NFHS SOCCER RULES EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
⩥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 - A one yard mark may be made perpendicular to the goal line
and touchline, situated six inches beyond, but not touching, outside the
field of play 11 yards from each corner of the field to assist the officials
in in enforcement of encroachment during corner kicks.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
⩥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 - A one yard mark may be made perpendicular to the goal line
and touchline, situated six inches beyond, but not touching, outside the
field of play 11 yards from each corner of the field to assist the officials
in in enforcement of encroachment during corner kicks.
