NFHS - OFFICIATING SOCCER: OFFSIDE RULE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE
(A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2026!!
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps but does not interrupt the
approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow
the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of
different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The
referees should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that the
balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is not permitted.
If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the
game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first
name, last name or position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B4 may participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their
players are properly and legally equipped. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the head coaches
responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - CORRECT
ANSWER-This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players are
wearing white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor
of a schoolmate who has died. The official should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Not permit players
with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
, It is recommended that substitutes: - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear distinguishing pinnies when
warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey
or pants. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - CORRECT ANSWER-
This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the
game shall be played and the referee must notify the state association following the game. -
4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator area is
screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about
offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop play
and request that the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm
into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately
followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the
times specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE
(A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2026!!
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps but does not interrupt the
approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow
the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of
different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The
referees should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that the
balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is not permitted.
If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the
game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first
name, last name or position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B4 may participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their
players are properly and legally equipped. - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the head coaches
responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - CORRECT
ANSWER-This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players are
wearing white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor
of a schoolmate who has died. The official should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Not permit players
with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
, It is recommended that substitutes: - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear distinguishing pinnies when
warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey
or pants. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - CORRECT ANSWER-
This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the
game shall be played and the referee must notify the state association following the game. -
4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator area is
screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about
offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop play
and request that the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm
into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately
followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the
times specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
