Soccer Rules Practice Exam

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What is required after a goalkeeper catches a direct back pass from a teammate in soccer?

Goal kick for the opposing team
Direct free kick for the opposing team
Indirect free kick for the opposing team
No specific restart, play continues

The correct answer is: Indirect free kick for the opposing team

After a goalkeeper catches a direct back pass from a teammate, the correct restart is an indirect free kick for the opposing team. This rule is in place to discourage teams from passing the ball back to the goalkeeper in order to waste time or play defensively. When the goalkeeper handles a ball that has been intentionally passed back to them by a teammate, this infraction results in an indirect free kick being awarded to the opposing team from the spot where the goalkeeper touched the ball. All other options do not apply in this situation. A goal kick occurs when the ball goes out of play over the goal line without a goal being scored, which is not related to back passes. A direct free kick is awarded for specific fouls, and a goal kick would only occur if the attacking team touches the ball last before it goes out of bounds. There is no continuation of play because the handling of the back pass is a recognized foul, thus play must be stopped for the free kick.