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NFHS RULES FOOTBALL QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
What is the object of the game? - correct answer- 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 answer-
360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? - correct
answer- 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
answer- 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 answer- referee (1-1-6)
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When does a game offiicials' authority end? - correct answer-
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 answer- NO. (1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - correct answer- NO.
Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - correct answer- NO. They
are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the
ground) ? - correct answer- 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 answer- Every 5 yards (however it will end 4
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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 answer- 4 inches (1-2-
3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - correct answer- 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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
answer- yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the
boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
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Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone? -
correct answer- 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
answer- 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-
2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - correct answer- 4 inch
x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? - correct answer- Red, Orange or
Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or
out of bounds? - correct answer- OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top
vertical crossbar? - correct answer- 10 feet (1-2-5b)
NFHS RULES FOOTBALL QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
What is the object of the game? - correct answer- 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 answer-
360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? - correct
answer- 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
answer- 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 answer- referee (1-1-6)
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When does a game offiicials' authority end? - correct answer-
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 answer- NO. (1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - correct answer- NO.
Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - correct answer- NO. They
are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the
ground) ? - correct answer- 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 answer- Every 5 yards (however it will end 4
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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 answer- 4 inches (1-2-
3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - correct answer- 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks? - correct answer- 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 answer- 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
answer- yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the
boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
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Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone? -
correct answer- 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
answer- 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-
2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - correct answer- 4 inch
x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? - correct answer- Red, Orange or
Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or
out of bounds? - correct answer- OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top
vertical crossbar? - correct answer- 10 feet (1-2-5b)
