NFHS SOCCER RULES PRACTICE STUDY SHEET
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ 7.1.2 Can the game be shortened? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: 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?
Answer: The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless
opposing coaches mutually agree to a different length. Note that
quarters are allowed (see section 7.2.2). Not sure if this has to be
agreed upon before the game or not.
◉ 7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th
quarters? Answer: Yes, quarters with a MAXIMUM of 2 minutes are
allowed! Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or
not.
◉ 7.2.3 When do the teams change ends? Answer: At the end of each
period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game
has 4 quarters.
◉ MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the
pitch? Answer: The team areas and the officials area must be
marked, fenced or roped off so that they can be easily identified.
◉ MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or
individual may play in a regular season? Answer: 18
◉ MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? Answer: Gials,
cautions, and disqualifications. In addition they must also keep track
of the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ 7.1.2 Can the game be shortened? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: 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?
Answer: The DEFAULT halftime interval is 10 minutes unless
opposing coaches mutually agree to a different length. Note that
quarters are allowed (see section 7.2.2). Not sure if this has to be
agreed upon before the game or not.
◉ 7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th
quarters? Answer: Yes, quarters with a MAXIMUM of 2 minutes are
allowed! Not sure if this has to be agreed upon before the game or
not.
◉ 7.2.3 When do the teams change ends? Answer: At the end of each
period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game
has 4 quarters.
◉ MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the
pitch? Answer: The team areas and the officials area must be
marked, fenced or roped off so that they can be easily identified.
◉ MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or
individual may play in a regular season? Answer: 18
◉ MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? Answer: Gials,
cautions, and disqualifications. In addition they must also keep track
of the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow
