NFHS Football Rules Test Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (VERIFIED)

NFHS Football Rules Test Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (VERIFIED) What are the dimensions of the playing field? 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2) How many players are needed to start a game? 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? 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? referee (1-1-6) When does a game offiicials' authority end? 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? NO. (1-1-9) Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10) Can a team protest NFHS rules? NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11) Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? No closer than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2) NFHS Rules Football Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (GRADED A+) Already Passed!! How often is a CONTINUOUS yard line marking be used on the field? Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 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)? 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e) How long are hash marks? 24 inches (1-2-3e) What are "9-yard" marks? 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? 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? yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h) Is the goal line considered part of the field or the endzone? 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? 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k) What are the dimensions of the pylon? 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4) What color can the pylon be? Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4 Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds? OUT of bounds (1-2-4) What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? 10 feet (1-2- 5b) What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? 23 feet 4 inches (1-2- 5c,d What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts? 10 feet (1-2-5e) The goal post must be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is the height of the material on the post? 6 feet (1-2-5f) Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g) What color can the goal posts be painted? Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g) What color must a football be to be legal? Tan (1-3-1a) How many laces on a legal football? 8 or 12 (1-3-1b) What is the approved weight of a football? 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e) What is the approved PSI of a Football? 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f) How many game balls must a team provide to the referee as the officials assume authority of the contest? 1 minimum (1-3-2) Who approves footballs for play in the game? referee only (1-3-3) How tall may a legal kicking tee be? no more than 2 inches (1-3-4) What is the length of the chain used for the line-to-gain equipment? 10 yards to the inner edge of the forward rod (1-3-5) Where should the official line-to-gain equipment be kept during play? (where should the crew work?) On the visitor sideline, 2 yards from the sideline. (1-3-5b) Who approves the clock operators? Referee. (1-3-6) Which players can communicate with game officials during the contest? Captains only. (1-4- 1) What are the legal numbers for football? 1-99 Inclusive (1-4-3) What is the label all helmets must have to be legal? NOCSAE (1-5-1a) How many fasteners must a legal helmet have for the chin strap? 4 (1-5-1a2) What color jersey is the visiting team supposed to wear? White (1-5-2) Which pad is NOT required to be worn? Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Thigh, Tailbone or forearm Forearm is not required, all others are required to be worn under the pants. (1-5-3d) What color can the mouth protector NOT be? Completely white or clear (1-5-3d) Do the pants have to cover the knees? YES! And the knee pad must cover the knee as well (1-5-3e)