Deck 26: Soccer

Question 1

A regulation soccer ball is oversized and too heavy for elementary schoolchildren.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The 11-person regulation game is suitable for elementary schoolchildren.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Skills instruction for soccer is introduced during the intermediate grades after youngsters have mastered basic prerequisite skills.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Foam balls covered with a tough plastic skin help reduce students' fears of being hurt.

Question 5

Beach balls are NOT appropriate to use when teaching beginning skills.

Question 6

A regulation soccer goal is appropriate for elementary children.

Question 7

Activities for Developmental Level II should stress games that use fundamental skills.

Question 8

Heading is an appropriate skill to introduce at the Developmental Level II.

Question 9

The basic goalkeeping skills should be introduced in Developmental Level II.

Question 10

Using proper progression is a key to success when teaching fundamental skills and lead-up games associated with soccer.

Question 11

Successful soccer stresses position play, in contrast to a group of children chasing the ball.

Question 12

The best contact point for dribbling is the outside of the foot.

Question 13

Balance and timing provide the keys to accurate passing.

Question 14

The long pass or the shoelace kick is best executed using the toes for contact.

Question 15

For beginners, sole-of-the-foot trapping is a more successful method for stopping the ball than the inside-of-the-foot control.

Question 16

Heading is a special kind of volleying in which the direction of the flight of the ball is changed through an impact with the chest.

Question 17

Challenging is a move by a player to take possession of the ball away from an opponent who is dribbling.

Question 18

When tackling, the stronger the contact with the ball, the greater the chance of controlling it.

Question 19

Knowing when to make a tackle, and when not to, is one of the most difficult skills to learn in soccer.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for dribbling?

A) "Keep the ball near the body so that it can be controlled."
B) "Move on the balls of the feet."
C) "Keep the head down and eyes focused on the ball at contact."
D) "Dribble the ball with a forceful kick."

Question 21

The power pass in soccer is the:

A) inside-of-the-foot pass.
B) outside-of-the-foot pass.
C) short pass.
D) long pass.

Question 22

The most common method of control in soccer is the:

A) inside-of-the-foot trap.
B) outside-of-the-foot trap.
C) sole-of-the-foot trap.
D) chest and thigh traps.

Question 23

One of the best measures of a skilled player is:

A) how well she dribbles the ball.
B) how hard and accurately she shoots the ball.
C) how quickly she can bring the ball under control.
D) how well she knows the rules.

Question 24

Rules for the throw-in include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) both hands must be on the ball.
B) the thrower must face the field.
C) both feet must remain in contact with the ground until the ball is released.
D) the ball must be released from below the thrower's head.

Question 25

The grid system is useful when:

A) doing calisthenics.
B) safety is not an issue.
C) using small sided-games.
D) when boys and girls are playing together.

Question 26

An effective approach for teaching soccer drills includes:

A) practicing technique with no opposition from defense.
B) practicing against a wall.
C) using official goals.
D) using official soccer balls.

Question 27

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Used for the purpose of scoring

A) Heading
B) Shooting
C) Throw-in
D) Dribbling
E) Trapping

Question 28

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Special type of volleying

A) Heading
B) Shooting
C) Throw-in
D) Dribbling
E) Trapping

Question 29

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Moves the ball with a series of taps

A) Heading
B) Shooting
C) Throw-in
D) Dribbling
E) Trapping

Question 30

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-A way to place the ball into play

A) Heading
B) Shooting
C) Throw-in
D) Dribbling
E) Trapping

Question 31

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.

-Receives the ball

A) Heading
B) Shooting
C) Throw-in
D) Dribbling
E) Trapping

Question 32

What type of offensive and defensive opportunities should students receive in soccer?

Question 33

What is an inside-the-foot pass used for? Describe the foot position during this pass.

Question 34

How does a student efficiently trap the soccer ball? What cues will help students develop ball control skills?

Question 35

Identify two instructional procedures for teaching soccer.