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 to "cut down the angle" in soccer?

Trimming the grass on the field
Making the goal smaller for the opponent
Getting closer and larger to an attacker as a goalkeeper
Creating space for a teammate by drawing defenders away

The correct answer is: Getting closer and larger to an attacker as a goalkeeper

In soccer, "cutting down the angle" refers to the goalkeeper positioning themselves in a way that reduces the amount of goal an attacker can see and shoot at. By getting closer to the opponent, the goalkeeper effectively makes the goal appear smaller from the attacker's perspective, hence reducing the available space to aim for. This technique makes it more challenging for the opponent to score as the angle to aim at the goal is restricted. The other options are incorrect as "trimming the grass on the field" is not a soccer tactic, making the goal smaller for the opponent is not a legal or fair strategy, and creating space for a teammate by drawing defenders away is a different concept unrelated to "cutting down the angle" in soccer.