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Ask the home team coach to fix the issue and start the game only after the goals are securely anchored to the ground
Ask the home team coach to fix the issue and start the game only after the goals are securely anchored to the ground
Ask the away team coach if it is OK and start the game if both coaches agree
Start the game without the goals beiing anchored securely to the ground
Start the game without the goals beiing anchored securely to the ground if it is not too windy
If a tripping offense is committed on the line of the penalty area by a defending player, what is the correct restart?
Indirect free kick
Dropped ball
Penalty kick
Kick-off
Can the process of checking player's passes with rosters and inspecting player equipment not take place if the game is running behind schedule?
No, it is important to check players for all games as the competitive youth level, even if the game is running behind schedule
Yes, this process can be skipped if the game is running behind schedule
Can the referee allow a team in competitive youth game to play without a goalkeeper?
Yes, a team is allowed to play without a goalkeeper if it so chooses to do so
No, each team must have a goalkeeper
A player who leaves the field of play to correct or change equipment must have the equipment checked by one of the match officials and only re-enter the field of play with referee's permission.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT one of the powers or duties of a referee?
Enforces the Laws of the Game
Acts as a timekeeper and keeps a record of the match
Provides medical treatment to an injured player
Supervises and/or indicates the restart of play
A game may not start or continue if either team has fewer than ____ players.
3
6
7
11
When the referee applies _________, he / she allows play to continue when an offense occurs and the non-offending team will benefit.
Offside
Advantage
Caution
Misconduct
The ball completely crosses over the touchline, between the halfway line and the assistant referee. Should the assistant referee signal with the flag at 45 degerees above the field in the direction of the throw-in?
Yes
no
The ball, last touched by a defending player, completely passes over the goal line for a corner kick. How should the assistant referee signal?
Point the flag 45 degrees downward in the direction of the corner flag
Point the flag horizontally with the right hand toward the goal area
Signal with the flag 45 degrees upward in the direction of the restart
Raise the flag vertically with the right hand and after making eye contact with the referee, indicate the location of the offense by dropping the flag at an appropriate angle to a point in the field (far, middle, near side)
The assistant referee observes a foul that the referee could not see. The referee stops play when the assistant referee raises the flag, makes eye contact, and gives the flag a slight wave. Once the whistle sounds, the assistant referee first holds the flag across the lower body and then visibly walks towards the corner flag. What has the assistant referee indicated?
Corner kick
Goal kick
Penalty kick
Indirect free kick
The referee sees the ball enter the goal. The assistant referee makes eye contact with the referee and then sprints up the touchline towards the halfway line. What has the assistant referee indicated?
The goal was scored legally
The goal should be disallowed
A substitue is standing at the halfway line waiting to enter the match at the next stoppage of play. The ball has gone over the touchline for a throw-in and the referee allows for the substitution. The substitute wants to take the throw-in. Does the substitute first have to enter the field of play before being allowed to take the throw-in?
Yes
No
f the ball passes out of the field across the assistant referee's end of a touchline and immediately returns to the field, and play continues, the assistant referee should signal by doing which of the following?
Point the flag 45 degrees downward in the direction of the corner flag
Point the flag horizontally with the right hand toward the goal area
Signal with the flag 45 degrees upward in the direction of the restart
Raise the flag vertically with the hand that is going to be used to signal the direction of the throw-in, and then after the referee stops play, signal with the flag 45 degrees upward in the direction of the restart.
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The recommended position for an assistant referee during play is which of the following?
Even (in line) with the ball
In line with the second-to-last opponent (defender
In line with the ball or second-to-last defender, depending on which is closer to the goal line.
In line with the first attacker.
The referee has decided to add 2 minutes to the end of the first half. The decision should be based on which of the following
A) Substitutions, assessment and/or removal of injured players, time wasting, disciplinary sanctions, and stoppages for drinks
Normal stoppages for throw-ins, goal kicks, and corner kicks
Suggestions by one or both coaches
Whether or not the game started on time
Allowances for time lost means which of the following?
If 3 minutes were added to the end of the first half, 3 minutes must also be added to the end of the second half
All the time it takes for substitutions should be added to the end of the half
Only time wasting by the team that is in the lead can be considered
The amount of time added to each period is for all lost time in the period
When is the ball in play from a dropped ball?
When the ball touches the ground
When the referee releases the ball
When a player touches the ball
When the ball stops bouncing
When is the ball in play at the taking of a kick-off?
When it has been touched or played by another player
When it leaves the center circle
When it is kicked and clearly moves
When it is kicked and moves forward
At a dropped ball, the ball touches the ground, and is kicked directly into the opponent's goal without touching at least two players. How should the referee restart the game?
Goal kick
Corner kick
A penalty kick is completed when the ball stops moving, the ball goes out of play, or the referee stops play for any offense (s) of the Laws of the Game
Yes
No
The ball crosses completely over the touchline, but does not touch the ground and is blown back onto the field by the wind. What should the referee do?
Allow play to continue since the ball never touched the ground outside the field of play
Stop play and restart with a throw-in
Stop play and restart with a corner kick
Stop play and restart with a goal kick
If an offense / foul (considered careless, reckless, or using excessive force) involves contact, what is the correct restart?
Restart with an indirect free kick
Restart with a throw-in at the spot of the offense
Restart with a direct free kick, or penalty kick (if the offense occurred in the penalty area
Restart with a dropped ball
A player in an offside position is only penalized for an offside offense if ....
He/she is involved in active play
) He/she is closer to the ball than the defender
He/she has an obvious chance to score
He/she receives the ball directly from a throw-in, goal kick, or corner kick
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's corner kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
No
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's throw-in. Is the player guilty of an offiside offense?
Yes
No
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's indirect free kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
No
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate's goal kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
No
An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball from a teammate's pass after it bounces / deflects of an outstretched leg of a defender. Is the player guilty of an offside offense?
Yes
No
A player is guilty of persistent offenses. What action should the referee take?
Caution and show the guilty player a yellow card
Send-off and show the guilty player a red card
Show a yellow card and then sendoff the player by showing a red card
For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game
A player tackles an opponent with excessive force, endangering the safety of the opponent. What action should the referee take
A) Caution and show the guilty player a yellow card
B) Send-off and show the guilty player a red card
C) Show a yellow card and then sendoff the player by showing a red card
D) For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game
When a throw-in is being taken, an opponent fails to respect the required distance. What action should the referee take?
A) Caution and show the guilty player a yellow card
B) Send-off and show the guilty player a red card
C) Show a yellow card and then sendoff the player by showing a red card
D) For this incident neither a caution nor a send-off is directed by the Laws of the Game
A player carelessly kicks an opponent while contesting for the ball in the center circle. How should the referee restart play?
A) Dropped ball
B) Indirect free kick
C) Direct free kick
D) Penalty kick
A player who is NOT the goalkeeper punches the ball to deny an obvious goal-scoring opportunity while standing in his / her own penalty area. What action should the referee take?
A) Caution and show the guilty player a yellow card
B) Award a Penalty Kick, issue a red card and send-off the player that committed the offense
C) Show a yellow card and then sendoff the player by showing a red card
D) No caution or send-off is required by the Laws of the Game
A defender tackles an opponent in a careless manner, right OUTSIDE the defender's penalty area and very close to the penalty area line. How should the referee restart play?
A) Dropped ball
B) Indirect free kick
C) Direct free kick
D) Penalty kick
The goalkeeper, within his / her penalty area, plays the ball with his / her hands after it had been directly kicked by a teammate. How should the referee restart play?
A) Dropped ball
B) Indirect free kick
C) Direct free kick
D) Penalty kick
The goalkeeper, while catching the ball, goes completely out of the penalty area into the penalty arc area with the ball still in his / her hands. How should the referee restart play?
A) Dropped ball
B) Indirect free kick
C) Direct free kick
D) Penalty kick
When a player denies the opposing team a goal or obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, what is the correct restart and disciplinary action?
A) Indirect free kick and a yellow card
B) Direct free kick or penalty kick and red card
C) Indirect free kick and red card
D) Direct free kick or penalty kick and yellow card
At the taking of a free kick, an opponent who is less than 10 yards from the ball fails to respect the required distance by advancing or lunging toward the ball and blocks the kick. What action should the referee take?
A) The player should be cautioned and the kick should be retaken
B) Play should continue and the player should be cautioned at the next stoppage
C) Play should continue
Stop play and retake the kick
When should the referee allow for a quick kick to be taken instead of requiring a ceremonial free kick?
A) When a caution or send-off has occurred
B) When the kicking team asks for 10 yards
C) When the referee delays the taking of the free kick for any reason
D) When the defending team is still within 10 yards but retreating from the ball when the kicking team quickly takes the kick
A player, when NOT challenging for the ball, deliberately strikes (using excessive force) an opponent in the head or face with the hand or arm is guilty of:
A) Using offensive, insulting, or abusive language
B) Serious foul play
C) Receiving a second caution in the same match
D) Violent conduct
From a penalty kick, the ball rebounds off the goalkeeper back to the player who took the kick. That player then kicks the ball into the goal. What is the correct restart?
Corner kick
Goal kick
Indirect free kick
Kick-off
If at the taking of a penalty kick, the kicker plays the ball backwards, the correct restart is:
A) Retake the penalty kick
Caution the kicker
Indirect free kick
Dropped ball
At the taking of a penalty kick, the goalkeeper moves from side to side but remains on the goal line and then deflects the ball over the crossbar. What is the correct restart?
A) Corner kick
B) Goal kick
C) Indirect free kick
D) Kick-off
At the taking of a penalty kick, a defender enters the penalty area after the referee signals for the kick but before the kick is taken. After the kick is taken, the goalkeeper deflects the ball over the crossbar. What is the correct restart?
Dropped ball
Indirect free kick
Corner kick
Penalty kick
At the taking of a penalty kick, a teammate of the kicker enters the penalty area before the kick is taken. The kick is taken and the goalkeeper saves the penalty kick. According to the Laws of the Game, should the referee stop play and award and indirect free kick to the defending team?
A) Yes
B) No
An opponent, who deliberately prevents a kick from being taken quickly, must be cautioned for ....
) Unsporting behavior
B) Dissent by word or action
C) Persistent offenses
D) Delaying the restart of play
From a throw-in, the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal without being touched by another player. What is the correct restart?
A) Corner kick
B) Goal kick
C) Throw-in
D) Kick-off
A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team. if the ball directly enters the kicker's own goal, a(n) _______ is awarded to the opponents.
A) Goal kick
B) Indirect free kick
C) Corner kick
D) Direct free kick
From a corner kick, the ball curves in the air and completely crosses the goal line outside the field of play. The ball returns into the playing field, and is kicked into the goal. What is the correct restart?
A) Corner kick
B) Goal kick
C) Throw-in
D) Kick-off
During kicks from the penalty mark after the match has ended in a tie, a goalkeeper that is unable to continue may be replaced by any excluded player or named substitute (if have not used maximum permitted). The replaced goalkeeper may take a later kick.
A) Yes
B) No
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