NFHS SOCCER RULES EXAM 2026
EXAMINATION TEST FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS
⩥7.1.2 Can the game be shortened? - If the officials, or both coaches,
agree the game can be shortened. This decision must occur before the
second half is started.
⩥7.1.3 What happens if the game is suspended for weather or other
reason? - If it is before the end of the first half the game may be replayed
from the beginning of the game or from the point at which it was
suspended. If the game was suspended after the end of the first half the
game is oficially ended and the score is recorded.
⩥7.1.4 What is the only reason that the game will continue after the time
on the clock has expired? - Time is up when the time on the clock has
expired. The only reason to extend the game is if a penalty kick has been
awarded for a defensive penalty that occured in the penalty area before
the time has expired.
⩥7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? - A mercy rule is allowed if agreed upon at
the state level. This goal differental rule applies at any time after the first
half is over. Michigan's mercy rule for instance is 8.
⩥7.2.1 What intervals are allowed between halftime periods? - The
DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless opposing coaches
mutually agree to a different length. Note that quarters are allowed (see
EXAMINATION TEST FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS
⩥7.1.2 Can the game be shortened? - If the officials, or both coaches,
agree the game can be shortened. This decision must occur before the
second half is started.
⩥7.1.3 What happens if the game is suspended for weather or other
reason? - If it is before the end of the first half the game may be replayed
from the beginning of the game or from the point at which it was
suspended. If the game was suspended after the end of the first half the
game is oficially ended and the score is recorded.
⩥7.1.4 What is the only reason that the game will continue after the time
on the clock has expired? - Time is up when the time on the clock has
expired. The only reason to extend the game is if a penalty kick has been
awarded for a defensive penalty that occured in the penalty area before
the time has expired.
⩥7.1.5 Is there a mercy rule? - A mercy rule is allowed if agreed upon at
the state level. This goal differental rule applies at any time after the first
half is over. Michigan's mercy rule for instance is 8.
⩥7.2.1 What intervals are allowed between halftime periods? - The
DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless opposing coaches
mutually agree to a different length. Note that quarters are allowed (see
