Soccer Rules Practice Exam

What indicates that the defending team should perform a corner kick in soccer?

1. A goal kick by the attacking team

2. A shot that misses the goal

3. The ball crossing the end line touched by the defending team

4. An offside call

The correct answer is: The ball crossing the end line touched by the defending team

The correct response is that the defending team performs a corner kick when the ball crosses the end line and was last touched by a player from the defending team. This indicates that the attacking team is awarded a corner kick, as it gives them an opportunity to restart play from a set position close to where the ball went out of play. It is a significant chance for the attacking team to create scoring opportunities. In contrast, options such as a goal kick by the attacking team and a shot that misses the goal do not involve the defending team taking a corner kick. A goal kick is awarded when the attacking team last touches the ball before it crosses the goal line, while a missed shot simply results in either a goal kick or a continuation of play depending on who touched the ball last. An offside call similarly does not relate to corner kicks, as it pertains to player positioning during active play rather than the circumstances under which play is restarted.