1. In a 4-3-3 formation, which of the following is the main role of the central forward?

a) To create space for the wingers and midfielders by dropping deep or making runs

b) To hold up the ball and link up with the other attackers and midfielders

c) To press the opposing defenders and goalkeeper and force turnovers

d) To score goals from crosses, through balls and rebounds

Answer: d) To score goals from crosses, through balls and rebounds

Rationale: The central forward in a 4-3-3 formation is the main goal scorer and should be positioned in the box to finish off

chances created by the wingers and midfielders. The other options are more suitable for different types of forwards or

formations.

2. Which of the following offensive team skills is most important for breaking down a compact and organized defense?

a) Quick and accurate passing

b) Dribbling and individual skills

c) Long balls and aerial duels

d) Set pieces and corners

Answer: a) Quick and accurate passing

Rationale: Quick and accurate passing can help create gaps in the defense, exploit spaces and create numerical

advantages. Dribbling and individual skills can be useful but risky, as they can lead to losing possession or being fouled.

Long balls and aerial duels can be effective against a high defensive line but not against a deep one. Set pieces and corners

can be opportunities to score but depend on delivery and execution.

3. What is the main advantage of using a false nine in an offensive strategy?

a) It creates confusion among the opposing defenders as they don't know who to mark

b) It allows the false nine to drop into midfield and create numerical superiority

c) It frees up space for the wingers or attacking midfielders to make runs behind the defense

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Rationale: A false nine is an attacker who plays as a nominal center forward but drops deep into midfield, leaving the central

area vacant. This can create confusion among the opposing defenders, who have to decide whether to follow the false nine

or stay in their positions. It also allows the false nine to join the midfield and create numerical superiority, as well as freeing

up space for the wingers or attacking midfielders to make runs behind the defense.

4. Which of the following is an example of a combination play in soccer?

a) A one-two pass between two players

b) A cross from the wing to the box

c) A through ball to a running player

d) A shot on goal from outside the box

Answer: a) A one-two pass between two players

Rationale: A combination play is a sequence of passes or movements between two or more players that creates an

advantage for the attacking team. A one-two pass is a common type of combination play, where one player passes to

another and then runs past a defender to receive a return pass. The other options are not combination plays, but individual

actions or passes.

5. What is the main purpose of using width in an offensive strategy?

a) To stretch the opposing defense and create spaces in between