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• Question 1:

  With the ball in play, a substitute throws an object with excessive force from his technical area, hitting an opponent who is in the field of play. What decision should the referee make?(a): The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards an indirect free kick to be taken from where the ball was at the time play was stopped.(b): The referee cautions the substitute for unsporting behaviour and awards an indirect free kick to be taken from the place the ball was at the time play was stopped.(c): The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards a dropped ball to be taken from the place where the ball was at the time play was stopped.(d): The referee sends off the substitute for violent conduct and awards a direct free kick to be taken from where the offence took place.

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• Question 2:

  Is it required for a player who is being substituted to leave the field of play at the halfway line?(a): Yes, always.(b): No(c): Yes, if the referee requires him to.(d): It is subject to the security measures that must be taken.

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• Question 3:

  An obvious goalscoring opportunity is denied by a player who deliberately kicks his opponent. Is this situation of kicking an opponent considered serious foul play?(a): Yes, always.(b): No, never.(c): Yes, if the offence is committed using excessive force.(d): Only if it prevents an obvious goalscoring opportunity.

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• Question 4:

  A player takes a throw-in with the toes of his feet inside the field of play and his heels on the touch line. What decision should the referee make?(a): The referee awards a throw-in to the opposing team.(b): The referee always allow play to continue. (c): The referee orders the throw-in to be retaken by the same team.(d): The referee allows play to continue if the throw-in was taken correctly.

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