NFHS SOCCER RULES TEST CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ What happens if a goalkeeper is contacted while in possession of
the ball? Answer: Contact is penalized strictly to protect the
goalkeeper.
◉ What are the types of restarts in soccer? Answer: Kickoff, throw-
in, goal kick, corner kick, free kick (direct and indirect), penalty kick,
and drop ball.
◉ What is the NFHS stance on the advantage rule compared to FIFA?
Answer: NFHS does not use advantage as broadly; referees often
stop play for safety.
◉ What constitutes a foul in NFHS soccer? Answer: Kicking, tripping,
pushing, reckless play, deliberate handling of the ball, and dangerous
play.
◉ What are the consequences of receiving a yellow card in NFHS
soccer? Answer: The player must leave the field, and the team can
substitute for them.
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ What happens if a goalkeeper is contacted while in possession of
the ball? Answer: Contact is penalized strictly to protect the
goalkeeper.
◉ What are the types of restarts in soccer? Answer: Kickoff, throw-
in, goal kick, corner kick, free kick (direct and indirect), penalty kick,
and drop ball.
◉ What is the NFHS stance on the advantage rule compared to FIFA?
Answer: NFHS does not use advantage as broadly; referees often
stop play for safety.
◉ What constitutes a foul in NFHS soccer? Answer: Kicking, tripping,
pushing, reckless play, deliberate handling of the ball, and dangerous
play.
◉ What are the consequences of receiving a yellow card in NFHS
soccer? Answer: The player must leave the field, and the team can
substitute for them.
