10 questions
'Ball Mastery' is beneficial in football because.....
it gets you more confident using and manipulating the ball with both feet.
it improves your balance and co-ordination when in a game.
it can make it easier for you to learn and develop skills to get past an opponent.
it can improve all the above.
Identify 3 key elements when controlling the ball.
Move to the ball, get in front of the ball and absorb the force of the ball.
Move to the ball, have your arms out for balance and make contact with your laces.
Move to the ball, place your non dominant foot next to the ball and make contact with your laces.
There are many different formations used in football. What formation would you use if you were a manager of a football team and why?
Exactly how far away from the goal line is the penalty spot?
8 yards
10 yards
12 yards
14 yards
If a defender passes back to his own goal-keeper and he handles it with his hands, what kick is awarded?
Goal Kick
Penalty Kick
Corner Kick
Indirect Free Kick
Messi or Ronaldo? Justify your answer.
Things you might want to include:
-Honours won in the game e.g. The Ballon d'Or
-Physical Attributes e.g. Speed, Strength & Agility
-Skill Level
How much of the ball needs to cross the goal line in order for a goal to be given?
All of it
A half
Three quarters
A quarter
What is a midfielders main responsibility?
Support offensive attacks; get the ball to Forwards
Prevent opponent from scoring goals
Score goals; Advance the ball into opponent’s defensive zone
Cheer loud from the sideline
A 4-3-3 formation is widely used by many managers across the football leagues. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this formation?
Which of these is a red card offence?
Using abusive language
Delaying the restart of play
Entering the field of play without permission
Leaving the field without permission