2023 NFHS FOOTBALL TEST (100% correct answers) Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free -blocking zone when all players invloved are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and the block is an immediate, initial action following the snap. T/F T Effectiv e with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey. T/F T The horse -collar foul is enforced as a live -ball foul. T/F T By state association adoption, use of instant r eplay is allowed only for postseason contests. T/F T The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines. T/F T The free -blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block in the back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone. T/F T When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal. T/F F A down ends when the live ball becomes dead. T/F T If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically extended. T/F T Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight. T/F T The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked. T/F F A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair -catch signal. T/F F If the game is interrupted due to the weather during the last three minutes of the second period, and the delay is at least 30 minutes, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to shorten halftime intermission, provided there is at least a one -
minute interm ission (not including the three -minute warm -up period). T/F T A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined. T/F T If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified. T/F F If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act, he/she must be disqualified. T/F F No foul causes a live ball to become dead. T/F T A place -kick following an awarded fair catch may score a field goal. T/F T
minute interm ission (not including the three -minute warm -up period). T/F T A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined. T/F T If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified. T/F F If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act, he/she must be disqualified. T/F F No foul causes a live ball to become dead. T/F T A place -kick following an awarded fair catch may score a field goal. T/F T
