NFHS SOCCER RULES TEST FINAL STUDY PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NFHS SOCCER RULES TEST FINAL STUDY
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

◉ 7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? Answer: 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 allowed between halftime periods?
Answer: The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless
opposing coaches mutually 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.


◉ 7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th
quarters? Answer: Yes, quarters with a MAXIMUM of 2 minutes are
allowed! Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or
not.


◉ 7.2.3 When do the teams change ends? Answer: At the end of each
period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game
has 4 quarters.