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2026 NFHS Soccer Rules Test | 2025/2026 Latest
Edition | Real Exam-Based Questions and Verified
Answers
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: - . . 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: - . . 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. - . . 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? - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Player's position - 3-1-3
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Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded
headgear. - . . 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. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 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. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 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: - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. -
4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Wear
distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area. -
4-1-3
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The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey
and on the front of the jersey or pants. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ This is
required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue
shorts. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform
tops and yellow socks. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 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: - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ 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. - . . ANSWER ✓✓
The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
2026 NFHS Soccer Rules Test | 2025/2026 Latest
Edition | Real Exam-Based Questions and Verified
Answers
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: - . . 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: - . . 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. - . . 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? - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ Player's position - 3-1-3
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Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded
headgear. - . . 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. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 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. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 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: - . . ANSWER ✓✓
Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. -
4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - . . ANSWER ✓✓ Wear
distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area. -
4-1-3
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The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey
and on the front of the jersey or pants. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ This is
required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue
shorts. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform
tops and yellow socks. - . . ANSWER ✓✓ 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: - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ 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. - . . ANSWER ✓✓
The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting
conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
