Soccer for 5th Graders: Master the Basics and Teamwork

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental skill in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Dribbling

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Goalkeeping

Question 2

In soccer, which part of your foot should you use to pass the ball accurately?

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Instep

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Toe

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Heel

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Outside

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of dribbling in soccer?

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To advance the ball up the field

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To create scoring chances

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To prevent the other team from taking the ball

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To clear the ball away from danger

Question 4

Which of the following is not a basic skill in soccer?

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Blocking

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Passing

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Shooting

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Tackling

Question 5

What is the main responsibility of a goalkeeper in soccer?

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To protect the goal from being scored on

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To pass the ball to teammates

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To shoot the ball into the opponent's goal

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To control the midfield

Question 6

What is the name of the line that divides the soccer field in half?

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Center line

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Touch line

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Goal line

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Penalty line

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental skill in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Running long distances

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Passing

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Dribbling

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Shooting

Question 8

What is the primary goal of dribbling in soccer?

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To maintain control of the ball

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To score a goal

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To pass the ball to a teammate

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To block an opponent's shot

Question 9

Which type of pass involves rolling the ball along the ground?

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Ground pass

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Header

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Volley

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Chip shot

Question 10

What is the primary responsibility of the goalkeeper in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the opposing team from scoring

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To score goals for their team

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To distribute the ball to defenders

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To dribble the ball down the field

Question 11

What is the consequence for committing a foul inside the penalty area?

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A penalty kick

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A free kick outside the penalty area

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A corner kick

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A yellow card

Question 12

Which of the following is an essential element of effective teamwork in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Communication

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Exceptional individual skills

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Exceptional speed

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Exceptional strength

Question 13

Describe the offside rule in soccer.

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A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent's goal than the ball and the last defender

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A player is offside if they touch the ball with their hands

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A player is offside if they tackle an opponent from behind

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A player is offside if they score a goal with their head

Question 14

Which part of the body is primarily used to control the ball in a header?

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Head

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Feet

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Chest

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Thighs

Question 15

What is the purpose of using a volley in soccer?

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To kick the ball directly from the air before it bounces

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To kick the ball after it has bounced once

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To pass the ball to a teammate

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To defend the goal

Question 16

What is the term for controlling the ball with your feet and moving it down the field?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Passing

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Heading

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Tackling

Question 17

Which part of your foot should you use to kick the ball with power?

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Chest

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Head

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Heel

Question 18

Which of the following is a violation of the rules in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Tripping

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Passing backwards

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Heading the ball

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Kicking the ball out of bounds

Question 19

What is the main responsibility of a goalkeeper?

Accepted Answer

To protect the goal from being scored on

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To score goals

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To make passes

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To run the ball down the field

Question 20

What is the name of the kick used to start the game of soccer?

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Kick-off

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Corner kick

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Free kick

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Penalty kick

Question 21

What is the best way to pass the ball to a teammate?

Accepted Answer

Rolling it gently to their feet

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Kicking it as hard as you can

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Throwing it over their head

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Hitting it high in the air

Question 22

What is the main purpose of dribbling in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To move the ball past defenders without passing it

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To score a goal

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To defend against an opponent

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To distract the goalkeeper

Question 23

What is the primary role of a goalkeeper in soccer?

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To prevent the other team from scoring

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To assist with passing

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To dribble the ball down the field

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To set up shots for teammates

Question 24

Which of the following is a skill that can enhance your dribbling ability?

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Improving close ball control

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Increasing your speed

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Gaining strength

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Growing taller

Question 25

What is the correct response if you are fouled in soccer?

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Stay on the ground and wait for the referee's whistle

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Get up and chase the ball

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Argue with the referee

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Punch the player who fouled you

Question 26

In soccer, which basic skill is used to move the ball around the field?

Accepted Answer

Passing

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Dribbling

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Shooting

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Goalkeeping

Question 27

In soccer, which body part is primarily used for precise ball control and passing?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Head

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Chest

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Shoulder

Question 28

In soccer, what is the technique used to propel the ball in the air using the head?

Accepted Answer

Heading

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Volleying

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Dribbling

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Blocking

Question 29

In soccer, how many players are allowed on the field at a time for each team?

Accepted Answer

11

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9

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10

Answer

12

Question 30

In soccer, what is the purpose of a corner kick?

Accepted Answer

To restart play after the ball goes out of bounds over the sidelines

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To award a penalty to the opposing team

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To give the goalkeeper time to reposition

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To score a goal directly

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of playing soccer?

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Guaranteed protection from injuries

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Enhanced cardiovascular health

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Improved teamwork and communication skills

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Increased flexibility and coordination

Question 32

In soccer, what is the main responsibility of the goalkeeper?

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To keep the ball from going into the goal

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To score goals

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To pass the ball to teammates

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To dribble the ball up the field

Question 33

When dribbling the ball in soccer, which body part should you use to control it?

Accepted Answer

Foot

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Head

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Chest

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Arm

Question 34

What rule in soccer states that a player must be behind the last defender when the ball is passed forward?

Accepted Answer

The offside rule

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The penalty rule

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The foul rule

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The corner kick rule

Question 35

In soccer, who takes a corner kick when the ball goes out of bounds over the goal line?

Accepted Answer

The player closest to the corner flag where the ball went out of bounds

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The goalkeeper

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The player who fouled an opponent

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The player who scored the last goal

Question 36

According to soccer rules, what does it mean for a player to be offside?

Accepted Answer

To be behind the last defender when the ball is passed

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To be behind the ball when it is passed

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To be in front of the ball when it is passed

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To be in the penalty area when the ball is passed

Question 37

To prepare your soccer team for a game next week, create a training plan that covers different soccer skills and drills.

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Warm-up, passing drills, dribbling practice, shooting drills, and a scrimmage

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Dribbling drills, free kick practice, and a penalty shootout

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Stretching, jogging, and practicing goalkeeping

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Only practicing shooting drills

Question 38

Which dribbling technique involves using the bottom of your foot to control and move the soccer ball forward?

Accepted Answer

Sole control

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Instep dribbling

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Speed dribbling

Question 39

Which of the following is a basic skill in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Swimming

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Jumping

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Blocking

Question 40

What is the primary objective of a soccer match?

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To score more goals than the opposing team

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To prevent the other team from scoring

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To pass the ball the most times

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To run the ball the farthest

Question 41

When is a penalty kick awarded in soccer?

Accepted Answer

When a player is fouled inside the penalty area

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When the ball goes out of bounds

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When a player is injured

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When a player scores a goal

Question 42

What is the role of a goalkeeper in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the opposing team from scoring

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To score goals

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To pass the ball to teammates

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To dribble the ball down the field

Question 43

What is the term used to refer to the player who has scored the highest number of goals in a soccer tournament?

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Golden Boot

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Top Scorer

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Silver Ball

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Bronze Boot

Question 44

What is the name of the prestigious international soccer tournament held every four years for men's national teams?

Accepted Answer

FIFA World Cup

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UEFA European Championship

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Copa América

Question 45

What is the best way to pass the ball in soccer?

Accepted Answer

With the inside of your foot

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With the outside of your foot

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With your head

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With your heel

Question 46

What is the purpose of dribbling in soccer?

Accepted Answer

To move the ball past opponents

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To defend the goal

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To score a goal

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To make a pass

Question 47

Which of the following is a key element of teamwork in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Communication

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Individual skills

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Physical strength

Question 48

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for each team in soccer?

Accepted Answer

11

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10

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12

Answer

13