How Well Do You Know the
Laws of Soccer?
Take the trivia and test your knowledge on the 17 Laws of Soccer.
5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
A standard match consists of two ________ halves with a 15-minute interval:
A match lasts for two equal halves of 45 minutes.
A match lasts for two equal halves of 45 minutes.
A match lasts for two equal halves of 45 minutes.
A match lasts for two equal halves of 45 minutes.
True or false: If a team does not have at least seven players at match time, the game is forfeit.
True! A match may not start if either team has fewer than seven players.
True! A match may not start if either team has fewer than seven players.
How is kick-off determined?
Kick-off is determined when the referee tosses a coin. This allows the winning team's captain to choose between taking the first kick-off or choosing which goal to defend in the first half.
Kick-off is determined when the referee tosses a coin. This allows the winning team's captain to choose between taking the first kick-off or choosing which goal to defend in the first half.
Can a goalkeeper score a goal by throwing the ball directly into the opponent’s goal?
No, goalkeepers cannot score that way. If a goalkeeper throws the ball into their opponent’s goal, the play is restarted with a goal kick awarded to the opposing team.
No, goalkeepers cannot score that way. If a goalkeeper throws the ball into their opponent’s goal, the play is restarted with a goal kick awarded to the opposing team.
What is the difference between a direct free kick and an indirect free kick?
A goal can be scored directly from a direct free kick. An indirect free kick requires the ball to touch another player first, and a goal cannot be scored either.
A goal can be scored directly from a direct free kick. An indirect free kick requires the ball to touch another player first, and a goal cannot be scored either.
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