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NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM - PART 1*** QUESTIONS
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T/F A has first and 10 on B's 28-yard line. A13 rolls out
towards the right sideline and throws a pass from B's 37-
yard line that crosses the neutral zone. There are no
eligible receivers in the area. The passer has committed a
foul for intentional grounding.
❖False
T/F A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone
during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-catch signal.
❖False
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T/F 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
T/F The basic spot is the previous spot ubless Rule 8-5-2c
applies for a foul by A or B when the run ends behind the
line of scrimmage where there is no change of possession.
❖True
A has first and 10 on B's 44-yard line. The A linemen on
the right side are still moving into a three-point stance as
A6 starts in motion. After multiple handoffs and a
backwards pass, A8 throws a pass to A85 who catches the
ball for a touchdown. B18 interfered with A85 on B's 2-
yard line prior to the pass being caught. What is the final
result following any potential penalty enforcement?
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❖Penalties cancel. Replay the down. A first and 10 on
B's 44-yard line.
T/F Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body pf the
number shall be a single solid color that clearly contrasts
the body color of the jersey.
❖True
T/F The horse collar foul is enforced as a live ball foul.
❖True
T/F By state association adoption, use of instant replays is
allowed only for postseason games.
❖True
NFHS FOOTBALL EXAM - PART 1*** QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS |DOWNLOAD AND PASS |
LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
T/F A has first and 10 on B's 28-yard line. A13 rolls out
towards the right sideline and throws a pass from B's 37-
yard line that crosses the neutral zone. There are no
eligible receivers in the area. The passer has committed a
foul for intentional grounding.
❖False
T/F A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone
during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-catch signal.
❖False
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T/F 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
T/F The basic spot is the previous spot ubless Rule 8-5-2c
applies for a foul by A or B when the run ends behind the
line of scrimmage where there is no change of possession.
❖True
A has first and 10 on B's 44-yard line. The A linemen on
the right side are still moving into a three-point stance as
A6 starts in motion. After multiple handoffs and a
backwards pass, A8 throws a pass to A85 who catches the
ball for a touchdown. B18 interfered with A85 on B's 2-
yard line prior to the pass being caught. What is the final
result following any potential penalty enforcement?
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❖Penalties cancel. Replay the down. A first and 10 on
B's 44-yard line.
T/F Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body pf the
number shall be a single solid color that clearly contrasts
the body color of the jersey.
❖True
T/F The horse collar foul is enforced as a live ball foul.
❖True
T/F By state association adoption, use of instant replays is
allowed only for postseason games.
❖True
