2026 NFHS Soccer Test 100 Questions and Answers
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During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps
but does not interrupt the approach to the ball. The ball enters the
goal. The referee should: - ANSWER---Allow the goal and
restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field
has multiple lines of different color and the soccer field areas
contrast in color to the other markings. The referees should: -
ANSWER---Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-
1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team,
the referees note that the balls do not have the NFHS
Authenticating Mark. - ANSWER---This is not permitted. If
neither team has three similar quality game balls with the
NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with balls
chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team
roster - numbers, first name, last name or position? - ANSWER---
Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded
headgear. - ANSWER---B4 may participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each
head coach whether their players are properly and legally
equipped. - ANSWER---It is the head coaches responsibility
that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that
A15 will be wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she
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received in a game the previous week. - ANSWER---This is not
permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the
visiting team's players are wearing white socks with visible black
electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor of a
schoolmate who has died. The official should: - ANSWER---Not
permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-
1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - ANSWER---Wear
distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team
area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey
and on the front of the jersey or pants. - ANSWER---This is
required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue
shorts. - ANSWER---This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform
tops and yellow socks. - ANSWER---The visiting team should
change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be
played and the referee must notify the state association
following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the
designated spectator area is screaming profanities at the nearest
assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about offside
made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - ANSWER---
Stop play and request that the home school administration
take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
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B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3,
however, extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to
B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - ANSWER---The
referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is
disqualified. The referee shall: - ANSWER---Display the yellow
card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed
by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the
referee shall: - ANSWER---Keep the official time on his or her
watch and shall stop and start the watch at the times
specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick.
The referee should: - ANSWER---Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball
toward A14. A14 did not see the ball coming and the ball strikes
her in the back of the hand as her hand is at her side. The proper
call would be to: - ANSWER---Allow play to continue. - 12-2
A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no
opponent near him. While still on the ground, A7 kicks the ball to
A12. The referee should: - ANSWER---Allow play to continue
as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D
During the game, the assistant referee on the bench side hears
the home team's assistant coach talking on his cell phone. When
asked, the coach says that his wife is pregnant and he is checking
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During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps
but does not interrupt the approach to the ball. The ball enters the
goal. The referee should: - ANSWER---Allow the goal and
restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field
has multiple lines of different color and the soccer field areas
contrast in color to the other markings. The referees should: -
ANSWER---Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-
1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team,
the referees note that the balls do not have the NFHS
Authenticating Mark. - ANSWER---This is not permitted. If
neither team has three similar quality game balls with the
NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with balls
chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team
roster - numbers, first name, last name or position? - ANSWER---
Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded
headgear. - ANSWER---B4 may participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each
head coach whether their players are properly and legally
equipped. - ANSWER---It is the head coaches responsibility
that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that
A15 will be wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she
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received in a game the previous week. - ANSWER---This is not
permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the
visiting team's players are wearing white socks with visible black
electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor of a
schoolmate who has died. The official should: - ANSWER---Not
permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-
1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - ANSWER---Wear
distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team
area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey
and on the front of the jersey or pants. - ANSWER---This is
required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue
shorts. - ANSWER---This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform
tops and yellow socks. - ANSWER---The visiting team should
change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be
played and the referee must notify the state association
following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the
designated spectator area is screaming profanities at the nearest
assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about offside
made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - ANSWER---
Stop play and request that the home school administration
take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
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B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3,
however, extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to
B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - ANSWER---The
referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is
disqualified. The referee shall: - ANSWER---Display the yellow
card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed
by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the
referee shall: - ANSWER---Keep the official time on his or her
watch and shall stop and start the watch at the times
specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick.
The referee should: - ANSWER---Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball
toward A14. A14 did not see the ball coming and the ball strikes
her in the back of the hand as her hand is at her side. The proper
call would be to: - ANSWER---Allow play to continue. - 12-2
A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no
opponent near him. While still on the ground, A7 kicks the ball to
A12. The referee should: - ANSWER---Allow play to continue
as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D
During the game, the assistant referee on the bench side hears
the home team's assistant coach talking on his cell phone. When
asked, the coach says that his wife is pregnant and he is checking
