2021 NFHS Soccer Test with Complete
Solutions
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: - correct Answer-
Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of
different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The
referees should: - correct Answer-Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that
the balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - correct Answer-This is not
permitted. If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS
Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those
available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first
name, last name or position? - correct Answer-Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - correct
Answer-B4 may participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether
their players are properly and legally equipped. - correct Answer-It is the head coaches
responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
A6 has banged heads with an opponent while trying to head a high ball. The referee has
stopped play and has determined that A6 has the signs of a possible concussion. The
referee requires A6 to leave the field and informs his coach that he may have suffered a
concussion. There is no state association rule about concussions beyond that contained
in the NFHS rules book. - correct Answer-The referee may allow A6 to return to the
game if the coach indicates appropriate medical personnel has cleared the player. - 3-3-
2b(3)
During the game, the referee notices that B30 has tape on her ear lobes. Closer
observation indicates that there are earrings underneath the tape. The referee should: -
correct Answer-Wait until the next stoppage; and since this is the first caution for illegal
equipment, caution the Team B head coach and require B30 to leave the game.
, During an attack by Team A, A4 is laying injured on the ground in an offside position. A3
scores an apparent goal while A4 is in the offside position. - correct Answer-Allow the
goal as A4 was not involved in active play. - 11-1-4
Player A2 deliberately plays the ball to player B9 who is in an offside position. B9 should
be: - correct Answer-Allowed to continue to play, no infraction. - 11-1-4
Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player
A2. The official should: - correct Answer-Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3
A7 and A9 have both fallen to the ground next to each other in the vicinity of the ball.
While still on the ground, A9 attempts to kick the ball to A13. - correct Answer-A9 is
guilty of dangerous play. The referee should award Team B an indirect free kick. - 12-6
B9 takes a throw-in, which his goalkeeper, B1, traps with his feet. B1 then dribbles the
ball into the penalty area and picks it up with his hands in order to punt the ball. The
officials should: - correct Answer-Award an indirect free kick to Team A. - 12-7-3-
Situation B
During halftime, the referee notices that the visiting team's head coach is showing his
players a video of action from the first half on his tablet. What action should be taken? -
correct Answer-Take no action. - 12-8-1- Situation C
During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the
official, but does not interfere with active play. - correct Answer-Award Team A an
indirect kick from where the ball was when the referee stopped play. - 13-2-3a
At the taking of a tie-breaking kick from the penalty mark, goalkeeper A1 deflects the
kicked ball. As he celebrates, the ball's momentum causes it to strike the ground and
spin into the goal. The referee should: - correct Answer-Allow the goal. - 14-1-6
A throw-in by Player A goes directly to her own goalkeeper, who catches the ball with
her hands. The referee should: - correct Answer-Award an indirect free kick to the
opponent. - 12-7-4- Penalty
A2 is advancing the ball toward the opponent's goal with an obvious goal-scoring
opportunity. B3, who is attempting to play the ball, fouls A2, who is outside the penalty
area and does not score a goal. - correct Answer-Award Team A a direct kick and
disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3)
Which of these is true about taunting? - correct Answer-Taunting is a misconduct and
requires that the offending player be disqualified. - 12-8-2b
The visiting team arrives for a contest wearing light gray jerseys and socks. - correct
Answer-The visiting team must change to an all-white jersey and socks if possible. If it
Solutions
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: - correct Answer-
Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of
different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The
referees should: - correct Answer-Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that
the balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - correct Answer-This is not
permitted. If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS
Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those
available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first
name, last name or position? - correct Answer-Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - correct
Answer-B4 may participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether
their players are properly and legally equipped. - correct Answer-It is the head coaches
responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
A6 has banged heads with an opponent while trying to head a high ball. The referee has
stopped play and has determined that A6 has the signs of a possible concussion. The
referee requires A6 to leave the field and informs his coach that he may have suffered a
concussion. There is no state association rule about concussions beyond that contained
in the NFHS rules book. - correct Answer-The referee may allow A6 to return to the
game if the coach indicates appropriate medical personnel has cleared the player. - 3-3-
2b(3)
During the game, the referee notices that B30 has tape on her ear lobes. Closer
observation indicates that there are earrings underneath the tape. The referee should: -
correct Answer-Wait until the next stoppage; and since this is the first caution for illegal
equipment, caution the Team B head coach and require B30 to leave the game.
, During an attack by Team A, A4 is laying injured on the ground in an offside position. A3
scores an apparent goal while A4 is in the offside position. - correct Answer-Allow the
goal as A4 was not involved in active play. - 11-1-4
Player A2 deliberately plays the ball to player B9 who is in an offside position. B9 should
be: - correct Answer-Allowed to continue to play, no infraction. - 11-1-4
Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player
A2. The official should: - correct Answer-Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3
A7 and A9 have both fallen to the ground next to each other in the vicinity of the ball.
While still on the ground, A9 attempts to kick the ball to A13. - correct Answer-A9 is
guilty of dangerous play. The referee should award Team B an indirect free kick. - 12-6
B9 takes a throw-in, which his goalkeeper, B1, traps with his feet. B1 then dribbles the
ball into the penalty area and picks it up with his hands in order to punt the ball. The
officials should: - correct Answer-Award an indirect free kick to Team A. - 12-7-3-
Situation B
During halftime, the referee notices that the visiting team's head coach is showing his
players a video of action from the first half on his tablet. What action should be taken? -
correct Answer-Take no action. - 12-8-1- Situation C
During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the
official, but does not interfere with active play. - correct Answer-Award Team A an
indirect kick from where the ball was when the referee stopped play. - 13-2-3a
At the taking of a tie-breaking kick from the penalty mark, goalkeeper A1 deflects the
kicked ball. As he celebrates, the ball's momentum causes it to strike the ground and
spin into the goal. The referee should: - correct Answer-Allow the goal. - 14-1-6
A throw-in by Player A goes directly to her own goalkeeper, who catches the ball with
her hands. The referee should: - correct Answer-Award an indirect free kick to the
opponent. - 12-7-4- Penalty
A2 is advancing the ball toward the opponent's goal with an obvious goal-scoring
opportunity. B3, who is attempting to play the ball, fouls A2, who is outside the penalty
area and does not score a goal. - correct Answer-Award Team A a direct kick and
disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3)
Which of these is true about taunting? - correct Answer-Taunting is a misconduct and
requires that the offending player be disqualified. - 12-8-2b
The visiting team arrives for a contest wearing light gray jerseys and socks. - correct
Answer-The visiting team must change to an all-white jersey and socks if possible. If it
