LAWS OF THE GAME TEST

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Laws of the Game Test #365

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Question
1 of 10

If a penalty kick is retaken, can it be taken by another player?

(a) Yes, provided that the captains of both teams agree.

(b) Yes, as long as the player is identified and the referee is told.

(d) This decision depends on the referee.

Reference: Law 14 - The Penalty Kick

Question
2 of 10

A goal has been scored when...

(a) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar, provided that the defending team has not infringed the Laws of the Game.

(b) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar.

(c) the ball passes completely over the goal line between the posts and underneath the crossbar, provided that the attacking team has not infringed the Laws of the Game.

(d) the ball crosses the goal line.

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

Question
3 of 10

With the ball in play, a player off the field of play throws a boot into the field of play, hitting the referee. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball where the referee was hit.

(b) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with a dropped ball, to be taken at the place where the ball was when play was stopped.

(c) The referee sends off the player for violent conduct and restarts play with an direct free kick or Penalty Kick at the place where the referee was hit.

(d) None of the previous answers is correct.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
4 of 10

An attacker kicks the ball towards the goal. The goalkeeper throws a boot, which stops the ball from entering the goal. What decision should the referee make? The object contacts the ball inside the goalkeeper’s own penalty area.

(a) Send off the goalkeeper for denying a goal and award a penalty kick for using the object to contact the ball inside the penalty area.

(b) The goalkeeper is sent off for denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the place where the boot hit the ball.

(c) The goalkeeper is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with an indirect free kick taken from the place where the boot was thrown or on the goal line if inside the goal area.

(d) The goalkeeper is cautioned for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a penalty kick.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
5 of 10

Can a goal be scored directly from a throw-in?

(a) Yes, but only in the opposing goal.

(b) Yes, provided the throw-in is taken correctly.

(d) No, never.

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

Question
6 of 10

Which player(s) can ask the referee for the required distance at a free kick?

(a) The player awarded the free kick.

(b) Any player of the team that committed the offence.

(d) Any player from the team awarded the free kick or any defenders so they know how far their wall should be from the ball.

Reference: Law 13 - Free Kicks

Question
7 of 10

How far from the dropped ball must all players other than the designated recipient remain until it touches the ground?

(a) All players except the designated recipient must remain at least 4 metres away until the ball touches the ground.

(b) Approximately half a metre from the referee, who will put the ball in play.

(d) The Laws of the Game do not state a set distance, but a player from each team must participate.

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

Question
8 of 10

A substitute is on the field of play but not interfering with play when the opposing team scores a goal. The referee...

(a) allows the goal and orders him to leave the field of play.

(b) allows the goal, cautions the substitute player and orders him to leave the field of play.

(c) disallows the goal, cautions the substitute player and orders him to leave the field of play. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from where the ball entered the goal.

(d) disallows the goal, cautions the substitute player and orders him to leave the field of play. Play is restarted with a dropped ball taken from where the substitute player was positioned.

Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Question
9 of 10

A player is in an offside position and his team-mate is in an onside position. They both run towards the ball at the same time. The team-mate plays the ball. What decision should the referee make?

(a) The referee takes no action and play continues.

(b) The referee stops the game and restarts play with an indirect free kick for offside against the player.

(d) The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick against the attacking team for unsporting behaviour.

Reference: Law 11 - Offside

Question
10 of 10

A goal kick is taken and an opponent intercepts the ball before it leaves the penalty area. What decision should the referee make? The opponent stayed outside the penalty area until the ball was kicked and clearly moved.

(a) The referee stops play and the goal kick is retaken.

(b) Allow play to continue: the goal kick was in play once kicked and clearly moving.

(d) The referee stops play and an indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team.

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

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