2013 Pre-Season Quiz

Quiz Answers

1. During the pregame inspection, the referee finds that the portable goals are not anchored.

1. They do not have to be anchored, but must be secured, adequately anchored or counterweighted.
2. The game may begin with the goals in their current state.
3. The game may not begin with the goals in their current state.
4. A parent may stand near the goal and hold it in place.

2. During the pregame inspection, the referee finds that the goal areas and penalty areas at both ends of the field are improperly marked.

1. The game shall not start until the area lines are properly marked.
2. The game may be started and played with the lines as is and the coach instructed to have proper markings for the next home game.
3. A report shall be made to the assigner, league, or governing authority.

3. A8 is taking a corner kick. The ball comes to A9, who immediately shoots toward the left post. The ball hits the post and bounces to B3 who, under pressure from A7, deliberately kicks the ball to keeper B1, who picks it up in the goal area about three yards from the goal line.

1. There is no infraction; continue playing.
2. Whistle and signal indirect free kick.
3. Whistle and signal direct free kick.
4. Take the free kick from where B1 touched the ball.
5. Take the free kick from the goal area line perpendicular to where B1 touched the ball.
6. Take the free kick from where B3 kicked the ball.

4. What are the requirements for a ball to be legally used during a game?

1. The ball must be spherical.
2. The ball must bear an authenticating mark (FIFA/USSF).
3. The home team is only required to provide the game ball.
4. By rule, the home team is asked to provide five game balls, but if they cannot provide five balls of similar quality, the other team may provide game balls.

5. A8 scores a goal. A8’s name was not on the team roster submitted by the coach at the beginning of the game.

1. It is a valid goal.
2. It is not a valid goal.
3. Either a or b, depending on whether the ensuing kickoff has restarted play before the discrepancy is discovered.
4. A8’s name and jersey number may be added to the roster and A8 may remain in the contest.
5. A8 must depart the field and may be replaced by substitute A13.

6. What are the requirements for a pregame meeting between the referee and coaching staffs?

1. There is no requirement for referees to introduce themselves to coaches or hold a pregame meeting.
2. It is recommended that you introduce yourself and address any concerns that each coach may have.
3. The referees and head coaches interact as they conduct a pregame conference about proper equipment and good sportsmanship.
4. Game rosters must be exchanged 15 minutes before game time. Typically, both head coaches and the referees are at that exchange.

7. In an effort to read the intention of the player taking a penalty kick, goalkeeper B1 moves laterally along the goal line, then takes two steps forward prior to the ball being struck. The correct referee action is to:

1. Award a goal if the ball goes into the net.
2. Award a retake of the kick if a goal is not scored.
3. Do nothing — no infraction has taken place.
4. Either a or b, based on the outcome of the kick.

8. The referee awards a throw-in to team B. As B5 is preparing to throw the ball in, the coach for team B sends a player to the scorer’s table for entry into the game.

1. Allow the substitution.
2. Do not allow the substitution.
3. The substitute must have already reported to the scorer (or nearest assistant referee) before the ball went out for the throw-in.

9. Player B3 is sent off for a second yellow card.

1. Team B must play one player short.
2. B14 may enter the game to replace B3.
3. Display only the red card.
4. Show the red and yellow cards simultaneously.
5. First display the yellow card, lower it, and then display the red card.

10. What are the restrictions on a player’s run-up during a throw-in?

1. The thrower may not run more than three yards, making the “flip throw” illegal.
2. The thrower’s run must finish within one yard of the touchline.
3. There is no restriction on how far a thrower may run before throwing the ball — unless the referee deems the player is attempting to delay the restart of play. Caution that player but the same team is entitled to the throw-in.
4. The thrower may not move more than one yard up or down the touchline from the location designated as the throw-in spot.

11. An impending storm shows dark, overcast skies. Before the start of the game wanting to get a full game in, both coaches ask the referee if both halves can be shortened by five minutes and the halftime break be five minutes.

1. The referee does not have the authority to shorten halves or the halftime break period.
2. The referee does not have the authority to shorten halves, but the halftime break may be reduced.
3. The referee should agree to do what both coaches request.
4. The referee could have agreed to the shorted halves and halftime period if only the home-team coach had made the request.

12. After a controversial referee decision, away-team B refuses to take the field and continue playing.

1. The referee should terminate the game.
2. By rule, the referee should terminate the game after waiting three minutes.
3. Team B forfeits the contest.
4. The referee should abandon the match.

13. During the game, A4 was sent off (disqualified, ejected) and shown a red card. After the game, both coaches and the assistant convince the referee that A4 should not have been shown the red card.

1. The card stands and must be reported, along with a description of any referee misgivings.
2. The referee may fix the error by reporting it as two yellow cards.
3. The referee may fix the error by saying it was an error in judgment.
4. Only the league, conference or governing body can change the penalty aspects of a card already displayed.

14. Which of the following are legally counted as a valid goal?

1. A9’s kickoff goes directly into the team B goal.
2. B5’s corner kick goes directly into the team A goal.
3. Keeper A1’s long clearance bounces once and goes into the team B goal.
4. All of the above.

15. A8 is in an offside position. Keeper A1 takes a goal kick and A8 is the first person to touch the ball.

1. Since A1 was in his own half of the field, there is no infraction.
2. A8 cannot be offside, as that is one of the exceptions to being in an offside position.
3. Whistle and declare A8 offside; restart with an indirect free kick.

16. During the game, A5 is cautioned and shown the yellow card. FIFA Laws require A5 to leave the field and the referee beckons A13 to enter after A5 is off the field. Just before play is restarted, A5 loudly curses the referee.

1. A5 is shown a second yellow card, then the red card.
2. A5 is shown a red card.
3. A5, now on the bench, cannot be shown a card of any color.
4. A13 must come off the field and team A must play with 10 players.
5. A13 may remain on the field and team A may play with 11 players.

17. After scoring the go-ahead goal with a few minutes remaining, scorer A10 takes his shirt off and waves it around his head like a windmill. Seeing the referee approach and sensing a yellow card is coming, A10 hands the jersey to a handicapped spectator.

1. A10 should be shown the yellow card for Unsporting Conduct and a yellow for Excessive Celebration, and a Red Card for 2nd Yellow.
2. A10 taunted his opponents and should be shown the red card.
3. A10 used excessive celebration and should be shown the yellow card.
4. Many referees might overlook the generous and spontaneous gesture and keep the yellow card in the pocket.

18. When the assistant referee observes a foul not seen by the referee, the correct mechanic is to:

1. Call out his partner’s name to get his attention.
2. Continue running with the flag in the air.
3. Stop running and raise the flag in the direction of the restart.
4. Stop running, turn square to the field, raise the flag, and once the referee makes eye contact, waggle the flag once and point in the direction of the free kick.

19. Of these seven violations, which of the following three are examples of misconduct (yellow or red card)?

1. Dangerous play.
2. Spitting.
3. Jumping at.
4. Incidental foul language.
5. Leaving the field of play without the referee’s permission.
6. Charging.
7. Pushing.