NFHS Football Definitions EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

NFHS Football Definitions EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Dead Ball - CORRECT ANSWERS-The ball is not live, including the time between downs



Live Ball - CORRECT ANSWERS-A ball legally snapped or free kicked, and is in play until it is dead



Loose Ball - CORRECT ANSWERS-A ball not in possession - a pass, kick or fumble



Batting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Intentionally slapping or striking the ball with the hand or arm



Blocking - CORRECT ANSWERS-Obstructing an opponent with use of the body



Chop Block - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Grasping or encircling a teammate's arms or legs
while blocking an opponent.



Catch - CORRECT ANSWERS-Establishing player possession of a live ball in flight and must touch
in bounds (one foot) except for forward progress



Clipping - CORRECT ANSWERS-Initial contact is from behind and below the waist against a non
ball-carrier



Block in the Back - CORRECT ANSWERS-Initial contact is inside the shoulders, meaning the hands
are on the numbers