Soccer Study Guide Questions with Verified Solutions
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What is the purpose of `VAR` in soccer?
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is used to review and assist the referee in making decisions
on key incidents such as goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity in issuing cards.
How doe...
Soccer Study Guide Questions with
Verified Solutions
What is the purpose of `VAR` in soccer?
✔✔ VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is used to review and assist the referee in making decisions
on key incidents such as goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity in issuing cards.
How does a `long throw-in` provide an advantage to a team?
✔✔ A long throw-in allows a player to launch the ball a significant distance into the opponent’s
penalty area, often creating scoring opportunities similar to a corner kick.
What is the difference between `direct` and `indirect` free kicks in soccer?
✔✔ A direct free kick allows the player to score directly from the kick, while an indirect free
kick requires the ball to touch another player before a goal can be scored.
Explain the term `sweeper-keeper` in modern soccer.
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, ✔✔ A sweeper-keeper is a goalkeeper who plays an active role in defensive play by coming off
the line to clear through balls and acting as an additional defender.
What does it mean for a team to `park the bus` in soccer?
✔✔ Parking the bus refers to a defensive strategy where a team prioritizes defending, often with
all players behind the ball, to preserve a lead or draw by minimizing attacking opportunities for
the opponent.
How does a `dummy` move help a player in soccer?
✔✔ A dummy move involves a player pretending to receive the ball but letting it pass through to
a teammate, deceiving the opponent and creating space.
What is the significance of `back post runs` in soccer?
✔✔ Back post runs involve a player moving to the far post during an attack, positioning
themselves for a cross or rebound, often catching defenders off guard.
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