2024 NFHS FOOTBALL TEST (100% correct answers)
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when all players invloved
are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and
the block is an immediate, initial action following the snap. T/F Correct Answer T
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey. T/F Correct Answer T
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul. T/F Correct Answer T
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason contests. T/F Correct Answer T
The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines. T/F Correct Answer T
The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block
in the back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone. T/F Correct Answer T
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal. T/F Correct Answer F
A down ends when the live ball becomes dead. T/F Correct Answer T If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically extended. T/F Correct Answer T
Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight. T/F Correct Answer T
The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked. T/F Correct Answer F
A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-catch signal. T/F Correct Answer F
If the game is interrupted due to the 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). T/F Correct Answer T
A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined. T/F Correct Answer T
If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified. T/F Correct Answer F
If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive
act, he/she must be disqualified. T/F Correct Answer F
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when all players invloved
are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap; the contact is in the zone, and
the block is an immediate, initial action following the snap. T/F Correct Answer T
Effective with the 2024 season, the entire body of the number shall be a single solid color that clearly contrasts with the body color of the jersey. T/F Correct Answer T
The horse-collar foul is enforced as a live-ball foul. T/F Correct Answer T
By state association adoption, use of instant replay is allowed only for postseason contests. T/F Correct Answer T
The field of play is the area within sidelines and the goal lines. T/F Correct Answer T
The free-blocking zone disintegrates and the exception for an offensive lineman to block
in the back is not to continue after the ball has left the zone. T/F Correct Answer T
When R1 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal. T/F Correct Answer F
A down ends when the live ball becomes dead. T/F Correct Answer T If there is a double foul during the last timed down of a period, the period is automatically extended. T/F Correct Answer T
Any receiver may signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight. T/F Correct Answer T
The succeeding spot is where the ball was last snapped or free kicked. T/F Correct Answer F
A signal given by R1 in or behind the neutral zone during a scrimmage kick is an illegal fair-catch signal. T/F Correct Answer F
If the game is interrupted due to the 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). T/F Correct Answer T
A disqualified player shall be removed even if the penalty for the foul is declined. T/F Correct Answer T
If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified. T/F Correct Answer F
If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive
act, he/she must be disqualified. T/F Correct Answer F
