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Soccer Rules

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  • How many halves does a standard soccer match consist of?
    2
  • How far away should opponents be during a corner kick?
    At least 10 yards
  • What does the term "hat-trick" refer to in soccer?
    When a player scores three goals in a single match.
  • true/false: A goalkeeper can pick up the ball with their hands when a teammate passes the ball to them?
    False
  • yes or no: Can a player score directly from a throw-in?
    No
  • Can a player touch the ball with their hands intentionally if they are not the goalkeeper?
    No
  • What happens when a player receives a red card?
    The player is sent off the field and their team must play with one less player for the rest of the match.
  • How many players are on the field for each team during a soccer match?
    11 players
  • What is the procedure if a match ends in a tie during a knockout tournament?
    extra time and possibly a penalty shootout may be used to determine the winner.
  • How long does a standard soccer match last?
    90 mins
  • What is the penalty for a handball inside the penalty area?
    A penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team.
  • What happens if the ball fully crosses the side touchline?
    It results in a throw-in
  • What is the minimum number of players a team must have on the field to start a match?
    7
  • How many substitutions are typically allowed in a soccer match?
    5
  • What is the purpose of the penalty area (box)?
    It is the area where the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands and where penalty kicks are taken.
  • What happens if a player receives two yellow cards during a match?
    receive a red card and sent off the field
  • What is the proper restart after a goal is scored?
    The game restarts with a kickoff from the center circle.
  • When is a penalty kick awarded?
    A penalty kick is awarded when a foul is committed by a player inside their own penalty area.