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NFHS SOCCER RULES EXAM – COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(Correct Answers at the End with Explained Rationales)
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1. 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:
a) Disallow the goal and award a goal kick.
b) Disallow the goal and award an indirect free kick to the defending team.
c) Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
d) Order the kick retaken.
2. During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the soccer field areas contrast in
color to the other multi-colored lines. The referees should:
a) Not start the game until the lines are a single color.
b) Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule.
c) Forfeit the game to the visiting team.
d) Require the home team to re-mark the field.
3. During inspection of the game balls, the referees note that the balls do not have the NFHS
Authenticating Mark. What is the correct procedure?
a) The game cannot be played.
, b) This is not permitted, but the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those
available.
c) Only the visiting team's balls may be used.
d) The balls may be used if both coaches agree.
4. Which of the following is NOT required to be submitted on a team roster?
a) Player Numbers
b) First Name
c) Last Name
d) Player's Position
5. Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. The referee should:
a) Not allow B4 to participate.
b) Allow B4 to participate.
c) Caution B4 for illegal equipment.
d) Allow B4 to participate only with written permission from the state association.
6. Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask due to a recent injury. The referee should:
a) Allow the mask if it is not dangerous.
b) Not permit the player to wear the mask.
c) Allow the mask only if the opposing coach agrees.
d) Allow the mask if it is painted to match the uniform.
7. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players have visible
black electrical tape around the top of their white socks. The official should:
a) Permit the tape as a memorial gesture.
b) Not permit players with the tape to play until it is removed.
c) Allow the tape if the captain explains its significance.
d) Caution the coach for allowing illegal equipment.
8. It is recommended that substitutes:
a) Remain seated in the team area at all times.
b) Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area.
NFHS SOCCER RULES EXAM – COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(Correct Answers at the End with Explained Rationales)
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1. 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:
a) Disallow the goal and award a goal kick.
b) Disallow the goal and award an indirect free kick to the defending team.
c) Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
d) Order the kick retaken.
2. During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the soccer field areas contrast in
color to the other multi-colored lines. The referees should:
a) Not start the game until the lines are a single color.
b) Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule.
c) Forfeit the game to the visiting team.
d) Require the home team to re-mark the field.
3. During inspection of the game balls, the referees note that the balls do not have the NFHS
Authenticating Mark. What is the correct procedure?
a) The game cannot be played.
, b) This is not permitted, but the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those
available.
c) Only the visiting team's balls may be used.
d) The balls may be used if both coaches agree.
4. Which of the following is NOT required to be submitted on a team roster?
a) Player Numbers
b) First Name
c) Last Name
d) Player's Position
5. Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. The referee should:
a) Not allow B4 to participate.
b) Allow B4 to participate.
c) Caution B4 for illegal equipment.
d) Allow B4 to participate only with written permission from the state association.
6. Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask due to a recent injury. The referee should:
a) Allow the mask if it is not dangerous.
b) Not permit the player to wear the mask.
c) Allow the mask only if the opposing coach agrees.
d) Allow the mask if it is painted to match the uniform.
7. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players have visible
black electrical tape around the top of their white socks. The official should:
a) Permit the tape as a memorial gesture.
b) Not permit players with the tape to play until it is removed.
c) Allow the tape if the captain explains its significance.
d) Caution the coach for allowing illegal equipment.
8. It is recommended that substitutes:
a) Remain seated in the team area at all times.
b) Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area.
