NFHS SOCCER EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXPERT GRADED A+

NFHS SOCCER EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS EXPERT GRADED A+ 1. MICH - Wat is the minimum distance from the touchline to the spectators? - ANSWER 10 feet. 2. clock stoppage - ANSWER the clock shall be stopped when a sub by the team leading is beckoned onto the field in the final 5 minutes of regulation or overtime 3. Jerseys - ANSWER Only names, patches, emblems, logos referencing school are allowed as well as player's name 4. shoes - ANSWER shoes with soles containing aluminum, magnesium, titanium, leather, rubber, nylon, or plastic are allows if not considered to be dangerous. 5. illegal equipment - ANSWER projecting metal, hard and unyielding items, altered braces, hats. No jewelry except for religious or medical reasons. Must be taped. 6. stop time - ANSWER the clock shall be stopped for an injury, penalty kick, caution/ejection, following a score, or when ref orders stoppage. 7. start of play foul - ANSWER At the restart of the game, if the player putting the ball into play double touches the ball, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opponent at the spot of the foul 8. ball touches official - ANSWER the ball is considered out when it touches an official and: a team starts a promising attack, goes directly into the goal, or possession changes. Play is restarted with a drop ball 9. drop ball - ANSWER When the ball is caused to go out of bounds by two opponents simultaneously, when the ball becomes deflated, when simultaneous fouls occur, or when the ball touches a ref, the play is resumed. It shall be given to the team who last had possession and must bounce once. Considered indirect (must touch two people) goal - ANSWER a goal may not be scored directly from an indirect kick, throw in, direct free kick's own goal, corner's own goal, kickoff into kicking teams own goal, drop ball, or goalkeeper throw. of field - ANSWER 100-120 by 55-80 ary lines - ANSWER part of field of play. 4 inches wide r of field - ANSWER 9 inch diameter with a 10 yard radius around it 14.What is the duration of the game? - ANSWER 2 x 40 minute (or 4 x 20 minute quarters) halves or 80 minutes for high school. 60 minutes total is recommended for junior high school. 15.Can the game be shortened? - ANSWER If the officials, or both coaches, agree the game can be shortened. This decision must occur before the second half is started. 16.MICH - How do you tell the home team in the tournament? - ANSWER The team on the top line of the bracket. 17.MICH - What are the uniform rules? - ANSWER The home team has to have white or light colored jerseys and stockings and the away team should have dark jerseys and stocking. Shoes msut be worn and the stockings must match. The team not in compliance must change. Game will be played with pennies if necessary. 18.MICH - What is the correct action to take for taunting by spectators? - ANSWER One warning if deserved and then stop the game and ask the school representative to throw them out. 19.MICH - Do players sit out for kicks from the penalty mark if they have not served the full 10 minutes for a yellow card? - ANSWER Players lose their chance to participate in kicks from the penalty mark if they have not served the full 10 minutes by the end of the game. 20.MICH - When are 2 x 10 minute overtime periods used? - ANSWER In tournament play 2 x 10 minute periods are used if the score is tied at the end of the regular periods of play. This is optional during regular season play. 21.MICH - Can officials use the three whistle system? - ANSWER Yes if all parties agree.