9th grade and above inflation pressure - ANSWER: 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 psi
Inflation pressure for eighth grade and below: 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 psi.
Dead ball is a ball that is not in play. The ball is dead in the time between
downs.
A live ball, or ANSWER, is in play. A ball becomes live when it is lawfully
snapped or free-kicked while a down is in process.
A loose ball might be passed, fumbled, or kicked. The terms "pass," "fumble,"
and "kick" are commonly used as acronyms for when the ball goes loose after
passing, fumbling, or kicking it. A loose ball that has yet to touch the ground is
in flight. A loose ball that has made contact with the ground is considered
grounded. Any loose ball remains a loose ball until a player takes possession of
it or it is declared dead by rule, whichever occurs first.
Batting is the purposeful slapping or striking of a ball with one's arm or hand.
Blocking is the process of impeding an opponent by making contact with any
portion of the blocker's body. ART. 2 . ..A player may contact opponents with
their arms or hands during blocking, as long as the method is lawful. The legal
approaches are as follows: a. Closed or cupped-hand technique: 1. The elbows
can be within or outside the shoulders. 2. The hands must be closed or cupped,
palms not facing the opponent. 3. The forearms are only extended 45 degrees
from the body. b. Open-hand method. The hand(s) will be: 1. In ahead of the
elbow. 2. Inside the blocker's body frame, which is the front of the body at or
below the shoulders. 3. Inside the opponent's body frame, except when the
opponent turns his back on the blocker during the block or after the blocker has
committed to his charge. The opponent's body frame is at or below the
shoulders, not at the back. 4. At or below the blocker's and opponent's
shoulders, unless the opponent sits, ducks, or subs during the block or after the
,blocker has committed to his charge. 5. Open when the palm(s) face the
opponent's frame or when the forearms extend beyond a 45-degree angle from
the body.
Blockers hands - ANSWER The blocker's hand(s) may not be locked, nor may
he swing, toss, or flip the elbow or forearm so that it moves faster than the
blocker's shoulders when the elbow, forearm, or shoulder makes contact with
the opponent. The blocker may not make contact with his arm or hand against
an opponent above his shoulder, although he may use his hand or arm to break a
fall or keep his balance.
Offensive players who block hands - ANSWER may utilize his hands or arms:
a. When he is running, he may ward off or shove any opponent. b. During a
kick, to avoid an opponent who is attempting to block him. c. To push, pull, or
ward off an opponent when the ball is loose if he can legally touch or retain it
and the contact is not pass interference, a personal foul, or illegal use of hands.
Defensive blocking - ANSWER: Use unlocked hands, hands, or arms to deflect
an opponent who is blocking or attempting to block him. b. Push, pull, or ward
off an opponent in an actual endeavor to reach the runner or a loose ball, unless
such contact is pass interference, a personal foul, or illegal use of hands.
Blocking article 6 - ANSWER When a player on defense utilizes a hand or arm,
the hand must be in front of the elbow at the time of contact and at the shoulder
or lower, unless the opponent sits, ducks, or sinks.
Blocking below the waist article 7 - ANSWER involves establishing initial
contact below the waist from the front or side with an opponent other than a
runner. Blocking below the waist is defined as making contact with an
opponent's hand(s) below the waist and continuing into the body below the
waist. Blocking below the waist is only allowed when the opponent has one or
both feet on the ground.
Chop block article 8 - ANSWER is a combination block by two or more
teammates against an opponent other than the runner, with or without delay, in
which one block is low (at or below the knee) and the other is high (above the
knee) (Table 9-3-6).
, Interlock block (article 9 - ANSWER) occurs when one player grasps or
encircles a teammate shortly before or during blocking an opponent.
Article 10 - ANSWER describes a blindside block against an opponent other
than the runner who is unaware of the blocker's approach.
Section 4 article 1 Catch - ANSWER is the act of establishing a player's
possession of a live ball in flight and first contacting the ground inbounds while
maintaining possession of the ball, or having the player's forward progress
stopped while the opponent is carrying the player in possession and inbounds.
Catching articles 2 and 3 - ANSWER Catching is always preceded by touching
the ball; consequently, if touching causes the ball to become dead, obtaining
possession of it is meaningless. ART. 3 . ..A simultaneous catch or recovery
occurs when opposing players who are inbounds share possession of a live ball.
Section 5 Article 1 Clipping / Blocking - ANSWER A block against an
opponent when the initial contact is from behind, at or below the waist, and not
against a player who is a runner or pretends to be one.
Section 5 Article 2: Blocking in the Back - ANSWER is a block against an
opponent when the initial contact is in the opponent's back, within the
shoulders, below the helmet, and above the waist, and not against a runner or
pretender.
Section 7, Article 1, Loss of Down, and Article 2, ANSWER action, which
begins with a legal snap (starting a scrimmage down) or when the ball is booted
on a free kick. A down concludes when the ball gets dead.
ART. 2 . ..Losing a down means losing the right to replay it.
Section 8 Encroachment - ANSWER happens when a player illegally enters the
neutral zone between the time the ball is marked ready for play and after the
ball is snapped or free kicked, as in 6-1-3a or 6-1-3b. To enforce encroachment
limitations, an entering substitute is not considered a player until he is on his
team's side of the neutral zone. Encroachment also occurs when a player breaks
the free kick rules, such as 6-1-4.
Inflation pressure for eighth grade and below: 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 psi.
Dead ball is a ball that is not in play. The ball is dead in the time between
downs.
A live ball, or ANSWER, is in play. A ball becomes live when it is lawfully
snapped or free-kicked while a down is in process.
A loose ball might be passed, fumbled, or kicked. The terms "pass," "fumble,"
and "kick" are commonly used as acronyms for when the ball goes loose after
passing, fumbling, or kicking it. A loose ball that has yet to touch the ground is
in flight. A loose ball that has made contact with the ground is considered
grounded. Any loose ball remains a loose ball until a player takes possession of
it or it is declared dead by rule, whichever occurs first.
Batting is the purposeful slapping or striking of a ball with one's arm or hand.
Blocking is the process of impeding an opponent by making contact with any
portion of the blocker's body. ART. 2 . ..A player may contact opponents with
their arms or hands during blocking, as long as the method is lawful. The legal
approaches are as follows: a. Closed or cupped-hand technique: 1. The elbows
can be within or outside the shoulders. 2. The hands must be closed or cupped,
palms not facing the opponent. 3. The forearms are only extended 45 degrees
from the body. b. Open-hand method. The hand(s) will be: 1. In ahead of the
elbow. 2. Inside the blocker's body frame, which is the front of the body at or
below the shoulders. 3. Inside the opponent's body frame, except when the
opponent turns his back on the blocker during the block or after the blocker has
committed to his charge. The opponent's body frame is at or below the
shoulders, not at the back. 4. At or below the blocker's and opponent's
shoulders, unless the opponent sits, ducks, or subs during the block or after the
,blocker has committed to his charge. 5. Open when the palm(s) face the
opponent's frame or when the forearms extend beyond a 45-degree angle from
the body.
Blockers hands - ANSWER The blocker's hand(s) may not be locked, nor may
he swing, toss, or flip the elbow or forearm so that it moves faster than the
blocker's shoulders when the elbow, forearm, or shoulder makes contact with
the opponent. The blocker may not make contact with his arm or hand against
an opponent above his shoulder, although he may use his hand or arm to break a
fall or keep his balance.
Offensive players who block hands - ANSWER may utilize his hands or arms:
a. When he is running, he may ward off or shove any opponent. b. During a
kick, to avoid an opponent who is attempting to block him. c. To push, pull, or
ward off an opponent when the ball is loose if he can legally touch or retain it
and the contact is not pass interference, a personal foul, or illegal use of hands.
Defensive blocking - ANSWER: Use unlocked hands, hands, or arms to deflect
an opponent who is blocking or attempting to block him. b. Push, pull, or ward
off an opponent in an actual endeavor to reach the runner or a loose ball, unless
such contact is pass interference, a personal foul, or illegal use of hands.
Blocking article 6 - ANSWER When a player on defense utilizes a hand or arm,
the hand must be in front of the elbow at the time of contact and at the shoulder
or lower, unless the opponent sits, ducks, or sinks.
Blocking below the waist article 7 - ANSWER involves establishing initial
contact below the waist from the front or side with an opponent other than a
runner. Blocking below the waist is defined as making contact with an
opponent's hand(s) below the waist and continuing into the body below the
waist. Blocking below the waist is only allowed when the opponent has one or
both feet on the ground.
Chop block article 8 - ANSWER is a combination block by two or more
teammates against an opponent other than the runner, with or without delay, in
which one block is low (at or below the knee) and the other is high (above the
knee) (Table 9-3-6).
, Interlock block (article 9 - ANSWER) occurs when one player grasps or
encircles a teammate shortly before or during blocking an opponent.
Article 10 - ANSWER describes a blindside block against an opponent other
than the runner who is unaware of the blocker's approach.
Section 4 article 1 Catch - ANSWER is the act of establishing a player's
possession of a live ball in flight and first contacting the ground inbounds while
maintaining possession of the ball, or having the player's forward progress
stopped while the opponent is carrying the player in possession and inbounds.
Catching articles 2 and 3 - ANSWER Catching is always preceded by touching
the ball; consequently, if touching causes the ball to become dead, obtaining
possession of it is meaningless. ART. 3 . ..A simultaneous catch or recovery
occurs when opposing players who are inbounds share possession of a live ball.
Section 5 Article 1 Clipping / Blocking - ANSWER A block against an
opponent when the initial contact is from behind, at or below the waist, and not
against a player who is a runner or pretends to be one.
Section 5 Article 2: Blocking in the Back - ANSWER is a block against an
opponent when the initial contact is in the opponent's back, within the
shoulders, below the helmet, and above the waist, and not against a runner or
pretender.
Section 7, Article 1, Loss of Down, and Article 2, ANSWER action, which
begins with a legal snap (starting a scrimmage down) or when the ball is booted
on a free kick. A down concludes when the ball gets dead.
ART. 2 . ..Losing a down means losing the right to replay it.
Section 8 Encroachment - ANSWER happens when a player illegally enters the
neutral zone between the time the ball is marked ready for play and after the
ball is snapped or free kicked, as in 6-1-3a or 6-1-3b. To enforce encroachment
limitations, an entering substitute is not considered a player until he is on his
team's side of the neutral zone. Encroachment also occurs when a player breaks
the free kick rules, such as 6-1-4.
