Soccer Rules Practice Exam

How is a foot trap used in soccer?

1. To receive a pass kicked by an opponent

2. To control a high bouncing ball

3. To control a rolling or low bouncing ball

4. To delay a free kick

The correct answer is: To control a rolling or low bouncing ball

A foot trap in soccer is used to control a rolling or low bouncing ball. When a player performs a foot trap correctly, they use their foot to stop the ball's movement and bring it under their control. This technique is essential in maintaining possession and setting up plays during a game. Option A is incorrect because a foot trap is not typically used to receive a pass kicked by an opponent, as that would more likely involve trapping the ball with different parts of the body like the chest or thigh. Option B is not the best choice because a foot trap is usually utilized for balls on the ground, not high bouncing balls. Option D is not accurate either. The purpose of a foot trap is not to delay a free kick but rather to control the ball.