201819 NFHSWV Football Part II Test Study Guide Rated A

2018-19 NFHS/WV Football Part II Test Study Guide Rated A+ Clipping in the free-blocking zone is legal. a. True b. False Scrimmage is the action of the two teams during a down that begins with a legal snap. a. True b. False A football jersey does not need to completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn above the waist on the torso. a. True b. False The ball does not become dead and the down is not ended when a prosthetic limb comes completely off the runner. a. True b. False Yard-line markers -- constructed of soft, pliable materials -- if placed on the ground, should be no closer than 2 yards to the sideline. a. True b. False Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are prohibited by rule. a. True b. False A false start is a live-ball foul penalized like a dead-ball foul. a. True b. False Initial force may result from any carry, fumble, kick, pass or snap. a. True b. False A series can start on a down other than first. a. True b. False A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly become a runner, is considered a defenseless player. a. True b. False A punt may be used for the free kick on a kickoff. a. True b. False Eye shade (grease or no-glare strips or stickers) that is a solid stroke can have words, numbers, logos or other symbols within the eye shade. a. True b. False Prior to the start of the game, the head coach shall be responsible for verifying to the referee and another game official that all of his players are legally equipped and in compliance with these rules and will use no illegal equipment. a. True b. False A pop-up kick is a legal kick by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it has touched the ground. a. True b. False Encroachment occurs if a defensive player makes contact with the ball prior to the end of the snap. a. True b. False The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface. a. True b. False It is not a foul for non-contact face guarding on a forward pass. a. True b. False A Team B player may use locked hands to ward off an opponent who is blocking him or attempting to block him. a. True b. False Following an interception, it is legal for the intercepting team to block below the waist. a. True b. False Other than replay or television monitoring equipment, game officials may use supplementary equipment to aid in game administration as authorized by the state association. a. True b. False A fair catch of a free kick can be made anywhere in or beyond the neutral zone and to R's goal line. a. True b. False If a loose ball touches a player who is in contact with the sideline, the ball is considered inbounds and remains live. a. True b. False When an airborne player makes a catch, forward progress is the furthest point of advancement after he possesses the ball if contacted by a defender. a. True b. False A catch is the act of establishing player possession of a live ball which is in flight, and first contacting the ground inbounds while maintaining possession of the ball. a. True b. False The expanded neutral zone may extend partially or completely into the end zone. a. True b. False The basic spot is a point of reference for penalty enforcement. a. True b. False The coach is permitted to use only one of the two types of conferences during a game. a. True b. False If the coach goes to the team huddle on the field, he must leave the field and return to the coaching box prior to the snap or free kick. a. True b. False The snapper in scrimmage-kick formation has special protection even after he moves to participate following the snap. a. True b. False A new series is awarded to A if the ball belongs to A when it becomes dead on or beyond the line to gain. a. True b. False