PHE 289 Final QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A soccer field must be this geometric shape. - Answer- rectangle The corner flags must be no taller than 4 feet. - Answer- False The number of yards the goal area extends into the field of play is ___________ and the number of yards the penalty area extends into the field of play is _____________ - Answer- 6 yards; 18 yards The "D" at the top of the penalty area is important because - Answer- it serves as a restraining line for penalty kicks The crossbar of the goal must be ________ feet high and must be ________ feet long. - Answer- 8; 8 The corner arc, which is measured from the intersection of the touchline and the goal line, extends into the field of play ___ yard(s). - Answer- 1 Another name for the Penalty Area is the "18. - Answer- True The NFHS requires the "hash mark" on all high school soccer fields? - Answer- False It is the responsibility of the home team management to determine whether the field is playable. - Answer- True Very briefly explain why the longer of the two boundary lines of a soccer field is called the "touchline." - Answer- It is called a touchline because we can touch the ball after it goes out side of this playing line. If the ball is on the line it is still part of the play. The best method to determine whether a ball is correctly inflated is to use a gauge. However, in the event that a gauge is not available, which of the answers below is a good method for testing the ball for correct pressure? - Answer- grasping the ball with both hands and applying pressure with both thumbs. If your thumbs slightly depress the ball then the ball is suitable for play. The ball shall be what geometric shape _________? - Answer- spherical According to NFHS rules, the ball shall include the NFHS authenticating Mark. - Answer- True If the game ball becomes deflated during the game, the restart is a drop ball between two opposing players at the spot where the ball became deflated. - Answer- True How many game balls must the visiting team provide? - Answer- 0