Soccer Rules Questions and Answers
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What is the penalty for a player who deliberately handles the ball during play?
The player is awarded a direct free kick to the opposing team from the location of the
offense, and if the offense occurs within the penalty area, a penalty kick is...
What is the penalty for a player who deliberately handles the ball during play?
✔✔The player is awarded a direct free kick to the opposing team from the location of the
offense, and if the offense occurs within the penalty area, a penalty kick is given.
Describe the circumstances under which a corner kick is awarded.
✔✔A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes over the goal line, last touched by a player from
the defending team, and is not a result of a goal.
What happens if a player is offside but does not actively participate in the play?
✔✔If a player is offside but does not interfere with play or gain an advantage from their position,
no offense is called, and the game continues.
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, How should a referee handle a situation where two opposing players are involved in a minor
physical altercation?
✔✔The referee should use their discretion to assess the situation, potentially issuing a warning
or a yellow card depending on the severity of the altercation and whether it impacts the game’s
conduct.
What is the rule regarding substitutions during a soccer match?
✔✔Teams are allowed to make a limited number of substitutions during a match, typically three,
but the exact number can vary depending on the competition's specific regulations.
Explain the procedure for a throw-in after the ball goes out of play over the touchline.
✔✔A throw-in is awarded to the opposing team of the player who last touched the ball before it
went out of play, and it must be executed with both feet on the ground and the ball thrown with
both hands from behind the head.
What is the requirement for a player to be considered “onside” during play?
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