2025/2026 NFHS SOCCER EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps but does not interrupt the
approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee should: - ANS Allow the goal and
restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of
different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The referees
should: - ANS Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that the balls
do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - ANS This is not permitted. If neither team has
three similar quality game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with
balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first name,
last name or position? - ANS Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - ANS B4 may
participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their
players are properly and legally equipped. - ANS It is the head coaches responsibility that
their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - ANS 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 wearing
white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor of a
schoolmate who has died. The official should: - ANS Not permit players with black tape to
play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - ANS Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up
outside the team area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey or
pants. - ANS This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - ANS This is permitted. -
4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. -
ANS The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be
played and the referee must notify the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator area is
screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about
offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - ANS Stop play and request that
the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm into
the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - ANS The
referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: -
ANS Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a
red card. - 5-3-1g
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
During the taking of a penalty kick, A7 uses several stutter-steps but does not interrupt the
approach to the ball. The ball enters the goal. The referee should: - ANS Allow the goal and
restart with a kickoff by the defending team.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the field has multiple lines of
different color and the soccer field areas contrast in color to the other markings. The referees
should: - ANS Begin the contest as this is permitted by rule 1-2-1
During inspection of the game balls supplied by the home team, the referees note that the balls
do not have the NFHS Authenticating Mark. - ANS This is not permitted. If neither team has
three similar quality game balls with the NFHS Authenticating Mark, the game may begin with
balls chosen by the referee from those available. 2-1; 2-2-5
Which of the following is not required to be submitted on a team roster - numbers, first name,
last name or position? - ANS Player's position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. - ANS B4 may
participate - 4-2-9
Before the game begins, the head referee must verify with each head coach whether their
players are properly and legally equipped. - ANS It is the head coaches responsibility that
their team is properly and legally equipped. 4-3; 5-2-2d(4)
Before the game, the Team A head coach informs the referee that A15 will be wearing a
hockey-style mask, due to an injury she received in a game the previous week. - ANS 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 wearing
white socks with visible black electrical tape around the top of their socks in honor of a
schoolmate who has died. The official should: - ANS Not permit players with black tape to
play until it is corrected. - 4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - ANS Wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up
outside the team area. - 4-1-3
The goalkeeper must have a number on the back of the jersey and on the front of the jersey or
pants. - ANS This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - ANS This is permitted. -
4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow socks. -
ANS The visiting team should change to white socks. If unable to correct, the game shall be
played and the referee must notify the state association following the game. - 4.1.1 Situation G
An identifiable supporter of the home team seated in the designated spectator area is
screaming profanities at the nearest assistant referee in disagreement with a decision about
offside made by the assistant referee. The referee should: - ANS Stop play and request that
the home school administration take appropriate action. - 5-3-2e
B14 takes a shot on goal, with goalkeeper A1 out of position. A3, however, extends her arm into
the path of the ball, deflecting it to B9. B9 shoots and the ball enters the goal. - ANS The
referee should allow the goal and caution A3 for unsporting conduct. - 5.3.1 Situation A; 12-8-1f
Team B's head coach receives a second caution and is disqualified. The referee shall: -
ANS Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent caution immediately followed by a
red card. - 5-3-1g
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