NFHS Football Definitions Questions With Correct Answers(Scored A)

Dead Ball - ANSWER-The ball is not live, including the time between downs Live Ball - ANSWER-A ball legally snapped or free kicked, and is in play until it is dead Loose Ball - ANSWER-A ball not in possession - a pass, kick or fumble Batting - ANSWER-Intentionally slapping or striking the ball with the hand or arm Blocking - ANSWER-Obstructing an opponent with use of the body Chop Block - ANSWER-Combination high and low block. Low means the knees or below, high means above the knees. This is an illegal act, even in the free blocking zone Interlocked Blocking - ANSWER-Grasping or encircling a teammate's arms or legs while blocking an opponent. Catch - ANSWER-Establishing player possession of a live ball in flight and must touch in bounds (one foot) except for forward progress Clipping - ANSWER-Initial contact is from behind and below the waist against a non ball-carrier Block in the Back - ANSWER-Initial contact is inside the shoulders, meaning the hands are on the numbers Encroachment - ANSWER-Any player illegally in the neutral zone before the snap or free kick. The neutral zone is established by the referee's ready for play whistle Illegal Signal - ANSWER-The runner makes a fair catch signal after their catch or recovery Force - ANSWER-What made the ball go from the field of play into the end zone Forward Progress - ANSWER-The spot where the ball carrier advanced toward his opponent's end zone before being pushed back Double Foul - ANSWER-Both teams foul where penalties offset. Do not include non-player fouls, UC or PSK fouls