Football: the pitch and the Laws of the Game
The goal, the penalty area, offside, handball, free kicks and cards.
- 25 cards
- 5 topics
- Free
The outline, topic by topic
Each topic is weighted the way the exam weighs it.
- Concepts
- On the field
- The numbers
- Scenarios
- Understand
A few cards from the deck
Offside: what is it?
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A player is offside if, in the opponents' half, they are nearer the goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played, and take part in play.
No offside from a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick.
From a throw-in, the attacker receives the ball behind every defender. Decision?
- Play on
- Offside
- Indirect free kick
- Throw-in retaken
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Play on
There is no offside from a throw-in.
Penalty area: what is it?
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The 16.5 m zone in front of goal where a defender's direct free kick offence gives a penalty.
The goalkeeper may handle the ball there.