Football · Level 2

Elementary

10 sub-levels · 100 tests · 1000 facts · updated 12 October 2026

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Sub-levels

Sub-level 2.1FoulsWhat constitutes a foul: the seven contact offences, handball, holding, impeding; the three severity categories (careless / reckless / excessive force); direct vs indirect free kick offences; goalkeeper-specific…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.2OffsideOffside position vs offside offence; the second-last opponent rule; active vs passive offside; exemptions (own half, throw-in, goal kick, corner kick); deliberate play vs deflection; goalkeeper throw 2025/26…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.3Free KicksDirect vs indirect free kicks; the wall and 1m / 9.15m distances; ceremonial vs quick free kicks; restart locations; double-touch rule; goal directly from a free kick.10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.4Penalty KickPenalty mark at 11m; GK position (one foot on/in line with goal line); encroachment rules — penalised only if impactful; feinting allowed in run-up but not at moment of kick; 2025/26 double-touch clarification…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.5Yellow & Red CardsCautionable vs sending-off offences; the 7 sending-off categories; accumulation and second yellow card; sin bins (youth/grassroots); coach/team-official cards (2019+); shirt removal yellow; history of cards (Ken…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.6Substitutions5-substitute rule (permanent since 2022), 3 substitution opportunities (windows) plus half-time, up to 15 named substitutes, concussion subs (permanent since 2024), goalkeeper change procedure, return subs in…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.7Throw-InThrow-in mechanics: both hands, over the head, from behind, both feet on or behind the touchline, both feet on ground at release; foul throw; cannot score directly; cannot be offside directly; goalkeeper restriction…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.8Corner Kick & Goal KickCorner kick (Law 17): from corner arc, 9.15m distance, can score directly ('Olympic goal' since 1924). Goal kick (Law 16): from anywhere in goal area, opponents outside penalty area, since 2019 ball in play…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.9Basic FormationsMajor football formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-5-2, 4-2-3-1, 5-3-2; tactical roles (false 9, sweeper, holding midfielder, inverted winger); history of formations (WM 1925, Total Football 1970s, tiki-taka 2008-2012,…10 tests · 100 facts Sub-level 2.10Penalty ShootoutLaw 10 — kicks from the penalty mark: alternating order (ABAB), 5 kicks each then sudden death, eligibility (only players on the field at the end of extra time), 'reduce to equalise' rule, GK substitution…10 tests · 100 facts