NFHS EXAM SET GUIDE 2026: 50+ MOST-TESTED
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A defender, standing in front of the defender's goal, extends own arm away from
the body and prevents the shot from entering the goal. What is the correct decision
the referee needs to make?
- answer-Penalty Kick and disqualify (red card) the defender for denying an
obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
A game that must have a winner remains tied after overtime played under the
NFHS Sample Tie-Breaking Procedure. The game will now proceed to a penalty
kick tie-breaker. The Team B coach informs the referee of the desire to add a
player to the team's roster, a JV team player who has been sitting in the stands
during the game. The coach reports that this player is legally and properly
equipped.
- answer-The referee must allow this addition to the roster.
A goal may be scored directly from which of the following:
- answer-A goalkeeper's punt into the team's own goal.
A player is being replaced. Where can the player exit the field?
- answer-On the bench side of the field. If benches are on opposite sides, the player
must exit toward their own bench.
A player on Team A is disqualified (red card) for receiving a second yellow card of
the game. While this player is walking off of the field, a player from Team B
approaches the player and claps in Team A player's face and tells the player to get
off the field. The official should:
- answer-Disqualify the player from Team B for taunting and not permit a
substitute.
A player on Team B, not the goalkeeper, deliberately handles the ball while trying
to stop a shot by Team A and the ball does not go in the goal. The correct ruling is:
- answer-The player on Team B is disqualified (red card) and Team A is given a
penalty kick.
, A player on Team B, not the goalkeeper, deliberately handles the ball while trying
to stop a shot by Team A and the ball still goes in the goal. The correct ruling is:
- answer-The player on Team B is cautioned (yellow card) and the goal is allowed
to stand.
A player shall be disqualified, without caution, by the official when the player has
completed the following action:
- answer-Flagrantly fouls the goalkeeper who is in possession of the ball.
A2 is taking a corner kick which goes to his teammate A3 who was standing in an
offside position at the time of the kick. A3 heads the ball into the net.
- answer-This is a valid goal and the restart is a kickoff
As play resumes after a goal kick, a fight breaks out on the field next to the visiting
bench. The benches from both teams clear and get involved in the melee. Once
order is restored, the referee terminates the game.
- answer-The referee has the authority to terminate or suspend the game when
elements, spectators or other causes require such action.
At the taking of a throw-in near the halfway line, the ball is thrown in but hits the
ground before entering the field of play. What decision should the referee make?
- answer-Award a throw-in to the opposing team.
At the taking of a throw-in near the halfway line, the ball is thrown in but hits the
ground before entering the field of play. What decision should the referee make?
- answer-Award a throw-in to the opposing team.
B7 is injured and is required to leave the field. Team B has no available substitutes
and, therefore, must play short. Several minutes later, B7 has recovered from
injury, and the coach sends B7 to report in. What should happen next?
- answer-B7 may enter the game at the next dead ball after reporting to the
officials' area and being beckoned by the referee.
B7, in the opponent's penalty area, is dribbling the ball toward the goal. A3 trips
B7 while attempting to play the ball, ending a goal-scoring opportunity for B7. The
referee should:
- answer-Stop the clock and display the yellow card to A3 and restart with a
penalty kick for B7's team.
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A defender, standing in front of the defender's goal, extends own arm away from
the body and prevents the shot from entering the goal. What is the correct decision
the referee needs to make?
- answer-Penalty Kick and disqualify (red card) the defender for denying an
obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
A game that must have a winner remains tied after overtime played under the
NFHS Sample Tie-Breaking Procedure. The game will now proceed to a penalty
kick tie-breaker. The Team B coach informs the referee of the desire to add a
player to the team's roster, a JV team player who has been sitting in the stands
during the game. The coach reports that this player is legally and properly
equipped.
- answer-The referee must allow this addition to the roster.
A goal may be scored directly from which of the following:
- answer-A goalkeeper's punt into the team's own goal.
A player is being replaced. Where can the player exit the field?
- answer-On the bench side of the field. If benches are on opposite sides, the player
must exit toward their own bench.
A player on Team A is disqualified (red card) for receiving a second yellow card of
the game. While this player is walking off of the field, a player from Team B
approaches the player and claps in Team A player's face and tells the player to get
off the field. The official should:
- answer-Disqualify the player from Team B for taunting and not permit a
substitute.
A player on Team B, not the goalkeeper, deliberately handles the ball while trying
to stop a shot by Team A and the ball does not go in the goal. The correct ruling is:
- answer-The player on Team B is disqualified (red card) and Team A is given a
penalty kick.
, A player on Team B, not the goalkeeper, deliberately handles the ball while trying
to stop a shot by Team A and the ball still goes in the goal. The correct ruling is:
- answer-The player on Team B is cautioned (yellow card) and the goal is allowed
to stand.
A player shall be disqualified, without caution, by the official when the player has
completed the following action:
- answer-Flagrantly fouls the goalkeeper who is in possession of the ball.
A2 is taking a corner kick which goes to his teammate A3 who was standing in an
offside position at the time of the kick. A3 heads the ball into the net.
- answer-This is a valid goal and the restart is a kickoff
As play resumes after a goal kick, a fight breaks out on the field next to the visiting
bench. The benches from both teams clear and get involved in the melee. Once
order is restored, the referee terminates the game.
- answer-The referee has the authority to terminate or suspend the game when
elements, spectators or other causes require such action.
At the taking of a throw-in near the halfway line, the ball is thrown in but hits the
ground before entering the field of play. What decision should the referee make?
- answer-Award a throw-in to the opposing team.
At the taking of a throw-in near the halfway line, the ball is thrown in but hits the
ground before entering the field of play. What decision should the referee make?
- answer-Award a throw-in to the opposing team.
B7 is injured and is required to leave the field. Team B has no available substitutes
and, therefore, must play short. Several minutes later, B7 has recovered from
injury, and the coach sends B7 to report in. What should happen next?
- answer-B7 may enter the game at the next dead ball after reporting to the
officials' area and being beckoned by the referee.
B7, in the opponent's penalty area, is dribbling the ball toward the goal. A3 trips
B7 while attempting to play the ball, ending a goal-scoring opportunity for B7. The
referee should:
- answer-Stop the clock and display the yellow card to A3 and restart with a
penalty kick for B7's team.
