Questions & Answers for "High School"

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/11/2013

David of Duluth, MN USA asks...

The document referenced by the National HS Federation concerning the differences between NFHS, NCAA and FIFA Laws and Rules states that in High School Soccer a 'goalkeeper cannot be charged in his own penalty area unless dribbling the ball with his f...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 10/7/2013

Erica Nelson of Bend, Oregon United States asks...

I went searching for an answer about wether metal knee braces are allowed in soccer because my team plays another high school team several times this season. We played them twice already this season and beat them pretty badly. They added a girl to th...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 9/18/2013

Sam of Springfield, Massachusetts United States asks...

A couple days ago in one of my high school soccer games there was multiple(6-7) ceremonial free kicks for the other team, each one the referee came in walked us back 10 paces, backed away, then out of the blue the player on the attacking team would ...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 8/30/2013

Justine pitman of Franklin , Nh United States of America asks...

I just got my nose pierced and my coed HIGH SCHOOL TEAM has a game in two days so it is way too early to take the piercing out. Can I cover it up with a small band aid? Or am I going to have to take it out!?...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 8/29/2013

Jack Scribner of Falmouth, Maine United States asks...

I have a pair of metal soft ground studs and people have told me I am not allowed to wear them if they have metal studs. In the past I have never had problems but I don't know if it's a High school rule change or what. Thanks...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 8/22/2013

Heather of Randolph, MA USA asks...

Hi, I am a junior in high school. I play on my schools varsity soccer team and i have gauged ears(size 2g). I just have a few questions regarding the rules:
1. Will this stop me from being able to play?
2. Will I have to tape up my ears to ...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 8/19/2013

Dan of West Milford, NJ usa asks...

I was at a high school game where now I'm told the rule for an IFK is that the ball can't be tapped anymore for it to be put into play. That the ball has to be kicked for it to be put into play (like FIFA or USSF rules). In our game, the other tea...

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Law 17 - Corner Kick 8/4/2013

Paul Napier of Vacaville, CA USA asks...

I have seen this 'Trick' twice, once in High School, and at a U12 Boys game. The one done in High School I was the AR at the corner. The First Player set the ball down inside the Arc and Barely touched it with her foot (more of an alignment touch)
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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/16/2013

Ben Rogers of Los Angeles, CA USA asks...

Sorry for the length of these questions I am still trying to wrap my head around this concept.

My teammate was penalized for deception while on defense. We play in an 8v8 rec league with full sized goals. The ball was sent curling into the ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 5/13/2013

Mike of Lebanon, CT USA asks...

Is it just me, or has there been a decrease in the use of yellow cards by refs? It seems that in the games I watch, both at high school and premier levels I hardly ever see a card given, even in cases I thought should warrant such. I ask this, as ...

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