KNOWLEDGE CHECK

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21. There is no requirement in law XV prohibiting spin or rotational movement

22. If an opponent either impedes or unfairly distracts the thrower:

    1. the opponent is cautioned for not giving the required distance (10 yds) for the throw-in and shown the yellow card

    2. there is no infraction.  This is part of the game.

    3. the opponent is cautioned for unsporting behavior and shown the yellow card.

    4. the opponent is sent-off for serious foul play and shown the red card.

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23. Referees should ask a defender to move 10 yards away during a throw-in

24. A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team

25. The proper procedures for a goal kick are:

1. the ball is kicked from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team

2. opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play

3. the kicker does not play the ball a second time until it has touched another player

4. the ball is in play when it is kicked

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26. Which of the following are true about a goal kick situation:

1. The ball is in play as soon as it is kicked

2. No opponent of the kicking team is to be in the penalty area during a goal kick until the ball is in play.

3. The goal kick must be taken by the keeper

4. A goal may not be scored directly from a goal kick

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27. Pick the balls that are improperly placed for the taking of a goal kick.

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28. Attackers cannot be offside if they receive the ball directly from a corner kick.

29. A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick

30. Which of these ball positions are illegal placements for a corner kick?

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