NFHS Football Rules Exam- Mostly
Definitions - Rule 2
Post Scrimmage Kick (PSK) conditions 2-17-2h - ANSWER-1. During scrimmage kick
play (other than try or SUCCESSFUL field goal).
2. in which ball crosses the ENZ.
3. Foul occurs beyond the ENZ.
4. Before the end of the kick.
5. K will not be next to put the ball in play
Lineman - ANSWER-An A player facing his goal, shoulders approximately parallel to
goal, with *head or foot* breaking plane through waist of snapper at snap 2-32-9
B Player is on the Line of Scrimmage when: - ANSWER-He is within one yard of his
LOS at the snap. 2-25-3 (note: a "B Lineman" is not defined)
List the OPI Categories - ANSWER-Blocking Downfield
Creating Separation (push off)
Driving Through Defender Who Has Position
List the DPI Categories - ANSWER-Arm Bar
Hold
Through the Back / Early Contact
Hook & Turn
Cut Off
DPI / OPI Can Only Occur When: - ANSWER-Legal Forward Pass
That Crossed the NZ
Untouched by B in or Behind NZ
, Occurs Beyond NZ
Definition of a Back - ANSWER-NO part of the body breaking the plane of the waist of
the nearest player who is on the LOS. (exception is player under center in position to
take snap) 2-32-3
When does A have Option Where to Place Ball? 2-32-5, 4-3-6 - ANSWER-Try
Kickoff
After Safety
After Fair Catch (or awarded)
After Touchback
To Start Overtime
First Touching 2-12 - ANSWER-Free Kick: first touching if ball is touched by K before
crosses R's free-kick line and before it is touched there by R
Scrimmage Kick: first touching if ball is touched by K beyond ENZ before it is touched
there by R (before it comes to rest).
Loose Ball Play 2-33 ( for enforcement - not to be confused with a ball that is loose as in
2-34) - ANSWER-Action During:
Free Kick or Scrimmage Kick (except PSK)
Backward Pass (includes snap), illegal kick, or fumble by A from in or behind the NZ
prior to COP
Run or runs preceding such action
Legal Forward Pass
Fumble - ANSWER-Any loss of player possession other than by handing, passing or
legal kick. 2-18
Forward Handing - ANSWER-Occurs when the runner releases the ball when the entire
ball is beyond the yard line where the runner is positioned. 2-19-2
Loose Ball (not to be confused with a Loose Ball Play as in 2-33) - ANSWER-Loose ball
is a pass, fumble or a kick. Can be in flight or grounded. 2-1-3
Clipping - ANSWER-Block when the initial contact is from behind, at or below the waist.
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Definitions - Rule 2
Post Scrimmage Kick (PSK) conditions 2-17-2h - ANSWER-1. During scrimmage kick
play (other than try or SUCCESSFUL field goal).
2. in which ball crosses the ENZ.
3. Foul occurs beyond the ENZ.
4. Before the end of the kick.
5. K will not be next to put the ball in play
Lineman - ANSWER-An A player facing his goal, shoulders approximately parallel to
goal, with *head or foot* breaking plane through waist of snapper at snap 2-32-9
B Player is on the Line of Scrimmage when: - ANSWER-He is within one yard of his
LOS at the snap. 2-25-3 (note: a "B Lineman" is not defined)
List the OPI Categories - ANSWER-Blocking Downfield
Creating Separation (push off)
Driving Through Defender Who Has Position
List the DPI Categories - ANSWER-Arm Bar
Hold
Through the Back / Early Contact
Hook & Turn
Cut Off
DPI / OPI Can Only Occur When: - ANSWER-Legal Forward Pass
That Crossed the NZ
Untouched by B in or Behind NZ
, Occurs Beyond NZ
Definition of a Back - ANSWER-NO part of the body breaking the plane of the waist of
the nearest player who is on the LOS. (exception is player under center in position to
take snap) 2-32-3
When does A have Option Where to Place Ball? 2-32-5, 4-3-6 - ANSWER-Try
Kickoff
After Safety
After Fair Catch (or awarded)
After Touchback
To Start Overtime
First Touching 2-12 - ANSWER-Free Kick: first touching if ball is touched by K before
crosses R's free-kick line and before it is touched there by R
Scrimmage Kick: first touching if ball is touched by K beyond ENZ before it is touched
there by R (before it comes to rest).
Loose Ball Play 2-33 ( for enforcement - not to be confused with a ball that is loose as in
2-34) - ANSWER-Action During:
Free Kick or Scrimmage Kick (except PSK)
Backward Pass (includes snap), illegal kick, or fumble by A from in or behind the NZ
prior to COP
Run or runs preceding such action
Legal Forward Pass
Fumble - ANSWER-Any loss of player possession other than by handing, passing or
legal kick. 2-18
Forward Handing - ANSWER-Occurs when the runner releases the ball when the entire
ball is beyond the yard line where the runner is positioned. 2-19-2
Loose Ball (not to be confused with a Loose Ball Play as in 2-33) - ANSWER-Loose ball
is a pass, fumble or a kick. Can be in flight or grounded. 2-1-3
Clipping - ANSWER-Block when the initial contact is from behind, at or below the waist.
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