PHE 289 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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 and 18 A soccer field must be this geometric shape. - Answer- rectangle T/F The corner flags must be no taller than 4 feet. - Answer- F The "D" at the top of the penalty area is important because - Answer- it serves as a restraining line for penalty kicks. 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 The crossbar of the goal must be ______ feet high and must be ______ feet long. - Answer- 8 and 24 T/F The NFHS requires the "hash mark" on all high school soccer fields? - Answer- F T/F Another name for the Penalty Area is the "18." - Answer- T Very briefly explain why the longer of the two boundary lines of a soccer field is called the "touchline." A hint to the answer is contained in the video I provided with this module. - 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 ball shall be what geometric shape _________? - Answer- spherical T/F According to NFHS rules, the ball shall include the NFHS authenticating Mark. - Answer- T 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. How many game balls must the visiting team provide? - Answer- 0