NFHS SOCCER ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified.
The referee shall: Answer: 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: Answer: 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: Answer: Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified.
The referee shall: Answer: 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: Answer: 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: Answer: Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e
