NFHS 2026/2027 FLAG FOOTBALL RULE CHANGES AND
EMPHASIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Number of recommended officials 1.1.4—It is recommended that 3 officials officiate
the game; 2 or 4 officials may be
used in some circumstances, such as a
shortage of officials or playoffs.
Allowable video replay use 1.1.9 – No video replay is ever allowed for
any foul or official decision during a game
Restraining line 1.2.3.d – A restraining line 2 yards from the
sidelines and endlines will be marked
Ball color 1.3.1.a -- The ball will be tan in color
Pre-game inspection of game ball 1.2.1.g—Officials will check the inflation and
legality of the ball before every
contest. The home team should have a
pressure gauge and pump available if the
officiating crew asks for them.
, Visitor jersey color 1.5.1.a – Visitors’ jerseys will be white
Mouth guard regulations 1.5.1.c – Tooth and mouth protectors will not
have any attachments or protrusions that do
not serve to protect the mouth or teeth
(to be precise, binkies and
Dracula
teeth are
prohibite
d)
Flag construction One piece, no knots
Flag position One for each hip, two total
Flag size dimensions Minimum: 1.5"x14" Maximum: 2"x16"
Flag removability Flags MUST be removable from belt
Flag wearing All flags and flag belts must be worn as
intended by the manufacturer. Officials must
ensure that belts and attachments are not worn
“inside out,” making it more challenging to
de-flag a player.
Use of pop flags The manufacturer must designate all
“pop” flags as for YOUTH. Any flag the
EMPHASIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Number of recommended officials 1.1.4—It is recommended that 3 officials officiate
the game; 2 or 4 officials may be
used in some circumstances, such as a
shortage of officials or playoffs.
Allowable video replay use 1.1.9 – No video replay is ever allowed for
any foul or official decision during a game
Restraining line 1.2.3.d – A restraining line 2 yards from the
sidelines and endlines will be marked
Ball color 1.3.1.a -- The ball will be tan in color
Pre-game inspection of game ball 1.2.1.g—Officials will check the inflation and
legality of the ball before every
contest. The home team should have a
pressure gauge and pump available if the
officiating crew asks for them.
, Visitor jersey color 1.5.1.a – Visitors’ jerseys will be white
Mouth guard regulations 1.5.1.c – Tooth and mouth protectors will not
have any attachments or protrusions that do
not serve to protect the mouth or teeth
(to be precise, binkies and
Dracula
teeth are
prohibite
d)
Flag construction One piece, no knots
Flag position One for each hip, two total
Flag size dimensions Minimum: 1.5"x14" Maximum: 2"x16"
Flag removability Flags MUST be removable from belt
Flag wearing All flags and flag belts must be worn as
intended by the manufacturer. Officials must
ensure that belts and attachments are not worn
“inside out,” making it more challenging to
de-flag a player.
Use of pop flags The manufacturer must designate all
“pop” flags as for YOUTH. Any flag the
