NFHS SOCCER RULES EXAM 2026 EXAM
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⫸ How long is halftime in a high school soccer match? Answer: Usually
10 minutes.
⫸ What is the minimum number of players required for a match to start
or continue? Answer: At least 7 players on a team.
⫸ How many players are on the field for each team in high school
soccer? Answer: 11 players per team (10 field players + 1 goalkeeper).
⫸ What is the NFHS rule regarding substitutions? Answer: Unlimited
substitutions are allowed.
⫸ When can substitutions be made in NFHS soccer? Answer: On throw-
ins, goal kicks, after a goal, at halftime, for injured players, or when a
player is cautioned.
⫸ What is the maximum time a goalkeeper has to release the ball once
controlled? Answer: 6 seconds.
⫸ What happens if a goalkeeper is contacted while in possession of the
ball? Answer: Contact is penalized strictly to protect the goalkeeper.
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⫸ How long is halftime in a high school soccer match? Answer: Usually
10 minutes.
⫸ What is the minimum number of players required for a match to start
or continue? Answer: At least 7 players on a team.
⫸ How many players are on the field for each team in high school
soccer? Answer: 11 players per team (10 field players + 1 goalkeeper).
⫸ What is the NFHS rule regarding substitutions? Answer: Unlimited
substitutions are allowed.
⫸ When can substitutions be made in NFHS soccer? Answer: On throw-
ins, goal kicks, after a goal, at halftime, for injured players, or when a
player is cautioned.
⫸ What is the maximum time a goalkeeper has to release the ball once
controlled? Answer: 6 seconds.
⫸ What happens if a goalkeeper is contacted while in possession of the
ball? Answer: Contact is penalized strictly to protect the goalkeeper.
