NFHS Rules football EXAM Questions and Answers
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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 game? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)NO.
(1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - (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 are "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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (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? -
(ANSWER)OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? -
(ANSWER)10 feet (1-2-5b)
, What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? -
(ANSWER)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 must 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)
(A+ Solution guide) (2025) Questions And Answers
Solved 100% Correct!!
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 game? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? -
(ANSWER)referee (1-1-6)
When does a game offiicials' authority end? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)NO.
(1-1-9)
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? - (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 are "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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)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? - (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? -
(ANSWER)OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical crossbar? -
(ANSWER)10 feet (1-2-5b)
, What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)? -
(ANSWER)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 must 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)
