NFHS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER RULES
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 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
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 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
