WVSSAC Football Terms & Definitions Study Guide – Rules, Vocabulary & Exam Prep

WVSSAC Football Terms & Definitions Study Guide



The basic spot is the previous spot unless A
Rule 8-5-2c applies for a foul by A or B Explanation 10-4-2d
when the run or related run ends behind the
line of scrimmage where there is no change
of possession.


a. True
b. False


The jerseys of the home team shall all be the A
same dark color(s) that clearly contrasts Explanation 1-5-1b(3)
with white.


a. True
b. False


The ball can have commercial advertising B
added to the surface of one of the panels. Explanation 1-3-1h


a. True
b. False




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A player or nonplayer can trip an opponent. B
Explanation 9-4-3o
a. True
b. False


A player is no longer defenseless once the A
player's physical position and focus of Explanation 2-32-16
concentration no longer makes the player
especially vulnerable to injury.


a. True
b. False


A Team B player may use locked hands to B
ward off an opponent who is blocking him Explanation 2-3-3, 2-3-5a, 9-2-3a
or attempting to block him.


a. True
b. False




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A punt may be used as a free kick following B
a fair catch. Explanation 2-24-3, 2-24-8, 6-1-2


a. True
b. False


A foul is a rule infraction for which a penalty A
is prescribed. Explanation 2-16-1


a. True
b. False


If there is a double foul during the last timed A
down of a period, the period is Explanation 3-3-3b
automatically extended.


a. True
b. False




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