2026 NFHS SOCCER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED | UPDATED (ACTUAL EXAM) 2025\2026
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-
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steps but does not interrupt the approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee shou
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ld: - ans-Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
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During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of different
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color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The referees should: -
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ans-Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
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During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that the ball
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s do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - ans-
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This is not permitted. If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS Authe
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nticating Mark, the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-
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1; 2-2-5d
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster -
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numbers, first name, last name or position? - ans-Player's position - 3-1-3
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Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - ans-
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B4 may participate - 4-2-9
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Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their play
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ers are properly and legally equipped. - ans-
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It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-
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2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a hocke
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y-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - ans-
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This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
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8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players are wearin
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g white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor of a school
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mate who has died. The official should: - ans-
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Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
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It is recommended that substitutes: - ans-
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Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3
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The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey or p
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ants. - ans-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
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The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - ans-This is permitted. - 4-
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1-1a
, The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. - ans-
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The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be played
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and the referee must notify the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
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An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator area is screami
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ng profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about offside m
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ade by the assistant referee. The referee should: - ans-
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Stop play and request that the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
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B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm int
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o the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - ans-
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The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting conduct. -
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5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
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Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: - ans-
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Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a red card.
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Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: - ans-
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Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the times specifie
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d in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
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The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee should: - ans-
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Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e d d d d
A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball toward A14. A14 did not see
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the ball coming and the ball strikes her in the back of the hand as her hand is at her side. The pro
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per call would be to: - ans-Allow play to continue. - 12-2
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A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no opponent near him. While still on th
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e ground, A7 kicks the ball to A12. The referee should: - ans-
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Allow play to continue as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D
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During the game, the assistant referee on the bench side hears the home team's assistant coa
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ch talking on his cell phone. When asked, the coach says that his wife is pregnant and he is che
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cking on her condition. - ans-Take no action, this is an allowed use of cell phones. - 12-8-1e
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On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - ans-
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When it leaves the hands of the thrower and breaks the plane of the touchline. - 15-1-4
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B17 is being replaced on a legal substitution opportunity for her team. What should happen ne
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xt? - ans- d d
B17 is considered to still be a player until her replacement, B12, is beckoned onto the field by th
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e referee. - 18-1-1gg
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ANSWERS | VERIFIED | UPDATED (ACTUAL EXAM) 2025\2026
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-
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steps but does not interrupt the approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee shou
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ld: - ans-Allow the goal and restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
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During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of different
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color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The referees should: -
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ans-Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
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During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that the ball
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s do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - ans-
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This is not permitted. If neither team has three similar quality game balls with the NFHS Authe
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nticating Mark, the game may begin with balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-
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1; 2-2-5d
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster -
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numbers, first name, last name or position? - ans-Player's position - 3-1-3
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Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - ans-
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B4 may participate - 4-2-9
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Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their play
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ers are properly and legally equipped. - ans-
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It is the head coaches responsibility that their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-
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2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a hocke
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y-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - ans-
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This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1 Situation G
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8. During the pregame inspection, the official notes that the visiting team's players are wearin
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g white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor of a school
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mate who has died. The official should: - ans-
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Not permit players with black tape to play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
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It is recommended that substitutes: - ans-
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Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside the team area. - 4-1-3
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The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey or p
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ants. - ans-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
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The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - ans-This is permitted. - 4-
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1-1a
, The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. - ans-
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The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be played
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and the referee must notify the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
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An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator area is screami
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ng profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about offside m
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ade by the assistant referee. The referee should: - ans-
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Stop play and request that the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
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B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm int
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o the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - ans-
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The referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting conduct. -
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5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
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Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: - ans-
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Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a red card.
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- 5-3-1g
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Since there is no visible clock available at the game site, the referee shall: - ans-
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Keep the official time on his or her watch and shall stop and start the watch at the times specifie
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d in Rule 6-2-3a. - 5-3-2f; 6-2-1; 6-2-3a
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The ball goes directly into the opponent's goal from a corner kick. The referee should: - ans-
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Allow the goal. - 10-1-2e d d d d
A14 is running toward the goal. Her teammate, A12, kicks the ball toward A14. A14 did not see
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the ball coming and the ball strikes her in the back of the hand as her hand is at her side. The pro
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per call would be to: - ans-Allow play to continue. - 12-2
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A7 fell near the ball due to his own clumsiness. There is no opponent near him. While still on th
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e ground, A7 kicks the ball to A12. The referee should: - ans-
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Allow play to continue as this is permitted by rule. - 12.6 Situation D
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During the game, the assistant referee on the bench side hears the home team's assistant coa
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ch talking on his cell phone. When asked, the coach says that his wife is pregnant and he is che
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cking on her condition. - ans-Take no action, this is an allowed use of cell phones. - 12-8-1e
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On a throw-in, the ball is in play: - ans-
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When it leaves the hands of the thrower and breaks the plane of the touchline. - 15-1-4
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B17 is being replaced on a legal substitution opportunity for her team. What should happen ne
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xt? - ans- d d
B17 is considered to still be a player until her replacement, B12, is beckoned onto the field by th
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e referee. - 18-1-1gg
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