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Soccer Referees' Association

- Northern Chapter -

Soccer Referee Quiz

1) Action taken against player directing offensive language at referee?

a) Caution the player and restart the game with a direct free kick.
b) Send off the player and restart the game with a direct free kick.
c) Send off the player and restart the game with an indirect free kick.
d) Caution the player and restart the game with an indirect free kick.

2) In Master's Soccer (35+ yrs) the Laws allow for modification of:-

a) the offside law
b) the number of substitutions
c) the half-time period
d) the penalty kick

3) A player who has been replaced by a substitute...

a) ...may take no further part in the game.
b) ...may only re-enter the game during a stoppage in play.
c) ...may re-enter the game if the substitute is injured.
d) ...may re-enter the game only with the referee's permission.

4) What action is taken when a player accidentally handles the ball?

a) A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team.
b) No action is taken because the handball was accidental.
c) A direct free kick is awarded and the player is cautioned.
d) An indirect free kick is awarded as the offence was unintentional.

5) An opponent jumps up in front of the thrower at a throw in. The referee...

a) ...awards the throw to the other team.
b) ...awards an indirect free kick to the throwing team.
c) ...takes no action because the thrower is off the field of play.
d) ...cautions the player for unsporting behaviour.

6) A shot deflects off the referee and into the goal? What is the decision?

a) A drop ball is taken at the point of the referee interference.
b) A goal kick is awarded.
c) A goal is scored.
d) An indirect free kick to defending team where the ball hit the referee.

7) When do the duties of the referee begin?

a) As soon as he enters the field of play.
b) As soon as he arrives at the ground.
c) As soon as he enters either team's dressing room.
d) As soon as he blows the whistle to start the game.

8) Can an assistant referee make a decision?

a) Only at the referee's request.
b) No.
c) Yes.
d) Only if he is a neutral assistant referee.

9) A penalty taker back-heels the ball & a team-mate scores. The referee...

a) ...cautions the kicker and awards a goal kick.
b) ...orders the kick to be re-taken.
c) ...allows the goal to stand.
d) ...awards an indirect free kick against the penalty taker.

10) An attacker blocks a goal kick on the penalty area line and is then tripped. The game is re-started with...