Gaelic Football Revision

Question 1

Gaelic football is MOST similar to which sports?

Accepted Answer

Soccer and AFL

Question 2

How many substitutes are allowed?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 3

A gaelic football field is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Rectangular 137m x 82m

Question 4

How many steps can you take before soloing or bouncing the ball?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a Gaelic Football team?

Accepted Answer

Kerry

Question 6

How many points does a team get if the green flag is raised by the goal umpire?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 7

The goal size for a Gaelic match is:

Accepted Answer

6.5m x 2.5m

Question 8

How many players from each team go onto the field at one time?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 9

How many times can you bounce the ball in a row?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 10

How many times can a player solo the ball in a row?

Accepted Answer

unlimited

Question 11

The player who primarily links defence and attack is:

Accepted Answer

Midfielder

Question 12

The Gaelic football is:

Accepted Answer

slightly heavier than a soccer ball

Question 13

GAA stands for:

Accepted Answer

Gaelic Athletics Association

Question 14

Kicking the ball to yourself is called:

Accepted Answer

Solo

Question 15

Gaelic Football originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

Question 16

Which of the following is allowed in Men's Gaelic Football?

Accepted Answer

You can kick the ball from the ground into your hands, Goalkeepers can pick the ball up from the ground

Question 17

How many points do you get if you handpass or kick the ball over the crossbar?

Accepted Answer

1

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