NFHS Rules Football Latest Update With Complete
Solutions 2024-2025
What is the object of the game? - 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? - Answer 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a contest? - Answer 11 per team
(though team can continue with fewer) Forfeit if less than minimum players 1-0 is score,
offended team wins. (1-1-3)
When does officials' responsibility for the contests begin? - Answer 30 minutes before
game time scheduled. (or immediately after they can be present (1-1-7)
Whose decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? - Answer referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - Answer Thru the length of the 4th period
and any overtimes, as well as thru conclusion of any reports. (states may intercede as
well) (1-1-8)
Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment? - Answer NO. (1-1-9)
Can Umpire declare a forfeit? - Answer NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - Answer NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
,Where can sideline markers be placed soft pliable on the ground) ? - 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? - Answer 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)? -
Answer 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - Answer 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What is a "9-yard" marks? - 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? 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 put in the end-zone? yes, just 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 end-zone? -Answer The actual goal is
the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play.
What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used typically for the
try, from the goal line? - Answer 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long
(1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - Answer 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
, What color can the pylon be? - Answer 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? - Answer 10 feet (1-2-5e)
The goal post shall be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is
the height of the material on the post? - Answer 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? -
Answer Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? - Answer Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? - Answer Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? - Answer 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? - Answer 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? - Answer 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
Solutions 2024-2025
What is the object of the game? - 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? - Answer 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a contest? - Answer 11 per team
(though team can continue with fewer) Forfeit if less than minimum players 1-0 is score,
offended team wins. (1-1-3)
When does officials' responsibility for the contests begin? - Answer 30 minutes before
game time scheduled. (or immediately after they can be present (1-1-7)
Whose decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? - Answer referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - Answer Thru the length of the 4th period
and any overtimes, as well as thru conclusion of any reports. (states may intercede as
well) (1-1-8)
Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment? - Answer NO. (1-1-9)
Can Umpire declare a forfeit? - Answer NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - Answer NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
,Where can sideline markers be placed soft pliable on the ground) ? - 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? - Answer 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)? -
Answer 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - Answer 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What is a "9-yard" marks? - 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? 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 put in the end-zone? yes, just 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 end-zone? -Answer The actual goal is
the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play.
What is the distance of the centered line, on each end of the field used typically for the
try, from the goal line? - Answer 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long
(1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - Answer 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
, What color can the pylon be? - Answer 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? - Answer 10 feet (1-2-5e)
The goal post shall be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is
the height of the material on the post? - Answer 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? -
Answer Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? - Answer Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? - Answer Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? - Answer 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? - Answer 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? - Answer 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
