NFHS SOCCER CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
2025
During the taking of a goal kick, the goalkeeper miskicks the
ball and it travels a short distance. The goalkeeper
immediately kicks the ball again so it exits the penalty area.
What should the referee do?
D. Award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the spot that the
goalkeeper kicked the ball a second time.
The referee observes Team A wearing red socks with black
tape applied above the ankles. What is the ruling?
B. Not permitted. The color of the tape must be a similar color of
the sock.
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves from the
right side of the goal area to the left side of the goal area
before spotting the ball.
D. This is allowed, but if this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the
referee shall stop the clock and caution the goalkeeper.
Player in red passes the ball ahead to a teammate in an
offside position. The referee should
B. Award the team in white an indirect free kick for the offside
where the teammate played the ball.
, During a penalty kick, kicker A2 kicks the ball and it
immediately deflates. What is the appropriate restart?
A. Retake the penalty kick.
The visiting team arrives at the game site and the
goalkeeper's jersey does not have a number.
A. The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey. If
unable to correct, the game shall be played and the referee must
notify the state association following the game.
A3 is in an offside position near the edge of the penalty arc.
A2 takes a shot at goal which deflects off B2's hip to A3 who
plays the ball. The correct procedure is:
A. Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot where A3
played the ball.
Team A is awarded an indirect free kick. Player A1 steps on
top of the ball without it moving. Player A4 then shoots the
ball directly into the opponent's goal. The referee should:
A. Award a goal and restart the match with a kickoff for Team B.
B2 is pulled down by the jersey by A5. The referee stops play
and awards a free kick to Team B. A5 then picks up the ball
and begins walking away with the ball yelling the player fell
down on their own.
D. The referee should caution A5 and require A5 to leave the field
of play.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW
2025
During the taking of a goal kick, the goalkeeper miskicks the
ball and it travels a short distance. The goalkeeper
immediately kicks the ball again so it exits the penalty area.
What should the referee do?
D. Award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the spot that the
goalkeeper kicked the ball a second time.
The referee observes Team A wearing red socks with black
tape applied above the ankles. What is the ruling?
B. Not permitted. The color of the tape must be a similar color of
the sock.
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves from the
right side of the goal area to the left side of the goal area
before spotting the ball.
D. This is allowed, but if this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the
referee shall stop the clock and caution the goalkeeper.
Player in red passes the ball ahead to a teammate in an
offside position. The referee should
B. Award the team in white an indirect free kick for the offside
where the teammate played the ball.
, During a penalty kick, kicker A2 kicks the ball and it
immediately deflates. What is the appropriate restart?
A. Retake the penalty kick.
The visiting team arrives at the game site and the
goalkeeper's jersey does not have a number.
A. The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey. If
unable to correct, the game shall be played and the referee must
notify the state association following the game.
A3 is in an offside position near the edge of the penalty arc.
A2 takes a shot at goal which deflects off B2's hip to A3 who
plays the ball. The correct procedure is:
A. Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot where A3
played the ball.
Team A is awarded an indirect free kick. Player A1 steps on
top of the ball without it moving. Player A4 then shoots the
ball directly into the opponent's goal. The referee should:
A. Award a goal and restart the match with a kickoff for Team B.
B2 is pulled down by the jersey by A5. The referee stops play
and awards a free kick to Team B. A5 then picks up the ball
and begins walking away with the ball yelling the player fell
down on their own.
D. The referee should caution A5 and require A5 to leave the field
of play.