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What is the object of the game?
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?
360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game?
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?
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?
referee (1-1-6)
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When does a game offiicials' authority end?
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?
NO. (1-1-9)
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 pliable on the ground) ?
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?
Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the goal
line and end line) (1-2-3a and b)
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How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines
(minimum)?
4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks?
24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks?
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)
What is a dead ball foul?
Foul that occurs during the interval after a down has ended and before the
ball is next snapped or free kicked. 2-16-2a
What constitutes a Double Foul?
One or more fouls (other than non-player and UC) are committed by EACH
team at such time that the penalties off set. 2-16-2b
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What is a Flagrant foul?
Foul so SEVERE or EXTREME that it places an opponent in danger or serious
injury, and or involves violations that are extremely or persistently vulgar
or abusive
conduct.
What is a Live Ball foul?
Foul that occurs DURING a down 2-16
What is a Multiple Foul?
Two or more live ball fouls (other than non player or UC) are committed
during the same down by the same team at such time the offended team is
permitted the choice of penalties2-16-2e
What is a Non player or Unsportsmanlike foul?
a NON CONTACT (except in 9-4-8) foul while the ball is dead or during the
down which is not illegal participation and does not influence the play in
progress 2-16-2f
What is a player foul?
A foul committed by a player in the game, commonly called a foul. 2-16-2g
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What is the object of the game?
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?
360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
How many players are needed to start a game?
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?
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?
referee (1-1-6)
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When does a game offiicials' authority end?
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?
NO. (1-1-9)
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 pliable on the ground) ?
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?
Every 5 yards (however it will end 4 inches from the sideline, except the goal
line and end line) (1-2-3a and b)
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How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines
(minimum)?
4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How long are hash marks?
24 inches (1-2-3e)
What are "9-yard" marks?
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)
What is a dead ball foul?
Foul that occurs during the interval after a down has ended and before the
ball is next snapped or free kicked. 2-16-2a
What constitutes a Double Foul?
One or more fouls (other than non-player and UC) are committed by EACH
team at such time that the penalties off set. 2-16-2b
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What is a Flagrant foul?
Foul so SEVERE or EXTREME that it places an opponent in danger or serious
injury, and or involves violations that are extremely or persistently vulgar
or abusive
conduct.
What is a Live Ball foul?
Foul that occurs DURING a down 2-16
What is a Multiple Foul?
Two or more live ball fouls (other than non player or UC) are committed
during the same down by the same team at such time the offended team is
permitted the choice of penalties2-16-2e
What is a Non player or Unsportsmanlike foul?
a NON CONTACT (except in 9-4-8) foul while the ball is dead or during the
down which is not illegal participation and does not influence the play in
progress 2-16-2f
What is a player foul?
A foul committed by a player in the game, commonly called a foul. 2-16-2g
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