A goal is scored in soccer when_____. (1 point)
the ball hits the outside of the net
the ball crosses the goal line
the ball hits the goal post
none of the above
2. The _________ pass is used when a player wants to make a short, quick, and accurate pass in
soccer.
(1 point)
3. Name the term in soccer that is used when a player stops a pass at his/her feet. (1 point)
Dribbling
Passing
Trapping
Punting
4. What is the term for when a player stops the soccer ball with their foot? (1 point)
5. What is the term in soccer for when a player moves the ball into the goal post past the goalie? (1 point)
Shooting
Dribbling
Trapping
Punting
6. Which of the following soccer skills is employed only by the goalkeeper? (1 point)
Punting
Shooting
Dribbling
None of the above
7. Which of the following is not true about a soccer throw-in? (1 point)
Both hands must be on the ball.
The ball must come completely behind the head.
Both feet must stay in contact with the ground.
The ball can be thrown in-bounds with sidespin.
8. Which of the following soccer terms shares its name with a popular basketball term? (1 point)
Punting
Heading
Trapping
Dribbling
9. How is play resumed in soccer when the ball goes out of bounds? (1 point)
Throw-in
Free throw
Goal kick
Instep pass
10. Which type of trap is used to stop a ball at waist level? (1 point)
Foot trap
Chest trap
Thigh trap
Any of the above
1. The ball crosses the goal line.
2. Short pass.
3. Trapping.
4. Trapping.
5. Shooting.
6. Punting.
7. The ball can be thrown in-bounds with sidespin.
8. Dribbling.
9. Throw-in.
10. Thigh trap.
1. A goal is scored in soccer when the ball crosses the goal line. To determine if a goal is scored, the referee must see the entire ball cross the goal line, between the goal posts and under the crossbar.
2. The short, quick, and accurate pass in soccer is called the "short pass." To execute a short pass, a player should use the inside of their foot and aim to keep the ball on the ground while delivering it to a nearby teammate.
3. The term used when a player stops a pass at his/her feet is called "trapping." Trapping involves using different body parts, such as the foot, chest, or thigh, to control and stop the ball upon receiving it.
4. The term for when a player stops the soccer ball with their foot is also called "trapping." This can be done by positioning one's foot in front of the ball as it approaches and applying the proper amount of pressure to control it.
5. The term in soccer for when a player moves the ball into the goal past the goalie is called "shooting." It involves striking the ball with precision and power towards the goal to score a goal.
6. The soccer skill employed only by the goalkeeper is "punting." Punting is a technique used by goalkeepers to kick the ball with force and distance, usually achieved by dropping the ball and then kicking it before it touches the ground.
7. The statement that is not true about a soccer throw-in is: "The ball can be thrown in-bounds with sidespin." In soccer, during a throw-in, both hands must be on the ball, the ball must come completely behind the head, and both feet must stay in contact with the ground. The ball should also be released by both hands simultaneously.
8. The soccer term that shares its name with a popular basketball term is "dribbling." Dribbling in soccer refers to the technique of controlling the ball while moving, using small touches with the feet to maneuver past opponents. In basketball, dribbling also refers to the act of controlling the ball while moving by bouncing it off the ground.
9. When the ball goes out of bounds in soccer, play is resumed with a "throw-in." A throw-in is awarded to the opposing team of the player who last touched the ball before it went out. The player taking the throw-in must use both hands to throw the ball from behind their head and deliver it back into play.
10. The type of trap used to stop a ball at waist level is called a "chest trap." To perform a chest trap, a player allows the ball to come into contact with their chest, using their body to absorb the force and control the ball's direction. Other traps, such as foot traps or thigh traps, can also be used depending on the height and speed of the ball.
1. A goal is scored in soccer when the ball crosses the goal line.
2. The short pass is used when a player wants to make a short, quick, and accurate pass in soccer.
3. The term in soccer that is used when a player stops a pass at their feet is trapping.
4. The term for when a player stops the soccer ball with their foot is trapping.
5. The term in soccer for when a player moves the ball into the goal post past the goalie is shooting.
6. None of the above soccer skills are employed only by the goalkeeper.
7. The ball can be thrown in-bounds with sidespin is not true about a soccer throw-in.
8. Dribbling is the soccer term that shares its name with a popular basketball term.
9. Play is resumed in soccer when the ball goes out of bounds through a throw-in, goal kick, or corner kick.
10. Thigh trap is the type of trap used to stop a ball at waist level, though foot trap or chest trap can also be used.