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One team to carry or pass the ball across the
What is the object of the opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the
game? 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 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
of the playing field?
11 for each team
How many players are (however the team may continue with fewer) Forfeit if
needed to start a game? not enough players 1-0 is the score, offended team
wins. (1-1-3)
When must officials take 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. (or as
authority for the contests? soon as they are able to be present (1-1-7)
Who's decisions are final in referee (1-1-6)
all matters pertaining to
the game?
Through the duration of the 4th period and any
When does a game
overtimes, as well as up to completion of any reports.
offiicials' authority end?
(states may intercede as well) (1-1-8)
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Can Officials use instant NO. (1-1-9)
replay or other monitoring
equipment?
Can a forfeit be declared NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
by the Umpire?
Can a team protest NFHS NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
rules?
Where can sideline No closer than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2)
markers be placed (soft
pliable on the ground) ?
How often is a Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the
CONTINUOUS yard line sideline, except the goal line and end line) (1-2-3a and
marking be used on the b)
field?
How wide are Line 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
markings, hash marks,
sidelines and restraining
lines (minimum)?
How long are hash marks? 24 inches (1-2-3e)
The markings on the field 9 yards from the sideline. If
What are "9-yard" marks? numbers are used as the 9 yard mark, the TOP of the
number is measured to 9 yards (1-2-3f)
Between the 25 yard lines on the teams sidelines,
BEHIND the 2 yard belt, however it may be 20-45 yard
Where is the team box?
lines if both teams are using the same sideline. (1-2-
3g)
Can decorative markings yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the
be placed in the end- boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
zone?
Is the goal line considered End-zone to that the vertical plane of the edge of the
part of the field or the line toward the field of play is the actual goal (1-2-3j)
endzone?
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What is the distance of the 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-
centered line, on each 2-3k)
end of the field used
typically for the try, from
the goal line?
What are the dimensions 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
of the pylon?
What color can the pylon Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
be?
Pylons placed at the goal OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
line when properly placed
are - in or out of bounds?
What is the distance from 10 feet (1-2-5b)
the base of the upright to
the top vertical crossbar?
What is the width of the 23 feet 4 inches (1-2-5c,d
Cross bar (and the width
of the goal posts)?
What is the MINIMUM 10 feet (1-2-5e)
height of the goal posts?
The goal post must be 6 feet (1-2-5f)
covered in a padded
resilient, shock absorbing
material. What is the
height of the material on
the post?
Wind Directional Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
streamers maybe placed
on the goal posts. What
colors can be used?
What color can the goal Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
posts be painted?
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