NFHS SOCCER RULES QUIZ 2024
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
7.1.1 What is the duration of the game? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>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? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>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? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>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? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>At the end of
each period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game has 4
quarters.
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