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NFHS Rules football WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (236)
One team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball
What is the object of the game? 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 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
field?
11 for each team
How many players are needed to start a
(however the team may continue with fewer) Forfeit if not enough players 1-0 is the
game?
score, offended team wins. (1-1-3)
When must officials take authority for the 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. (or as soon as they are able to be
contests? present (1-1-7)
Who's decisions are final in all matters referee (1-1-6)
pertaining to the game?
When does a game offiicials' authority Through the duration of the 4th period and any overtimes, as well as up to
end? completion of any reports. (states may intercede as well) (1-1-8)
Can Officials use instant replay or other NO. (1-1-9)
monitoring equipment?
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft No closer than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2)
pliable on the ground) ?
How often is a CONTINUOUS yard line Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the goal line and
marking be used on the field? end line) (1-2-3a and b)
How wide are Line markings, hash marks, 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
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 numbers are used as the 9 yard
What are "9-yard" marks?
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
Where is the team box?
may be 20-45 yard lines if both teams are using the same sideline. (1-2-3g)
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Can decorative markings be placed in the yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
end-zone?
Is the goal line considered part of the field End-zone to that the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play is
or the endzone? the actual goal (1-2-3j)
What is the distance of the centered line, 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
on each end of the field used typically for
the try, from the goal line?
What are the dimensions of the pylon? 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
properly placed are - in or out of bounds?
What is the distance from the base of the 10 feet (1-2-5b)
upright to the top vertical crossbar?
What is the width of the Cross bar (and the 23 feet 4 inches (1-2-5c,d
width of the goal posts)?
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal 10 feet (1-2-5e)
posts?
The goal post must be covered in a 6 feet (1-2-5f)
padded resilient, shock absorbing material.
What is the height of the material on the
post?
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
on the goal posts. What colors can be
used?
What color can the goal posts be painted? Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
How many game balls must a team provide 1 minimum (1-3-2)
to the referee as the officials assume
authority of the contest?
Who approves footballs for play in the referee only (1-3-3)
game?
How tall may a legal kicking tee be? no more than 2 inches (1-3-4)
What is the length of the chain used for the 10 yards to the inner edge of the forward rod (1-3-5)
line-to-gain equipment?
Where should the official line-to-gain On the visitor sideline, 2 yards from the sideline. (1-3-5b)
equipment be kept during play? (where
should the crew work?)
Who approves the clock operators? Referee. (1-3-6)
Which players can communicate with game Captains only. (1-4-1)
officials during the contest?
What are the legal numbers for football? 1-99 Inclusive (1-4-3)
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NFHS Rules football WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (236)
One team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball
What is the object of the game? 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 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
field?
11 for each team
How many players are needed to start a
(however the team may continue with fewer) Forfeit if not enough players 1-0 is the
game?
score, offended team wins. (1-1-3)
When must officials take authority for the 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. (or as soon as they are able to be
contests? present (1-1-7)
Who's decisions are final in all matters referee (1-1-6)
pertaining to the game?
When does a game offiicials' authority Through the duration of the 4th period and any overtimes, as well as up to
end? completion of any reports. (states may intercede as well) (1-1-8)
Can Officials use instant replay or other NO. (1-1-9)
monitoring equipment?
Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire? NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
Can a team protest NFHS rules? NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
Where can sideline markers be placed (soft No closer than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2)
pliable on the ground) ?
How often is a CONTINUOUS yard line Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the goal line and
marking be used on the field? end line) (1-2-3a and b)
How wide are Line markings, hash marks, 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
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 numbers are used as the 9 yard
What are "9-yard" marks?
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
Where is the team box?
may be 20-45 yard lines if both teams are using the same sideline. (1-2-3g)
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Can decorative markings be placed in the yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)
end-zone?
Is the goal line considered part of the field End-zone to that the vertical plane of the edge of the line toward the field of play is
or the endzone? the actual goal (1-2-3j)
What is the distance of the centered line, 3 yards. Also it is 4 inches wide and 24 inches long (1-2-3k)
on each end of the field used typically for
the try, from the goal line?
What are the dimensions of the pylon? 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
What color can the pylon be? Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
Pylons placed at the goal line when OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
properly placed are - in or out of bounds?
What is the distance from the base of the 10 feet (1-2-5b)
upright to the top vertical crossbar?
What is the width of the Cross bar (and the 23 feet 4 inches (1-2-5c,d
width of the goal posts)?
What is the MINIMUM height of the goal 10 feet (1-2-5e)
posts?
The goal post must be covered in a 6 feet (1-2-5f)
padded resilient, shock absorbing material.
What is the height of the material on the
post?
Wind Directional streamers maybe placed Red, Orange or yellow (ROY) (1-2-5g)
on the goal posts. What colors can be
used?
What color can the goal posts be painted? Silver, White or yellow (1-2-5g)
What color must a football be to be legal? Tan (1-3-1a)
How many laces on a legal football? 8 or 12 (1-3-1b)
What is the approved weight of a football? 14-15 ounces (1-3-1e)
What is the approved PSI of a Football? 12 1/2 to 13 1/2 PSI (1-3-1f)
How many game balls must a team provide 1 minimum (1-3-2)
to the referee as the officials assume
authority of the contest?
Who approves footballs for play in the referee only (1-3-3)
game?
How tall may a legal kicking tee be? no more than 2 inches (1-3-4)
What is the length of the chain used for the 10 yards to the inner edge of the forward rod (1-3-5)
line-to-gain equipment?
Where should the official line-to-gain On the visitor sideline, 2 yards from the sideline. (1-3-5b)
equipment be kept during play? (where
should the crew work?)
Who approves the clock operators? Referee. (1-3-6)
Which players can communicate with game Captains only. (1-4-1)
officials during the contest?
What are the legal numbers for football? 1-99 Inclusive (1-4-3)
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