Soccer Coaching Certification Rules & Referee Coordination Flashcards
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Under FIFA rules, which type of free kick allows a goal to be scored directly without another player touching the ball?
Answer: Direct free kick
A direct free kick allows the kicker to score without the ball touching another player first.
A US Soccer licensed coach is ejected from the technical area. Where must they go?
Answer: Leave the field environment entirely or go to the stands as directed by the referee
An ejected coach must leave the field environment, typically going to the stands or away from the field as directed.
When a coach substitutes a player, in what order must the procedure occur?
Answer: Substituted player leaves the field, then new player enters
The player leaving the field must exit before the substituting player enters to avoid having too many players on the field.
How many substitutions are permitted in a standard 90-minute competitive match under FIFA rules (as amended in 2020)?
Answer: 5
FIFA approved five substitutions per team in a standard competitive match, using up to three stopping points.
What happens if a coach instructs players to deliberately waste time during injury stoppages?
Answer: The referee can caution or dismiss the coach for irresponsible behavior
Deliberate time-wasting by coaching staff is unsporting conduct and can result in a caution or dismissal.
Which US Soccer certification level is required to coach a Division I collegiate team?
Answer: National A License
The US Soccer National A License is the standard benchmark for coaching at the highest amateur and collegiate levels.