ANSWERS ON THE LAWS OF THE GAME
1. What is the circumference of a full size football at the start of play?.
Not less than 68cm (27ins) & not more than 70cm (28ins)
2. Are shin guards compulsory?.
Yes, shinguards must be worn.
3. What is the maximum width of a full size pitch?.
90m (100 Yards).
4. Name 6 things that a referee should take on to the pitch with him/her?.
Watch, whistle, pencil, notepad, coin, red and yellow cards.
5. How many Laws of the Game are there.
17.
6. What is the distance between the posts of a full size goal?.
7.32m (8 Yards).
7. When the teams toss up at the start of a game, which team kicks off?.
The team that loses the toss.
8. Can a goal be scored direct fom a goal-kick?.
Yes.
9. What is the minimum height for flag posts?.
1.5m (5 Feet) out of the ground.
10. Can a player be offside if he receives the ball from a goal-kick?.
No a player cannot be offside if he receives the ball direct from a goal-kick, throw in, corner kick.
So how did you do?
If you thought it was easy then sign up for the next course, you ought to be a referee.
Not so easy - Why not go on the next course and maybe learn a bit more.
Referees are always wanted at every level, and you can be paid for it as well.
How do you think the top guys started? Probably reading something like this.
If you are over 14 years of age, reasonably fit with good eye-sight, please e-mail us at david.dixon@surreyfa.com for details of the next course to be held in your area, please provide us with your full name and postal address
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