NFHS Soccer Exam With
Questions And Correct Answers
During the taking of a goal kick, the goalkeeper miskicks the ball and it travels a short
distance. The goalkeeper immediately kicks the ball again so it exits the penalty area.
What should the referee do?
D. Award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the spot that the goalkeeper kicked
the ball a second time.
The referee observes Team A wearing red socks with black tape applied above the
ankles. What is the ruling?
B. Not permitted. The color of the tape must be a similar color of the sock.
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves from the right side of the goal area
to the left side of the goal area before spotting the ball.
D. This is allowed, but if this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the referee shall stop the
clock and caution the goalkeeper.
Player in red passes the ball ahead to a teammate in an offside position. The referee
should
B. Award the team in white an indirect free kick for the offside where the teammate
played the ball.
, During a penalty kick, kicker A2 kicks the ball and it immediately deflates. What is the
appropriate restart?
A. Retake the penalty kick.
The visiting team arrives at the game site and the goalkeeper's jersey does not have a
number.
A. The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey. If unable to correct, the
game shall be played and the referee must notify the state association following the
game.
A3 is in an offside position near the edge of the penalty arc. A2 takes a shot at goal
which deflects off B2's hip to A3 who plays the ball. The correct procedure is:
A. Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot where A3 played the ball.
Team A is awarded an indirect free kick. Player A1 steps on top of the ball without it
moving. Player A4 then shoots the ball directly into the opponent's goal. The referee
should:
A. Award a goal and restart the match with a kickoff for Team B.
Questions And Correct Answers
During the taking of a goal kick, the goalkeeper miskicks the ball and it travels a short
distance. The goalkeeper immediately kicks the ball again so it exits the penalty area.
What should the referee do?
D. Award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the spot that the goalkeeper kicked
the ball a second time.
The referee observes Team A wearing red socks with black tape applied above the
ankles. What is the ruling?
B. Not permitted. The color of the tape must be a similar color of the sock.
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves from the right side of the goal area
to the left side of the goal area before spotting the ball.
D. This is allowed, but if this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the referee shall stop the
clock and caution the goalkeeper.
Player in red passes the ball ahead to a teammate in an offside position. The referee
should
B. Award the team in white an indirect free kick for the offside where the teammate
played the ball.
, During a penalty kick, kicker A2 kicks the ball and it immediately deflates. What is the
appropriate restart?
A. Retake the penalty kick.
The visiting team arrives at the game site and the goalkeeper's jersey does not have a
number.
A. The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey. If unable to correct, the
game shall be played and the referee must notify the state association following the
game.
A3 is in an offside position near the edge of the penalty arc. A2 takes a shot at goal
which deflects off B2's hip to A3 who plays the ball. The correct procedure is:
A. Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot where A3 played the ball.
Team A is awarded an indirect free kick. Player A1 steps on top of the ball without it
moving. Player A4 then shoots the ball directly into the opponent's goal. The referee
should:
A. Award a goal and restart the match with a kickoff for Team B.
