LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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1 of 10

The player taking a corner kick kicks it in the direction of his own goal. The ball touches his team`s goalkeeper and goes into the goal. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee awards a goal.

(b) The referee has the corner kick retaken and cautions the player taking the kick for unsporting behaviour.

(d) The referee awards a goal kick in favour of the opposing team.

Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

Question
2 of 10

The referee is standing in defenders penalty area. The ball is in possession of an attacker just outside the box. A player of the defending team hits the referee in the face. He was show a red card. How will play be restarted? With a

(a) Indirect free kick

(b) Penalty kick

(d) Kick-off

Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 88 - If the ball is in play and a player commits an offence inside the field of play against: a team-mate, substitute, substituted player, team official or a match official - a direct free kick or penalty kick

Question
3 of 10

What distance must opponents be from the ball at a free kick, if an attacker requested the required distance?

(a) 10 feet.

(b) An approximate distance of 9.50 metres.

(d) A minimum of 10 yds (9.15 metres) and also outside of the penalty area if the free kick is taken by a team from inside their own penalty area.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
4 of 10

During a kick-off:

(a) The ball is stationary anywhere in the circle.

(b) The referee gives the signal.

(d) All of the players, except for the one taking it, must be at least 10 yards from the ball until it is played.

Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

Question
5 of 10

After a player has committed serious foul play and if the referee stops play for this reason, play is restarted with...

(a) a direct free kick or penalty kick.

(b) a direct free kick, penalty kick or indirect free kick.

(d) a direct free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
6 of 10

What decision should the referee make if a player delays taking a throw-in?

(a) Start the visible five-second countdown for a delayed throw-in; if it expires, award the throw-in to the opponents. Caution only for the specified excessive further delay.

(b) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

(c) The referee cautions the player for delaying the restart of play and orders a new throw-in to be taken by the opposing team.

(d) The referee takes no action. The ball is not in play.

Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick

Question
7 of 10

A substitute enters the field of play without the referee`s permission. The substitute has not interfered with play or an opponent. With the ball in play an opponent strikes him using excessive force. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct and cautions the substitute. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(b) Remove the unauthorised extra person, apply the appropriate cautions/sending-off, and restart with a direct free kick at the physical offence, or a penalty if applicable.

(c) The referee sends off the opponent for violent conduct. Play is restarted with a dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
8 of 10

Is it possible to penalise a player for being in an offside position if half his body is in each half of the field of play?

(a) Yes if he interferes with play or an opponent.

(b) No, because the centre of his body is over the halfway line.

(d) None of the answers are correct.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
9 of 10

In which of these situations is the ball out of play?

(a) When it has completely crossed the touch or goal line, either on the ground or in the air.

(b) When the ball touches the assistant referee standing on the touch line.

(d) Answers a and b are correct.

Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring

Question
10 of 10

A match is extended to allow a penalty kick to be taken. May the goalkeeper be replaced before the kick is taken?

(a) No

(b) Yes. He may be change places with a player on the field or by a substitute, provided the permitted number of substitutions is not exceeded.

(d) Yes, but he can be replaced by a named goalkeeper only.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

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