NFHS Soccer Exam 100% CORRECT ANSWERS, Exams of
Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
During the taking of a goal kick, the goalkeeper miskicks the ball and it travels a short distance. The
goalkeeper immediately kicks the ball again so it exits the penalty area. What should the referee do?
D. Award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the spot that the goalkeeper kicked the ball a
second time.
The referee observes Team A wearing red socks with black tape applied above the ankles. What is the
ruling?
B. Not permitted. The color of the tape must be a similar color of the sock.
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves from the right side of the goal area to the left side of
the goal area before spotting the ball.
D. This is allowed, but if this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the referee shall stop the clock and
caution the goalkeeper.
Player in red passes the ball ahead to a teammate in an offside position. The referee should
B. Award the team in white an indirect free kick for the offside where the teammate played the ball.
During a penalty kick, kicker A2 kicks the ball and it immediately deflates. What is the appropriate
restart?
A. Retake the penalty kick.
The visiting team arrives at the game site and the goalkeeper's jersey does not have a number.
A. The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey. If unable to correct, the game shall be
played and the referee must notify the state association following the game.
A3 is in an offside position near the edge of the penalty arc. A2 takes a shot at goal which deflects off
B2's hip to A3 who plays the ball. The correct procedure is:
A. Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot where A3 played the ball.
Team A is awarded an indirect free kick. Player A1 steps on top of the ball without it moving. Player
A4 then shoots the ball directly into the opponent's goal. The referee should:
A. Award a goal and restart the match with a kickoff for Team B.
B2 is pulled down by the jersey by A5. The referee stops play and awards a free kick to Team B. A5
then picks up the ball and begins walking away with the ball yelling the player fell down on their own.
D. The referee should caution A5 and require A5 to leave the field of play.
If a goal kick is touched twice by the kicker before another player has touched the ball, what is the
proper penalty?
C. Indirect kick from the spot of the infraction.
, A10 is in an offside position. Defender B12, with time, space and clear sight of the ball, extends their
leg in an attempt to clear the ball. The ball then inadvertently goes toward A10. The official shall:
A. Allow play to continue.
The hosting school schedules a junior varsity and varsity match on the same day. After the JV match
has concluded, the visiting JV team stays to watch its varsity team. During the match, the JV players
from the spectator stands are shouting comments containing abusive language toward the referees
that are causing game management issues. The referee should:
B. Suspend the match and request game management to take appropriate action with the JV team
members.
Team A is awarded a direct free kick and asks the referee to enforce 10 yards. Team B places two
players in a defensive wall and are properly positioned by the referee. Player A1 stands next to Team
B's wall. Is A1's position legal?
D. Yes, because the defensive wall has fewer than three defenders.
A goal may not be scored directly from a:
B. Dropped Ball.
White Player jumps over the back of the player in black to play the ball. The referee should:
C. Award a direct free kick to the player in black for jumping in by the player in white.
The goalkeeper for Team A is wearing light blue socks. The goalkeeper's teammates are wearing black
socks.
A. Legal as long as Team B is not wearing light blue socks.
When determining whether an obvious goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO) has been denied, the
following must be considered and present:
D. All of the above.
Player A1 kicks the ball and it deflects off the referee standing on the field near the halfway line, and
the ball goes directly to Player B1. What is the appropriate restart?
A. Drop ball to a player on Team A.
Player A1 is attacking Team B's goal. Player B5 fouls Player A1 by pulling at the jersey, stopping a
promising attack (SPA). The referee shall:
C. Caution Player B5.
Player A spits at Player B during a verbal altercation.
B. Player A is ejected and receives a red card.
A10 is in an offside position. Player A9 plays the ball and defender B12 is struck by the ball in the leg.
The ball inadvertently goes toward A10. The official shall:
B. Penalize A10 for being offside and restart with an indirect free kick for Team B.
Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
During the taking of a goal kick, the goalkeeper miskicks the ball and it travels a short distance. The
goalkeeper immediately kicks the ball again so it exits the penalty area. What should the referee do?
D. Award an indirect free kick to the opponent at the spot that the goalkeeper kicked the ball a
second time.
The referee observes Team A wearing red socks with black tape applied above the ankles. What is the
ruling?
B. Not permitted. The color of the tape must be a similar color of the sock.
The goalkeeper, before taking a goal kick, moves from the right side of the goal area to the left side of
the goal area before spotting the ball.
D. This is allowed, but if this is deemed a time-wasting ploy, the referee shall stop the clock and
caution the goalkeeper.
Player in red passes the ball ahead to a teammate in an offside position. The referee should
B. Award the team in white an indirect free kick for the offside where the teammate played the ball.
During a penalty kick, kicker A2 kicks the ball and it immediately deflates. What is the appropriate
restart?
A. Retake the penalty kick.
The visiting team arrives at the game site and the goalkeeper's jersey does not have a number.
A. The visiting team should change to a legal goalkeeper jersey. If unable to correct, the game shall be
played and the referee must notify the state association following the game.
A3 is in an offside position near the edge of the penalty arc. A2 takes a shot at goal which deflects off
B2's hip to A3 who plays the ball. The correct procedure is:
A. Award an indirect free kick to Team B at the spot where A3 played the ball.
Team A is awarded an indirect free kick. Player A1 steps on top of the ball without it moving. Player
A4 then shoots the ball directly into the opponent's goal. The referee should:
A. Award a goal and restart the match with a kickoff for Team B.
B2 is pulled down by the jersey by A5. The referee stops play and awards a free kick to Team B. A5
then picks up the ball and begins walking away with the ball yelling the player fell down on their own.
D. The referee should caution A5 and require A5 to leave the field of play.
If a goal kick is touched twice by the kicker before another player has touched the ball, what is the
proper penalty?
C. Indirect kick from the spot of the infraction.
, A10 is in an offside position. Defender B12, with time, space and clear sight of the ball, extends their
leg in an attempt to clear the ball. The ball then inadvertently goes toward A10. The official shall:
A. Allow play to continue.
The hosting school schedules a junior varsity and varsity match on the same day. After the JV match
has concluded, the visiting JV team stays to watch its varsity team. During the match, the JV players
from the spectator stands are shouting comments containing abusive language toward the referees
that are causing game management issues. The referee should:
B. Suspend the match and request game management to take appropriate action with the JV team
members.
Team A is awarded a direct free kick and asks the referee to enforce 10 yards. Team B places two
players in a defensive wall and are properly positioned by the referee. Player A1 stands next to Team
B's wall. Is A1's position legal?
D. Yes, because the defensive wall has fewer than three defenders.
A goal may not be scored directly from a:
B. Dropped Ball.
White Player jumps over the back of the player in black to play the ball. The referee should:
C. Award a direct free kick to the player in black for jumping in by the player in white.
The goalkeeper for Team A is wearing light blue socks. The goalkeeper's teammates are wearing black
socks.
A. Legal as long as Team B is not wearing light blue socks.
When determining whether an obvious goal scoring opportunity (DOGSO) has been denied, the
following must be considered and present:
D. All of the above.
Player A1 kicks the ball and it deflects off the referee standing on the field near the halfway line, and
the ball goes directly to Player B1. What is the appropriate restart?
A. Drop ball to a player on Team A.
Player A1 is attacking Team B's goal. Player B5 fouls Player A1 by pulling at the jersey, stopping a
promising attack (SPA). The referee shall:
C. Caution Player B5.
Player A spits at Player B during a verbal altercation.
B. Player A is ejected and receives a red card.
A10 is in an offside position. Player A9 plays the ball and defender B12 is struck by the ball in the leg.
The ball inadvertently goes toward A10. The official shall:
B. Penalize A10 for being offside and restart with an indirect free kick for Team B.
