US SOCCER GRASSROOTS RECERTIFICATION
Which of the following ARE NOT considered offside offenses when the attacker is in an
offside position at the moment when the ball was played or touched by a teammate?
a) Being involved in active play by interfering with play
b) Being involved in active play by interfering with an opponent
c) Being involved in active play by gaining an advantage by playing the ball or
interfering with an opponent
d) All of the above are offside offenses - Answers -yes
A shorter time spent during subs is possible by applying the substitution procedure. This
includes the referee:
a) Allowing a player being substituted to leave by the nearest point on the boundary line
in most cases.
b) Allowing only 5 substitutions per team in every match from grassroots to
professionals.
c) Allowing a maximum of 3 minutes for the player who is to be substituted to leave. -
Answers -a) Allowing a player being substituted to leave by the nearest point on the
boundary line in most cases.
How does the referee penalize kicking or attempt to kick an opponent using excessive
force if the ball is not in play?
a) Serious Foul Play
b) Unsporting Behavior
c) Violent Conduct
d) Playing in a dangerous manner - Answers -c) Violent Conduct
A player who is off the field of play to receive medical treatment trips a player who is on
the field of play. What decision does the referee make?
a) The referee shows a red card and sends off the player. Play is restarted with an
indirect free kick.
b) The referee shows a yellow card and cautions the player. Play is restarted with an
indirect free kick.
c) The referee either cautions or sends off the player as appropriate. Play is restarted
with either a penalty kick or a direct free kick.
d) The referee cautions the player and restarts with a dropped ball. - Answers -c) The
referee either cautions or sends off the player as appropriate. Play is restarted with
either a penalty kick or a direct free kick.
At the taking of a throw-in, all opponents must stand no less than __ yards from the
point at which the throw-in is taken.
, a) 3 yards
b) 4 yards
c) 5 yards
d) 2 yards - Answers -d) 2 yards
An obvious goal-scoring opportunity is denied by a player who deliberately kicks the
opponent. Is this situation of kicking an opponent considered serious foul play?
a) Yes, always
b) No, never
c) Yes, if the offense is committed using excessive force
d) Only if it prevents an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - Answers -not d
Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is sitting on the bench?
a) Yes
b) No
c) It depends on the referee
d) According to IFAB, it is not possible. - Answers -a) Yes
The referee awards a free kick. An opponent stands in front of the ball. Play is restarted
and the ball hits the opponent who is less than 10 yards from the ball. What decision
should the referee make.
a) The referee allows play to continue. When the ball goes next out of play, the referee
sends off and shows a red card to the offending player. Play is restarted according to
the Laws of the Game.
b) The referee allows play to continue because the opponent does not prevent the free
kick from being taken.
c) The referee cautions and shows a yellow card to the opponent for failing to respect
the required distance when play is restarted with a free kick.
d) None of the answers are correct. - Answers -not b
I am the assistant referee in an adult 11v11 game, and I see an offense committed by
an attacker against an opponent while challenging for the ball. I should convey this
information to the referee if the whistle is not blown to stop play because there is no
advantage. I should:
a) Look at where the referee is, determine if they saw the action
b) Look at where the referee is, determine if they saw the action and if their view was
obstructed
c) Look at where the referee is; determine if they saw the action; if their view was
obstructed, raise my flag with my left hand so long as there is no advantage; slightly
wave my flag; and after they stop the game, point in the direction of the restart. -
Answers -c) Look at where the referee is; determine if they saw the action; if their view
Which of the following ARE NOT considered offside offenses when the attacker is in an
offside position at the moment when the ball was played or touched by a teammate?
a) Being involved in active play by interfering with play
b) Being involved in active play by interfering with an opponent
c) Being involved in active play by gaining an advantage by playing the ball or
interfering with an opponent
d) All of the above are offside offenses - Answers -yes
A shorter time spent during subs is possible by applying the substitution procedure. This
includes the referee:
a) Allowing a player being substituted to leave by the nearest point on the boundary line
in most cases.
b) Allowing only 5 substitutions per team in every match from grassroots to
professionals.
c) Allowing a maximum of 3 minutes for the player who is to be substituted to leave. -
Answers -a) Allowing a player being substituted to leave by the nearest point on the
boundary line in most cases.
How does the referee penalize kicking or attempt to kick an opponent using excessive
force if the ball is not in play?
a) Serious Foul Play
b) Unsporting Behavior
c) Violent Conduct
d) Playing in a dangerous manner - Answers -c) Violent Conduct
A player who is off the field of play to receive medical treatment trips a player who is on
the field of play. What decision does the referee make?
a) The referee shows a red card and sends off the player. Play is restarted with an
indirect free kick.
b) The referee shows a yellow card and cautions the player. Play is restarted with an
indirect free kick.
c) The referee either cautions or sends off the player as appropriate. Play is restarted
with either a penalty kick or a direct free kick.
d) The referee cautions the player and restarts with a dropped ball. - Answers -c) The
referee either cautions or sends off the player as appropriate. Play is restarted with
either a penalty kick or a direct free kick.
At the taking of a throw-in, all opponents must stand no less than __ yards from the
point at which the throw-in is taken.
, a) 3 yards
b) 4 yards
c) 5 yards
d) 2 yards - Answers -d) 2 yards
An obvious goal-scoring opportunity is denied by a player who deliberately kicks the
opponent. Is this situation of kicking an opponent considered serious foul play?
a) Yes, always
b) No, never
c) Yes, if the offense is committed using excessive force
d) Only if it prevents an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - Answers -not d
Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is sitting on the bench?
a) Yes
b) No
c) It depends on the referee
d) According to IFAB, it is not possible. - Answers -a) Yes
The referee awards a free kick. An opponent stands in front of the ball. Play is restarted
and the ball hits the opponent who is less than 10 yards from the ball. What decision
should the referee make.
a) The referee allows play to continue. When the ball goes next out of play, the referee
sends off and shows a red card to the offending player. Play is restarted according to
the Laws of the Game.
b) The referee allows play to continue because the opponent does not prevent the free
kick from being taken.
c) The referee cautions and shows a yellow card to the opponent for failing to respect
the required distance when play is restarted with a free kick.
d) None of the answers are correct. - Answers -not b
I am the assistant referee in an adult 11v11 game, and I see an offense committed by
an attacker against an opponent while challenging for the ball. I should convey this
information to the referee if the whistle is not blown to stop play because there is no
advantage. I should:
a) Look at where the referee is, determine if they saw the action
b) Look at where the referee is, determine if they saw the action and if their view was
obstructed
c) Look at where the referee is; determine if they saw the action; if their view was
obstructed, raise my flag with my left hand so long as there is no advantage; slightly
wave my flag; and after they stop the game, point in the direction of the restart. -
Answers -c) Look at where the referee is; determine if they saw the action; if their view
