NFHS Rules football EXAM Questions with
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2024 GRADE A+
What is the object of the game? correct answers One team to carry or pass the ball across the
opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents goal by place kick or drop kick.
Game is won by team that accumulates the most points (1-1-1)
What are the dimensions of the playing field? correct answers 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? correct answers 11 for each team
(however the team may continue with fewer) Forfeit if not enough players 1-0 is the score,
offended team wins. (1-1-3)
When must officials take authority for the contests? correct answers 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled game time. (or as soon as they are able to be present (1-1-7)
Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? correct answers referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? correct answers Through the duration of the 4th
period and any overtimes, as well as up to completion of any reports. (states may intercede as
well) (1-1-8)
Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment? correct answers NO. (1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? correct answers NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-
10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? correct answers NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? correct answers No closer
than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2)
How often is a CONTINUOUS yard line marking be used on the field? correct answers Every 5
yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the goal line and end line) (1-2-3a
and b)
How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines (minimum)? correct
answers 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? correct answers 24 inches (1-2-3e)
,What are "9-yard" marks? correct answers The markings on the field 9 yards from the sideline. If
numbers are used as the 9 yard mark, the TOP of the number is measured to 9 yards (1-2-3f)
Where is the team box? correct answers Between the 25 yard lines on the teams sidelines,
BEHIND the 2 yard belt, however it may be 20-45 yard lines if both teams are using the same
sideline. (1-2-3g)
Can decorative markings be placed in the end-zone? correct answers yes, as long as they are no
closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone? correct answers End-zone to that the
vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play is the actual goal (1-2-3j)
What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used typically for the try, from
the goal line? correct answers 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? correct answers 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? correct answers Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds? correct answers
OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? correct answers 10
feet (1-2-5b)
What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? correct answers 23 feet 4
inches (1-2-5c,d
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts? correct answers 10 feet (1-2-5e)
The goal post must be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is the height
of the material on the post? correct answers 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? correct
answers Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? correct answers Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? correct answers Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? correct answers 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? correct answers 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
, What is the approved PSI of a Football? correct answers 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
How many game balls must a team provide to the referee as the officials assume authority of the
contest? correct answers 1 minimum (1-3-2)
Who approves footballs for play in the game? correct answers referee only (1-3-3)
How tall may a legal kicking tee be? correct answers no more than 2 inches (1-3-4)
What is the length of the chain used for the line-to-gain equipment? correct answers 10 yards to
the inner edge of the forward rod (1-3-5)
Where should the official line-to-gain equipment be kept during play? (where should the crew
work?) correct answers On the visitor sideline, 2 yards from the sideline. (1-3-5b)
Who approves the clock operators? correct answers Referee. (1-3-6)
Which players can communicate with game officials during the contest? correct answers
Captains only. (1-4-1)
What are the legal numbers for football? correct answers 1-99 Inclusive (1-4-3)
What is the label all helmets must have to be legal? correct answers NOCSAE (1-5-1a)
How many fasteners must a legal helmet have for the chin strap? correct answers 4 (1-5-1a2)
What color jersey is the visiting team supposed to wear? correct answers White (1-5-2)
Which pad is NOT required to be worn?
Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Thigh, Tailbone or forearm correct answers Forearm is not required, all
others are required to be worn under the pants. (1-5-3d)
What color can the mouth protector NOT be? correct answers Completely white or clear (1-5-3d)
Do the pants have to cover the knees? correct answers YES! And the knee pad must cover the
knee as well (1-5-3e)
What colors are limited for gloves? correct answers Ball colored
What is the limit of the number of rounds of tape that can be used when securing an injury
without approval? correct answers 3 (1-5-2c exception)
Who is in charge of inspecting equipment before and during the game for approval? correct
answers Umpire (1-5-2)
Can knee Braces be worn OVER the pant? correct answers No. (1-5-3 b3)
100% complete answers Latest Updates
2024 GRADE A+
What is the object of the game? correct answers One team to carry or pass the ball across the
opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents goal by place kick or drop kick.
Game is won by team that accumulates the most points (1-1-1)
What are the dimensions of the playing field? correct answers 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? correct answers 11 for each team
(however the team may continue with fewer) Forfeit if not enough players 1-0 is the score,
offended team wins. (1-1-3)
When must officials take authority for the contests? correct answers 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled game time. (or as soon as they are able to be present (1-1-7)
Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? correct answers referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? correct answers Through the duration of the 4th
period and any overtimes, as well as up to completion of any reports. (states may intercede as
well) (1-1-8)
Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment? correct answers NO. (1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? correct answers NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-
10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? correct answers NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? correct answers No closer
than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2)
How often is a CONTINUOUS yard line marking be used on the field? correct answers Every 5
yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the goal line and end line) (1-2-3a
and b)
How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines (minimum)? correct
answers 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? correct answers 24 inches (1-2-3e)
,What are "9-yard" marks? correct answers The markings on the field 9 yards from the sideline. If
numbers are used as the 9 yard mark, the TOP of the number is measured to 9 yards (1-2-3f)
Where is the team box? correct answers Between the 25 yard lines on the teams sidelines,
BEHIND the 2 yard belt, however it may be 20-45 yard lines if both teams are using the same
sideline. (1-2-3g)
Can decorative markings be placed in the end-zone? correct answers yes, as long as they are no
closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone? correct answers End-zone to that the
vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play is the actual goal (1-2-3j)
What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used typically for the try, from
the goal line? correct answers 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? correct answers 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? correct answers Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds? correct answers
OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? correct answers 10
feet (1-2-5b)
What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? correct answers 23 feet 4
inches (1-2-5c,d
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts? correct answers 10 feet (1-2-5e)
The goal post must be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is the height
of the material on the post? correct answers 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? correct
answers Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? correct answers Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? correct answers Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? correct answers 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? correct answers 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
, What is the approved PSI of a Football? correct answers 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
How many game balls must a team provide to the referee as the officials assume authority of the
contest? correct answers 1 minimum (1-3-2)
Who approves footballs for play in the game? correct answers referee only (1-3-3)
How tall may a legal kicking tee be? correct answers no more than 2 inches (1-3-4)
What is the length of the chain used for the line-to-gain equipment? correct answers 10 yards to
the inner edge of the forward rod (1-3-5)
Where should the official line-to-gain equipment be kept during play? (where should the crew
work?) correct answers On the visitor sideline, 2 yards from the sideline. (1-3-5b)
Who approves the clock operators? correct answers Referee. (1-3-6)
Which players can communicate with game officials during the contest? correct answers
Captains only. (1-4-1)
What are the legal numbers for football? correct answers 1-99 Inclusive (1-4-3)
What is the label all helmets must have to be legal? correct answers NOCSAE (1-5-1a)
How many fasteners must a legal helmet have for the chin strap? correct answers 4 (1-5-1a2)
What color jersey is the visiting team supposed to wear? correct answers White (1-5-2)
Which pad is NOT required to be worn?
Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Thigh, Tailbone or forearm correct answers Forearm is not required, all
others are required to be worn under the pants. (1-5-3d)
What color can the mouth protector NOT be? correct answers Completely white or clear (1-5-3d)
Do the pants have to cover the knees? correct answers YES! And the knee pad must cover the
knee as well (1-5-3e)
What colors are limited for gloves? correct answers Ball colored
What is the limit of the number of rounds of tape that can be used when securing an injury
without approval? correct answers 3 (1-5-2c exception)
Who is in charge of inspecting equipment before and during the game for approval? correct
answers Umpire (1-5-2)
Can knee Braces be worn OVER the pant? correct answers No. (1-5-3 b3)
