NFHS SOCCER 2023-2024 RULES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED.
1-1-1 Size of the Field
The field of play shall be rectangular, 100 to 120 yards long by 55 to 80 yards wide. The
minimum dimension that is highly recommended for high schools is 110 yards by 65
yards.
1-2-1 Markings
The field of play shall be marked in accordance with the soccer field diagram with non-
caustic, distinctively colored material that is not injurious to the participants. Where
games are played on a field marked for other sports, it is recommended markings with
contrast and color to the other sports marking be used to indicate soccer field areas.
1-2-2
Boundary lines are part of the field of play. Each line shall be 4 inches wide. Boundary
lines are the touch lines, and the shorter boundary lines are the goal lines.
1-2-3
A halfway line shall be marked across the field, equal distant and parallel to the goal
lines.
1-2-4
The center of the field of play shall be indicated by spot nine inches in diameter or other
suitable mark; and, with this spot as the center, a circle with a 10-yard radius shall be
drawn around it.
1-2-5
, A goal area shall be indicated on each end of the field of play by two lines drawn at right
angles to the goal line, 10 yards from the midpoint of the goal line. These lines shall
extend into the field of play for distance of six yards. The ends of these lines shall be
joined by a Line parallel to the goal line. Lines are part of the goal area.
1-2-6
A penalty area shall be indicated on each end of the field of play by two lines drawn at
right angles to the goal line, 22 yards from the midpoint of the goal line. These lines
shall extend into the field of play for a distance of 18 yards. Ends of these lines shall be
joined by a line parallel to the goal line. The lines are part of the penalty area.
1-2-7
A two foot penalty kick line or a penalty spot nine inches in diameter shall be drawn on
each end of the field of play at a 12 yards from the midpoint of the goal line in extending
one foot on each side of the undrawn center line and parallel to the goal line.
1-2-8
A penalty arc is the restraining line for penalty kicks and shall be indicated by using the
center of the penalty kick line for drawing an arc with a 10 yard radius outside the
penalty area.
1-2-9
A corner area shall be indicated on each corner of the field by an arc with a radius of 1
yard from the intersection of the goal line and the touchline.
1-2-10
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED.
1-1-1 Size of the Field
The field of play shall be rectangular, 100 to 120 yards long by 55 to 80 yards wide. The
minimum dimension that is highly recommended for high schools is 110 yards by 65
yards.
1-2-1 Markings
The field of play shall be marked in accordance with the soccer field diagram with non-
caustic, distinctively colored material that is not injurious to the participants. Where
games are played on a field marked for other sports, it is recommended markings with
contrast and color to the other sports marking be used to indicate soccer field areas.
1-2-2
Boundary lines are part of the field of play. Each line shall be 4 inches wide. Boundary
lines are the touch lines, and the shorter boundary lines are the goal lines.
1-2-3
A halfway line shall be marked across the field, equal distant and parallel to the goal
lines.
1-2-4
The center of the field of play shall be indicated by spot nine inches in diameter or other
suitable mark; and, with this spot as the center, a circle with a 10-yard radius shall be
drawn around it.
1-2-5
, A goal area shall be indicated on each end of the field of play by two lines drawn at right
angles to the goal line, 10 yards from the midpoint of the goal line. These lines shall
extend into the field of play for distance of six yards. The ends of these lines shall be
joined by a Line parallel to the goal line. Lines are part of the goal area.
1-2-6
A penalty area shall be indicated on each end of the field of play by two lines drawn at
right angles to the goal line, 22 yards from the midpoint of the goal line. These lines
shall extend into the field of play for a distance of 18 yards. Ends of these lines shall be
joined by a line parallel to the goal line. The lines are part of the penalty area.
1-2-7
A two foot penalty kick line or a penalty spot nine inches in diameter shall be drawn on
each end of the field of play at a 12 yards from the midpoint of the goal line in extending
one foot on each side of the undrawn center line and parallel to the goal line.
1-2-8
A penalty arc is the restraining line for penalty kicks and shall be indicated by using the
center of the penalty kick line for drawing an arc with a 10 yard radius outside the
penalty area.
1-2-9
A corner area shall be indicated on each corner of the field by an arc with a radius of 1
yard from the intersection of the goal line and the touchline.
1-2-10
