US Soccer Grassroots Recertification Exam with Complete Solutions

US Soccer Grassroots Recertification Exam with Complete Solutions Which of the following ARE NOT considered offside offenses when the attacker is in an offside position at the moment when the ball was played or touched by a teammate? a) Being involved in active play by interfering with play b) Being involved in active play by interfering with an opponent c) Being involved in active play by gaining an advantage by playing the ball or interfering with an opponent d) All of the above are offside offenses - Correct Answer yes Where three or more defending team players form a "wall," all teammates of the kicker (attacking team) must remain at least: a) 10 yards from the wall b) 4.5 yards from the wall c) 2 yards from the wall d) 1 yard from the wall - Correct Answer not a A player taking a penalty kick plays the ball forward for a team-mate to run on to it and score. Is that permitted? a) No. The kick must be retaken as this is not permitted. b) Yes, provides the correct penalty kick procedures have been followed. c) No. The referee stops play and restarts the game with an indirect free kick to the defending team from the penalty mark. d) No. The goal is disallowed and the referee restarts play with a goal kick. - Correct Answer b) Yes, provides the correct penalty kick procedures have been followed.