SOCCER OFFICIATING FINAL
A soccer field must be this geometric shape. - answer- rectangle
The corner flags must be no taller than 4 feet. - answer- false
The "D" at the top of the penalty area is important because - answer- it serves as a
restraining line for penalty kicks
The corner arc, which is measured from the intersection of the touchline and the goal
line, extends into the field of play ___ yard(s). - answer- 1
The NFHS requires the "hash mark" on all high school soccer fields? - answer- false
Another name for the Penalty Area is the "18." - answer- true
It is the responsibility of the home team management to determine whether the field is
playable. - answer- true
If the ball is kicked by the same person who kicked the ball at the start of play what
should the referee do? - answer- award an indirect free kick to the opposite team
For the start of play, for either the kickoff or after a goal has been scored, the ball must
be kicked and clearly move in any direction. - answer- true
The most of the ball has crossed the goal line. What is the assistant referee's signal for
this particular situation? - answer- no signal is required, the ball is still in play.
According to NFHS rules, a game is restarted with a drop ball - answer- all the above:
when two opponents simultaneously cause the ball to go out of bounds; when the ball
becomes deflated; when simultaneous fouls occur by opponents
From which situation may a goal be scored - answer- kickoff; direct free kick; penalty
kick; corner kick
Three criteria an official must take into consideration before a player is considered
offside include: - answer- The player is involved in active play; The player interferes with
play or an opponent; The player seeks to gain an advantage by being in that position
Generally speaking can a player who is in his/her own half of the field of play is called
for offside. - answer- false
A player who receives the ball directly from a throw-in is not penalized for being offside -
answer- true
An attacker can be in an offside position. - answer- true
, A player cannot be offside if he/she receives the ball directly from a throw-in and these
two other restarts - answer- goal kick & corner kick
How many defenders must be between an attacker and the goal line in order for that
attacker to be considered on side? - answer- 2
The goalkeeper is always considered one of the defenders when determining offside. -
answer- false
If an attacker is determined to be offside, what is the penalty? - answer- indirect free
kick from the spot of the infraction
An attacker can leave the field of play to avoid being penalized for being offside. -
answer- true
Team A player A1 has effectively dribbled through the team B defense. A teammate,
A2, is running slightly behind but approximately 10 yards to A1's left. The only defender
is the goalkeeper. A1 passes the ball to A2 who shoots and scores. What does the
referee do? - answer- the referee turns and points to the center mark indicating that a
goal was scored and the restart is a kickoff.
A foul can only occur under the following circumstances:
The ball is in play
The foul occurs on the field of play
The foul is between opponents - answer- true
If a player does any one of the following acts with his legs to an opponent(s), a direct
free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. - answer- kicking, tripping
Of the penal fouls, spitting carries not only a direct free kick penalty but also requires
the ejection the player committing the foul - answer- true
These penal fouls committed by use of the hands result in a direct free kick. - answer-
handling, pushing, holding, striking
The two fouls committed by a player with his/her entire body are - answer- charging and
obstruction
An indirect free kick is awarded for charging an opponent when neither player is within
playing distance of the ball - answer- true
When a player runs between an opponent and the ball, using the body as an obstacle,
he/she is penalized with a direct free kick. - answer- false
A soccer field must be this geometric shape. - answer- rectangle
The corner flags must be no taller than 4 feet. - answer- false
The "D" at the top of the penalty area is important because - answer- it serves as a
restraining line for penalty kicks
The corner arc, which is measured from the intersection of the touchline and the goal
line, extends into the field of play ___ yard(s). - answer- 1
The NFHS requires the "hash mark" on all high school soccer fields? - answer- false
Another name for the Penalty Area is the "18." - answer- true
It is the responsibility of the home team management to determine whether the field is
playable. - answer- true
If the ball is kicked by the same person who kicked the ball at the start of play what
should the referee do? - answer- award an indirect free kick to the opposite team
For the start of play, for either the kickoff or after a goal has been scored, the ball must
be kicked and clearly move in any direction. - answer- true
The most of the ball has crossed the goal line. What is the assistant referee's signal for
this particular situation? - answer- no signal is required, the ball is still in play.
According to NFHS rules, a game is restarted with a drop ball - answer- all the above:
when two opponents simultaneously cause the ball to go out of bounds; when the ball
becomes deflated; when simultaneous fouls occur by opponents
From which situation may a goal be scored - answer- kickoff; direct free kick; penalty
kick; corner kick
Three criteria an official must take into consideration before a player is considered
offside include: - answer- The player is involved in active play; The player interferes with
play or an opponent; The player seeks to gain an advantage by being in that position
Generally speaking can a player who is in his/her own half of the field of play is called
for offside. - answer- false
A player who receives the ball directly from a throw-in is not penalized for being offside -
answer- true
An attacker can be in an offside position. - answer- true
, A player cannot be offside if he/she receives the ball directly from a throw-in and these
two other restarts - answer- goal kick & corner kick
How many defenders must be between an attacker and the goal line in order for that
attacker to be considered on side? - answer- 2
The goalkeeper is always considered one of the defenders when determining offside. -
answer- false
If an attacker is determined to be offside, what is the penalty? - answer- indirect free
kick from the spot of the infraction
An attacker can leave the field of play to avoid being penalized for being offside. -
answer- true
Team A player A1 has effectively dribbled through the team B defense. A teammate,
A2, is running slightly behind but approximately 10 yards to A1's left. The only defender
is the goalkeeper. A1 passes the ball to A2 who shoots and scores. What does the
referee do? - answer- the referee turns and points to the center mark indicating that a
goal was scored and the restart is a kickoff.
A foul can only occur under the following circumstances:
The ball is in play
The foul occurs on the field of play
The foul is between opponents - answer- true
If a player does any one of the following acts with his legs to an opponent(s), a direct
free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. - answer- kicking, tripping
Of the penal fouls, spitting carries not only a direct free kick penalty but also requires
the ejection the player committing the foul - answer- true
These penal fouls committed by use of the hands result in a direct free kick. - answer-
handling, pushing, holding, striking
The two fouls committed by a player with his/her entire body are - answer- charging and
obstruction
An indirect free kick is awarded for charging an opponent when neither player is within
playing distance of the ball - answer- true
When a player runs between an opponent and the ball, using the body as an obstacle,
he/she is penalized with a direct free kick. - answer- false
