Trivial Laws of the Game 2012-2013 Temporada 2012-2013 EASY LEVEL: 320 QUESTIONS 1.- How far is the penalty mark from the goal line? a) 10m (11yds) b) 11m (12yds) c) 9m (10yds) d) 12m (13yds) Respuesta: b 2.- What is the minimum width of a standard field of play? a) 45m (50yds) b) 50m (55yds) c) 40m (45yds) d) 55m (60yds) Respuesta: a 3.- Goal nets... a) must be attached. b) can be used but it depends on the rules of the competition. c) may be attached to the goals and ground behind the goal. d) are required. Respuesta: c 4.- Indicate which of the following statements about the ball is not correct: a) It should be spherical. b) It should have a circumference of not more than 70 cm and not less than 68 cm. c) Should weigh not more than 450g and not less than 420g at the beginning of the match. d) It should be leather or another suitable material. Respuesta: c 5.- Halfway line flagposts... a) must be placed at a distance of 1m (1yd) from each end of the halfway line. b) are positioned on the touch line at each end of the halfway line. c) may be placed at a distance of 1m (1yd) from each end of the halfway line. d) must be placed at a distance of at least 1.5m (1.5yd) from each end of the halfway line. Respuesta: c 6.- Who should the referee inform of any irregularities in the field of play? a) The organisers of the match. b) The officials of the away team. c) The officials of both teams. d) None of the answers are correct. Respuesta: a 7.- All lines on the field of play are no more than: a) 8cm (3.2ins) wide. b) 10cm (4ins) wide. c) 15cm (6ins) wide. d) 12cm (5ins) wide. Respuesta: d 8.- How far from the corner arc line may a mark be made, outside the field of play at right angles to the goal line and touch line, to indicate the distance that must be observed when a corner kick is taken? a) 9.15m (10yds) b) 10.15m (11yds) 1 Temporada 2012-2013 c) 11m (12yds) d) 10m (10yds) Respuesta: a 9.- The distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the ground is... a) 2.30m (7ft) b) 2.75m (9ft) c) 3m (10ft) d) 2.44m (8ft) Respuesta: d 10.- Corner flag posts are... a) required. b) only required for international games. c) optional. d) required if stipulated in the rules of the competition. Respuesta: a 11.- The distance between goalposts must be... a) 7.32m (8yds) b) 9.15m (10 yards) c) 11m (12 yards) d) 16.5m (18 yards) Respuesta: a 12.- The radius of the corner arc drawn inside the field of play measures... a) 9.15m (10 yards) b) 1m (1yd) c) 12cm (5ins) d) 5.5m (6yds) Respuesta: b 13.- How many flagposts are there on and around the field of play? a) Six. b) Four required and two optional. c) It depends on the rules of the competition. d) Four. Respuesta: b 14.- Is advertising allowed inside the technical area? a) No b) Yes c) It depends on the rules of the competition. d) It depends on the referee's decision. Respuesta: a 15.- Can a player remove a corner flagpost before taking a corner? a) Yes b) No c) Only at the moment of taking the kick. d) Yes, provided that the flagpost is impeding the kicker. Respuesta: b 16.- A defender kicks the ball, which bounces off the corner flagpost and stays inside the field of play. What decision should the referee take? a) Award a corner kick. b) Award a dropped ball. 2 Temporada 2012-2013 c) Allow play to continue. d) Award a goal kick. Respuesta: c 17.- Does the ball have to be made of leather? a) Yes, according to the International F.A. Board. b) No, the important thing is that the material is waterproof. c) No, it should be leather or another suitable material. d) Yes Respuesta: c 18.- Must the goalposts and crossbar be white? a) No b) Yes c) It is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game. d) It depends on the rules of the competition. Respuesta: b 19.- May a football match be played on a square field of play? a) Yes b) It is not mentioned in the Laws of the Game. c) No d) It depends on the referee's decision. Respuesta: c 20.- What is the minimum height of a corner flag post? a) 2.10 m b) 1.8 m c) 1.2 m d) 1.5 m Respuesta: d 21.- Is it permissible to mark the field of play with interrupted lines or furrows? a) Yes, always. b) Yes, but only for friendly matches. c) No d) Yes, if the member associations allow it. Respuesta: c 22.- Where are penalty area measurements taken from? a) From the outer-most edge of a post and the crossbar. b) From the outer-most edge of a post. c) From the outside of each goalpost. d) From the inside of each goalpost. Respuesta: d 23.- Is it permissible for there to be permanent lines on the field of play that are different to those stipulated in Law 1? a) No, never. b) Yes, but only if an artificial surface is used and the lines are a different colour to the pitch. c) Yes, always. d) None of the answers are correct. Respuesta: b 24.- Is it required for the centre of the field of play to be indicated with a mark? a) Yes b) No 3 Temporada 2012-2013 c) A circumference of 9,15 metres is enough. d) It depends on the type of match. Respuesta: a 25.- Must a match be abandoned if the crossbar is broken and its repair or replacement is not possible? a) No, the crossbar can be substituted by a rope or other material. b) Yes c) No, the match may continue with a rope or similar material providing everyone agrees. d) None of the answers are correct. Respuesta: b 26.- Which field of play dimensions are correct for a non-international match? a) Width: 90m Length: 90m b) Width: 40m Length: 90m c) Width: 85m Length: 95m d) Width: 45m Length: 125m Respuesta: c 27.- What are the minimum and maximum dimensions of a goal in metres? a) 7.32 x 2.44. b) 7.32 x 2.40. c) 7.30 x 2.44. d) 7.33 x 2.44. Respuesta: a 28.- If the ball bursts or is damaged while not in play, how should the game be restarted? a) The match should be restarted according to the Laws of the Game. b) The match should be restarted with a dropped ball from where the ball burst or was damaged. c) The match should be restarted with a direct or indirect free kick taken from where the ball was. d) The match should always be restarted with a dropped ball. Respuesta: a 29.- What are the dimensions of the penalty mark? a) 20 cm diameter. b) 21 cm diameter. c) There are no required dimensions in the Laws of the Game. d) 24 cm diameter. Respuesta: c 30.- Can the ball be replaced once the match has started? a) Not, without permission from the referee. b) Yes, as long as several players request it. c) Yes, if both captains agree. d) No, the match must begin and end with the same ball. Respuesta: a 31.- What materials must the posts and crossbars be made of? a) Wood, metal, fibreglass or other approved materials. b) Wood, metal or other approved material. c) Plastic or wood only. d) Any material that is not dangerous to the players. Respuesta: b 32.- Which people can the referee authorise to be in the technical area? a) Substitutes and officials. b) Substitutes, substituted players and team officials. 4 Temporada 2012-2013 c) Substituted players and officials. d) None of the answers are correct. Respuesta: b 33.- What are the measurements of the corner flagpost? a) Not shorter than 1.5m. b) Not higher than 1.5m. c) Not shorter than 1.5m and not higher than 1.8m. d) Law 1 only indicates that the flagposts should not be pointed. Respuesta: a 34.- Should a match be abandoned if the crossbar is displaced due to a break or faulty construction and its repair is not possible? a) No, it depends on whether the match is official or a friendly match. b) Not if there is a portable goal that can replace the original and it can be anchored firmly to the ground. c) It depends on the rules of the competition. d) The referee must decide. Respuesta: b 35.- Are there always technical areas when a match is played? a) No, not always. b) Yes, always. c) No, if they are not marked with continuous or dashed lines. d) Yes, as indicated in the Laws of the Game. Respuesta: a 36.- If the ball bursts or is damaged during the match whilst in play, the game is stopped and is restarted ... a) …always with a goal clearance. b) ...with a kick-off. c) …always with a dropped ball. d) ...with a dropped ball or a penalty. Respuesta: d 37.- At the start of the game, the weight of the ball should be no less than: a) 500g (18oz) b) 410g (14oz) c) 400g (13oz) d) 450g (16oz) Respuesta: b 38.- At the start of the game the weight of the ball should be no more than ..