NFHS Football Case Plays - Rule 3 (Periods, Time Factor, and Substitutions) with solution
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Nfhs football
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Nfhs Football
3.1.1 SITUATION A:
The home management notifies the game officials and the visiting-team coach 30 minutes prior to the scheduled kickoff that the halftime intermission will be extended for homecoming activities. correct answers RULING: The maximum length of the halftime intermission is 20 minutes....
NFHS Football Case Plays - Rule 3 (Periods, Time Factor,
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3.1.1 SITUATION A:
The home management notifies the game officials and the visiting-team coach 30 minutes prior
to the scheduled kickoff that the halftime intermission will be extended for homecoming
activities. correct answers RULING: The maximum length of the halftime intermission is 20
minutes. Any greater extension is not permitted either by mutual agreement or prior notification.
COMMENT: By agreement of the opposing coaches, the halftime intermission may be reduced
to a minimum of 10 minutes unless there has been a delay of at least 30 minutes due to weather
in the last three minutes of the second period (3-1-6, 3-1-6c, 3-1-6c EXCEPTION)
*3.1.1 SITUATION B:
Prior to the game, the participating schools have agreed to a 20-minute halftime intermission: (a)
After 20 minutes have been placed on the game clock, planned band performances are canceled
because of cold weather. Both teams arrive on the field with six minutes remaining on the game
clock. Both coaches tell the game officials they have agreed to shorten the halftime intermission
and want the game to start as soon as they have both had three minutes to warm up; or (b) As the
teams leave the field, the timer places 20 minutes on the game clock and upon reaching 0:00,
places three additional minutes on the game clock. correct answers RULING: In (a), mutual
agreement of coaches to shorten the halftime intermission is permitted. They may not, however,
shorten it to less than 10 minutes unless there has been a delay of at least 30 minutes due to
weather in the last three minutes of the second period. Regardless of what it is shortened to, the
three-minute warm-up time always must be added to whatever is agreed to for the halftime
intermission. In (b), the time has been posted properly. (3-1-6, 3-1-6c, 3-1-6c EXCEPTION, 3-1-
7)
3.1.1 SITUATION C:
Upon returning to the field near the end of the normal 15-minute halftime intermission, the game
officials notice one team standing quietly in front of its bench during the entire three minutes
posted for warm-up. The game officials: (a) start the game as soon as the three minutes have
elapsed, or (b) inform the coach of that team that the team must actively warm up by running or
doing some kind of exercises. correct answers RULING: The game officials are correct in (a),
but in error in (b). The rules book contains no definition of what constitutes a warm-up. It simply
requires that an opportunity to warm up be made available. (3-1-7)
*3.1.1 SITUATION D:
Both teams are informed of a 15-minute halftime intermission. The game officials remind the
teams that the halftime intermission period is nearing an end, and that the three-minute warm-up
period will begin immediately. Team A returns to the field prior to the end of the halftime
intermission, however Team B is not on the field when the halftime intermission ends and the
timer immediately and appropriately starts the three-minute warm-up period. Team B does not
arrive on the field until the three-minute warm-up period has expired. correct answers RULING:
The head coach of Team B is charged with unsportsmanlike conduct and B is penalized 15 yards
to start the second half. Though Team B has violated the rule by not being on the field at the end
,of the halftime intermission, and by not being on the field at the end of the three-minute warm-up
period, only one unsportsmanlike conduct foul is penalized. (3-1-7, 9-8-1g)
3.1.5 SITUATION A:
During the second period, a cloudburst brings a torrent of rain onto a grass field. The game
officials suspend play and after a 20-minute delay determine the field is no longer playable.
correct answers RULING: While the game officials are authorized to delay or suspend a game
when weather conditions are construed to be hazardous to life or limb, such as lightning, tornado
alert, etc., a heavy shower which only affects the playing conditions, may or may not be judged
by the game officials to be hazardous to life or limb. While the game officials are the final
authority on suspending play, it is a good practice for the game officials to discuss the
alternatives with game management and representatives of both teams before suspending the
game.
3.1.5 SITUATION B:
During the third period, a thunderstorm moves into the area. The crew of game officials huddle
to assess the situation. There is disagreement among the crew as to whether the game should be
suspended. correct answers RULING: The referee will make the final decision. If possible, he
should involve game administration from each school before making the final decision unless
there is no time for discussion. Risk minimization must always be the primary consideration.
COMMENT: Game officials should study and observe the "NFHS Guidelines on Handling
Contests During Lightning Disturbances" as printed in the back of the NFHS Football Rules
Book, as well as applicable state association guidelines. (1-1-5)
*3.3.3 SITUATION A:
With the score B-7 and A-6, it is second and goal from B's 9-yard line. The game clock is
stopped due to an incomplete pass with four seconds remaining in the game. A1's pass into the
end zone is intercepted by B1 who runs to his 30-yard line where he is downed. Following the
interception and during the run by B1, there is clipping in the end zone by B2. Time expires
during the run. correct answers RULING: If the penalty for the foul by B2 is declined, the period
is over. If the penalty is accepted, it results in a safety (two points) for A; however, the period is
not extended. If this occurs at the end of period one or three, the teams will change ends of the
field and B will kick from B's 20-yard line. [3-3-4b(5)]
*3.3.3 SITUATION B:
Near the end of the third period, it is third and 4 for A from B's 48-yard line. A1 advances to B's
45 and during the run there is holding by B1. The penalty is accepted. At the end of the down
there are three seconds remaining in the period. Because the penalty was the only reason for the
game clock to be stopped, it is started with the ready-for-play signal and the period ends before
A snaps the ball. correct answers RULING: A is not entitled to an untimed down as time did not
expire during the down.
3.3.3 SITUATION C:
During a down when time expires, A1 gains 10 yards and fumbles. The covering official
inadvertently sounds his whistle while the ball is loose. correct answers RULING: The period
, shall be extended for an untimed down and A may put the ball in play where it lost possession or
it may choose to replay the down from the previous spot. (3-3-3c)
*3.3.3 SITUATION D:
With the ball at B's 1-yard line and 12 seconds remaining in the game, A1 advances to the ½-
yard line. After the ball is dead, B1 fouls. The game clock is stopped with five seconds
remaining in the game. A has the option to start the game clock on the snap, but chooses to start
the game clock on the ready-for-play signal. The game clock is restarted when the ball is marked
ready for play. Before A can snap the ball, time expires. correct answers RULING: The game is
ended. There is no extension of the period for an untimed down, unless there is acceptance of the
penalty for a foul that occurs during a down in which time expires. B1's foul did not occur during
the down. However, if the referee judges B1 committed the foul to consume time, he shall delay
starting the clock until the snap.
COMMENT: When either team attempts to conserve or consume time illegally, the referee shall
invoke Rule 3-4-6 and start or delay the start of the game or play clocks as authorized. (3-4-6, 3-
4-7, 3-6-2f, 9-10-2)
3.3.3 SITUATION E:
A1 breaks free on B's 20-yard line and is near the goal line on a run which will score the go-
ahead touchdown. Just before entering the end zone, A1 turns and taunts B1. Time in the fourth
period expires during the run. correct answers RULING: The touchdown is scored and the
unsportsmanlike foul by A1 cannot be penalized. While such situations do not occur frequently,
it must be recognized that at some point penalty enforcement is ended. If the try is required for
playoff qualification, the penalty is enforced on the try. (10-4-5a)
3.3.3 SITUATION F:
With the score A-14, B-23, A scores a touchdown:
(a) as time expires in the fourth period; or(b) as time expires in the third period; or(c) as time
expires in the fourth period in a state in which a tie-breaking procedure for playoff qualification
is based on points scored. correct answers RULING: In (a), the try will not be permitted - the
game is over and the final score is A-20, B-23. In (b), the try is attempted as part of the third
period. The try in (c) is permissible if the potential point(s) is needed in a tie-breaker system for
playoff qualification. Each state must interpret this provision as it applies to its particular
qualifying plan. (8-3-1 Exception)
3.3.3 SITUATION G:
K1 punts on fourth and 15 from his own 20-yard line. R1 signals for a fair catch at R's 30. K2
commits kick-catching interference at R's 35 and time for the second period expires during the
down. R2 recovers the kick at R's 28. correct answers RULING: If R declines the penalty, the
period is over. If R accepts an awarded catch or has the penalty otherwise enforced, the period
will be extended by an untimed down. (6-5-6 PENALTY)
3.3.4 SITUATION A:
Time expires for the second period as A11 runs the ball beyond the line to gain and A11 then
throws a forward pass to A9 who scores a touchdown. correct answers RULING: Team B will
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