NFHS Football Case Plays - Rule 10 (Enforcement of Penalties) Questions with 100% correct answers

10.1.1 SITUATION A: Where is the ball spotted following penalty acceptance when it is snapped from the right-side hash mark and the run ends in the left-side zone and the foul is: (a) illegal motion by A1; or(b) holding by A1 in the middle of the field behind the end of the run; or(c) grasping the face mask/helmet opening by B1 in making the tackle? correct answers RULING: In (a), it is spotted at the right-side hash mark. In (b), it is spotted in the middle of the field since the enforcement spot was the spot of the foul. In (c), it is spotted at the left hash mark. 10.1.1 SITUATION B: B1 holds A1 during an unsuccessful try. A's designated representative wants to accept the penalty and replay of the down, but wishes to decline the distance penalty because A's kicker is more comfortable kicking from the previous distance. correct answers RULING: This is a legal request. The distance penalty for any foul may be declined. *10.1.3 SITUATION: With fourth and 10 at the 50-yard line, K2 illegally uses his hands at R's 45-yard line during a scrimmage kick by K1. R1 signals for a fair catch at the R30. The ball is caught by R2 who advances following the whistle. correct answers RULING: R may accept the distance penalty for K's illegal use of hands and have the yardage assessed from the previous spot or the succeeding spot. At this point, K is given the options related to R's foul and will likely accept the distance penalty for R's delay of game foul. (3-6-2b, 10-2-3, 10-4-2 EXCEPTION) 10.2.1 SITUATION A: During a run by A1, A2 is holding B1. Thereafter, a fumble by A1 is recovered by B2 who advances for a touchdown. While the ball was loose during the fumble, B3 clipped A3. correct answers RULING: Double foul. Both fouls occurred before the change of team possession and the action thus constitutes a double foul. The penalties cancel and the down shall be replayed. (10-2-2) 10.2.1 SITUATION B: K1 is in an illegal position and the scrimmage kick by K2 is caught by R1. During the return by R1, there is clipping by R2 and a subsequent fumble by R1 is recovered by K3. correct answers RULING: Double foul. Even though there was a change of team possession during the down, the team gaining final possession had fouled before gaining possession. Both fouls occurred during the down and the result is a double foul. The penalties cancel and the down shall be replayed. (10-2-2) 10.2.1 SITUATION C: With fourth and 15 from midfield, K is called for illegal formation. R1 catches K1's punt, but is tackled by the face mask/helmet opening by K2. R2 strikes K3 prior to the end of the run. correct answers RULING: If R accepts the penalty for either foul by K, it is a double foul. R may