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Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when all players invloved are on
the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and the block is an
immediate, initial action following the snap.
T/F - Answers✔T
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that
clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey.
T/F - Answers✔T
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul.
T/F - Answers✔T
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason contests.
T/F - Answers✔T
The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines.
T/F - Answers✔T
The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block in the
back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone.
T/F - Answers✔T
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal.
T/F - Answers✔F
A down ends when the live ball becomes dead.
T/F - Answers✔T
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If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically
extended. T/F - Answers✔T
Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight.
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The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked.
T/F - Answers✔F
A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-
catch signal.
T/F - Answers✔F
If the game is interrupted due to the weather during the last three minutes of the second period,
and the delay is at least 30 minutes, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to shorten halftime
intermission, provided there is at least a one-minute intermission (not including the three-minute
warm-up period).
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A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined.
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If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified.
T/F - Answers✔F
If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act,
he/she must be disqualified.
T/F - Answers✔F
No foul causes a live ball to become dead.
T/F - Answers✔T
A place-kick following an awarded fair catch may score a field goal.
T/F - Answers✔T
The kickers may not advance a recovered free kick.
T/F - Answers✔T
The distance penalty for any foul may be declined.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
NFHS FOOTBALL TEST Questions With
Verified Answers
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when all players invloved are on
the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and the block is an
immediate, initial action following the snap.
T/F - Answers✔T
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that
clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey.
T/F - Answers✔T
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul.
T/F - Answers✔T
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason contests.
T/F - Answers✔T
The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines.
T/F - Answers✔T
The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block in the
back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone.
T/F - Answers✔T
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal.
T/F - Answers✔F
A down ends when the live ball becomes dead.
T/F - Answers✔T
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, ©BRIGHTSTARS EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically
extended. T/F - Answers✔T
Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight.
T/F - Answers✔T
The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked.
T/F - Answers✔F
A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-
catch signal.
T/F - Answers✔F
If the game is interrupted due to the weather during the last three minutes of the second period,
and the delay is at least 30 minutes, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to shorten halftime
intermission, provided there is at least a one-minute intermission (not including the three-minute
warm-up period).
T/F - Answers✔T
A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined.
T/F - Answers✔T
If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified.
T/F - Answers✔F
If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act,
he/she must be disqualified.
T/F - Answers✔F
No foul causes a live ball to become dead.
T/F - Answers✔T
A place-kick following an awarded fair catch may score a field goal.
T/F - Answers✔T
The kickers may not advance a recovered free kick.
T/F - Answers✔T
The distance penalty for any foul may be declined.
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