Grassroots Referee Re-Certification Quiz
Latest Version Graded A+
What is the purpose of a referee’s pre-match inspection?
✔✔ To ensure that the field, equipment, and player uniforms meet safety and regulation
standards.
How does a referee signal for a dangerous play foul?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and hold one arm above the head, then point to the location of the foul.
What does the referee do if a player’s equipment is deemed unsafe?
✔✔ Stop play and require the player to fix or replace the equipment before resuming.
How does a referee indicate that the game is being resumed after a stoppage for a minor injury?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and signal with one hand to restart play.
What is the referee's action if they need to caution a coach for misconduct?
✔✔ Show a yellow card and address the coach verbally.
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, How does a referee signal that play is to be restarted with a direct free kick?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and point directly in the direction of the kick.
What does the referee do if the ball strikes the referee and changes direction?
✔✔ Allow play to continue as long as it does not affect the outcome of the play.
How does a referee signal when the game has been stopped for a serious injury that requires
immediate medical attention?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and make a “T” shape with the arms.
What is the referee's signal for a delay of game?
✔✔ Use both hands to mimic a slow clock or raise both arms and keep them raised.
How does a referee signal a throw-in for the opposing team after a player has kicked the ball out
of play?
✔✔ Point to the location where the throw-in will be taken and indicate the direction for the
opposing team.
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Latest Version Graded A+
What is the purpose of a referee’s pre-match inspection?
✔✔ To ensure that the field, equipment, and player uniforms meet safety and regulation
standards.
How does a referee signal for a dangerous play foul?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and hold one arm above the head, then point to the location of the foul.
What does the referee do if a player’s equipment is deemed unsafe?
✔✔ Stop play and require the player to fix or replace the equipment before resuming.
How does a referee indicate that the game is being resumed after a stoppage for a minor injury?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and signal with one hand to restart play.
What is the referee's action if they need to caution a coach for misconduct?
✔✔ Show a yellow card and address the coach verbally.
1
, How does a referee signal that play is to be restarted with a direct free kick?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and point directly in the direction of the kick.
What does the referee do if the ball strikes the referee and changes direction?
✔✔ Allow play to continue as long as it does not affect the outcome of the play.
How does a referee signal when the game has been stopped for a serious injury that requires
immediate medical attention?
✔✔ Blow the whistle and make a “T” shape with the arms.
What is the referee's signal for a delay of game?
✔✔ Use both hands to mimic a slow clock or raise both arms and keep them raised.
How does a referee signal a throw-in for the opposing team after a player has kicked the ball out
of play?
✔✔ Point to the location where the throw-in will be taken and indicate the direction for the
opposing team.
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