Grassroots Annual Soccer Referee Training |100 Questions|
With Correct Solutions!!
Which of the following best describes a Grassroots teach coach and their staff of
assistant coaches? (correct answer) D) Both a and b are correct
What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making clear, confident,
and consistent decisions (correct answer) D) All of the above are correct
U.S. Soccer requires that all re-certifying referees to once more complete an in-person
field session in the licensing process (correct answer) FALSE
U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) require that all
re-certifying referees have an active and clear background screening if age 18 or older
(correct answer) TRUE
The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to (correct answer) B) Facilitate a fair,
safe, and fun game for players
The performing environment of the grassroots referee includes the following (correct
answer) A) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11
competitions
The responsibilities of the referee consists of: (correct answer) All of the above
are correct
Players, coaches, and spectators must: (correct answer) Respect each other, the
referee team, and the referee team's decisions
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: (correct answer) All of the above are correct
I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should: (correct
answer) Communicate with m y assignor(s) to let them know that my goal is to
increase the number of games in the current season without sustaining an injury for
working too many
I was assigned and accepted 4 games on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. Although the pay
is good, I am starting to feel pain in my left knee. I should: (correct answer)
Communicate with my assignor(s) to let them know that I will need to work fewer
games, maximum of two per day, until I am able to see my doctor for advice
The responsibilities of the referee include the following EXCEPT: (correct answer)
Assess a head injury to determine if a player may return as a certified athletic trainer
, My goal this season is to increase my understanding of the 'four moments of soccer' in
order to anticipate and apply moving to an optimal position to see the action without
interfering. The four moments of soccer are: (correct answer) Winning the Ball,
Attacking, Losing the Ball, and Defending
Which of the following would help to predict when a direct free kick foul (a careless:
charge, jumping at, kick, push, strike, tackle, or trip) is most likely to happen? (correct
answer) When opponents are close to each other during a challenge for the ball
The best position during the game is typically a dynamic location where I can see
action. For my upcoming game, I will focus on: (correct answer) Both a and b are
correct
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: (correct answer) Both a
and b are correct
The most common fouls or offenses for which the referee must blow the whistle, if there
is no advantage, are careless actions against an opponent during play including:
(correct answer) Both a and b
In order to complete the Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-certification process, I must
also complete the following: (correct answer) Risk management: SafeSport (If 18
years or older), up to date Background Check (if 18 years or older) and Introduction to
Safe and Healthy Playing Environment online training.
After each game I officiate, I feel more comfortable communicating during the game and
remembering to use the following: (correct answer) All of the above are correct
A direct free kick signal by the referee involves one arm straight up with the palm open
(correct answer) FALSE
The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves: (correct answer) Either one or
two arms about 45 degrees above the horizontal
As a referee when I see a careless foul, my whistle is softer in volume and shorter in
length compared with when I see a reckless offense (correct answer) TRUE
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: (correct answer) Both
a and b are correct
With Correct Solutions!!
Which of the following best describes a Grassroots teach coach and their staff of
assistant coaches? (correct answer) D) Both a and b are correct
What are some items that a referee can work on to help with making clear, confident,
and consistent decisions (correct answer) D) All of the above are correct
U.S. Soccer requires that all re-certifying referees to once more complete an in-person
field session in the licensing process (correct answer) FALSE
U.S. Soccer and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) require that all
re-certifying referees have an active and clear background screening if age 18 or older
(correct answer) TRUE
The purpose of the Grassroots referee is to (correct answer) B) Facilitate a fair,
safe, and fun game for players
The performing environment of the grassroots referee includes the following (correct
answer) A) Grassroots games (youth and adult) in small-sided, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11
competitions
The responsibilities of the referee consists of: (correct answer) All of the above
are correct
Players, coaches, and spectators must: (correct answer) Respect each other, the
referee team, and the referee team's decisions
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: (correct answer) All of the above are correct
I do not feel I was assigned many games in my first season. I should: (correct
answer) Communicate with m y assignor(s) to let them know that my goal is to
increase the number of games in the current season without sustaining an injury for
working too many
I was assigned and accepted 4 games on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. Although the pay
is good, I am starting to feel pain in my left knee. I should: (correct answer)
Communicate with my assignor(s) to let them know that I will need to work fewer
games, maximum of two per day, until I am able to see my doctor for advice
The responsibilities of the referee include the following EXCEPT: (correct answer)
Assess a head injury to determine if a player may return as a certified athletic trainer
, My goal this season is to increase my understanding of the 'four moments of soccer' in
order to anticipate and apply moving to an optimal position to see the action without
interfering. The four moments of soccer are: (correct answer) Winning the Ball,
Attacking, Losing the Ball, and Defending
Which of the following would help to predict when a direct free kick foul (a careless:
charge, jumping at, kick, push, strike, tackle, or trip) is most likely to happen? (correct
answer) When opponents are close to each other during a challenge for the ball
The best position during the game is typically a dynamic location where I can see
action. For my upcoming game, I will focus on: (correct answer) Both a and b are
correct
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: (correct answer) Both a
and b are correct
The most common fouls or offenses for which the referee must blow the whistle, if there
is no advantage, are careless actions against an opponent during play including:
(correct answer) Both a and b
In order to complete the Grassroots Referee Licensing Re-certification process, I must
also complete the following: (correct answer) Risk management: SafeSport (If 18
years or older), up to date Background Check (if 18 years or older) and Introduction to
Safe and Healthy Playing Environment online training.
After each game I officiate, I feel more comfortable communicating during the game and
remembering to use the following: (correct answer) All of the above are correct
A direct free kick signal by the referee involves one arm straight up with the palm open
(correct answer) FALSE
The referee signal to indicate 'advantage' involves: (correct answer) Either one or
two arms about 45 degrees above the horizontal
As a referee when I see a careless foul, my whistle is softer in volume and shorter in
length compared with when I see a reckless offense (correct answer) TRUE
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: (correct answer) Both
a and b are correct
