USSF SC Grassroots Recert: Advanced
Questions with Verified Solutions
What is the correct signal for a penalty kick?
A) Blow the whistle and point to the penalty spot
✔✔ B) Blow the whistle and point to the penalty spot with both hands
C) Raise one arm and signal the spot with a hand gesture
How should a referee signal a direct free kick?
✔✔ A) Extend one arm straight out and keep it extended
B) Cross both arms over the chest
C) Wave both arms above the head
What action should a referee take if a player leaves the field without permission?
A) Allow the player to return without interruption
✔✔ B) Stop the game and issue a warning or a yellow card
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, C) Award a free kick to the opposing team
How does a referee signal a throw-in?
A) Point towards the goal area
✔✔ B) Point with both arms towards the spot where the throw-in will be taken
C) Wave the flag vigorously
What is the correct procedure if the game needs to be stopped due to dangerous weather
conditions?
✔✔ A) Stop the game and ensure player safety, then decide whether to resume or cancel
B) Allow the game to continue and adjust the timing
C) Issue a warning to the teams and continue playing
How should a referee signal a goal?
✔✔ A) Raise both arms above the head and blow the whistle
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Questions with Verified Solutions
What is the correct signal for a penalty kick?
A) Blow the whistle and point to the penalty spot
✔✔ B) Blow the whistle and point to the penalty spot with both hands
C) Raise one arm and signal the spot with a hand gesture
How should a referee signal a direct free kick?
✔✔ A) Extend one arm straight out and keep it extended
B) Cross both arms over the chest
C) Wave both arms above the head
What action should a referee take if a player leaves the field without permission?
A) Allow the player to return without interruption
✔✔ B) Stop the game and issue a warning or a yellow card
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, C) Award a free kick to the opposing team
How does a referee signal a throw-in?
A) Point towards the goal area
✔✔ B) Point with both arms towards the spot where the throw-in will be taken
C) Wave the flag vigorously
What is the correct procedure if the game needs to be stopped due to dangerous weather
conditions?
✔✔ A) Stop the game and ensure player safety, then decide whether to resume or cancel
B) Allow the game to continue and adjust the timing
C) Issue a warning to the teams and continue playing
How should a referee signal a goal?
✔✔ A) Raise both arms above the head and blow the whistle
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