2024 NFHS Soccer Test Questions and
Answers with complete solution
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: -
CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Player's
position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1
Situation G
, 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Not permit players with black tape to play until it is
corrected. - 4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - CORRECT
ANSWER-This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow
socks. - CORRECT ANSWER-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: -
CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent
caution immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
Answers with complete solution
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: -
CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Player's
position - 3-1-3
Before the game, the referee observes B4 wearing soft-padded headgear. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT
ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is not permitted. 4-2-8; 4.2.1
Situation G
, 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Not permit players with black tape to play until it is
corrected. - 4-1-1b
It is recommended that substitutes: - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is required. - 4-1-1h(1)
The home team and the visiting team are both wearing blue shorts. - CORRECT
ANSWER-This is permitted. - 4-1-1a
The visiting team arrives at the game site wearing white uniform tops and yellow
socks. - CORRECT ANSWER-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: -
CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-Display the yellow card indicating the subsequent
caution immediately followed by a red card. - 5-3-1g
