NFHS Rules football (Latest
2026/2027 Update) 230+
Questions & Detailed Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct
This NFHS Football Rules Exam is a comprehensive test for
high school football officials and coaches covering rules,
mechanics, and definitions to ensure safety and compliance
with National Federation of State High School Associations
standards. It focuses on game situations, penalties, field
regulations, and legal equipment.
Key Exam Areas and Topics: Rules & Definitions:
Covers crucial terms like live/dead/loose ball, catching,
player possession, and scrimmage kick formations.Game
Management: Focuses on officials' authority (30 mins before
game to completion of reports), time-outs, and overtime
procedures.Penalties & Fouls:
Covers horse-collar tackles, illegal blocking, 4th down
numbering exceptions, and unfair acts.Field & Equipment:
Covers legal field dimensions (\(360\times 160\) feet), pylon
colors (red/orange/yellow), and mandatory player
padding.Game Structure: Rules regarding game duration,
mercy rules (30+ point difference), and required player
counts (11 per team).
Quiz_________________?
What is the object of the game? -
1
, 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)
Quiz_________________?
What are the dimensions of the playing field? -
Answer
360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
Quiz_________________?
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)
Quiz_________________?
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)
2
, Quiz_________________?
Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? -
Answer
referee (1-1-6)
Quiz_________________?
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)
Quiz_________________?
Can a drum be used for the offense? -
Answer
Yes. For players or teams with hearing disabilities Table 1-7
Quiz_________________?
What is a Dead Ball? -
Answer
3
, a Ball not in play (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
How does a dead ball become live? -
Answer
Legal Snap or free kick (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
A ball becomes loose in 3 ways, what are they? -
Answer
Pass, Fumble or Kick. (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
Intentionally striking the ball with the arm or hand is called? -
Answer
Batting (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
What are the 2 techniques for blocking with the hands? -
Answer
Closed or Cupped hand, and the Open Hand Technique (Rule 2)
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2026/2027 Update) 230+
Questions & Detailed Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct
This NFHS Football Rules Exam is a comprehensive test for
high school football officials and coaches covering rules,
mechanics, and definitions to ensure safety and compliance
with National Federation of State High School Associations
standards. It focuses on game situations, penalties, field
regulations, and legal equipment.
Key Exam Areas and Topics: Rules & Definitions:
Covers crucial terms like live/dead/loose ball, catching,
player possession, and scrimmage kick formations.Game
Management: Focuses on officials' authority (30 mins before
game to completion of reports), time-outs, and overtime
procedures.Penalties & Fouls:
Covers horse-collar tackles, illegal blocking, 4th down
numbering exceptions, and unfair acts.Field & Equipment:
Covers legal field dimensions (\(360\times 160\) feet), pylon
colors (red/orange/yellow), and mandatory player
padding.Game Structure: Rules regarding game duration,
mercy rules (30+ point difference), and required player
counts (11 per team).
Quiz_________________?
What is the object of the game? -
1
, 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)
Quiz_________________?
What are the dimensions of the playing field? -
Answer
360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
Quiz_________________?
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)
Quiz_________________?
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)
2
, Quiz_________________?
Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game? -
Answer
referee (1-1-6)
Quiz_________________?
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)
Quiz_________________?
Can a drum be used for the offense? -
Answer
Yes. For players or teams with hearing disabilities Table 1-7
Quiz_________________?
What is a Dead Ball? -
Answer
3
, a Ball not in play (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
How does a dead ball become live? -
Answer
Legal Snap or free kick (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
A ball becomes loose in 3 ways, what are they? -
Answer
Pass, Fumble or Kick. (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
Intentionally striking the ball with the arm or hand is called? -
Answer
Batting (rule 2)
Quiz_________________?
What are the 2 techniques for blocking with the hands? -
Answer
Closed or Cupped hand, and the Open Hand Technique (Rule 2)
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