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350 Cards in this Set
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free kick basic spot?
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previous spot
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10-4-2a
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simultaneious with the snap basic spot?
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previous spot
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10-4-2a
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loose ball play basic spot?
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previous spot
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10-4-2b
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legal kick with inadvertant whistle prior to possession basic spot?
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previous spot
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10-4-2c
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R commits a post-scrimage kick foul basic spot?
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where the kick ends
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10-4-3
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running play basic spot?
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where the run ends
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10-4-4
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unsportsmanlike foul basic spot?
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succeeding spot
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10-4-5a
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deal-ball foul basic spot
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succeeding spot
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10-4-5b
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nonplayer foul basic spot
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succeeding spot
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10-4-5c
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touchback foul basic spot
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succeeding spot
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10-4-5d
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Dead ball fouls
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illegal snap, false start, encroachment, delay of game
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succeeding spot
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A ball is live during a down?
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true
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2-1-2
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A dead ball can only become live ay a legal snap or free kick?
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true
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2-1-2
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A loose ball is NOT in possession of either team?
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False
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2-34-2
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A false start is always a dead-ball foul?
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true
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7-1-7
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Encroachment may be a live-ball foul?
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false
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6-1-2
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The lines of scrimmage and the neutral zone are established when the ball is declared ready for play?
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true
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2-25-1
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The expanded neutral zone may extend partially into the end zone?
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false
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2-28-2
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After a snap, the ball remains live until the down ends?
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true
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4-1-5
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A legal snap must be a quick and continuous backward motion and must be made between the snapper's legs?
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false
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2-40-2
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The snapper may not have his free hand on the ground in advance of the ball?
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true
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7-1-1
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The snapper may lift the ball for lateral rotation, but may not rotate the ball end to end or change the location of the ball?
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true
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7-1-2
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Following adjustment, the snapper may not lift or move the ball other than in a legal snap?
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true
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7-1-2
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After the ready, once the snapper touches the ball, he may remove both hands from the ball?
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false
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7-1-3a
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If the snapper makes an illegal snap and B66 recovers, the ball belongs to Team B?
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False
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7-1-4
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In a snap, the ball must leave the hand(s) of the snapper and touch a backfield player or the ground before it touches a Team A lineman?
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true
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7-2-4
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It is encroachment if the snapper assumes his position over the ball with his head in the neutral zone.
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false
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7-1-1
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Encroachment may be a live ball foul?
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false
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6-1-2
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It is encroachment when B81 breaks the plane of the neutral zone after the ready and just after the snapper has touched the ball?
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true
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7-1-6
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It is encroachment when following the ready-for-play, A76 assumes a three-point stance with his head in the neutral zone and the snapper has his hands on the ball
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true
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7-1-6
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Encroachment cannot occur after the ready-for-play if Team A linemen are still in the huddle even though the snapper has his hands on the ball?
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false
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7-1-6
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After the ready-for-play, each offensive player must momentarily be within 15 yeards of the ball before the snap?
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false
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7-2-1
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After the ball is marked ready for play, each player of Team A who participated in the previous down and each substitute for Team A must have been, momentarily, between the nine-yard marks before the snap?
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true
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7-2-1
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A false start is always a dead-ball foul?
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true
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7-1-7
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When a false start occurs just prior to the snap, the offical shall sound his whistle immediately?
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true
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4-2-1
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Any movement by A7 that simulates action at the snap is a false start?
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true
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7-1-7A
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A shift designed to cause the defense to encroach is a false start?
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true
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7-1-7b
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An interior lineman in a four-point stance may lift one hand as long as he is set for one second prior to the snap?
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false
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7-1-7c
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After Team A's five interior linemen have assumed a position on their line with their hand(s) on or near the ground, they may not lift or move their hand(s) unless called off the line to recieve new signals?
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false
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7-1-7c
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If B64's movement on the line causes offensive linemen to move, it is a false start on B64?
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false
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7-1-7c
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Shifting to punt formation is always illegal if Team B encroaches?
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false
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7-1-7
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After leaving the huddle, all members of Team A must stop and be motionless as a unit for at least one second prior to the snap?
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true
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7-2-6
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There can not be an illegal shift unless the ball is snapped?
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true
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7-2-6
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If after Team A is set for one second, A26 goes in motion and during this motion end A82 drops from hands on knees to a three point stance, only A82 has to set for one second prior to the snap?
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false
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7-2-6
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A quarterback who has placed his hands under the snapper may not shift?
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false
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7-2-6
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One of the requirement for an offensive player being on the line is that he must face Team B's goal line?
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true
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2-25-2
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The offensive linemen on each side of the snapper may lock legs with the snapper?
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true
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7-2-2
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The full exception to the numbering requirement is permitted on any down if either type of scrimmage-kick formation is used?
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false
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7-2-5b exc 1
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Unless they are in a scrimmage-kick formation, the failure of team A to have at least five players on the line numbered between 50 and 79 is a foul at the snap?
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true
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7-2-5b
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When the numbering exception is in effect and a pass is thrown from a scrimmage kick formation, it is an illegal forward pass?
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false
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7-2-5b
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A back may wear a jersey numbered 50 through 79?
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true
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7-2-5c
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If observed, an entering substitute with a number identical to a teammate who is on the field, should not be permitted to enter the game?
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true
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1-4-3
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If a back penetrated the vertical plane through the waistline of his nearest teammate who is on the line, he must be in position to recieve the ball if it is snapped between the snapper's legs and he must recieve the snap?
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false
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7-2-3
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The player in motion at the snap is allowed to be moving parallel to the line of scrimmage?
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true
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7-2-7
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Illegal motion is a foul at the snap?
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true
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7-2-7
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The down is ended when the runner allows any part of his person, other than hand or foot, to touch the ground?
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true
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4-2-2a
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A loose ball is out of bounds if it touches anything, including a player who is out of bounds?
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true
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2-29-3
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A foul automatically causes the ball to become dead
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false
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2-16-4
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When a backwards pass strikes the ground, the ball becomes dead?
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false
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2-31-6
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If at the snap a teammate is not in position to kick, the ball becomes dead if the holder catches the snap while he has a knee(s) on the ground?
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true
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4-2-2a exc
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A place kick holder must rise and lift his knee off the ground in order to throw a backward pass?
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true
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4-2-2a exc 1
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The ball becomes dead if a kick holder K21 muffs the snap and he recovers with his knees off the ground and he then touches his knee(s) to the ground while in possession of the ball?
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true
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4-2-2a note
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When an illegal forward pass strikes the ground it becomes dead?
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true
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4-2-2c
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When any kick which cannot score breaks Team R's goal line plane, the ball becomes dead and it is a touchback?
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true
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4-2-2d
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A loose ball becomes dead when it touches anything inbounds other than a player, a substitute, a replaced player, an official, authorized equipment or the ground?
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true
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4-2-2e3
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When Team R muffs a scrimmage kick beyond the line and Team K recovers there, the ball remains live and Team K may advance?
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false
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4-2-2f
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If any Team K player recovers or catches a free kick, the ball becomes dead?
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true
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4-2-2f
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No player or nonplayer shall grasp an opponent's tooth and mouth protector attached to the face mask?
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true
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9-4-3h
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Football gloves must meet the NOCSAE test standard starting in 2012?
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false
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1-5-2b
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A catch is the act of establishing player possession of a live ball which is in flight, and first contacting the ground inbounds while maintaining possession of the ball?
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true
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2-4-1
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Play cards may be attached to the pants?
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false
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1-5-3c8
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The horse-collar foul is enforced as a dead-ball foul?
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false
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9-4-3k
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Advertising and/or commercial markings may be placed on the field of play by home management, but the markings cannot obstruct the yard lines, hash marks or nine-yard marks (seven-yard marks for nine-, eight- and six-player)?
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true
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1-2-3l
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If any player's helmet comes off during the down, and it is not due to a foul by the opponent, that player must leave the game for at least one down (unless halftime or an overtime intermission occurs)?
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true
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3-5-10d
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A football shall have a continuous 1-inch white or yellow stripe centered 3 to 3 1/4 inches from each end of the ball and can have decorations or logos added during or after production?
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false
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1-3-1c
FREE from decorations or logos added during or after production. |
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Contact with an opponent's hand(s) below the waist that continues into the body below the waist is considered blocking below the waist?
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true
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2-3-7
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The game officials retain clerical authority over the game through the completion of any reports, including those imposing disqualifications that are responsive to actions occurring while the game officials had jurisdiction?
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true
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1-1-8
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Spearing is an act by a defensive player who initiates contact with a ball carrier with the front of his helmet?
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false
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2-20-1c
offense or defense |
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If a loose ball touches a game official who is straddling the sideline, the ball is not out of bounds?
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false
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2-29-3
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Touching is any contact with the ball either by touching it or being touched by it?
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true
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2-1-44
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Encroachment may be a live-ball foul?
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false
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6-1-2
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It is encroachment if the snapper assumes position over the ball with his head in the neutral zone?
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false
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7-1
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Supplementary equipment to aid in game administration may be used if authorized by the referee?
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false
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1-3-7
only if approved by STATE |
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The kicking tee may not elevate the ball more than 2 inches above the ground?
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true
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1-3-4
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Penalty-marker colored gloves are legal if approved by the umpire?
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false
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1-5-3
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The home team shall wear white jerseys?
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false
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1-5-1b2
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The helmet shall be secured by a properly fastened chin strap with at least four attachment points?
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true
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1-4-1a2
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Jerseys shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants?
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true
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1-5-1b1
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An official’s time-out shall be declared to permit prompt repair of equipment that becomes illegal or defective during use?
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true
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3-5-7e
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Players of the same team can participate during the same down while wearing identical numbers?
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false
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7-2-5c
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If a penalty resulting in a safety occurs on the last timed down of a period, the period is extended?
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false
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3-3-4b5
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A period must be extended by an untimed down if, during the last timed down of the period, there was a double foul?
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true
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3-3-3b
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Nonplayer and unsportsmanlike fouls are not considered when determining if a period ends or must be extended?
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false
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3-3-4b
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If there was an inadvertent whistle during the last timed down of the period, the period is not extended by an untimed down?
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false
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3-3-3c
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No receiver may advance the ball after a valid or invalid fair-catch signal by any R player?
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true
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6-5-5
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A fair catch can be made in or behind the neutral zone?
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false
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6-5-2
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Unless a valid fair-catch signal is given, a fair catch cannot be made?
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true
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6-5-3
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It is a fair catch when R1 gives a valid signal and R2 catches the scrimmage kick beyond the neutral zone?
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false
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6-5-3
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The penalty for an invalid fair-catch signal by R1 is 5 yards and an automatic first down for K?
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false
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6-5 penalty
5 yeards YES but no 1st down for K |
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If K1’s field-goal attempt deflects off K2’s shoulder while he is in the expanded neutral zone, no goal is scored even if the ball passes between the uprights and above the crossbar?
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false
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6-2-6
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After a field goal, the opponent of the scoring team shall designate which team will kick off?
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true
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8-4-2
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If a drop kick or place kick is used following a safety, it is possible to score a field goal?
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true
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2-24-6 and 7
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After the passer has clearly released the ball from in or behind the neutral zone, Team B must make a definite effort to avoid charging into the passer?
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true
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9-4-4
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A pass thrown backward out of bounds to stop the clock is an illegal pass?
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true
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7-5-2d
5 yards AND loss of down enforcement spot - end of run |
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A passer is a player who throws a forward or backward pass?
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false
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2-32-11
has to be forward |
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A passer continues to be a passer until the legal forward pass ends or until he moves to participate in the play?
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true
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2-32-11
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An offensive player cannot commit a spearing foul?
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false
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2-20-1c
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A penalty is a result imposed by rule against a team or team member that has committed a foul?
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true
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2-17-5
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It is a foul when the helmet comes completely off of a player who is in possession of the ball?
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false
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???
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An offensive player may push, pull or lift the runner to assist his forward progress?
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false
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9-1
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If a false start causes B to encroach, only the false start is penalized?
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true
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7-1-8
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If A1 clips B1 and the coach of Team B enters the field during the down to protest an apparent foul that was not called, it is a double foul?
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false
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2-16-2b
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A punt may be used for the free kick on a kickoff?
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false
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6-2
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If the penalty is accepted for any foul which occurred before change of possession, the kickoff must be repeated?
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false
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6-1-7a - not any foul - only those where acceptance requires a replay of down
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If a pool of water forces the referee to move the ball for K1’s kick, the free-kick lines may be less than 10 yards apart?
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false
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6-1-2
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After a safety, unless moved by a penalty, R’s free-kick line is K’s 30-yard line?
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false
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6-1-1b
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While it is possible to have several running plays during a down, with each one having its own basic spot of enforcement (where the related run ended), there can only be one loose-ball play during a down?
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true
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fundamentals ix 6
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First touching of a kick by K is ignored if the penalty for a foul during the down is accepted?
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true
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5-1-6
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It is illegal participation if a player is lying on the ground to deceive the opponents immediately before the snap or free kick.
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true
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9-6-4e
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The re-entry of a disqualified player is an illegal participation foul?
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true
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9-6-4f
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Team B may not retain possession if an inadvertent whistle sounds with B1 in possession?
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false
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4-2-3c
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The enforcement spot for any foul by the defense is the goal line when the run ends in the end zone and would result in a safety?
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true
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10-5-2
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Helping the runner carries a 15-yard penalty?
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false
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9-1
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If A fouls during a successful try, the score is canceled and there is no replay?
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false
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8-3-4 only if foul is loss of down variety
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The penalty for an unsportsmanlike foul is enforced from the spot of the foul?
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false
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10-4-5a
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The penalty for a chop block is 5 yards?
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false
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9-3-6 15 yards
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Dead-ball fouls are administered separately and in order of their occurrence?
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true
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10-2-5
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In overtime, unused timeouts from the 2nd half carry over?
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false
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A1 turns and taunts team B at B's 10 yeard line before scoring a touchdown. Team B accepts the penalty. A. B has choice on try or kickoff. B. reforced on try. C reforced on kickoff. D on 10 yard line.
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A
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8-2-4a and b 9-5-1a
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1st and 10 on 50. A1 fumbles on his 47 ball at rest on 45. B bats and goes out at A's 35.
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Illegal batting enforced from previous spot.. 15 yards
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9-7-2 Pen
10-3-1c 10-4-2b |
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After the ball is snapped, the ref and umpire count 12 A players. The play results in an incomplete forward pass.
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15 yd penalty
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9-6-4c Pen
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4th and 10 for on R's 30. K1's field goal is short. the untouched ball rolls to a stop at R's 4 yardline where it is declared dead.
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It in R's ball 1st and 10 on 4
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6-2
6-3 |
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R1 is at K's 45 yardline and in position to catch K2's punt. While the kick is on it's downward flight but before R1 has had a chance to catch it, K3 bats the ball, which goes out of bounds untouched at K's 40 yardline. K3 does not make contact with R1.
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kick catching interference. Team R may choose 15 yard penalty enforced from previous spot. Team R may choose an awarded fair catch at spot of K's bat.
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6-5-6a Pen
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When a team consumes time by failing to unpile quickly, the referee should:a. Stop the clock and enforce a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. Stop the clock and enforce a five-yard penalty for delay. c. Stop the clock, but enforce no yardage penalty. |
B
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3-6-2b Pen
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A1 snaps the ball before the referee has given the ready-for-play signal. After blowing his whistle to stop the play, the referee should:a. Assess a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. Assess a five-yard penalty and give the delay of game signal. c. Assess a five-yard penalty and give the rolling fists signal. d. Assess no penalty, but warn A1 to wait for the ready. |
B
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3-6-2e Pen
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Regulation play ends in a tie. Team A used all of its second-half timeouts; team B, only one. In the first overtime (NFHS):a. Each team will have one timeout at its disposal. b. Team A will have no timeouts at its disposal; team B, one.
c. Team A will have one timeout at its disposal; team B, two. d. Each team will have two timeouts at its disposal. |
A
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3-5-1
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First and 10 for team A at its own 20 yardline. Fullback A1 is in a three-point stance one yard behind the quarterback. Center A2, who was in the middle of the formation, is blocking nose guard B3 high when A1 hits B3 at the knees. The contact occurs at team A’s 21 yardline.
a. A2 is guilty of a chop block. b. A1 is guilty of a chop block. c. The blocks are legal. |
B
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2-3-8
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After the ready signal, center A10 has both hands on the ball. As quarterback A1 is calling signals, snapper A2 slowly removes both hands from the ball. The action does not simulate action at the snap. A2’s action is:
a. Legal. b. A foul. c. A foul only if a team B player reacts by entering the neutral zone. |
B
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7-1-3 Pen
5 yd snap infraction |
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R1 gives a valid fair-catch signal at his 35 yardline. The ball bounces off his shoulder pad and is still in flight behind him.
a. By muffing the ball, R1 no longer has protection from contact. b. R1 only has protection if the covering official rules he has a reasonable chance to catch the ball. c. R1 only has protection if the covering official rules he has a reasonable chance to recover the ball. d. If any team K player catches or recovers the ball, he may advance. e. If any team R player catches or recovers, the ball he may advance. |
A
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6-2-4, 6-5-5, 6-5-6, 6.5.6 E
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A1 and B2 are airborne and grab a legal forward pass thrown by A3. A1 touches the ground first followed by B2. Both players land inbounds.
a. It’s a simultaneous catch. b. It’s not a simultaneous catch. c. It’s team A’s ball. d. It’s team B’s ball. |
A, C
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2-4-3
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Fourth and goal on team R’s 12 yardline. Team K sets up to attempt a field goal and team R responds with a massive substitution. R11 quickly and incorrectly counts the defense and, thinking he is the 12th man, leaves the field just before the snap. R11 goes over the endline and immediately returns to his bench.
a. Legal. b. Illegal substitution, a live-ball foul. c. Illegal substitution, a dead-ball foul. d. Illegal participation, a live-ball foul. e. Illegal participation, a dead-ball foul. |
C
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3-7-2
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Which of the following statements about the coin toss is true?
a. The winner of the toss may always defer. b. A coach may represent his team instead of a player. c. The home captain calls the toss. d. The maximum number of coin tosses in a game is one. e. The maximum number of coin tosses in a game is two. f. There may be an unlimited number of coin tosses in a game. |
E
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3-2-1 thru 3, “Resolving Tied Games” 3-2-1
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B1 intercepts a legal forward pass at his own 1 yardline and fumbles at the 4 yardline. B2 recovers at the 3 and his momentum carries him into his own endzone. To avoid being tackled in his endzone, B2 throws a backward pass, which B3 muff. A4 is the last to touch the ball before it rolls over the endline. A. safety B. touchback C. B's ball 1st and 10 on 3 yardline
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A
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8-5-1
8-5-2 |
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4th and goal on B's 15 yardline. Eligible reciever A1 intentionally runs to a position one yard beyond the end line and stops. QB A2 throws a legal forward pass towards A1. When the ball is just about to A1, A1 leaps into the air, bats the ball to teammate A3 and lands on the ground beyoud the endline. A3 catches the batted pass while standing in the endzone
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Illegal participation
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9-6-2 Pen
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3rd and 13 at A's 3 yardline. QB A1 retreats into the endzone and is hit after his arm started forward. The ball pops up into the air and elibible reciever A2 in his own endzone intentionally bats the ball forward. The ball hits the ground at A's 5 yardline..rolls to the 8 where A3 recovers it.
A 4th and 12 at A's 8 B 4th and 13 at A's 3 C Illegal batting by A2 |
B
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9-7-3
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Just after K1's punt is airborne and untouched by Team R, K2 blocks R3. The contact causes R3 to knock the punter to the ground.
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No foul by R3.
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9-4-5d
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4th and 1 for K at B's 20 yardline. K is in scrimmage-kick formation with numbering exception on the line. Punter K1 then moves up behind the center in position to recieve hand to hand snap. k snaps and gains 5 yards. team B had 12 players on the field at the snap.
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Both teams have fouled; replay the down
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2-14-2
7-2-5b |
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4th and 3 on A 27. From behind the line of scrimmage, A1 throws a backward pass toward A2. The backward pass bounces off A2's chest, but is recovered bt A3 who advances to 33 yardline.
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legal play
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7-4-2
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4th and 3 for K at own 8 yardline. just after the snap, guard R1 is flagged for grasping and twisting facemask of K2. R3 makes a faircatch at K's 44. team K accepts the penalty. After enforced.. clock starts on the snap or ready?
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Snap
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3-4-2
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4th and 18 for K on it's 8.. Just after the snap R1 flagged for grasping and twisting facemask. R3 catches ball at K's 44 and advances to K's 40 where he is downed inbounds. Team k accepts the penalty. After enforced - clock starts on the snap or ready?
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Ready
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3-4-2a exc
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2nd and 18 on A's 10 yardline. A1's legal forward pass intended for eligible A2 is incomplete with B3 covering. While arguing that A2 was guilty of Pass interference, B coach curses the line judge and is flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. team A accepts penalty
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3rd and 3 from it's own 25 yardline
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9-8-1a Pen
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Team A, trailing by 5 pts and out of timeouts, has the ball first and goal on B's 9. A2 catches a pass and is tackled inbounds on B's 1. During down, A2 was flagged for pass interference and the penalty is accepted.
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clock starts on ready.
if time expires before snap - period not extended - game over |
3-3-3
3-3-4b |
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Due to penalties, team K's free kick line is R's 30 yardline. k1's free kick is caught by K4, who is in team R's endzone
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touchback - R's ball on 20
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6-3-1a
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K1's punt is touched in flight by R2, who is in team R's endzone. The ball hits the ground and is recovered by k4 who is in endzone
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touchback - R's ball on 20
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6-3-1a
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team A leads 7-3, clock running 3 seconds.. QB A1takes snap.. moves as if he will take a knee, but instead quickly straightens up and throws TD pass to A7
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legal play
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4-2-2
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3rd and 19 on A's 20. team A's coach thinks it's 4th down and sends punter A7 onto field. When A7 reaches the huddle and tells A9 to leave.. he is told it is only 3rd down so A7 leaves game
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illegal substitution
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3-7-3 Pen
3-7-3c |
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Guard A5 is blocking B3 above the waist on the line of scrimmage. In order for tackle A9 to be called for a chop block, A9's block must be...
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at or below the knees
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2-3-8
9-3-6 |
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Failure to properly wear mandatory player equipment during down
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5 yds
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27-23
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Delay of Game
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5 yds
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7-21
|
|
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Failure to properly wear mandatory player equipment just before snap
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5 yds
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7-21-23
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|
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Illegal substitution
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5 yds
|
22
|
|
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free-kick infraction
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5 yds
|
7-19
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Encroachment
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5 yds
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7-18
|
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Free kick out of bounds
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5 yds
|
19
|
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Invalid or illegal fair catch
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5 yds
|
32
|
|
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Snap Infraction
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5 yds
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7-19
|
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False Start
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5 yds
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7-19
|
|
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Illegal formation
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5 yds
|
19
|
|
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Less than 7 players on A's line or numbering violation
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5 yds
|
19
|
|
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Illegal shift or illegal motion
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5 yds
|
20
|
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Planned loose ball infraction
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5 yds
|
19
|
|
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illegally handing ball forward
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5 yds (also loss of down)
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35-9
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|
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Illegal forward pass by A
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5 yds (also loss of down)
|
35-9
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Illegal forward pass by B
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5 yds
|
35
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Intentional grounding
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5 yds (also loss of down)
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36-9
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Ineligible reciever illegally downfield
|
5 yds
|
37
|
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Illegal touching
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5 yds (also loss of down)
|
16
|
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Helping runner
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5 yds
|
44
|
|
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Incidental facemask
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5 yds
|
45
|
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Running into kicker/holder
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5 yds
|
30
|
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Sideline interference
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5 yds
|
7-29
|
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Attendant illegally on the field
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5 yds
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19
|
|
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Non player outside the team box, but not on the field
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5 yds
|
7-29
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Illegal blocking technique
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10 yds
|
42
|
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Interlocked blocking
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10 yds
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44
|
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Holding
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10 yds
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42
|
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Runner grasping a teammate
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10 yds
|
42
|
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Illegal use of hands or arms
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10 yds
|
42
|
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Illegal block in the back
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10 yds
|
43
|
|
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Unsportsmenlike conduct by player or nonplayer
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15 yds
|
27
|
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Illegally kicking or batting ball
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15 yds
|
31
|
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Illegal block after valid or invalid fair-catch signal
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15 yds
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40
|
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Kick-catching interference
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15 yds
|
33
|
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Forward pass interference
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15 yds
(also loss of down if by A) (also first down if by B) |
33-9
33 |
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Illegal block below the waist
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15 yds
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40
|
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Illegal block on free-kicker or holder
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15 yds
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40
|
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Clipping
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15 yds
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39
|
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Chop block
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15 yds
|
41
|
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Tripping
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15 yds
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46
|
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Illegal personal contact
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15 yds
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38
|
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Charging into an opponent obviously out of the play
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15 yds
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38
|
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Grasping facemask
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15 yds
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38-45
|
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Butt Blocking, face tackling, spear
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15 yds
|
24
|
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Horse collar tackle
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15 yds
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38-25
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Roughing Passer
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15 yds
also first down |
34
|
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Roughing kicker or holder
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15 yds
also first down |
38-30
|
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Roughing snapper
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15 yds
also first down |
38
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Slapping blockers head
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15 yds
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38
|
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Illegal participation
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15 yds
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28
|
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Sideline interference (third and subsequent)
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15 yds
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7-29-27
|
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Nonplayer illegally on the field
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15 yds
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27
|
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Unfair acts
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15 yds
|
27
|
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fighting by player or nonplayer
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15 yds
disqualification |
38-47
|
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Intentionally contacting an official
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15 yds
disqualification |
38-47
|
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Striking, kicking, kneeing
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15 yds
disqualification |
38-47
|
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Any act if unduly rough or flagrant
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15 yds
disqualification |
give proper signal then 47
|
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A 2nd unsportsmanlike foul by player or nonplayer
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15 yds
disqualification |
27-47
|
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A substitute leaving the team box during a fight
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15 yds
disqualification |
27-47
|
|
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K1's kick try is good. During kick, R2 is flagged for roughing K1. After the ball is dead, K3 shoves R2 to the ground.
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a live-ball foul by R and a dead ball foul by K. K may choose penalty enforced from previous spot OR kickoff. If R wants - it has to be on kick off.
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A1's run from scrimmage results in a TD. B1 curses the offical (a) before, or (b) after the referee has signaled the ready-for-play for try.
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in (A), team A may choose penalty enforcement on try or kickoff. In (B) because foul occurred after the ready signal - enforced on try.
|
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If a game official calls a time-out because A1 appears injured, A1 must leave the game for at least one play.
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True
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3-5-10
|
|
|
A chop block is a legal block within the 6 x 8 yard free-blocking zone.
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False
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2-3-8
9-3-6 |
|
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Beginning in 2012, gloves that may be anchored with athletic tape, and even though modified, must meet the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture, unless made of an unaltered plain cloth.
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True
|
1-5-2b
|
|
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Thigh guards that are unaltered from the manufacturer's original design/production are not required equipment by rule.
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False
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1-5-1c(4)
|
|
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Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be immediately removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health-care professional.
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True
|
3-5-10b
POE |
|
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No player shall intentionally go out of bounds during a down and intentionally touch the ball.
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True
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9-6-2b
|
|
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Eye shade (grease or no-glare strips or stickers) that is a solid stroke can have words, numbers, logos or other symbols within the eye shade.
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False
|
1-5-3c(3)
|
|
|
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a dead-ball foul.
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False
|
9-4-3k
|
|
|
It is illegal for a member of either team to use any other part of the body or equipment to initiate contact to the head.
|
True
|
9-4-3g
POE |
|
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Holding an unauthorized conference is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and carries a 15-yard penalty.
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True
|
9-8-1f
Penalty |
|
|
An authorized conference is permitted during the intermission between periods.
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True
|
3-5-7l
3-5-8 |
|
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It is illegal for any player to accidentally slap a loose ball with the arm or hand.
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False
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2-2
9-7-2 |
|
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A backward pass in flight may be batted in any direction by the passing team.
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False
|
9-7-3
|
|
|
Batting a scrimmage kick in or behind the neutral zone by R, in an effort to block the kick, is legal.
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True
|
9-7-2
|
|
|
B1 may not legally bat a ball that is in possession of A1.
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False
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9-7-4
|
|
|
The blocker is allowed to lock his hands in certain situations.
|
False
|
2-3-3
|
|
|
It is possible for a Team B player to clip.
|
True
|
2-5-1
2-17-3 9-3-5 |
|
|
The restriction on prohibiting blocking below the waist is in effect even though the opponent has both feet off the ground when contacted by the blocker.
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False
|
2-3-7
|
|
|
A block in the back is defined as a block with contact inside the shoulders, below the helmet and above the waist.
|
True
|
2-5-2
|
|
|
The ball becomes dead when any loose ball is simultaneously caught or recovered by opponents.
|
True
|
4-2-2e(1)
|
|
|
When an illegal forward pass strikes the ground, the ball does not become dead.
|
False
|
4-2-c
7-5-5 table 7-5-4 |
|
|
The field of play is the area within the boundary lines including the end zones.
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False
|
2-10-2
..and the goal lines |
|
|
A defensive player is considered to be on his scrimmage line when he is within 1 yard of his line of scrimmage at the snap.
|
True
|
2-25-3
|
|
|
For a kickoff, the ball may be held in position on a kicking tee by a place-kick holder.
|
True
|
2-24-7
|
|
|
When an airborne player makes a catch, forward progress is the furthest point of advancement after he possesses the ball if contacted by a defender.
|
True
|
2-15-2
|
|
|
The neutral zone is established after the snapper has made final adjustment of the ball.
|
False
|
2-28-1
|
|
|
A forward pass has gone beyond the neutral zone if at any time during the pass, some part of the ball is beyond the neutral zone.
|
False
|
2-31-3
|
|
|
A foul is a rule infraction for which a penalty is prescribed.
|
True
|
2-16-1
|
|
|
A down begins when the ball is marked ready-for-play.
|
False
|
2-7-1
2-35 |
|
|
If a double foul occurs during a down, the number of the next down is not the same as that of the down in which the foul occurred.
|
False
|
5-2-1
|
|
|
A 4-inch-wide broken restraining line shall be placed around the outside of the field, at least 2 yards from the sidelines and end lines, as an extension of the line limiting the team box area, except in stadiums where the total playing enclosure does not permit.
|
True
|
1-2-3d
|
|
|
A ball without any stripes is legal for use if both coaches agree to use it.
|
False
|
1-3-1c
|
|
|
The ball shall have the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
|
True
|
1-3-1g
|
|
|
If the field of play has a logo in the center or at any other part of the field of play, that logo should not obstruct from the visibility of the required marks every five yards.
|
True
|
1-2-3b note 2
|
|
|
The uprights shall extend a maximum of 10 feet above the crossbar.
|
False
|
1-2-5e
|
|
|
The goal-line pylons may be any color as long as they are the same color.
|
False
|
1-2-4
|
|
|
Failure to properly wear required equipment during a down is a foul that carries a 5-yard penalty.
|
True
|
1-5 Penalty
1-5-6 |
|
|
Knee braces can be worn over the pants.
|
False
|
1-5-3b(3)
|
|
|
Prior to the game, the head coach shall be responsible for verifying – to the referee only – that all of his team’s players are equipped in compliance with the rules.
|
False
|
1-5-4
|
|
|
Players of the same team shall not participate during the same down while wearing identical numbers.
|
True
|
7-2-5c
|
|
|
If there is a question regarding legality of a player’s equipment, the referee makes the final decision.
|
False
|
1-5-4
|
|
|
A mouth protector must be worn and must be completely white or clear.
|
False
|
1-5-1c(5)c
|
|
|
The pants must cover the knee pads.
|
True
|
1-5-1d
|
|
|
Hip pads, tailbone protector, knee pads and thigh guards may not be altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production.
|
True
|
1-5-1c(1), (2), (4)
|
|
|
If a player refuses to comply with a game official’s directive, the player will be disqualified.
|
False
|
9-5-1g
|
|
|
It is legal for an opponent to throw himself against the back of the runner’s legs.
|
True
|
2-5-1
|
|
|
All dead-ball fouls are enforced separately and in the order in which they occurred.
|
True
|
10-2-5
|
|
|
All dead-ball fouls are enforced separately and in the order in which they occurred.
|
True
|
7-2-7 Penalty
|
|
|
An attempt by B to interfere with A’s signals prior to the snap is a live-ball foul.
|
False
|
9-5-1d Penalty
|
|
|
It is legal to grasp the opponent's chin strap.
|
False
|
9-4-3h
|
|
|
A multiple foul is one or more live-ball fouls by each team resulting in offsetting penalties.
|
False
|
2-16-2e
10-2-4 multiple is two or more by same team.. |
|
|
The runner may use his hands or arms to ward off or push an opponent.
|
True
|
2-3-4a
|
|
|
It is legal for runner A1 to spear B1.
|
False
|
2-20-1c
9-4-3i |
|
|
It is defensive holding if B1 tackles A1, who is obviously not the runner.
|
true
|
9-2-3c
|
|
|
No foul causes loss of the ball.
|
True
|
Funda I-6
|
|
|
Free-kick lines are always 10 yards apart.
|
True
|
Fund V-2
6-1-1 |
|
|
A kick ends as soon as R1 touches the kick.
|
False
|
Fund IV-1
2-24-2 |
|
|
A disqualifying foul during the down causes the covering official to sound his whistle immediately.
|
False
|
FundIX-1
|
|
|
It is illegal substitution to have 12 or more players participating at the snap or free kick.
|
False
|
9-6-4c
|
|
|
If a player is blocked out of bounds by an opponent and returns inbounds, at the first opportunity he may legally participate.
|
True
|
9-6-1
|
|
|
One of the requirements for being on the offensive line is that the lineman’s head or foot must break an imaginary plane drawn parallel to the line of scrimmage through the waist of the snapper when the ball is snapped.
|
True
|
2-32-9
|
|
|
B players may be anywhere on or behind their line of scrimmage.
|
True
|
7-2-5d
|
|
|
The players on each side of and next to the snapper may lock legs with the snapper and may stand, crouch or kneel.
|
True
|
7-2-2
|
|
|
At the snap, at least eight A players shall be on their line of scrimmage.
|
False
|
7-2-5a
|
|
|
The initial direction determines whether a pass is forward or backward.
|
True
|
2-32-2, 5
|
|
|
A passer is a player who throws a legal forward pass.
|
True
|
2-32-11
|
|
|
A backward pass out of bounds is an illegal pass.
|
False
|
7-4-3
|
|
|
During a scrimmage down, a backward pass from in or behind the neutral zone by A is always part of the loose ball play.
|
True
|
10-3-1c
|
|
|
It is pass interference if ineligible A1 catches a forward pass in or behind the neutral zone.
|
False
|
7-5-13
|
|
|
If the ball is beyond the neutral zone when it leaves the passer’s hand on a forward pass, it is an illegal forward pass.
|
False
|
7-5-1
7-5-2b |
|
|
A loss of down is a part of some 15-yard penalties but not any 5-yard penalties.
|
False
|
7-3-2 Penalty
7-5-2 Penalty |
|
|
All nonplayer fouls are enforced from the succeeding spot.
|
True
|
10-4-5c
|
|
|
When the same team commits a live-ball foul followed by one or more dead-ball fouls, all fouls cannot be penalized.
|
False
|
10-1-4
|
|
|
If two teammates participate while wearing identical numbers, the foul occurs simultaneously with the snap.
|
True
|
7-2-5c Penalty
|
|
|
A player loses possession by either a fumble or a muff.
|
False
|
2-18
2-27 |
|
|
A simultaneous catch or recovery is a catch or recovery in which there is joint possession of a live ball by opposing players who are inbounds.
|
True
|
2-4-3
|
|
|
It is a safety if A1’s fumble on his 5-yard line is recovered by B1 in A’s end zone.
|
False
|
8-2-1
touchdown for B |
|
|
If K1 holds R1 in K’s end zone to prevent R1 from recovering a blocked punt, it will be a safety if R accepts the penalty.
|
True
|
8-5-2c
|
|
|
For any scrimmage kick, K may choose to punt, drop kick or place-kick from in or behind the neutral zone before team possession has changed.
|
True
|
6-2-1
|
|
|
It is not necessary to be in a scrimmage kick formation to execute a legal scrimmage kick.
|
True
|
6-2-1
|
|
|
It is legal for the snapper to adjust the ball so that the long axis is parallel to the scrimmage line.
|
False
|
7-1-2
|
|
|
In a snap, the ball must immediately leave the hand(s) of the snapper and touch a backfield player or the ground before it touches a Team A lineman.
|
True
|
2-40-2
7-2-4 |
|
|
The captain is the only player allowed to call a time-out.
|
false
|
3-5-2a
|
|
|
An official’s time-out can be called for unusual heat or humidity situations.
|
True
|
3-5-7g
|
|
|
There is a two-minute intermission following a try, successful field goal or safety and prior to a free kick.
|
False
|
3-5-7L
One minute |
|
|
After the ball becomes dead and it appears that the ball may have reached the line-to-gain, the covering official shall stop the clock.
|
True
|
3-5-7a, b
|
|
|
Prior to the start of the game, the head coach shall be responsible for verifying to the _________ that all of his players are legally equipped and in compliance with the NFHS football equipment rules.
A. Referee and Umpire B. Referee and Linesman C. Referee and Back Judge D. Referee Only |
A
|
1-5-4
|
|
|
An act by a defensive player who initiates contact with a runner with the front of his helmet is:
A. Butt Blocking. B. Face Tackling. C. Spearing. D. Any of the above. E. None of the above. |
B
|
2-20-1b
|
|
|
The game officials are responsible for ensuring that there is a ____________ minute warm-up period posted on the clock and that the clock is immediately started for use by the coaches immediately after the halftime intermission expires.
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four E. Five |
C
|
Table 3-1
|
|
|
The ball becomes dead and the down is ended when:
A. A live ball goes out of bounds. B. A game official sounds his whistle inadvertently. C. The helmet comes completely off a player who is in possession of the ball. D. Any loose ball is simultaneously caught or recovered by opposing players. E. Any of the above. |
E
|
4-2-2
|
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With second and 5 at B’s 40-yard line, A1 advances to B’s 30-yard line. Following the down, A2 illegally contacts B1. What is the ruling?
A. The 5-yard penalty is enforced and then the chain is set. It will be first and 10 for A at B’s 35-yard line. B. The 10-yard penalty is enforced and then the chain is set. It will be first and 10 for A at B’s 40-yard line. C. The 15-yard penalty is enforced and then the chain is set. It will be first and 10 for A at B’s 45-yard line. D. No foul on the play. E. None of the above. |
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A free kick shall not be kicked out of bounds between the goal lines untouched inbounds by R. If it is, R has the following choices:
A. Accept a 5-yard penalty from the previous spot and have K rekick. B. Put the ball in play at the inbounds spot 25 yards beyond the previous spot. D. Any of the above. E. None of the above. |
D
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Following the ready-for-play and after touching the ball, the snapper shall not:
A. Remove both hands from the ball. B. Make any movement that simulates a snap. C. Fail to clearly pause before the snap. D. Following adjustment, lift or move the ball other than in a legal snap. E. Any of the above. |
E
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The team whose goal line is involved shall put the ball in play anywhere between the hash marks on its ______ yard line by a snap after a touchback and by a free kick after a safety.
A. 10 B. 20 C. 25 D. 30 E. 35 |
B
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After completing the catch, receiver A12’s momentum carries him into B’s team box, where nonplayer B44 pushes A12 into a bench. What is the ruling?
A. Nonplayer B44 is disqualified and a 15-yard penalty is assessed from the succeeding spot. B. Nonplayer B44 is not disqualified and a 15-yard penalty is assessed from the succeeding spot. C. Nonplayer B44 is disqualified and a 10-yard penalty is assessed from the succeeding spot. D. Nonplayer B44 is not disqualified and a 10-yard penalty is assessed from the succeeding spot. E. None of the above. |
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With first and 10 from A’s 5-yard line, A1 drops back into his end zone, where he is tackled by the face mask/helmet opening and fumbles. The ball rolls out of bounds at A’s 3-yard line. What is the ruling?
A. Following penalty administration, it will be A’s ball, first and 10, at A’s 8-yard line. B. Following penalty administration, it will be A’s ball, first and 10, at A’s 13-yard line. C. Following penalty administration, it will be A’s ball, first and 10, at A’s 18-yard line. D. Following penalty administration, it will be A’s ball, first and 10, at A’s 20-yard line. E. None of the above. |
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The game officials maintain administrative responsibilities for the contest through the completion of any required reports or correspondence in response to any action occurring while the officials have jurisdiction.
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1-1-8
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The down is ended when the kickers catch or recover a free kick anywhere.
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4-2-2f
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The enforcement spot for any foul by the defense is the goal line when the run ends in the end zone and would result in a safety.
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The referee shall grant a captain’s request for time-out prior to accepting or declining a penalty that involves an automatic first down.
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Both Wing officials will hold the line on a punt.
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Each wing holds the line until he determines that a punt has crossed the LOS and will not return. Thereafter each wing will drift downfield to cover the return. On blocked punts or errant snaps, the wing opposite the Referee will move to assist with coverage around the ball; the other wing will continue to hold at the LOS.
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The Line Judge will hold the line on all passing plays.
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The LJ is responsible for holding the line on all passing plays. He has responsibility whether a pass has crossed the LOS and whether the passer is illegally beyond the LOS when he throws a forward pass. The LJ still has the spot down to the 2 yard line. Cross field mechanics (with the HL) should be used to determine tight spots.
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On pass plays, the HL will assist with forward progress across entire field.
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Because the LJ is holding the LOS on all passing plays, the HL will be responsible for additional coverage across the entire field of play, primarily to help with forward progress. HL will move downfield 8-10 yards immediately upon reading “pass” from his key. The HL will use cross field mechanics and offer a spot to the LJ.
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On passes near the sideline, Wing official is primary for catch/no-catch.
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The previous technique of having the official “facing the catch” call the catch and the other official on that sideline having the feet for determining catch/no-catch has been replaced by making the wing official the primary for determining any catch/no-catch.
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Umpire’s pre-snap position for scrimmage downs is now 6-9 yards deep; he does NOT come to the LOS on passing plays.
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The Umpire’s pre-snap position is now 6-9 yards off the LOS shaded opposite the Referee; when needed for coverage of the snap, he will offset farther to the opposite side of the snapper from the Referee. Umpire will NOT routinely attempt to move toward the LOS on passing downs.
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The Umpire’s movement to his pre-snap position has been clarified.
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For a team operating from a conventional offensive huddle: The Umpire will move to his pre-snap position as soon as he has spotted the ball for play. The Umpire shall keep the ball in his sight while moving to his pre-snap position. more
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For a team operating without a conventional offensive huddle: The Umpire shall stay over the ball until the Referee is in his pre-snap position. Once the Referee is ready, he will move the Umpire off the ball by signaling him with a single hand wave off. The Referee will maintain control of the ball and will withhold the ready for play until the Umpire is in his pre-snap position.
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Deep Judges will work 20 yards off the LOS at the snap.
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Deep judges will position themselves 20 yards off the LOS at the snap unless operating under goal line mechanics. In cases where there is a clear need to line up closer than 20 yards to the LOS, deep judges may move as close as 15 yards off LOS. Regardless of where they line up at pre-snap, deep judges are still responsible for maintaining the deep end of the Mobile Box as the play develops.
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Major changes apply to crew alignment / coverage on field goals and tries.
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Referee: Pre-snap position: 3 yards wider than the last down lineman (wide enough to see both up-backs at each end of the LOS) and 2 yards behind the kicker’s initial position. At the snap: See the snap then focus on Kicker/Holder, but should also be able to see holding by either up-back (grabs and pulls or hooks). Following good / no-good ruling: Confirms deep judges’ call only after teams have separated. more
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Umpire: Pre-snap position: 5 yards off LOS, taking a wide view. Post-kick: Move up to LOS.
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Major changes apply to crew alignment / coverage on field goals and tries.
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Wings: Pre-snap position: Wide off the field and work in as needed. At the snap: Focus on tackles and up-backs. Post-kick jog in toward offensive backfield to enhance view of action by tackles and up-backs; do this on short field goals and tries, only. more
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Deep Judges: Pre-snap position: One or two steps immediately behind his upright (aligned with corresponding upright at opposite end of field). Coverage: SJ has the whistle to end play; FJ has over/under the crossbar. Post-kick: “Yes, yes, yes” or “No, no, no” from official on near goal post, then both officials step straight out together to signal. If good, both officials signal; if no good wide, only the official to the side to which the ball was kicked signals.
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Major changes to post-try / field goal crew repositioning for free kick.
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All officials but Referee will move to the 20 yard line (wings and deeps on their sideline, Umpires up the numbers) and stop. The SJ will time 20 seconds; SJ will then signal these 5 to move to their pre-kick positions using an “untimed down” signal. As deep judges move up-field, they will clear sidelines and prompt teams to move onto the field to prepare for the kick. Deep judges will NOT move out to the numbers. Counting and other pre-kick check-offs will remain as in previous years, but there will be NO “illegal motion” signal given by the Referee at all.
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Wings to assist protecting receivers on kick-offs into end zone.
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Wing officials will drift back toward goal line and onto field of play for kick-offs that go into the end zone between hash marks.
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Umpire will explicitly direct kicker when to make a free kick.
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The Umpire will wait until the Referee’s ready-for-play whistle and then direct kicker that he may now move to kick the ball. Until then, the Umpire will restrain the kicker from kicking.
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Umpire is no longer required to hold his bean bag on a free kick.
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The Umpire will not be required to hold his bean bag on a free kick; all other crew members remain under this requirement.
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Non-covering officials will no longer start the clock on a free kick.
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Non-covering officials should be concentrating on their area of field coverage instead of winding the clock. They should NOT echo the clock starts of other members of the crew. Referee will normally start the clock; others start it only when covering.
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Umpire will perform a “clean up” role for long returns of free kicks.
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The Umpire will allow action to pass by him on long returns of free kicks; he will look to “clean up” action in the area well behind the ball.
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A new 6-Man “Trial Mechanic” tested in 2011 is in effect for 2012.
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On deep judges’ coverage of punts both officials will remain behind the receiver(s). The FJ has coverage of the receiver; the SJ has coverage of blocks in front of the receiver. Roles reverse ONLY if SJ’s sideline is “threatened” by receipt of the punt.
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Editorial Changes to the Content from the 2011 Manual: (1)
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Added language to emphasize that the Mobile Box remains the primary mechanic. Generally, mechanics changes which may seem to dictate less movement are actually designed to minimize movement at the time an official is required to make a call / no-call. All officials are still required to move with appropriate hustle as the play develops to maintain their portion of Mobile Box coverage. more
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Added wording that the Umpire will NEVER signal a touchdown in a goal line mechanics situation. His “hands to the chest” will cover his responsibilities in this regard. In extreme cases he may even consult with the covering wing official; the touchdown or non-touchdown decision remains the exclusive province of the covering wing official.
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Editorial Changes to the Content from the 2011 Manual: (2)
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Added wording to bolster the concept that the Umpire’s primary coverage duties on scrimmage downs are for action on or by three players on the offensive LOS, the snapper (center) and the players on either side of the snapper (guards). more
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Bring the Manual in line with current policy that the Umpire no longer needs to see a doctor’s excuse to a player in a cast. He needs only to verify that the cast meets current rule restrictions for safe play (essentially padding requirements).
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Editorial Changes to the Content from the 2011 Manual: (3)
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Add detail that Umpire is to stand with kicking team’s captains on the opposite side of the field from the press box while the Referee signals options from the coin toss.
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Add language that moves wing officials to the 2 yard restraining line outside the field of play when players’ positions force them as wide as the side line to meet the requirement that they work no closer than 9 yards outside the closest player to their side of the field during scrimmage downs.
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Editorial Changes to the Content from the 2011 Manual: (4)
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For such common dead ball fouls as encroachment and false start, there is no need for deep officials to come to the LOS to cover the wings’ flags. Also, to further speed-up recognition of the offending team in such situations, the covering wing should drop his flag in the direction of the offending team.
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In punting situations, the Referee will adjust his normal pre-snap position in such a way as to improve his coverage of either the end line or the goal line in cases where blocked punts are likely to make rulings about action around either of these lines necessary. Each such situation is different; the important point is to adjust to a better position to cover these crucial lines should they come into play.
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Editorial Changes to the Content from the 2011 Manual: (5)
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Deep judges are to move downfield quickly 10-15 yards on deep kick-offs rather than to move downfield slowly as had been previously published in this manual. more
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All black shoes are NO LONGER required of officials. However, if a non-all-black shoe is worn by any member of a crew, all crew members must were the same shoe model. Black must still be the predominate “color” and white is the only other “color” that may be on the shoes worn by such crews.
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Editorial Changes to the Content from the 2011 Manual: (6)
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In “obvious on-side kick” situations, where the wings move up to the receivers’ restraining line, additional emphasis will be placed on observing action on the receivers near the restraining line in order to cover the revised 2012 rule (9-3-8) that prohibits contact on them by kickers until the ball has penetrated the plane of their restraining line or the kickers are eligible to recover the free kick. more
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Deep judges have a simplified technique described for covering deep passes.
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GHSA State Adoptions: Halftimes shall be 20 minutes.
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GHSA State Adoptions: Bands are not to play during live-ball situations. NOTE: this includes the situation in which there is no timeout and the teams are in the huddle. more
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a. If a team claims that band noise is interfering with communication, the Referee shall give a warning to one or both head coaches who will instruct the band(s) to stop playing.
b. If there is a second offense by a warned school's band, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty will be imposed against the same school’s team (not the team’s head coach). c. The Referee will always wait for a complaint before issuing a warning. |
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GHSA State Adoptions: In all playoff games, a crew of six on-field officials will be used.
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GHSA State Adoptions: In all playoff games, only Wilson brand footballs must be used.
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The GHSA overtime procedure must be used in any game between two teams of the same classification that ends in a tie. Schools from different classifications may use the GHSA overtime procedure if both teams agree and communicate it to the Referee before the game begins.
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Overtime games are exempt from the 11:30 p.m. curfew.
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GHSA Overtime Procedure: Overtime is un-timed play after a regulation game has ended with the score tied.
Overtime play is mandated for all games (including sub-varsity) between schools of the same classification. Overtime may be played between teams of different classifications in the regular season if both head coaches agree to do so in the presence of the Referee prior to the start of the game. Overtime play is divided into periods. During an overtime period each team has an opportunity for an offensive possession without regard to whether any score has already occurred in the overtime period. However, an overtime period may include only one offensive possession if the defensive team scores a safety or touchdown; such a score by the defense also determines the outcome of the game, and the game is over. |
Timeouts during Overtime
Each team shall be allowed one timeout for each overtime period. Timeouts not used during the regulation periods may not be carried over into overtime. Unused overtime-period timeouts may not be carried over to other overtime periods. Charged timeouts between periods shall be charged to the succeeding period. |
Penalty Enforcement
Fouls are enforced during each possession of overtime as they would otherwise be enforced during any non-overtime periods. Dead ball fouls that occur between possessions are enforced on the following possession. Live ball fouls during a touchdown or try that would be enforced “on the kickoff” during non-overtime play will be enforced from the spot that would otherwise start the next possession. |
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Using the Bean Bag Correctly
A. PRIMARY SITUATIONS IN WHICH YOU WOULD USE THE BEANBAG: Note: The beanbag should be used every time in the following: 1. Marking the spot a ball carrier lost possession of the ball on a fumble. 2. Marking the spot where a kick returner or defensive back gained control of the ball when his momentum carries him into the end zone. 3. Marking the spot where possession of a scrimmage kick is gained by the receiving team on a kick that has crossed the neutral zone expanded. |
B. SECONDARY SITUATIONS IN WHICH YOU COULD USE THE BEANBAG:
1. Marking the spot where a ball carrier went out of bounds (in addition to standing on that spot). Note: This mechanic should only be used in a 5 man crew. 2. Marking the forward progress of a ball carrier when he has been pushed back and there is continuing action on him. Note: This mechanic should be used only by the Referee |
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Efficient Penalty Enforcement:
Calling Official(s): 1. Stop the clock 2. Get the player number 3. If multiple flags in the same area: a) Get together with other calling official and make a determination as to what will be reported b) If one foul, make a decision quickly and one official reports the foul to the Referee c) If multiple fouls, all ‘calling officials’ report foul to the Referee 4. Report foul(s) to the Referee a) Fouls prior to the snap: |
1. Calling official will meet the Referee at the ball to report the foul. (Exception: Delay of game penalty can be signaled from the Back Judge’s position)
2. The Umpire and both wings will also come in to hear the report given to the Referee. b) Live ball or post-play fouls: 1. If the end of the play is more than fifteen yards downfield, meet the Referee: 1. at the spot of the flag, or 2. “half way” as he (the Referee) is advancing downfield 2. If the end of the play is less than fifteen yards downfield or the succeeding spot would otherwise be the previous spot, meet the Referee: 1. at the previous spot, or 2. at the spot of the flag c) Report clearly, concisely, completely, and calmly the: 1. result of the play (catch/no catch, turnover, first down, etc.) 2. foul 3. offending team 4. player number 5. Be prepared to discuss enforcement and team options 6. Complete duties specific to your position |
Commentary: There are too many scenarios to specifically address exactly where to conduct the ‘report foul’ discussion between the calling official and the Referee. Common sense should prevail. Once the Referee is aware that a foul has occurred, he should proactively move toward the calling official to expedite the enforcement process. Likewise, the calling official should make every effort to meet the Referee at the most efficient spot, which could be the previous spot. Remember, the mechanic also requires the Umpire to be a second set of ears in deciphering information from the calling official and determining enforcement options. With that in mind, it makes sense for the deep officials to make every effort to return to an area that is most convenient for both Referee and Umpire to participate.
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Efficient Penalty Enforcement: Position Duties:
Referee 1. Gather information (see above ‘Report foul to the Referee’) 2. Give preliminary signal, if needed 3. Step out of player traffic and make yourself easily visible to press box to give signals. Stand completely stationary and face the press box when making all penalty signals. 4. If it is your flag [Referee], give the preliminary signal immediately. Announce a simple foul immediately [false start] and have the Umpire administer without delay. 5. If obvious, make decisions for a team. 6. Tell the Umpire: a) enforcement spot b) direction c) distance d) yard line if half the distance to the goal 7. Move with purpose by walking briskly and/or jogging to position. Do not run around as it gives the appearance of confusion and/or indecision. 8. Post enforcement: a) Make sure all officials and the chains are in position. b) Mark the ball ready for play without undue delay. c) Don’t rush the ready for play if players seem confused or disorganized as a result of penalty administration. |
Efficient Penalty Enforcement: Position Duties:
Umpire 1. Find out what the flag is for as soon as possible. 2. Become an expert in penalty administration and be an aid to the Referee throughout the enforcement process. 3. If a team decision is needed, find a team captain. 4. Get the football. 5. Listen to the Referee’s instructions. (again, be an aid….don’t let the Referee make a mistake) 6. Walk off the distance and put the ball down quickly. 7. Check the distance with your wing officials. 8. Assist the Referee with clock status. |
Efficient Penalty Enforcement: Position Duties:
Linesman 1. Communicate with the head coach the foul and anything unusual such as a loss of down or status of the clock if near the end of a half. 2. Cover flags, as needed, if deep judge on your side is calling official. 3. Walk the penalty off with the Umpire. 4. You are the primary confirmation on penalty administration. |
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Efficient Penalty Enforcement: Position Duties:
Line Judge 1. Communicate with the head coach the foul and anything unusual such as a loss of down or status of the clock if near the end of a half. 2. You are the secondary confirmation on penalty administration. 3. Cover flags, as needed, if deep judge on your side is calling official. 4. Assist the Referee by signaling resulting down and the clock status. |
Efficient Penalty Enforcement: Position Duties:
Deep Officials 1. Communicate the status of the ball and the result of the play. Be prepared to ‘hold the spot’ until an enforcement choice is made. 2. You are primarily responsible for ‘covering’ flags as the calling official reports the foul(s) to the Referee. All flags should be covered even if it means covering a flag on the opposite side of the field. Exception: Dead ball fouls called by wing officials do NOT need to be covered by the deep judges. 3. You are responsible for clock status. 4. You are the third party for confirmation on penalty administration. |
Efficient Penalty Enforcement: Other Tips:
1. Most pre-snap fouls will require very little discussion. The Referee should pick up the player number in most situations, even when he does not have a flag. 2. Give preliminary signal as soon as possible. 3. Eliminate two signals whenever possible. 4. Everyone should know penalty administration. 5. Free Kick Fouls: Side Judge or Back Judge get the decision from the sideline coach ASAP. 6. Communicate clock status to the Referee and the entire crew. |
