Soccer Rules Practice Exam

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Which type of kick results in a goal only if another player touches the ball before it enters the goal?

goalpost
indirect kick
defending third
holding

The correct answer is: indirect kick

The concept behind an indirect kick is that it must be touched by another player before a goal can be scored. In soccer, this type of kick is typically awarded for certain fouls and infringements. When a player takes an indirect kick, the ball must make contact with someone else—either a teammate or an opponent—before it can legally enter the goal. This system is designed to promote teamwork and prevent goals being scored directly from specific situations. In contrast, a goalpost involves the framework of the goal and does not pertain to kicking situations. The defending third refers to a particular area of the field rather than a type of kick, and holding does not represent a recognized type of kick in the context of scoring. Thus, the indirect kick is the only option that aligns with the condition specified in the question.