Download 2024 NFHS Soccer Test Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) and more Exams Physical education in PDF only on Docsity! 2024 NFHS Soccer Test Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) 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 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 B17 is being replaced on a legal substitution opportunity for her team. What should happen next? - ANS>B17 is considered to still be a player until her replacement, B12, is beckoned onto the field by the referee. - 18-1-1gg Player A10 who is not on the roster scores a goal. The referee should: - ANS>Add A10 to the roster and allow the goal. - 3-1-3 Situation A The home team arrives for a contest wearing green jerseys and socks. - ANS>This is legal. - 4-1-1a At the opening kickoff, A1 enters B's side of the field in order to kick the ball backward to A2. - ANS>This is legal. - 8-1-2 A2 in the penalty area is advancing the ball toward his opponent's goal with an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. B3 grabs A2's shirt and A2 does not score a goal. - ANS>Award Team A a penalty kick and disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3) During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the official and interferes with active play. - ANS>Award Team A a direct kick from the point of the infraction. - 13-2-1j During an inspection of the field, the referees note that the team areas are not marked. What is the correct procedure? - ANS>The referee should notify the state association and The game will begin without the proper markings. - 1-5-1 During inspection of the field, the referees note that the corner flags are not orange. What should be the referee's response? - ANS>This is permitted. - 1-3 Due to inclement weather, both coaches agree to shorten the periods of the game. This may be done: - ANS>Before the game begins or before the beginning of the second half. - 7-1-2 The official signal for a goal scored is: - ANS>Stopping the clock and pointing to the center of the field. - Signal Chart At the taking of a corner kick, the defending players must be: - ANS>10 yards from the ball. - 17-1-2 The referee awards a throw-in to Team B. B7 takes the throw-in, and as he throws the ball in, the ball spins just as it is released. The throw-in lands outside the touchline. The referee should: - ANS>Award a throw- in to Team A at the original spot of the throw-in because the throw-in by B7 did not enter the field. - 15-1-5 The referee has awarded Team B a penalty kick. As B4 runs towards the ball to take the kick, B9, B7 and A5 enter the penalty area. The referee allows the kick to proceed. - ANS>Regardless of the outcome, retake the kick. - 14-1-2 Penalty A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 spits at the referee. If the referee stops play immediately, the referee should: - ANS>Display a red card to A9 and restart play with an indirect kick. - 13-2-2m B9 is tripped by A6. The referee stops play and awards a free kick to Team B. A6 remains at the spot of the foul, between the ball and the goal defended by Team A, arguing that B9 fell over his leg and that there was no trip. - ANS>The referee should caution A6 and require him to leave the field of play. - 12-8-1; 13-3-1 While A10 is dribbling toward the goal, a substitute in the bench area, B17, throws a water bottle at A5, striking him in the head. The referee stops play, determines that A5 is able to continue to play and disqualifies B17. - ANS>The game must be restarted with an indirect free kick by Team A from the location of the ball at the time A5 was struck. - 13-2-3b The referee notices Player A has a broken knee brace. This player is improperly equipped. The referee should: - ANS>- A. Allow the player to fix it if it is immediately correctable. What action should be taken? - ANS>Take no action. - 12-8-1- Situation C During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the official, but does not interfere with active play. - ANS>Award Team A an indirect kick from where the ball was when the referee stopped play. - 13-2-3a At the taking of a tie-breaking kick from the penalty mark, goalkeeper A1 deflects the kicked ball. As he celebrates, the ball's momentum causes it to strike the ground and spin into the goal. The referee should: - ANS>Allow the goal. - 14-1-6 A throw-in by Player A goes directly to her own goalkeeper, who catches the ball with her hands. The referee should: - ANS>Award an indirect free kick to the opponent. - 12-7-4- Penalty A2 is advancing the ball toward the opponent's goal with an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. B3, who is attempting to play the ball, fouls A2, who is outside the penalty area and does not score a goal. - ANS>Award Team A a direct kick and disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3) Which of these is true about taunting? - ANS>Taunting is a misconduct and requires that the offending player be disqualified. - 12-8-2b The visiting team arrives for a contest wearing light gray jerseys and socks. - ANS>The visiting team must change to an all-white jersey and socks if possible. If it is not possible to correct the problem, the game shall be played and the state association notified. - 4-1-1a; 4-1-1 Situation H Visiting Team B is wearing white jerseys and socks. B1 is wearing a black long-sleeve undershirt, B2 is wearing black tights, and B3 is wearing a black arm sleeve. - ANS>This is legal. - 4-4-1a, d During a penalty kick, Player A2 kicks the ball and the ball becomes deflated when it hits the crossbar. What is the appropriate restart? - ANS>Retake the penalty kick. - 2-2-4 During the game, the referee notices several players with untucked jerseys. The referee should: - ANS>Do nothing, as jerseys are not required to be tucked into the shorts. - 4-1-1a A pass by A2 to A3 strikes the referee who is standing in the penalty area. The ball remains on the field of play and is controlled by B2. What is the appropriate restart? - ANS>Drop ball to the defending goalkeeper. - 9-1-1(b); 9-2-1(e); 9-2-3 Player A1 is on an attack, kicks the ball and it deflects off the referee to Player B1. What is the appropriate procedure? - ANS>The officials should stop play and conduct a drop ball with one player from Team A at the position where it was last touched by the official. - 9-1-1(b); 9-2-3 If Team A, while defending, is awarded an indirect free kick inside the penalty area, the opposing plays shall stand: - ANS>Outside the penalty area, at least 10 yards from the ball, until the ball is in play. - 13-3-1 If the referee fails to signal the kick is indirect and the ball goes directly into the opponent's goal, the result shall be: - ANS>Retake the indirect free kick. - 13-3-4 (NEW) Pads on soccer goals: - ANS>Shall be white. - 1-4-1 Which of the following is true if opposing teams choose to be on opposite sides of the field? - ANS>The teams shall be diagonally across from each other. - 1-5-3 Exception 1 A10 is in an offside position. After receiving a pass from B7, B9 accidentally passes the ball to A10. A10 should be: - ANS>Allowed to continue with play. - 11-1-4- Situation A During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick rebounds off the goalkeeper's back to a defending player who entered the penalty area early. What happens? - ANS>Rekick - 14-1-6 During the taking of a penalty kick, the kick is saved and held by the goalkeeper, but a player from the attacking team entered the penalty area early. What happens? - ANS>Play Continues - 14-1-6 A1, an offensive player, steps off the field to avoid being called for offside. What is the ruling? - ANS>Legal. A1 can leave the field if for the sole purpose of not being offside. - 11.1.2 Situation C A10, in an offside position, receives a header from B10. What is the ruling? - ANS>Legal. A10 should be allowed to play the ball as it was last played by an opponent. - 11.1.4 Situation D A4 is in an offside position on the opponent's half of the field. A4 returns to his or her own half of the field and receives the ball directly from A5. - ANS>Illegal. A4 is still defined as offside. - 11.1.4 Situation F Head coverings worn for medical/cosmetic reasons are permitted provided: - ANS>A. The covering is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to another player. B. The covering is highly unlikely to come off during play. C. Prior approval by the state association or delegate is given. ***D. All of the above. 4-2-11 In the 68th minute, with the score 2-1 for Team A, a confrontation between A5 and B11 escalates into a mass brawl. The referee and coaches eventually end the fight. In the opinion of the referee, A5 started the fight. - ANS>The referee may terminate the game and shall report all conditions regarding the incident to the proper authorities in writing. - 5-3-2e; 5.3.2 Situation B Pregame conferences shall be conducted by the head referee. - ANS>The pregame conference must be attended by the team's head coach and captains. - 5-2-2d Spectators enter the field and disrupt play. What does the referee have the authority to do? - ANS>Terminate or suspend the game. - 5-3-2e The game officials are observed using flags with buzzer/beeper capabilities during a match. The use of these flags is: - ANS>Allowed unless the state association has expressly prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f The game officials are observed using headset communication equipment to speak with each other during a match. The use of this equipment is: - ANS>Allowed unless the state association has prohibited such equipment. - 5-1-3f The home team shall provide ball holders for the game. - ANS>At least two ball holders must be provided by the home team. - 6-1-1 A player is cautioned and the referee orders the clock to be stopped: - ANS>Time is restarted when the ball is put into play. - 7-4-2 If the Sample Overtime Procedures are followed by state association adoption, the interval between the first overtime period and the second overtime period shall be: - ANS>Two minutes. - 7-3-2 Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player A2. The official should: - ANS>Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3 What happens when the referee inadvertently sounds the whistle? - ANS>The referee stops play and awards a dropped ball to a player of the team last in possession, or to the defending team's goalkeeper if the ball was in the penalty area, when play was stopped. - 9-2-1c