NFHS Rules Football Questions And Answers Graded A+.
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NFHS Rules Football Questions And Answers Graded A+.
What is the object of the game? - correct answer. 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 mo...
NFHS Rules Football Questions And
Answers Graded A+.
What is the object of the game? - correct answer. 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 answer. 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? - correct answer. 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 answer. 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 answer.
referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - correct answer. 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 answer. NO.
(1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - correct answer. NO. Referee only, and it is
final (1-1-10)
,Can a team protest NFHS rules? - correct answer. NO. They are not recognized (1-1-
11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? - correct answer.
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 answer.
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 answer. 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - correct answer. 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks? - correct answer. 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 answer. 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 answer. 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 answer. 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 answer. 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24
inches long (1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - correct answer. 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches
tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? - correct answer. Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds? - correct
answer. OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? - correct
answer. 10 feet (1-2-5b)
, What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? - correct answer.
23 feet 4 inches (1-2-5c,d
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts? - correct answer. 10 feet (1-2-5e)
The goal post must be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is
the height of the material on the post? - correct answer. 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used?
- correct answer. Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? - correct answer. Silver, White or yellow (1-
2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? - correct answer. Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? - correct answer. 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? - correct answer. 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? - correct answer. 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
How many game balls must a team provide to the referee as the officials assume
authority of the contest? - correct answer. 1 minimum (1-3-2)
Who approves footballs for play in the game? - correct answer. referee only (1-3-3)
How tall may a legal kicking tee be? - correct answer. no more than 2 inches (1-3-4)
What is the length of the chain used for the line-to-gain equipment? - correct answer.
10 yards to the inner edge of the forward rod (1-3-5)
Where should the official line-to-gain equipment be kept during play? (where should the
crew work?) - correct answer. On the visitor sideline, 2 yards from the sideline. (1-3-
5b)
Who approves the clock operators? - correct answer. Referee. (1-3-6)
Which players can communicate with game officials during the contest? - correct
answer. Captains only. (1-4-1)
What are the legal numbers for football? - correct answer. 1-99 Inclusive (1-4-3)
What is the label all helmets must have to be legal? - correct answer. NOCSAE (1-5-
1a)
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