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Recertifying Referee Grassroots USSF ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE.pdf
"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: - Answer-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
Which of the following statements IS NOT true regarding
the procedure to take a corner kick? - Answer-the ball is in
play when it is in play and leaves the corner arc(all the ball
has to do is clearly move)
An attacker in an offside position at the moment of the
touch by a teammate receives the ball from a deflection by
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a defender. Is this an offside offense? - Answer-Yes, the
attacker is involved in active play by gaining an advantage
and by interfering with an opponent
got a few wrong and started this late but apparently i still
only have to anwer 50 correct, - Answer-come here to
laugh
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. - Answer-True
Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is
sitting on the bench? - Answer-Yes
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? - Answer-No, if an
opponent plays, touches or challenges for the ball, the
goal kick is retaken
When determining if a handling offense took place, the
IFAB's Laws of the Game state that every touch between a
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player's hand/arm and the ball is an offense. - Answer-
False
When is a player NOT penalized for being in an offside
position if they receive the ball from a team-mate? -
Answer-Whenever they receive the ball from a corner, free
throw, or goal kick.
A flag post placed in each corner of the field with a non-
pointed top must be a minimum of __ feet high. - Answer-
again dumb rule we dont need to know but 5 feet(the clubs
always provide this, until a kid breaks one)
The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves: -
Answer-Either one or two arms about 45 degrees above
the horizontal
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)
Recertifying Referee Grassroots USSF ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE.pdf
"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: - Answer-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
Which of the following statements IS NOT true regarding
the procedure to take a corner kick? - Answer-the ball is in
play when it is in play and leaves the corner arc(all the ball
has to do is clearly move)
An attacker in an offside position at the moment of the
touch by a teammate receives the ball from a deflection by
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a defender. Is this an offside offense? - Answer-Yes, the
attacker is involved in active play by gaining an advantage
and by interfering with an opponent
got a few wrong and started this late but apparently i still
only have to anwer 50 correct, - Answer-come here to
laugh
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. - Answer-True
Can the yellow or red card be shown to a substitute who is
sitting on the bench? - Answer-Yes
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? - Answer-No, if an
opponent plays, touches or challenges for the ball, the
goal kick is retaken
When determining if a handling offense took place, the
IFAB's Laws of the Game state that every touch between a
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player's hand/arm and the ball is an offense. - Answer-
False
When is a player NOT penalized for being in an offside
position if they receive the ball from a team-mate? -
Answer-Whenever they receive the ball from a corner, free
throw, or goal kick.
A flag post placed in each corner of the field with a non-
pointed top must be a minimum of __ feet high. - Answer-
again dumb rule we dont need to know but 5 feet(the clubs
always provide this, until a kid breaks one)
The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves: -
Answer-Either one or two arms about 45 degrees above
the horizontal
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)
