NFHS SOCCER OFFICIATING RULES
TEST BANK 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ The goalkeeper in possession of the ball following an attack has how
long to release the ball back into play: Answer: 6 seconds
◉ A player is hit in the arm by the ball during play. The player was
retreating at the the time and made no attempt to deflect the ball from it's
original path. The referee should: Answer: Allow play to continue
◉ A player is "charged" in a fair manner but the ball is not within
playing distance. The referee should respond by: Answer: Administering
Indirect free kick
◉ What does the referee do if the goalkeeper handles the ball directly
from a throw-in from a teammate? Answer: An indirect free-kick is
given to the opponents from the spot where he handled the ball.
◉ A goalkeeper in his penalty area holds the ball in his hands then
places it on the ground. He then dribbles the ball outside the penalty are.
He then decides to re-enter the penalty area and touches the ball again
with his hands. What action should the referee take in this situation?
Answer: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team
TEST BANK 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ The goalkeeper in possession of the ball following an attack has how
long to release the ball back into play: Answer: 6 seconds
◉ A player is hit in the arm by the ball during play. The player was
retreating at the the time and made no attempt to deflect the ball from it's
original path. The referee should: Answer: Allow play to continue
◉ A player is "charged" in a fair manner but the ball is not within
playing distance. The referee should respond by: Answer: Administering
Indirect free kick
◉ What does the referee do if the goalkeeper handles the ball directly
from a throw-in from a teammate? Answer: An indirect free-kick is
given to the opponents from the spot where he handled the ball.
◉ A goalkeeper in his penalty area holds the ball in his hands then
places it on the ground. He then dribbles the ball outside the penalty are.
He then decides to re-enter the penalty area and touches the ball again
with his hands. What action should the referee take in this situation?
Answer: An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team
