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Laws of the Game Test #221
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1 of 10
1 of 10
Can an opposing player stand less than two metres from the thrower to impede him without being cautioned during a throw-in?
| (a) Yes. It is not necessary to caution an opponent for this if the player taking the throw in is able to put the ball into play. |
| (b) No. The opposing player is cautioned. |
| (c) Yes, as long as he does not jump or make gestures. |
| (d) It is at the discretion of the referee. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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2 of 10
2 of 10
Can the referee show a yellow or red card to a player in the dressing room? The misconduct occurs at half-time, within the referee’s authority to show cards.
| (a) Yes, during the period when the referee has authority to show cards, including half-time; the dressing-room location alone does not prevent it. |
| (b) No |
| (c) Yes, but only if it is for an assault. |
| (d) Yes, but only if a team official is present. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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3 of 10
3 of 10
A goalkeeper holds the ball in the palm of his hand. An opponent heads the ball out of his hand. Is this allowed?
| (a) Yes, always. |
| (b) No, never. |
| (c) Yes, if not done in a dangerous way. |
| (d) It is left to the discretion of the referee. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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4 of 10
4 of 10
A player takes a penalty kick backwards. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee orders the penalty kick to be retaken by another player from the same team. |
| (b) The referee awards an indirect free kick against the team taking the kick, to be taken from the penalty mark. |
| (c) The referee cautions the kicker and orders the penalty kick to be retaken. |
| (d) The referee cautions the kicker and awards an indirect free kick against the team taking the kick, to be taken from the penalty mark. |
| Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick |
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5 of 10
5 of 10
A free kick is taken from inside a player`s own penalty area. When may opposing players enter the penalty area?
| (a) At any time. |
| (b) When the ball is kicked and clearly moves; it need not leave the penalty area. |
| (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 |
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6 of 10
6 of 10
Can a goal be scored direct from a corner kick?
| (a) No, never. |
| (b) Yes, in all cases. |
| (c) Yes, but only in the opponents goal. |
| (d) Yes, as long as the kick is taken by any player except the goalkeeper. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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7 of 10
7 of 10
The ball hits the corner flag during play. Is the ball still in play?
| (a) No |
| (b) Yes if it does not cross the goal line or touch line. |
| (c) Yes, always. |
| (d) According to Law 9, if the ball returns to the field of play, it is still in play. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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8 of 10
8 of 10
A defender stops the ball with his foot inside his own penalty area. His goalkeeper, seeing an opponent approach, picks up the ball with his hands. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee applies advantage and cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play. |
| (b) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team as he considers the player has passed the ball to the goalkeeper with his foot. |
| (c) The referee lets the game continue. There was no pass to the goalkeeper. |
| (d) The referee cautions the defender and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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9 of 10
9 of 10
A defending player moves beyond his own goal line in order to place an opponent in an offside position. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee cautions the defender for unsporting behaviour. |
| (b) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and penalises the defender for unsporting behaviour at the next stoppage in play. |
| (c) The referee allows play to continue if advantage can be applied and cautions the defender for deliberately leaving the field of play without his permission during the next stoppage in play. |
| (d) The referee allows play to continue. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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10 of 10
10 of 10
How should the players of both teams position themselves for a kick-off?
| (a) All players except the kicker must be in their own half; opponents must also be at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the ball. |
| (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 |
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