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WVSSAC 2021 NFHS Football Part 2 Test
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
If the game is interrupted due to 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).
a. True
b. False Ans: A
Equipment that becomes illegal through game use is handled by rule
procedure without penalizing the player or the head coach.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
At the snap, at least five A players shall be on their line of scrimmage
and no more than four A players may be backs.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
The penalty for illegal kicking or batting is 10 yards.
a. True
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b. False Ans: A
At the time the ball is free kicked, at least four K players must be on each
side of the kicker.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
It is legal for a player positioned directly behind the snapper to conserve
time by intentionally throwing the ball forward to the ground immediately
after receiving the snap that has neither been muffed nor touched the
ground.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
The play clock is set to 25 seconds when an official's time-out is taken for
an injury to a defensive player or a defensive player has an equipment
issue.
a. True
b. False Ans: B
Following a legal kick when either team is awarded a new series, the play
clock will be set to 25 seconds.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
Twenty-five seconds will be on the play clock and start on the ready-for-
play signal prior to a try following a score.
a. True
WVSSAC 2021 NFHS Football Part 2 Test
Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
If the game is interrupted due to 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).
a. True
b. False Ans: A
Equipment that becomes illegal through game use is handled by rule
procedure without penalizing the player or the head coach.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
At the snap, at least five A players shall be on their line of scrimmage
and no more than four A players may be backs.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
The penalty for illegal kicking or batting is 10 yards.
a. True
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b. False Ans: A
At the time the ball is free kicked, at least four K players must be on each
side of the kicker.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
It is legal for a player positioned directly behind the snapper to conserve
time by intentionally throwing the ball forward to the ground immediately
after receiving the snap that has neither been muffed nor touched the
ground.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
The play clock is set to 25 seconds when an official's time-out is taken for
an injury to a defensive player or a defensive player has an equipment
issue.
a. True
b. False Ans: B
Following a legal kick when either team is awarded a new series, the play
clock will be set to 25 seconds.
a. True
b. False Ans: A
Twenty-five seconds will be on the play clock and start on the ready-for-
play signal prior to a try following a score.
a. True
