Soccer Rules Practice Exam

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What signifies the need for a goal kick in soccer?

The ball going out of play past the side lines
A pass sent between defenders
The ball crossing the end line by the attacking team
A penalty awarded to the attacking team

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

A goal kick is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the goal line (but not into the goal) after being last touched by an attacking player. This scenario is specifically outlined in the Laws of the Game and helps restart play in a manner consistent with the principles of soccer. When the attacking team is the last to touch the ball before it crosses the end line, it signals that the defending team is entitled to restart play with a goal kick from within their goal area. The other scenarios described do not result in a goal kick. The ball going out of play past the side lines pertains to a throw-in, while a pass sent between defenders does not signify any stoppage or change in possession that would relate to a goal kick. A penalty awarded to the attacking team is a completely different situation, leading to a direct free kick from the penalty spot rather than a goal kick, as it results from a foul committed by the defending team in their own penalty area.