NFHS Soccer Test 2025

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 Ans 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 Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-Player's position - 3-1-3 Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - Correct Ans-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 Ans-It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4) Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - Correct Ans-This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G 8. 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: - Correct Ans-Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b It is recommended that substitutes: - Correct Ans-Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3 The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey or pants. - Correct Ans-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1) The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - Correct Ans-This is permitted. - 4-1-1a SOCCER SOCCER The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. - Correct Ans-The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to 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 seated in the designated spectator area is screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - Correct Ans-Stop play and request that the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm into the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - Correct Ans-The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: - Correct Ans-Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: - Correct Ans-Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the times specified in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee should: - Correct Ans-Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball toward A14. A14 did not see the ball coming and the ball strikes her in the back of the hand as her hand is at her side. The proper call would be to: - Correct Ans-Allow play to continue. - 12-2 A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no opponent near him. While still on the ground, A7 kicks the ball to A12. The referee should: - Correct Ans-Allow play to continue as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D During the game, the assistant referee on the bench side hears the home team's assistant coach talking on his cell phone. When asked, the coach says that his wife is pregnant and he is checking on her condition. - Correct Ans-Take no action, this is an allowed use of cell phones. - 12-8-1e On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - Correct Ans-When it leaves the hands of the thrower and breaks the plane of the touchline. - 15-1-4 B17 is being replaced on a legal substitution opportunity for her team. What should happen next? - Correct Ans-B17 is considered to still be a player until her replacement, B12, is beckoned onto the field by the referee. - 18-1-1gg SOCCER SOCCER Player A10 who is not on the roster scores a goal. The referee should: - Correct Ans Add A10 to the roster and allow the goal. - 3-1-3 Situation A The home team arrives for a contest wearing green jerseys and socks. - Correct Ans This is legal. - 4-1-1a At the opening kickoff, A1 enters B's side of the field in order to kick the ball backward to A2. - Correct Ans-This is legal. - 8-1-2 A2 in the penalty area is advancing the ball toward his opponent's goal with an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. B3 grabs A2's shirt and A2 does not score a goal. - Correct Ans-Award Team A a penalty kick and disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3) During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the official and interferes with active play. - Correct Ans-Award Team A a direct kick from the point of the infraction. - 13-2-1j During an inspection of the field, the referees note that the team areas are not marked. What is the correct procedure? - Correct Ans-The referee should notify the state association and The game will begin without the proper markings. - 1-5-1 During inspection of the field, the referees note that the corner flags are not orange. What should be the referee's response? - Correct Ans-This is permitted. - 1-3 Due to inclement weather, both coaches agree to shorten the periods of the game. This may be done: - Correct Ans-Before the game begins or before the beginning of the second half. - 7-1-2 The official signal for a goal scored is: - Correct Ans-Stopping the clock and pointing to the center of the field. - Signal Chart At the taking of a corner kick, the defending players must be: - Correct Ans-10 yards from the ball. - 17-1-2 The referee awards a throw-in to Team B. B7 takes the throw-in, and as he throws the ball in, the ball spins just as it is released. The throw-in lands outside the touchline. The referee should: - Correct Ans-Award a throw-in to Team A at the original spot of the throw-in because the throw-in by B7 did not enter the field. - 15-1-5 The referee has awarded Team B a penalty kick. As B4 runs towards the ball to take the kick, B9, B7 and A5 enter the penalty area. The referee allows the kick to proceed. - Correct Ans-Regardless of the outcome, retake the kick. - 14-1-2 Pena