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Laws of the Game Test #673
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1 of 20
1 of 20
How many players from each team can participate in a dropped ball?
| (a) At least two from each team. |
| (b) Any equal number for each team. |
| (c) One designated player receives the dropped ball; all other players stay at least 4 metres away. |
| (d) None of the answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 7 - The Duration of the Match ; Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play |
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2 of 20
2 of 20
Is it necessary for the ball to leave the corner arc at the time of taking the corner kick for it to be considered in play?
| (a) Yes. The ball is in play at the moment it is played with the foot and moves. |
| (b) No. The ball is in play at the moment it is played with the foot and moves. |
| (c) No. The ball is in play at the moment it is played forward with the foot and moves. |
| (d) None of the answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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3 of 20
3 of 20
A throw-in is taken correctly. A team-mate (not the goalkeeper) of the thrower sees the ball is heading for his own goal. He deliberately handles the ball inside his own penalty area. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee sends off the team-mate for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and awards a penalty kick to the opponents. |
| (b) The referee awards a penalty kick to the opponents. |
| (c) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opponents. |
| (d) The referee cautions the team-mate for deliberately handling the ball and awards a penalty kick to the opponents. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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4 of 20
4 of 20
A goal kick is taken correctly but a gust of wind returns the ball into the penalty area. The player who took the goal kick stops the ball with his hand to prevent it from entering the goal. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee awards an indirect free kick for touching the ball a second time before it had touched another player. |
| (b) The referee orders the goal kick to be retaken. |
| (c) The referee awards a penalty kick and sends off the offending player for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity. |
| (d) The referee awards a penalty kick or an indirect free kick. |
| Reference: Law 15 - The Throw-in ; Law 16 - The Goal Kick ; Law 17 - The Corner Kick |
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5 of 20
5 of 20
A player takes a throw-in towards an opponent, but before the ball is touched by the opponent the thrower deliberately handles the ball to prevent the opponent from kicking it. The referee...
| (a) restarts play with an indirect free kick. |
| (b) cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and play is restarted with a direct free kick. |
| (c) may caution or send off the player and play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick. |
| (d) sends off the player for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity and play is restarted with a direct free kick. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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6 of 20
6 of 20
Law 11: "Offside", states that there is no offside infringement if a player receives the ball directly from...
| (a) a goal kick. |
| (b) a corner kick. |
| (c) a throw-in. |
| (d) All answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 11 - Offside |
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7 of 20
7 of 20
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. |
| (c) Any member of the team awarded the free kick. |
| (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 |
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8 of 20
8 of 20
A player taking a penalty kick feints in his run-up before kicking the ball. Is this permitted?
| (a) Yes, always. |
| (b) No, never. |
| (c) Yes, sometimes. |
| (d) It is at the referee`s discretion. |
| Reference: IFAB 2016/2017 page 96 - ...feinting to kick the ball once the kicker has completed the run-up (feinting in the run-up is permitted); the referee cautions the kicker |
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9 of 20
9 of 20
Does a team captain have the right to protest a decision made by the referee?
| (a) No, neither the captain nor any other player has the right to protest a decision taken by the referee. |
| (b) No, only the coach has the right to protest a decision made by the referee. |
| (c) Yes. If the referee makes an obvious mistake with his decision, a team captain may protest and correct him. |
| (d) Yes. The captain has authority to ask the referee to explain any decision during the match. |
| Reference: Law 5 - The Referee |
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10 of 20
10 of 20
Should the assistant referee indicate to the referee any misconduct that occurs out of the view of the referee?
| (a) No. The assistant referees only indicate when the ball has completely crossed the boundary lines of the field of play and when a player should be penalised for being in an offside position. |
| (b) Yes, but only if play has stopped. |
| (c) Yes |
| (d) It is at the discretion of the assistant referee to inform him. |
| Reference: Law 6 - The Other Match Offiicals |
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11 of 20
11 of 20
A team-mate of the goalkeeper uses a deliberate trick to circumvent the Laws of the Game by heading the ball back to the goalkeeper after lifting it with his foot. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from the place where the offence occurred. |
| (b) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team from where the offence occurred. |
| (c) The referee allows play to continue. |
| (d) The referee cautions the team-mate for unsporting behaviour and awards a dropped ball. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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12 of 20
12 of 20
A player stops the progress of an opponent by physical contact. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The offending player is punished by a direct free kick or a penalty kick. |
| (b) The offending player is punished with an indirect free kick. |
| (c) Play continues. |
| (d) The referee cautions the player for unsporting behaviour and play restarts with a dropped ball. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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13 of 20
13 of 20
Who should the referee inform of any irregularities in the field of play?
| (a) The organisers of the match. |
| (b) The officials of the away team. |
| (c) The officials of both teams. |
| (d) None of the answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 1 - The Field of Play ; Law 2 - The Ball |
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14 of 20
14 of 20
When is the goalkeeper considered to be in possession of the ball?
| (a) Any momentary rebound off the goalkeeper’s arm necessarily constitutes control. |
| (b) Any parry, even without retained possession, necessarily constitutes control. |
| (c) The goalkeeper controls the ball while holding it on an outstretched open hand. |
| (d) All previous answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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15 of 20
15 of 20
When is a substitution finally completed?
| (a) When the substitute enters the field of play. |
| (b) When the substituted player leaves the field of play. |
| (c) When play resumes after the substitution. |
| (d) When the referee has made a note of the change, after the player has entered. |
| Reference: Law 3 - The Players |
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16 of 20
16 of 20
The referee has stopped play. From which of the following cases is play restarted from a different place than the ball was when play was stopped?
| (a) A penalty kick. |
| (b) A corner kick. |
| (c) A goal kick. |
| (d) All of the answers are correct. |
| Reference: Law 9 - The Ball In and Out of Play ; Law 10 - The Method of Scoring |
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17 of 20
17 of 20
While the ball is in play, a player who is outside his penalty area spits at an opponent who has both feet on the line of the penalty area. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) The referee awards a direct free kick from the line of the penalty area and send off. |
| (b) The referee awards a penalty kick and send off. |
| (c) The referee awards a direct free kick from where the offence was committed and send off. |
| (d) None of the previous answers is correct. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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18 of 20
18 of 20
A player impedes the progress of an opponent by using his arms. What decision should the referee make?
| (a) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for holding an opponent. |
| (b) Play is restarted with an indirect free kick for impeding the progress of an opponent. |
| (c) Play is restarted with a free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent. |
| (d) Play is restarted with a direct free kick or penalty kick for grabbing an opponent. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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19 of 20
19 of 20
What disciplinary action is taken against a player if he denies the opposing team an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, if advantage is not applied?
| (a) Caution or no disciplinary action. |
| (b) A sending off or no disciplinary action. |
| (c) A sending off, caution, or no disciplinary action. |
| (d) Always a sending off. |
| Reference: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct |
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20 of 20
20 of 20
Can a player wear glasses during a match?
| (a) No, the Laws of the Game do not allow it. |
| (b) Yes, the Laws of the Game do not mention anything about glasses. |
| (c) Yes, if they are considered safe by the referee. |
| (d) Yes, as long as the rules of the competition allow it. |
| Reference: Law 4 - The Players’ Equipment |
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