1What is the objective of a soccer game?
A team sport where two teams of 11 players try to score more goals than the other team by kicking a ball into a net
2How many players can each team have on the field?
11 players
3How does a soccer game start?
The game starts with a coin flip to see who gets first possession
4How long is an official soccer game?
Divided into two halves of 45 minutes; in total, 90 minutes
5Are there time-outs in soccer?
No, there are no "time-outs" in soccer
6What happens if an offensive player is fouled inside the Penalty Box?
The result is a free penalty kick
7How far must the defense stand away during free kicks?
10 yards away
8What is a throw-in?
When a player throws the ball in from the sideline into the field
9What are the requirements for a throw-in?
Has to be a two-handed throw with BOTH feet on the ground
10What are the general positions in Soccer?
Midfielder, Forward, Defender, and goalie
11What are the Offensive Positions?
Center Midfielder, Wingers, and Forwards (Strikers)
12What are the Defensive Positions?
Goalie, Center Back, Left Back, Right Back
13What are examples of penalties in soccer?
Tripping, over-aggressive play, handballs
14What is a basic rule about handling the ball?
You cannot touch the ball with your lower arm or hands
15What types of free kicks are there?
Indirect and Direct free kicks
16What is visible on a soccer field?
Center Circle, Penalty Arc, Penalty Spot, Corner Mark, Halfway Line, Sideline, Goal Area
17What is a handball?
When a player (except the goalie) touches the ball with their hands or lower arms
18What is the role of a Forward/Striker?
Primary goal scorer, leads offensive attacks
19What is the role of a Midfielder?
Controls the middle of the field, helps both offense and defense
20What is the role of a Defender?
Protects the goal, stops opposing team's attacks
21What is the role of a Goalie?
Protects the goal, only player allowed to use hands, last line of defense