NFHS RULES FOOTBALL EXAM 2024-2025 |ACTUAL LATEST
EXAMS |2VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |PRE-
ASSESSED A+
What is the object of the game? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ NO. (1-1-9)
,Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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)? - CORRECT ANS✔✔
4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
, What color can the pylon be? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ OUT
of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 10
feet (1-2- 5b)
What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 23 feet 4 inches
(1-2- 5c,d
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? - CORRECT
ANS✔✔ Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 1 minimum (1-3-2)
EXAMS |2VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |PRE-
ASSESSED A+
What is the object of the game? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ NO. (1-1-9)
,Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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)? - CORRECT ANS✔✔
4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
What are the dimensions of the pylon? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
, What color can the pylon be? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ OUT
of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 10
feet (1-2- 5b)
What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 23 feet 4 inches
(1-2- 5c,d
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 6 feet (1-2-5f)
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed on the goal posts. What colors can be used? - CORRECT
ANS✔✔ Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
What color can the goal posts be painted? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 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? - CORRECT ANS✔✔ 1 minimum (1-3-2)
