NFHS SOCCER RULES TEST BANK 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 7.1.2 Can the game be shortened? Answer: If the officials, or both
coaches, agree the game can be shortened. This decision must occur
before the second half is started.
◉ 7.1.3 What happens if the game is suspended for weather or other
reason? Answer: If it is before the end of the first half the game may be
replayed from the beginning of the game or from the point at which it
was suspended. If the game was suspended after the end of the first half
the game is oficially ended and the score is recorded.
◉ 7.1.4 What is the only reason that the game will continue after the
time on the clock has expired? Answer: Time is up when the time on the
clock has expired. The only reason to extend the game is if a penalty
kick has been awarded for a defensive penalty that occured in the
penalty area before the time has expired.
◉ 7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? Answer: A mercy rule is allowed if agreed
upon at the state level. This goal differental rule applies at any time after
the first half is over. Michigan's mercy rule for instance is 8.
, ◉ 7.2.1 What intervals are allowed between halftime periods? Answer:
The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless opposing coaches
mutually agree to a different length. Note that quarters are allowed (see
section 7.2.2). Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or
not.
◉ 7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th
quarters? Answer: Yes, quarters with a MAXIMUM of 2 minutes are
allowed! Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or not.
◉ 7.2.3 When do the teams change ends? Answer: At the end of each
period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game has
4 quarters.
◉ MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the pitch?
Answer: The team areas and the officials area must be marked, fenced or
roped off so that they can be easily identified.
◉ MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or individual
may play in a regular season? Answer: 18
◉ MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? Answer: Gials,
cautions, and disqualifications. In addition they must also keep track of
the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow card.
Note that the timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 7.1.2 Can the game be shortened? Answer: If the officials, or both
coaches, agree the game can be shortened. This decision must occur
before the second half is started.
◉ 7.1.3 What happens if the game is suspended for weather or other
reason? Answer: If it is before the end of the first half the game may be
replayed from the beginning of the game or from the point at which it
was suspended. If the game was suspended after the end of the first half
the game is oficially ended and the score is recorded.
◉ 7.1.4 What is the only reason that the game will continue after the
time on the clock has expired? Answer: Time is up when the time on the
clock has expired. The only reason to extend the game is if a penalty
kick has been awarded for a defensive penalty that occured in the
penalty area before the time has expired.
◉ 7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? Answer: A mercy rule is allowed if agreed
upon at the state level. This goal differental rule applies at any time after
the first half is over. Michigan's mercy rule for instance is 8.
, ◉ 7.2.1 What intervals are allowed between halftime periods? Answer:
The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless opposing coaches
mutually agree to a different length. Note that quarters are allowed (see
section 7.2.2). Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or
not.
◉ 7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th
quarters? Answer: Yes, quarters with a MAXIMUM of 2 minutes are
allowed! Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or not.
◉ 7.2.3 When do the teams change ends? Answer: At the end of each
period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game has
4 quarters.
◉ MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the pitch?
Answer: The team areas and the officials area must be marked, fenced or
roped off so that they can be easily identified.
◉ MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or individual
may play in a regular season? Answer: 18
◉ MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? Answer: Gials,
cautions, and disqualifications. In addition they must also keep track of
the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow card.
Note that the timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.
