Football Rules quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   How much of the ball must cross the line for a goal?

   Answer: All of it

   Why: It works in the air too: a ball that swerves fully over the touchline and back in is already out.

2. 2 Medium

   How far must opponents stand from a free kick?

   Answer: 9.15 m

   Why: Centre circles use the same 9.15 m radius, which keeps opponents back at every kick-off.

3. 3 Hard

   Before 1925, how many opponents had to be between a forward and goal?

   Answer: 3

   Why: After the switch to two, Football League goals jumped from 4,700 to 6,373 in a season of the same 1,848 games.

4. 4 Easy

   Which goal celebration earns a yellow card?

   Answer: Removing the shirt

   Why: Running off the pitch to celebrate is not a caution in itself, but players should return as soon as possible.

5. 5 Medium

   What is given if a penalty taker hits the post and scores the rebound?

   Answer: Indirect free kick

   Why: Rebounds off the goalkeeper are different: once another player has touched the ball, the taker may shoot again.

6. 6 Hard

   When can a referee first send a player off?

   Answer: Pre-match inspection

   Why: Someone sent off after the team list goes in but before kick-off can be replaced by a named substitute.