2026 NFHS Soccer Test Questions
With 100% Correct Answers
Player A's throw-in lands completely outside the touchline, without having
broken the plane of the touchline, and bounds into the field of play.
- CORRECT ANSWER- The referee awards a throw-in to Team B. - 15-1-5
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves the spotted ball from the right
side of the goal area to the left side of the goal area.
- CORRECT ANSWER- If this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the referee shall stop
the clock and caution the goalkeeper. - 12-8-1f(2); 16-1-2
When observing a foul, the assistant referee shall:
- CORRECT ANSWER- Hold the flag vertically until acknowledged by the referee,
wave the flag and point the flag in the direction of the free kick. - AR Signals
A2 receives a goal kick in the attacking half of the field from A1. There are not at
least two opponents nearer their own goal line when A2 receives the ball directly
from A1.
- CORRECT ANSWER- A2 is not offside since a player cannot be offside when
receiving the ball directly from a goal kick. - Rule 11, Diagram 22
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 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:
- CORRECT 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.
, - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear.
- CORRECT 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.
- CORRECT 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.
- CORRECT ANSWER- This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
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 ANSWER- Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected.
- 4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes:
- CORRECT ANSWER- Wear distinguishing pennies 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 ANSWER- This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts.
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Player A's throw-in lands completely outside the touchline, without having
broken the plane of the touchline, and bounds into the field of play.
- CORRECT ANSWER- The referee awards a throw-in to Team B. - 15-1-5
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves the spotted ball from the right
side of the goal area to the left side of the goal area.
- CORRECT ANSWER- If this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the referee shall stop
the clock and caution the goalkeeper. - 12-8-1f(2); 16-1-2
When observing a foul, the assistant referee shall:
- CORRECT ANSWER- Hold the flag vertically until acknowledged by the referee,
wave the flag and point the flag in the direction of the free kick. - AR Signals
A2 receives a goal kick in the attacking half of the field from A1. There are not at
least two opponents nearer their own goal line when A2 receives the ball directly
from A1.
- CORRECT ANSWER- A2 is not offside since a player cannot be offside when
receiving the ball directly from a goal kick. - Rule 11, Diagram 22
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 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:
- CORRECT 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.
, - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear.
- CORRECT 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.
- CORRECT 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.
- CORRECT ANSWER- This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
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 ANSWER- Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected.
- 4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes:
- CORRECT ANSWER- Wear distinguishing pennies 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 ANSWER- This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts.
