US SOCCER GRASSROOTS FINAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT RESPONSES
◉ I'm the referee in a youth game, and I see a defender challenge for
the ball in an effort to make the other team lose the ball. The
defender tackles for the ball but misses and with her momentum
accidently, yet carelessly, trip her opponent. The ball continues to
move over the touchline. What is the restart of the game?
Answer: direct free kick
◉ I'm the assistant referee in an 11v11 youth game, and I see an
offense committed by an attacker against an opponent while
challenging for the ball. I should convey this information to the
referee if she doesn't stop play with a whistle because there is no
advantage. I should:
Answer: Look at where the referee is; determine if she saw the
action; if her view was obstructed, raise my flag with my left hand so
long as there is no advantage; slightly wave my flag; and after she
stops the game, point in the direction of the restart
◉ Wow. My confidence and comfort level have increased after
several games and with the help of my fellow referees. I've also
started myself-reflection journal where I write brief notes on:
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT RESPONSES
◉ I'm the referee in a youth game, and I see a defender challenge for
the ball in an effort to make the other team lose the ball. The
defender tackles for the ball but misses and with her momentum
accidently, yet carelessly, trip her opponent. The ball continues to
move over the touchline. What is the restart of the game?
Answer: direct free kick
◉ I'm the assistant referee in an 11v11 youth game, and I see an
offense committed by an attacker against an opponent while
challenging for the ball. I should convey this information to the
referee if she doesn't stop play with a whistle because there is no
advantage. I should:
Answer: Look at where the referee is; determine if she saw the
action; if her view was obstructed, raise my flag with my left hand so
long as there is no advantage; slightly wave my flag; and after she
stops the game, point in the direction of the restart
◉ Wow. My confidence and comfort level have increased after
several games and with the help of my fellow referees. I've also
started myself-reflection journal where I write brief notes on:
