NFHS Soccer Rules: Understanding the Game Duration, Suspensions, and Mercy Rules, Exams of Advanced Education

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7.1.1 What is the duration of the game? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - At the end of each period. This means the teams will switch on each quarter if the game has 4 quarters. MICH - What additional markings are requires outside of the pitch? - The team areas and the officials area must be marked, fenced or roped off so that they can be easily identified. MICH - What is the maximum number of games a team or individual may play in a regular season? - 18 MICH - What does the scorekeeper have to record? - Gials, cautions, and disqualifications. In addition they must also keep track of the start and end times of the 10 minute time period for a yellow card. Note that the timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself.

MICH - Who is responsible for timing the 10 minute yellow card sit out period? - The home school timer is responsible for keeping track of the time itself. MICH - What is required to be in the officials area? - Scorekeepter, score sheet, table chainr, and sounding device for substitutions. MICH - Are ball holders required? - Yes, in Michigan they are required. MICH - Wat is the minimum distance from the touchline to the spectators? - 10 feet. MICH - How do you tell the home team in the tournament? - The team on the top line of the bracket. MICH - What are the uniform rules? - The home team has to have white or light colored jerseys and stockings and the away team should have dark jerseys and stocking. Shoes msut be worn and the stockings must match. The team not in compliance must change. Game will be played with pennies if necessary. MICH - What is the correct action to take for taunting by spectators? - One warning if deserved and then stop the game and ask the school representative to throw them out. MICH - Do players sit out for kicks from the penalty mark if they have not served the full 10 minutes for a yellow card? - Players lose their chance to participate in kicks from the penalty mark if they have not served the full 10 minutes by the end of the game. MICH - When are 2 x 10 minute overtime periods used? - In tournament play 2 x 10 minute periods are used if the score is tied at the end of the regular periods of play. This is optional during regular season play. MICH - Can officials use the three whistle system? - Yes if all parties agree. MICH - Where does the officials jurisdiction extend? - The pitch, officials' locker rooms, and parking sites and the areas between them. MICH - What is the goal differential rule? - In Michigan if one varsity team is ahead by 8 or more goals any time after the end of the first half of play the game is over. This is optional for non- varsity games and should be agreed upon before the game starts.