disallows the goal, cautions the offending player for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick. |
(d) The referee disallows the goal and awards an indirect free kick. |
Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
(a) The referee allows play to continue and cautions both players when the ball is out of play. |
(b) The referee cautions both players and the kick is retaken. |
(c) He stops the penalty kick and verbally warns the players to reamin 10 yards(9.15 metres) away. |
(d) The referee orders the kick to be retaken. |
Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |