Soccer Rules Practice Exam

What is the term for using the feet to attempt to take the ball from an opponent without holding, pushing, tripping, or elbowing?

1. tackle

2. holding

3. direct kick

4. wall pass

The correct answer is: tackle

In soccer, the term for using the feet to attempt to take the ball from an opponent without holding, pushing, tripping, or elbowing is called a tackle. A tackle is a defensive move where a player uses their feet to try and win possession of the ball from the opposing player. It is an essential skill in the game to regain possession and disrupt the opponent's attack. - "Holding" involves using hands or any part of the body to restrict the movement of an opponent, which is considered a foul. - "Direct kick" is a type of free-kick awarded for fouls such as pushing, tripping, or handling the ball deliberately, not for attempting a clean tackle. - "Wall pass" is a tactical play where a player passes the ball to a teammate who then immediately returns it, allowing for a quick change in direction and possession, but it is not directly related to attempting to take the ball from an opponent with the feet.