NFHS SOCCER EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
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 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
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 on her condition. - ANSWER-Take no action, this is an allowed use of cell phones. -
12-8-1e
On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - ANSWER-When it leaves the hands of the thrower and
breaks the plane of the touchline. - 15-1-4
B17 is being replaced on a legal substitution opportunity for her team. What should happen next?
- ANSWER-B17 is considered to still be a player until her replacement, B12, is beckoned onto
the field by the referee. - 18-1-1gg
QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
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 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
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 on her condition. - ANSWER-Take no action, this is an allowed use of cell phones. -
12-8-1e
On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - ANSWER-When it leaves the hands of the thrower and
breaks the plane of the touchline. - 15-1-4
B17 is being replaced on a legal substitution opportunity for her team. What should happen next?
- ANSWER-B17 is considered to still be a player until her replacement, B12, is beckoned onto
the field by the referee. - 18-1-1gg
