Football Tactics treasure hunt
Delve into the fascinating world of football tactics with our interactive GPS scavenger hunts. Discover how top coaches think, learn legendary formations and understand why certain tactics are so successful.
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Available football treasure hunts (12)
Sparta Kids Stadion Avontuur
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste Sparta-fans! Ontdek Het Kasteel en leer alles over de oudste profclub van Neder…
Voetbal
7-8 year
Sparta Junior Stadion Tour
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ken jij de geschiedenis van de oudste profclub van Nederland? Test je kennis over Sparta Rotterdam terwijl je rondom He…
Voetbal
9-10 year
Sparta Cultuur door Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de diepgewortelde Sparta-cultuur in Rotterdam-West en het centrum. Van de wijk Spangen tot de supporterskroegen …
Voetbal
15-16 year
RKC Kids Stadion Avontuur
Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste RKC-fans! Ontdek het Mandemakers Stadion en leer alles over jouw club uit Waalw…
Voetbal
7-8 year
RKC Junior Stadion Tour
Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Ken jij de geschiedenis van RKC Waalwijk? Test je kennis over de geel-blauwen terwijl je rondom het Mandemakers Stadion…
Voetbal
9-10 year
RKC Cultuur door Waalwijk
Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Ontdek de voetbalcultuur van RKC Waalwijk en de rijke geschiedenis van de stad. Van het Mandemakers Stadion door de str…
Voetbal
13-14 year
PEC Zwolle Kids Stadion Avontuur
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ga op avontuur rondom het MAC3PARK stadion! Ontdek de clubkleuren van PEC Zwolle, zoek het blauw-witte logo en beleef e…
Voetbal
7-8 year
PEC Zwolle Junior Stadion Tour
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de geschiedenis van PEC Zwolle rondom het MAC3PARK stadion. Van de legendarische KNVB Bekerwinst in 2014 tot de …
Voetbal
9-10 year
PEC Zwolle Cultuur door Zwolle
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de voetbalcultuur van PEC Zwolle verweven met de rijke historie van Hanzestad Zwolle. Van supporterskroegen tot …
Voetbal
13-14 year
NEC Kids Stadion Avontuur
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste NEC-fans! Ontdek het Goffertstadion en leer alles over jouw favoriete club uit …
Voetbal
7-8 year
NEC Junior Stadion Tour
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Ken jij alle NEC-helden? Test je kennis over de club uit Nijmegen terwijl je rondom het Goffertstadion loopt. Voor echt…
Voetbal
9-10 year
NEC Cultuur door Nijmegen
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Ontdek de diepgewortelde NEC-cultuur in de oudste stad van Nederland. Van het Goffertstadion tot de supporterskroegen i…
Voetbal
15-16 year
Featured this week: example questions for Football Tactics
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
How many players from one team are on the pitch?
11 players
10 players
12 players
9 players
How do you move the ball with your foot?
By dribbling
By jumping
By clapping
By waving
Where should you run to when you have the ball?
Forward, to the other goal
Towards the back, towards your own goal
To the left, to the corner
To the bench to sit
What do you do when your teammate calls for the ball?
You pass the ball to him
You run away with the ball
You throw the ball away
You sit down
What colour is the grass on the field?
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
What does a yellow card mean?
A warning
A compliment
A goal
A prize
What does a goalkeeper wear on his hands?
Gloves
Rings
Watch
Socks
What do players do on a throw-in?
They throw the ball with both hands
They kick the ball
They head the ball
They leave the ball lying around
What is the best way to pass the goalkeeper?
By shooting low and in the corner
By shooting high over the goal
By shooting to the goalkeeper
By shooting softly
What is a crossover?
Playing the ball high in front of goal
Playing the ball backwards
Holding the ball
Not playing with the ball
What does 'stalling for time' mean?
Making the game slow
Running really fast
Scoring lots of goals
Shooting the ball high
Where does the game start after half-time?
In the middle of the field
At target
At the corner
By the sidelines
What does the team captain do?
Leads the team on the pitch
Sits alone on the sofa
Sells tickets
Clears the field
What is zonal defending?
Guarding an area instead of a player
Playing alone in the sun
With a zone around your waist
Only play in the evening
Which players run up and down the field the most?
Midfielders
Goalkeepers
Referees
Coaches
What is it called when you pass between two opponents?
A stabbing pass
A back pass
A high ball
A corner
What tactics do you use when you are ahead?
Defending well and holding the lead
Very reckless attacks
Stop playing
Sending the goalkeeper forward
What tactics do you use to gain time?
Holding the ball for long periods
Running really fast
Immediate shooting
Giving the ball away
What is the name of the space in front of the goal?
The penalty area
The corner
The centre circle
The sideline
What is it called when you take the ball away from the opponent?
Intercept
Shooting
Passes
Rest
When is it smart to switch?
If a player is tired or injured
Every minute
Never
Only in the first half
What is a smart pass?
A pass the opponent does not expect
A very hard pass
A pass to the goalkeeper
A pass to the back
What is a good tactic when you are behind?
More attacks
Defending alone
Stop playing
Playing slower
Where is the best place to play the ball?
To a free teammate
To the opponent
To the sidelines
Up in the sky
What is a 'counter attack'?
Attacking quickly after capturing the ball
Counting how many goals have been scored
Attacking very slowly
Defending alone
How many players are usually in a 4-3-3 line-up in defence?
4 players
3 players
5 players
2 players
What is a 'channel run'?
Run between two defenders
Running through a water channel
Running down the sidelines
Running very slowly
What is a 'door-ball' pass?
A pass between defenders to a fellow player
A pass through the air
A pass to the back
A pass that goes through the goal
What is a 'low block' defensive style?
Compact defending close to own goal
Sitting low through the knees
Building blocks on the field
Pressing high up the pitch
How many defenders does a 3-4-3 line-up have?
3 defenders
4 defenders
5 defenders
2 defenders
How many 'lines' does a 4-3-3 line-up have?
4 lines (goalkeeper, defence, midfield, attack)
3 lines
5 lines
2 lines
What does 'tikkie-takkie' football mean?
Fast passing with few ball contacts
Playing very slowly
Playing with hands only
Shooting hard at goal
In what formation are 'inverted wingers' often used?
4-3-3
5-4-1
4-4-2
3-5-2
What does 'transition play' mean in football?
Switching between attack and defence
Switching from artificial turf to natural grass
Getting players to switch positions
Switching halves of play
What is a 'late run' in the attack?
A player running late into the penalty area
Arriving late for the match
Walking slowly with the ball
Playing football in the evening
What is the main characteristic of a 'box-to-box' midfielder?
Plays both in defence and attack
Always stays in the penalty area
Plays only corner kicks
May only play with hands
In what situation is an 'offside kick' most commonly used?
To get attackers into offside position
At corner kicks
At halftime
On penalty kicks
Which tactic is called 'parking the bus'?
Positioning all players behind the ball defensively
Changing goalkeepers quickly
Sending the player bus to the stadium early
Attacking only from the side
What does 'cutting inside' mean for an outside player?
Moving from the sideline to the middle of the pitch
Always staying on the sidelines
Running to the corner flag
Kicking the ball away hard
What tactical term describes short, quick passes in a small area?
Triangulation
Long ball
Cross field pass
Back pass
What does 'compactness' mean in defensive tactics?
Keeping short distances between players
Standing far apart
Defending only man-to-man
Handle high defensive line
Which tactic is called 'catenaccio'?
Defensive system with libero
Attacking play with tall backs
Pressing all over the pitch
Tiki-taka ball circulation
Which coach perfected the 4-2-3-1 system at Real Madrid?
Carlo Ancelotti
Pep Guardiola
José Mourinho
Luis Enrique
What characterises an 'inverted winger'?
An outside player coming in on his strong foot
An outside player who always keeps playing wide
A defender coming forward
A midfielder moving to the flank
Which position plays as 'libero'?
Free defender behind the defensive line
Attacking midfielder
Outsider
Reserve goalkeeper
Which position usually plays as 'sweeper keeper'?
Goalkeeper getting well outside his goal
Libero behind the defence
Defensive midfielder
Central defender
What characterises a 'wingback' in modern tactics?
Defender who participates in attack a lot
Central defender coming out
Midfielder on the flank
Attacker standing deep
Which tactic is called 'parking two buses'?
Extreme defensive play with 10 players behind the ball
Playing with two strikers
Constant attacks
Applying high pressing
What does 'zonal marking' mean in defence?
Defending spaces instead of players
Each player guards one opponent
Only the libero defends
Defending with all players behind the ball
What tactical innovation did Valeriy Lobanovskyi bring?
Scientific approach to football
Long ball tactics
Libero system
Wing-back formation
What tactical role does a 'regista' have?
Deep playmaker/defensive midfielder
Attacking outside player
Central striker
Libero
What is the main feature of the 'tiki-taka' style of play?
Short passes and high ball possession
Long balls to the attackers
Physical play and high pressure
Many individual actions
What is the primary task of an 'anchor' in the midfield?
Providing defensive stability for the rearguard
Scoring goals from midfield
Taking corners and free kicks
Making erratic runs forward
Which coach is known for his 'heavy metal football'?
Jürgen Klopp
Diego Simeone
Antonio Conte
Thomas Tuchel
What does 'fluid formation' mean in football tactics?
Formation constantly changing shape
Fixed positions for all players
Playing only defensively
Playing with extra attackers
Which tactical formation is also known as 'Catenaccio'?
5-3-2 with libero
4-4-2 with defensive midfielders
3-5-2 with wingbacks
4-3-3 with false nine
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