2024 Recertifying Grassroots Referee quiz

A player is running with the ball near the touchline and sees an opponent approaching. The player kicks the ball through the opponent and makes a run outside the field of play to get around the opponent. The opponent then grabs (holding) the player outside the field of play to prevent them from continuing their run. The referee restarts play by

(i think) yc dfk. Cautioning the opponent for unsporting behavior. free kick from where holding occured or on touchline nearest too(if it happened outside the lines)

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. 3 yards, 2 4 or 5

2 yards

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?

All of the above

Applying 'advantage' means ... Allows play to continue when an offense occurs, and the non-offending team will benefit from the 'advantage' and penalizes the offense if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at the time or within a few seconds The player who commits the offense benefits from the action Play continues if the team the offense was committed against remains in possession of the ball None of the answers are correct

Allows play to continue when an offense occurs, and the non-offending team will benefit from the 'advantage' and penalizes the offense if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at the time or within a few seconds

I am more confident and comfortable making an offside decision. I understand when an offense occurs and when to raise my flag straight up to alert the referee that an attacking player on the opponent's half of the field was...": In an offside position 'at the moment' the ball was last played/touched by a teammate," shared a referee Involved in active play by interfering with play, interfering with an opponent, or gaining an advantage," shared a referee. Both above options are correct

Both

During my online experience in the U.S. Soccer Referee training there was something about reflection after the game. In addition to increasing knowledge and understanding of the game, I am working on...": Finding errors in other referees to tell them about it Exchanging (offering and receiving) honest feedback: 1) what I/we did well, 2) what I'd/we'd like to improve, and 3) how I/we would do something differently to improve my/our performance in the next game(s) Asking the team coaches 'what they liked' and 'what they did not'

DO NOt ask for feedback from coaches(unless its ur dad and u wont the belt and a yelling), but option b exchange honest and good feedback

The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves:

Either one or two arms about 45 degrees above the horizontal

When determining if a handling offense took place, the IFAB's Laws of the Game state that every touch between a player's hand/arm and the ball is an offense.

False

A corner kick is taken, and the ball deflects off the referee and into the goal. What decision should the referee make? The referee awards a goal The referee stops play and a dropped ball is awarded The referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick The referee stops play and has the corner kick retaken

I would love to see this bc of how high on(ur drug of choice) this ref is... dropped ball

If an opposing player did not have time to leave the penalty area at the taking of a goal kick, can the player play, touch, or challenge for the ball?

No, if an opponent plays, touches or challenges for the ball, the goal kick is retaken

In terms of the offside decision, "deliberate play" is when a player has control of the ball with the possibility of... Select the one that DOES NOT belong in the list of choices. Passing the ball to a team-mate Gaining possession of the ball Clearing the ball (e.g., by kicking it or heading it) Placing their body 1-2 yards away from the opposing team player kicking the ball

Placing their body 1-2 yards away from the opposing team player kicking the ball

During reflection, referees can ask questions to clarify the scenario being discussed, the correct decision, and the justification and supporting segments in the IFAB's Laws of the Game.

True

When is a player NOT penalized for being in an offside position if they receive the ball from a team-mate?

Whenever they receive the ball from a corner, free throw, or goal kick.

Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is sitting on the bench?

Yes

A player leaves the field of play to correct their footwear. Can the referee give them permission to return while the ball is in play?

Yes, but only if the referee gives permission

An obvious goal-scoring opportunity is denied by a player who deliberately kicks the opponent. Is the deliberate kick considered a serious foul play Yes, always No, never Yes, if the offense is committed using excessive force while challenging for the ball Only if it prevents an obvious goal-scoring opportunity

Yes, if the offense is committed using excessive force while challenging for the ball

An attacker in an offside position at the moment of the touch by a teammate receives the ball from a deflection by a defender. Is this an offside offense?

Yes, the attacker is involved in active play by gaining an advantage and by interfering with an opponent

A flag post placed in each corner of the field with a non-pointed top must be a minimum of __ feet high.

again dumb rule we dont need to know but 5 feet(the clubs always provide this, until a kid breaks one)

After each game I officiate, I feel more comfortable communicating during the game and remembering to use the following: Referee and assistant referee signals (e.g. throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, fouls, etc.) Body language (e.g. body posture, eye contact, etc.) Tools (e.g. whistle, flags, or cards)

all of the above

Now you have 1 year or more season(s) of experience, and perhaps you worked with 1 or more assignors in your area or state. Navigating the assigning process includes the following EXCEPT: Building and maintaining a positive relationship with the assignor(s) Ensuring that the assignor's contact information is readily available, and that the assignor has my correct contact information as well Regularly updating my availability to officiate games

all of the above

What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making clear, confident, and consistent decisions

all of the above

As an assistant referee (AR), in the case where the referee needs my assistance to determine if the foul occurred inside the penalty area, I can...": Use the traditional signal holding the flag at waist heights in a similar way as a sub If the AR is not already at the corner of the field, make eye contact with the referee and walk towards the corner flag or imo waive ur flag if ur confident(and center didnt dismiss pk)

all of the above(my imo answer is imo)

got a few wrong and started this late but apparently i still only have to anwer 50 correct,

come here to laugh

"I am the referee in an 11v11 adult game, and I see a defender challenge for the ball in an effort to make the other team lose the ball," stated the match official. The defender tackles for the ball but misses and with their momentum accidently, yet carelessly, trips their opponent. The ball continues to move over the touchline. How should the game restart? thorw in, ck, dfk, ifk

direct free kick(dfk)

The referee has NOT had the opportunity to indicate that a free kick is indirect. A player takes a 'quick free kick' and the ball goes directly into the goal. What decision does the referee make?

if it was ifk then goal kick but u will be questions for this but the correct call is retack kick --if u call this then u are a pro for remembering and calling it correctly on the field

The attacking team correctly takes a throw-in, and the defending goalkeeper tries to catch the ball. The goalkeeper does not touch the ball, and a team-mate of the goalkeeper uses their hands to redirect the ball over the crossbar, stopping a promising attack. What decision should the referee make? The referee awards a penalty kick, displays a red card, and sends off the player for preventing a goal with his hand The referee awards a penalty kick, displays a yellow card, and cautions the team-mate for unsporting behavior The referee awards a penalty kick and warns the player The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken

if u think option d u might as well be a var. They say its spa but like infront of the goal, how the _ is it not stopping a goal... well bc its a pk it is usally just a yellow and we agree in this case, award pk and yc for UB

Where should play be restarted after the unsporting behavior of a player who lifts the ball with their foot to head the ball back to their own goalkeeper?

ifk from the spot the offense was commited and per your discretion yc

Can a mark be made outside the boundary of the field of play?

no

An attacker in an offside position, at the moment of the touch by a teammate, receives the ball from a DELIBERATE PLAY by an opponent. Is this an offside offense?

no only bc its deliberate, if it rebound or deflects from anyone else they are still offside (NO s after the word, THERE IS NO S)

"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," shared the match official. I should convey this information to the referee if the whistle is not blown to stop play because there is no advantage. I should:

ok questions like this are so stupid but option c the longest one: 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 stops the game, point in the direction of the restart

Does the announcement of the number of minutes of 'added time' state the exact amount of time left in the game?

really i swear they ask good hard questions and then questions a 5 year old could answer. obv no

Which of the following offenses committed by the team in possession of the ball does not require the referee to stop play? A substitute enters the field of play without the referee's permission Any infringement of Law 4 (The Players Equipment) A substituted player enters the field of play without the referee's permission Any infringement of Law 13 (Free Kicks)

somehow not law 13(FK) A substitute enters the field of play u prob wont notice only ar, if so i would caution if the team hasnt been subbing at half or annoying if they have been good just a talking should suffice

Which of the following statements IS NOT true regarding the procedure to take a corner kick?

the ball is in play when it is in play and leaves the corner arc(all the ball has to do is clearly move)

All teammates of the kicker (attacking team) must remain at least ____ when three or more defending team players form a "wall": 10 yards from the

they beat this one into our head, 1 yard from the wall

"On game day, at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled kick-off, my referee teammates and I have several items to take care of including...":

this is obv but not every ref does it, all of the above

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?

well not a dropped ball ... ifk and yc and stern warning, anything physicall is going to be ifk when ball isnt involved even for red card pushing shoving

At the taking of a throw-in, an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower (including moving closer than 2 yards to the place where the throw-in is to be taken). What is the correct decision? yc, dfk, retake thorw in or no action/retake

yc for ub, yellow card hopefully before the throw in but does it matter blow the whistle give yc and retake the throw

Any offense (not only a foul) which "interferes with or stops a promising attack" outside the penalty area should result in the following, unless advantage is applied: warning yc, rc or foul

yc, yellow card

An attacker in an offside position, at the moment of the touch by a teammate, receives the ball from a SAVE by the opposing goalkeeper. Is this an offside offense?

yes longer answer

A player taking a penalty kick plays the ball forward for a team-mate to run on to it and score. Is that permitted?

yes, granted he didnt encroach on the 10 yards prior to the kick(this is what is should say smh)

A goal kick is taken by the goalkeeper and before it has been touched or played by another player, the goalkeeper deliberately picks the ball up with their hand. What decision should the referee make?

you need to know this for young ages, ifk all day from where they touched it(minimum 6 yards away from goal or the small box in the goalie box)