Soccer Rules Practice Exam

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Study for the Soccer Rules Exam. Learn the essential rules and strategies of soccer with multiple-choice questions, hints, and explanations. Prepare to excel in your exam!

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What does it mean in soccer to play the ball with the forehead?

Clear
Hand ball
Header
Dead ball

The correct answer is: Header

Playing the ball with the forehead in soccer refers specifically to the action known as a "header." A header is used to strike the ball with the forehead, allowing players to pass, shoot, or clear the ball from danger. This technique is especially important for aerial plays, as it enables players to redirect the ball while it is in the air. In contrast, the other options do not relate to this specific action. Clearing is a defensive play to remove the ball from the defensive area but does not refer to how the ball is struck. A handball involves a player unintentionally using their hand or arm to touch the ball, which is a violation of the rules. A dead ball situation arises when the game is temporarily stopped, resulting in a free kick or a throw-in, which also does not pertain to the action of striking the ball with the forehead.