NFHS Soccer Rules Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 Already Passed
7.1.1 What is the duration of the game? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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.
7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th quarters? - Answers 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? - Answers At the end of each period. This means the teams will
switch on each quarter if the game has 4 quarters.
MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the pitch? - Answers The team areas and the
officials area must be marked, fenced or roped off so that they can be easily identified.
MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or individual may play in a regular season? -
Answers 18
MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? - Answers Gials, cautions, and disqualifications. In
addition they must also keep track of the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow
card. Note that the timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.
MICH - Who is responsible for timing the 10 minute yellow card sit out period? - Answers The home
school timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.
MICH - What is required to be in the officials area? - Answers Scorekeepter, score sheet, table chainr,
and sounding device for substitutions.
7.1.1 What is the duration of the game? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? -
Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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.
7.2.2 What intervals are allowed between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th quarters? - Answers 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? - Answers At the end of each period. This means the teams will
switch on each quarter if the game has 4 quarters.
MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the pitch? - Answers The team areas and the
officials area must be marked, fenced or roped off so that they can be easily identified.
MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or individual may play in a regular season? -
Answers 18
MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? - Answers Gials, cautions, and disqualifications. In
addition they must also keep track of the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow
card. Note that the timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.
MICH - Who is responsible for timing the 10 minute yellow card sit out period? - Answers The home
school timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.
MICH - What is required to be in the officials area? - Answers Scorekeepter, score sheet, table chainr,
and sounding device for substitutions.
