NFHS Football Definitions Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2025/2026

NFHS Football Definitions Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2025/2026 Dead Ball - answer-The ball is not live, including the time between downs Live Ball - answer-A ball legally snapped or free kicked, and is in play until it is dead Loose Ball - answer-A ball not in possession - a pass, kick or fumble Batting - answer-Intentionally slapping or striking the ball with the hand or arm Blocking - answer-Obstructing an opponent with use of the body Chop Block - answer-Combination high and low block. Low means the knees or below, high means above the knees. This is an illegal act, even in the free blocking zone Interlocked Blocking - answer-Grasping or encircling a teammate's arms or legs while blocking an opponent. Catch - answer-Establishing player possession of a live ball in flight and must touch in bounds (one foot) except for forward progress Clipping - answer-Initial contact is from behind and below the waist against a non ball-carrier Block in the Back - answer-Initial contact is inside the shoulders, meaning the hands are on the numbersEncroachment - answer-Any player illegally in the neutral zone before the snap or free kick. The neutral zone is established by the referee's ready for play whistle