NFHS Soccer Rules Quiz (2026/2027) ACTUAL EXAM
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7.1.1 What is the duration of 2 x 40 minute (or 4 x 20 minute quarters)
the game? halves or 80 minutes for high school. 60
minutes total is recommended for
junior high school.
7.1.2 Can the game be If the officials, or both coaches, agree
shortened? the game can be shortened. This
decision must occur before the second
half is started.
7.1.3 What happens if the If it is before the end of the first half the
game is suspended for game may be replayed from the
weather or other reason? beginning of the game or from the point
at which it was suspended. If the game
was suspended after the end of the
first half the game is oficially ended
, and the score is recorded.
7.1.4 What is the only reason Time is up when the time on the clock
that the game will continue has expired. The only reason to extend
after the time on the clock the game is if a penalty kick has been
has expired? awarded for a defensive penalty that
occured in the penalty area before the
time has expired.
7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? A mercy rule is allowed if agreed upon
at the state level. This goal differental
rule applies at any time after the first
half is over. Michigan's mercy rule for
instance is 8.
7.2.1 What intervals are The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10
allowed between halftime minutes unless opposing coaches mutually
periods? agree to a different length. Note that
quarters are allowed (see section 7.2.2).
Not sure if this has to be agreed upon
before the game or not.
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ACCURATE
SOLUTION (DETAILED & ELABORATED) |GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!! 2026/2027 TEST!!
7.1.1 What is the duration of 2 x 40 minute (or 4 x 20 minute quarters)
the game? halves or 80 minutes for high school. 60
minutes total is recommended for
junior high school.
7.1.2 Can the game be If the officials, or both coaches, agree
shortened? the game can be shortened. This
decision must occur before the second
half is started.
7.1.3 What happens if the If it is before the end of the first half the
game is suspended for game may be replayed from the
weather or other reason? beginning of the game or from the point
at which it was suspended. If the game
was suspended after the end of the
first half the game is oficially ended
, and the score is recorded.
7.1.4 What is the only reason Time is up when the time on the clock
that the game will continue has expired. The only reason to extend
after the time on the clock the game is if a penalty kick has been
has expired? awarded for a defensive penalty that
occured in the penalty area before the
time has expired.
7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? A mercy rule is allowed if agreed upon
at the state level. This goal differental
rule applies at any time after the first
half is over. Michigan's mercy rule for
instance is 8.
7.2.1 What intervals are The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10
allowed between halftime minutes unless opposing coaches mutually
periods? agree to a different length. Note that
quarters are allowed (see section 7.2.2).
Not sure if this has to be agreed upon
before the game or not.
