2026 NFHS Soccer Exam
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
several stutter-steps but does not interrupt
the approach to the ball. The ball enters the
goal. The referee should:
During their inspection of the field, the Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
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:
During inspection of the game balls supplied This is not permitted. If neither team has three similar quality
by the home team, the referees note that the game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may
balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating begin with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-
Mark. 1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be Player's position - 3-1-3
submitted on a team roster - numbers, first
name, last name or position?
Before the game, the referee observes B4 B4 may participate - 4-2-9
wearing soft-padded headgear.
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Before the game begins, the head referee It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly
must verify with each head coach whether and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
their players are properly and legally
equipped.
Before the game, the Team A head coach This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask, due to an injury she
received in a game the previous week.
8. During the pregame inspection, the official Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. -
notes that the visiting team's players are 4-1-1b
wearing white socks with visible black
electrical tape around the top of their socks in
honor of a schoolmate who has died. The
official should:
It is recommended that substitutes: Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team
area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
back of the jersey and on the front of the
jersey or pants.
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The home team and the visiting team are This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
both wearing blue shorts.
The visiting team arrives at the game site The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to
wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. correct, the game shall be played and the referee must notify
the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team Stop play and request that the home school administration take
seated in the designated spectator area is appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
screaming profanities at the nearest assistant
referee in disagreement with a decision
about offside made by the assistant referee.
The referee should:
B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
out of position. A3, however, extends her arm conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9
shoots and the ball enters the goal.
Team B's head coach receives a second Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution
caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
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During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
several stutter-steps but does not interrupt
the approach to the ball. The ball enters the
goal. The referee should:
During their inspection of the field, the Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
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:
During inspection of the game balls supplied This is not permitted. If neither team has three similar quality
by the home team, the referees note that the game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may
balls do not have the NFHS Authenticating begin with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-
Mark. 1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be Player's position - 3-1-3
submitted on a team roster - numbers, first
name, last name or position?
Before the game, the referee observes B4 B4 may participate - 4-2-9
wearing soft-padded headgear.
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,2026 NFHS Soccer Exam
Before the game begins, the head referee It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly
must verify with each head coach whether and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
their players are properly and legally
equipped.
Before the game, the Team A head coach This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask, due to an injury she
received in a game the previous week.
8. During the pregame inspection, the official Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. -
notes that the visiting team's players are 4-1-1b
wearing white socks with visible black
electrical tape around the top of their socks in
honor of a schoolmate who has died. The
official should:
It is recommended that substitutes: Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team
area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
back of the jersey and on the front of the
jersey or pants.
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The home team and the visiting team are This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
both wearing blue shorts.
The visiting team arrives at the game site The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to
wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. correct, the game shall be played and the referee must notify
the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team Stop play and request that the home school administration take
seated in the designated spectator area is appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
screaming profanities at the nearest assistant
referee in disagreement with a decision
about offside made by the assistant referee.
The referee should:
B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
out of position. A3, however, extends her arm conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9
shoots and the ball enters the goal.
Team B's head coach receives a second Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution
caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
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