NFHS Soccer Rules EXAM WITH
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. 7.1.1 What is the duration of the game? - ANSWER ✓ 2 x 40 minute (or 4 x 20
minute quarters) halves or 80 minutes for high school. 60 minutes total is
recommended for junior high school.
2. 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.
3. 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.
, 4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. 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.
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | LATEST
(2026/2027) UPDATED VERSION |
100% GUARANTEED PASS
{JUST RELEASED}
1. 7.1.1 What is the duration of the game? - ANSWER ✓ 2 x 40 minute (or 4 x 20
minute quarters) halves or 80 minutes for high school. 60 minutes total is
recommended for junior high school.
2. 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.
3. 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.
, 4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. 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.
