NFHS Rules- Football
Team A takes a shot on goal, which deflects off the referee and goes across the goal line just to
the right of the goal. - ANS The referee shall award a goal kick to Team B.
During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players are 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: - ANS Not permit players with black tape to play
until it is corrected.
Prior to the game, whether the field is unsafe for play and the game should be canceled is the
responsibility of: - ANS The host athletic director.
B9 runs towards the ball, which is rolling on the ground near the right goal post. A3 faces B9,
with the ball behind her, and extends her arms wide to prevent B9 from running past her to get
the ball. A3 does not make physical contact with B9. The ball rolls over the goal line for a goal
kick. - ANS A3 is guilty of obstruction. The referee should award an indirect free kick to Team B.
The official signal for a goal scored is: - ANS Stopping the clock and pointing to the center of the
field.
To decide a match with 'Kicks from the mark': - ANS Any player on the roster may kick
A22 receives a first caution and is required to leave the field. Team A can substitute for A22 with
a player from the bench. - ANS Team B cannot substitute
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. There is no specific
prohibition
listed. Since it is not declared illegal, it must be legal. - ANS This is permitted.
All permissible artificial limbs must be: - ANS Padded with a minimum of 1/2-inch-thick,
closed-cell, slow-recovery foam padding.
On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - ANS When it leaves the hands of the thrower and breaks the
plane of the touchline.
The referees are wearing yellow jerseys. The visiting team is wearing yellow jerseys. The
referees shall: - ANS Change to a jersey of a color distinct from the field players.
The home team has painted the goals in its school colors, green and gold. The referee should: -
ANS Inform the home coach that this is illegal and correct it before the next match.
, In the 38th minute, the assistant coach for the home team is cautioned and shown a yellow card
for dissent. In the 72nd minute, the head coach for the home team is cautioned and shown a
yellow card for time wasting. The referee should according to NCHSAA adoption: - ANS Issue a
send-off and show the red card to the head coach
The defending team kicks the ball across the goal line near the corner flag. The corner area on
that side of the field is very muddy. - ANS The kick must be taken from the correct corner
regardless of the muddy conditions.
A9 scores a goal to make the score 1-0 with 1:30 left in the game. He runs toward the portion of
the spectators dominated by his school's supporters, removes his shirt and waves it above his
head. - ANS A9 is guilty of an excessive act that focuses attention on himself. The referee
should caution A9.
If opposing teams choose to be on opposite sides of the field, they: - ANS May be diagonally
across from each other.
During the taking of a penalty kick: - ANS The goalkeeper shall stand on the goal line facing the
kicker.
A player has a physical impairment which limits him/her to use only one hand. - ANS The
impaired player shall deliver the ball from behind and over the head in one continuous motion.
Team A is the home team and Team B is the visiting team. Before the game, the referee notices
that the visiting team is wearing a yellow jersey. The referee shall: - ANS Instruct the visiting
team to put on a solid white jersey and notify the state association if Team B does not have a
white jersey but allow the game be played.
A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 tells his
teammate that the referee is "an idiot." - ANS The referee may immediately stop play or she
may wait until the ball is otherwise out of play before disqualifying A9 for insulting language.
Home team B is wearing red short-sleeved jerseys and red shorts. The entire team is also
wearing blue compression shorts that are visible. This is legal. - ANS False, if visible attire is
worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be of a solid color matching the predominant color
of the respective garment.)
The home team is wearing solid blue jerseys and socks, but three members of the team are
wearing a white, long-sleeve shirt under their jersey. - ANS This is legal.
The match is considered an official match by NFHS Rule: - ANS If one half has been played.
Pads on soccer goals: - ANS must be white.
Team A takes a shot on goal, which deflects off the referee and goes across the goal line just to
the right of the goal. - ANS The referee shall award a goal kick to Team B.
During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players are 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: - ANS Not permit players with black tape to play
until it is corrected.
Prior to the game, whether the field is unsafe for play and the game should be canceled is the
responsibility of: - ANS The host athletic director.
B9 runs towards the ball, which is rolling on the ground near the right goal post. A3 faces B9,
with the ball behind her, and extends her arms wide to prevent B9 from running past her to get
the ball. A3 does not make physical contact with B9. The ball rolls over the goal line for a goal
kick. - ANS A3 is guilty of obstruction. The referee should award an indirect free kick to Team B.
The official signal for a goal scored is: - ANS Stopping the clock and pointing to the center of the
field.
To decide a match with 'Kicks from the mark': - ANS Any player on the roster may kick
A22 receives a first caution and is required to leave the field. Team A can substitute for A22 with
a player from the bench. - ANS Team B cannot substitute
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. There is no specific
prohibition
listed. Since it is not declared illegal, it must be legal. - ANS This is permitted.
All permissible artificial limbs must be: - ANS Padded with a minimum of 1/2-inch-thick,
closed-cell, slow-recovery foam padding.
On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - ANS When it leaves the hands of the thrower and breaks the
plane of the touchline.
The referees are wearing yellow jerseys. The visiting team is wearing yellow jerseys. The
referees shall: - ANS Change to a jersey of a color distinct from the field players.
The home team has painted the goals in its school colors, green and gold. The referee should: -
ANS Inform the home coach that this is illegal and correct it before the next match.
, In the 38th minute, the assistant coach for the home team is cautioned and shown a yellow card
for dissent. In the 72nd minute, the head coach for the home team is cautioned and shown a
yellow card for time wasting. The referee should according to NCHSAA adoption: - ANS Issue a
send-off and show the red card to the head coach
The defending team kicks the ball across the goal line near the corner flag. The corner area on
that side of the field is very muddy. - ANS The kick must be taken from the correct corner
regardless of the muddy conditions.
A9 scores a goal to make the score 1-0 with 1:30 left in the game. He runs toward the portion of
the spectators dominated by his school's supporters, removes his shirt and waves it above his
head. - ANS A9 is guilty of an excessive act that focuses attention on himself. The referee
should caution A9.
If opposing teams choose to be on opposite sides of the field, they: - ANS May be diagonally
across from each other.
During the taking of a penalty kick: - ANS The goalkeeper shall stand on the goal line facing the
kicker.
A player has a physical impairment which limits him/her to use only one hand. - ANS The
impaired player shall deliver the ball from behind and over the head in one continuous motion.
Team A is the home team and Team B is the visiting team. Before the game, the referee notices
that the visiting team is wearing a yellow jersey. The referee shall: - ANS Instruct the visiting
team to put on a solid white jersey and notify the state association if Team B does not have a
white jersey but allow the game be played.
A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 tells his
teammate that the referee is "an idiot." - ANS The referee may immediately stop play or she
may wait until the ball is otherwise out of play before disqualifying A9 for insulting language.
Home team B is wearing red short-sleeved jerseys and red shorts. The entire team is also
wearing blue compression shorts that are visible. This is legal. - ANS False, if visible attire is
worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be of a solid color matching the predominant color
of the respective garment.)
The home team is wearing solid blue jerseys and socks, but three members of the team are
wearing a white, long-sleeve shirt under their jersey. - ANS This is legal.
The match is considered an official match by NFHS Rule: - ANS If one half has been played.
Pads on soccer goals: - ANS must be white.
