Question

instructions: answer all items. write true or false for part a. choose the best answer for part b. write your answer before each number.

part a: history of futsal (true or false) – 5 points
_____1. futsal originated in uruguay in the 1930s.

_____2. the word “futsal” comes from the spanish phrase “fútbol de salón,” meaning “indoor soccer.”

_____3. futsal is played with 11 players per side, just like outdoor soccer.

_____4. fifa recognized futsal as an official sport in the 1980s.

_____5. futsal was designed to be played indoors on a smaller hard court.

part b: game application & skills – 10 points
_____6. how many players per team are allowed on the court in an official futsal match?
a) 11 b) 7 c) 5 d) 6

_____7. the futsal ball is different from a regular soccer ball because:
a) it is larger and bounces higher.
b) it is smaller and has less bounce.
c) it is heavier and filled with foam.
d) it is the same as a soccer ball.

_____8. what is the maximum duration of one half in official futsal?
a) 20 minutes b) 30 minutes c) 40 minutes d) 15 minutes

_____9. which of the following is not allowed in futsal?
a) goalkeeper using hands in their penalty area
b) unlimited substitutions
c) slide tackling
d) short corner kicks

_____10. the penalty spot in futsal is placed at:
a) 6 meters b) 7 meters c) 8 meters d) 10 meters

_____11. if the ball crosses the sidelines, how is it put back into play?
a) throw-in b) kick-in c) drop ball d) goal kick

_____12. which skill is most important for success in futsal due to the small playing area?
a) long-distance kicking b) close ball control c) heading d) sliding

_____13. when a team commits more than 5 fouls in a half, the opponent is awarded:
a) corner kick b) free kick from 10 meters c) penalty from 6 meters d) throw-in

Explanation:

Part A

1. Brief Explanations: Futsal originated in Uruguay in the 1930s. So the answer is TRUE.

Answer:

TRUE

1. Brief Explanations: "Futsal" comes from the Portuguese phrase "futebol de salão", not Spanish. So the answer is FALSE.