NFHS SOCCER TEST LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick rebounds off the
goalkeeper's back to a defending player who entered the penalty area
early. What happens? - ANSWERS-Rekick - 14-1-6
During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick is saved and held by the
goalkeeper, but a player from the attacking team entered the penalty area
early. What happens? - ANSWERS-Play Continues - 14-1-6
A1, an offensive player, steps off the field to avoid being called for
offside. What is the ruling? - ANSWERS-Legal. A1 can leave the field
if for the sole purpose of not being offside. - 11.1.2 Situation C
A10, in an offside position, receives a header from B10. What is the
ruling? - ANSWERS-Legal. A10 should be allowed to play the ball as it
was last played by an opponent. - 11.1.4 Situation D
A4 is in an offside position on the opponent's half of the field. A4
returns to his or her own half of the field and receives the ball directly
from A5. - ANSWERS-Illegal. A4 is still defined as offside. - 11.1.4
Situation F
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, NFHS SOCCER TEST LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
Head coverings worn for medical/cosmetic reasons are permitted
provided: - ANSWERS-A. The covering is not abrasive, hard or
dangerous to another player. B. The covering is highly unlikely to come
off during play.
C. Prior approval by the state association or delegate is given.
***D. All of the above.
4-2-11
In the 68th minute, with the score 2-1 for Team A, a confrontation
between A5 and B11 escalates into a mass brawl. The referee and
coaches eventually end the fight. In the opinion of the referee, A5 started
the fight. - ANSWERS-The referee may terminate the game and shall
report all conditions regarding the incident to the proper authorities in
writing. - 5-3-2e; 5.3.2 Situation B
Pregame conferences shall be conducted by the head referee. -
ANSWERS-The pregame conference must be attended by the team's
head coach and captains. - 5-2-2d
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, NFHS SOCCER TEST LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
Spectators enter the field and disrupt play. What does the referee have
the authority to do? - ANSWERS-Terminate or suspend the game. - 5-3-
2e
The game officials are observed using flags with buzzer/beeper
capabilities during a match. The use of these flags is: - ANSWERS-
Allowed unless the state association has expressly prohibited such
equipment. - 5-1-3f
The game officials are observed using headset communication
equipment to speak with each other during a match. The use of this
equipment is: - ANSWERS-Allowed unless the state association has
prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f
The home team shall provide ball holders for the game. - ANSWERS-At
least two ball holders must be provided by the home team. - 6-1-1
A player is cautioned and the referee orders the clock to be stopped: -
ANSWERS-Time is restarted when the ball is put into play. - 7-4-2
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick rebounds off the
goalkeeper's back to a defending player who entered the penalty area
early. What happens? - ANSWERS-Rekick - 14-1-6
During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick is saved and held by the
goalkeeper, but a player from the attacking team entered the penalty area
early. What happens? - ANSWERS-Play Continues - 14-1-6
A1, an offensive player, steps off the field to avoid being called for
offside. What is the ruling? - ANSWERS-Legal. A1 can leave the field
if for the sole purpose of not being offside. - 11.1.2 Situation C
A10, in an offside position, receives a header from B10. What is the
ruling? - ANSWERS-Legal. A10 should be allowed to play the ball as it
was last played by an opponent. - 11.1.4 Situation D
A4 is in an offside position on the opponent's half of the field. A4
returns to his or her own half of the field and receives the ball directly
from A5. - ANSWERS-Illegal. A4 is still defined as offside. - 11.1.4
Situation F
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, NFHS SOCCER TEST LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
Head coverings worn for medical/cosmetic reasons are permitted
provided: - ANSWERS-A. The covering is not abrasive, hard or
dangerous to another player. B. The covering is highly unlikely to come
off during play.
C. Prior approval by the state association or delegate is given.
***D. All of the above.
4-2-11
In the 68th minute, with the score 2-1 for Team A, a confrontation
between A5 and B11 escalates into a mass brawl. The referee and
coaches eventually end the fight. In the opinion of the referee, A5 started
the fight. - ANSWERS-The referee may terminate the game and shall
report all conditions regarding the incident to the proper authorities in
writing. - 5-3-2e; 5.3.2 Situation B
Pregame conferences shall be conducted by the head referee. -
ANSWERS-The pregame conference must be attended by the team's
head coach and captains. - 5-2-2d
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, NFHS SOCCER TEST LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
Spectators enter the field and disrupt play. What does the referee have
the authority to do? - ANSWERS-Terminate or suspend the game. - 5-3-
2e
The game officials are observed using flags with buzzer/beeper
capabilities during a match. The use of these flags is: - ANSWERS-
Allowed unless the state association has expressly prohibited such
equipment. - 5-1-3f
The game officials are observed using headset communication
equipment to speak with each other during a match. The use of this
equipment is: - ANSWERS-Allowed unless the state association has
prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f
The home team shall provide ball holders for the game. - ANSWERS-At
least two ball holders must be provided by the home team. - 6-1-1
A player is cautioned and the referee orders the clock to be stopped: -
ANSWERS-Time is restarted when the ball is put into play. - 7-4-2
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