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What is the term for the area where the goalkeeper can handle the ball with their hands?
✔✔The term is the "penalty area" or "18-yard box."
How is a "throw-in" awarded in soccer, and what must a player do to execute it properly?
✔✔A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the sideline. The player must
throw the ball with both hands from behind and over their head while keeping both feet on the
ground.
What is the role of the referee’s assistant in soccer?
✔✔The referee’s assistant, or linesman, helps the referee by signaling offside positions, fouls,
and other violations using a flag.
What is the purpose of the "tactical foul" in soccer?
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, ✔✔A tactical foul is committed to disrupt the opposing team's attack or to stop a quick
counterattack, often used strategically to prevent a goal-scoring opportunity.
How does the "goal difference" determine league standings in soccer?
✔✔Goal difference is the number of goals a team has scored minus the number of goals they
have conceded. It is used to rank teams with the same number of points.
What is a "corner kick," and when is it awarded?
✔✔A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line, last touched by a
defender. It is taken from the corner arc nearest to where the ball went out.
What does "dribbling" involve in soccer, and why is it important?
✔✔Dribbling involves controlling and maneuvering the ball while running or walking, allowing
players to evade defenders and advance the ball upfield.
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What is the term for the area where the goalkeeper can handle the ball with their hands?
✔✔The term is the "penalty area" or "18-yard box."
How is a "throw-in" awarded in soccer, and what must a player do to execute it properly?
✔✔A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the sideline. The player must
throw the ball with both hands from behind and over their head while keeping both feet on the
ground.
What is the role of the referee’s assistant in soccer?
✔✔The referee’s assistant, or linesman, helps the referee by signaling offside positions, fouls,
and other violations using a flag.
What is the purpose of the "tactical foul" in soccer?
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, ✔✔A tactical foul is committed to disrupt the opposing team's attack or to stop a quick
counterattack, often used strategically to prevent a goal-scoring opportunity.
How does the "goal difference" determine league standings in soccer?
✔✔Goal difference is the number of goals a team has scored minus the number of goals they
have conceded. It is used to rank teams with the same number of points.
What is a "corner kick," and when is it awarded?
✔✔A corner kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line, last touched by a
defender. It is taken from the corner arc nearest to where the ball went out.
What does "dribbling" involve in soccer, and why is it important?
✔✔Dribbling involves controlling and maneuvering the ball while running or walking, allowing
players to evade defenders and advance the ball upfield.
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