NFHS Rules Football Questions And 100% Correct Answers
2024
1.What is the object of the game?: One team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents
goal by place kick or drop kick. Game is won by team that accumulates the most points (1-1-1)
2.What are the dimensions of the playing field?: 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
3.How many players are needed to start a game?: 11 for each team
(however the team may continue with fewer) Forfeit if not enough players 1-0 is the score, offended team wins. (1-1-3)
4.When must officials take authority for the contests?: 30 minutes prior to
the scheduled game time. (or as soon as they are able to be present (1- -7)
5.Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game?: referee (1-1-6)
6.When does a game offiicials' authority end?: Through the duration of the 4th period and any overtimes, as well as up to completion of any reports. (states may intercede as well) (1-1-8)
7.Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment?: NO. (1-1-
9)
8.Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire?: NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
9.Can a team protest NFHS rules?: NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
10.Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ?: No closer than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2) .How often is a CONTINUOUS yard line marking be used on the field?:
Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the
goal line and end line) (1-2-3a and b)
12.How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines (minimum)?: 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
13.How long are hash marks?: 24 inches (1-2- 3e)
14.What are "9-yard" marks?: The markings on the field 9 yards from the sideline. If numbers are used as the 9 yard mark, the TOP of the number
is measured to 9 yards (1-2-3f)
15.Where is the team box?: Between the 25 yard lines on the teams sidelines, BEHIND the 2 yard belt, however it may be 20-45 yard lines if both teams are using the same sideline. (1-2-3g)
16.Can decorative markings be placed in the end-zone?: yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
17.Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone?: End-zone to that the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play is the actual goal (1-2-3j)
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