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2024 NFHS RULES FOOTBALL EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 NFHS RULES FOOTBALLEXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When does a forward pass end? - CORRECT ANSWERS-When it is caught,
touches the ground or is out of bounds 2-31-4
When does a backward pass end? - CORRECT ANSWERS-When it is caught,
recovered or is out of bounds 2-31-6
A pass is considered backwards when it is thrown? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Parrallel or toward teams own goal line. 2-31-6
How many players can be legally on the field during a play at one time? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-22 team members. Entering substitutes replace players
during dead ball . 2-32-1
What is the object of the game? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)
What are the dimensions of the playing field? - CORRECT ANSWERS-360 by
160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)
When must officials take authority for the contests? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30
minutes prior to the scheduled game time. (or as soon as they are able to be
present (1-1-7)
Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-referee (1-1-6)
How many timeouts in a 1/2 per team? - CORRECT ANSWERS-3
3-5-1
,Can unused timeouts from the 1st half carry over to the second 1/2 or over
time from the 2nd half? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NO
3-5-1
Can a player request a timeout during a live ball? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No,
only during dead ball period
3-5-2
If head coach designates someone to be the "timeout coach", can it change
during the normal running of a game? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NO, even if the
head coach is ejected, the same person is the TimeOut coach throughout the
contest.
3-5-2note
When are penalty decisions made, before or after timeouts are granted? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-After, as the decision of the captain must be made first.
3-5-2
Can the neutral zone expand into the end zone during a scrimmage down? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-No. Only up to 2 yards IN the field of play during a
scrimmage down. 2-28-2
Is a player out of bounds if his hand touches the sideline while in possession
of the ball? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes. A player is out of bounds if he touches
anything other than another player or official that is outside the sideline or
endline. 2-29-1
When a runner touches the Linesman, who is out of bounds, but the runner
remains inbounds, is the ball live or dead? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Live.
Touching an official whom is out of bounds is permitted and disregarded. 2-
29-2
If a ball is loose and touches an official or player that is out of bounds, is it
inbounds or out of bounds? - CORRECT ANSWERS-OUT. A loose ball touching
anything out of bounds, the ball is out. 2-29-3
Define participation... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Participation is any act or action
by a player or nonplayer that has an influence on play. 2-30
To be considered a forward pass, can the ball be thrown parrallel? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-No. The initial direction MUST be be toward the
opponents goal line. 2-31-2
A forward pass is considered beyond the neutral zone when: Part or All of the
ball is beyond the neutral zone? - CORRECT ANSWERS-All 2-31-3
, When does a game offiicials' authority end? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)
Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-NO. (1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NO. Referee
only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - CORRECT ANSWERS-NO. They are not
recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the
sideline, except the goal line and end line) (1-2-3a and b)
How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines
(minimum)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - CORRECT ANSWERS-24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)
Where is the team box? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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)
Can decorative markings be placed in the end-zone? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines
(1-2-3h)
Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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)
What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used
typically for the try, from the goal line? - CORRECT ANSWERS-3 yards. Also it
is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
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