NCAA Postseason Rules Refresher
1.
After the goalkeeper has been designated for the kicks from the mark tie breaking procedure, a team may
change their goalkeeper with one of the eligible kickers participating in the procedure for tactical reasons.
a.
True
b.
False
Answer: B (7.1.1.7)
2.
The referee calls a penalty kick. A player is injured and substituted for before the penalty kick restart. The
entering player is allowed to take the penalty kick.
a.
True
b.
False
Answer: B (14.2)
3.
A12 reports to the scorer’s table to substitute for A2 in the first overtime period. Team A is awarded a
corner kick. The referee beckons A12 onto the field, but the coach decides he wants A2 to remain in the
game for the corner kick and tells A12 not to enter. The referee should:
a.
b.
c.
Require A12 to enter for A2
Allow A2 to remain in the game and allow A12 to enter at the next substitution opportunity
Allow A2 to remain in the game and NOT allow A12 to enter during the remainder of the first
overtime period
Answer: C (AR3.6.1.d&e)
4.
The starting goalkeeper is substituted at the 30th minute. At the 40th minute she reports to the scorer’s
table to reenter the game as a goalkeeper. The referee should:
a.
b.
Allow the goalkeeper to reenter in the first half
Not allow the goalkeeper to reenter in the first half
Answer: A (3.5.2)
5.
A team’s goalkeeper is ejected during the kicks from the mark tie breaking procedure. A team may only
replace the goalkeeper with one of their designated kickers participating in the procedure.
a.
b.
True
False
Answer: B (7.1.1.1)
6.
The last ten seconds of the first half have been counted down and the game clock indicates the end of the
half, however, the signaling device has failed and prior to the referee blowing his whistle to indicate the end
of the half, a goal is scored. The referee shall:
a.
b.
Allow the goal
Disallow the goal
Answer: B (6.3.9)
7.
For the post season tie breaking procedure, the players eligible to participate are:
a.
b.
c.
Only those on the field at the end of the 2nd overtime
Only those who have participated in the match and were not ejected
Anyone on the roster who has not been ejected
Answer C: (7.1.1.1)
8.
Player A1 takes a throw-in and it does not enter the field of play. The referee shall:
a.
b.
c.
Award the throw-in to Team B
Require A1 to retake the throw-in
Allow any player on Team A to retake the throw-in
Answer: A (15.2)
9.
With the goalkeeper of team A in clear possession in his own goal area, the referee stops play to attend to
an injured player at midfield. The proper restart of the game is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A drop ball at the point the goalkeeper had possession.
A drop ball at the 6 yard mark.
An indirect kick for team A at the point the goalkeeper had possession.
An indirect kick for team A anywhere in the goal area.
A drop ball at the point of the injured player.
Answer: D (9.3.2)
10. During a penalty kick as a tie breaker, the goalkeeper stops the forward progress of the kick; however, the
wind propels it back into the goal. The referee shall:
a.
b.
Award the goal.
Do not award a goal.
Answer: A (AR 14.4.a)
11. When there is still a tie after regulation and overtime, Kicks from the Mark are required to determine the
winner. At the coin toss to determine which team kicks first?
a.
b.
c.
The coin toss winner must kick first
The coin toss loser must kick first
The winner of the coin toss choices who kicks first
Answer: C (7.1.1.2)
12. For games that end in a tie after 90 minutes:
a.
b.
c.
d.
It shall be declared a tie game and no overtime played.
Two 15 minute overtime periods shall be played in their entirety.
Two 15 minute sudden victory overtime periods shall be played.
Two 10 minute sudden victory overtime periods shall be played.
Answer: D (7.1.1)