NFHS Soccer Rules exam 2023 with 100%
correct answers
7.1.1 What is the duration of the game?
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.
7.1.2 Can the game be shortened?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
correct answers
7.1.1 What is the duration of the game?
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.
7.1.2 Can the game be shortened?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
