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NFHSRules
football
What
is
the
object
of
the
game?
-
ANS
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?
-
ANS
360
by
160
feet
(1-1-2)
How
many
players
are
needed
to
start
a
game?
-
ANS
11
for
each
team
(however
the
team
may
continue
with
fewer)
Forfeit
if
not
enough
players
1-0
is
the
score,
the
offended
team
wins.
(1-1-3)
When
must
officials
take
authority
for
the
contests?
-
ANS
30
minutes
prior
to
the
scheduled
game
time.
(or
as
soon
as
they
are
able
to
be
present
(1-1-7)
Whose
decisions
are
final
in
all
matters
pertaining
to
the
game?
-
ANS
referee
(1-1-6)
When
does
a
game
officials'
authority
end?
-
ANS
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?
-
ANS
NO.
(1-1-9)
Can
a
forfeit
be
declared
by
the
Umpire?
-
ANS
NO.
Referee
only,
and
it
is
final
(1-1-10)
Can
a
team
protest
NFHS
rules?
-
ANS
NO.
They
are
not
recognized
(1-1-11)
Where
can
sideline
markers
be
placed
(soft
pliable
on
the
ground)
?
-
ANS
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?
-
ANS
Every
5
yards
(however
it
will
end
4
inches
from
the
sideline,
except
the
goal
line
and
end
line)
(1-2-3a
and
b)
How
wide
are
Line
markings,
hash
marks,
sidelines
and
restraining
lines
(minimum)?
-
ANS
4
inches
(1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
How
long
are
hash
marks?
-
ANS
24
inches
(1-2-3e)
What
are
"9-yard"
marks?
-
ANS
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)
Where
is
the
team
box?
-
ANS
Between
the
25
yard
lines
on
the
teams
sidelines,
BEHIND
the
2
yard
belt,
however
it
may
be
20-45
yard
lines
if
both
teams
are
using
the
same
sideline.
(1-2-3g)
Can
decorative
markings
be
placed
in
the
end-zone?
-
ANS
yes,
as
long
as
they
are
no
closer
than
2
feet
from
the
boundary
or
goal
lines
(1-2-3h) Is
the
goal
line
considered
part
of
the
field
or
the
endzone?
-
ANS
End-zone
to
that
the
vertical
plane
of
the
edge
of
the
line
toward
the
field
of
play
is
the
actual
goal
(1-2-3j)
What
is
the
distance
of
the
centered
line,
on
each
end
of
the
field
used
typically
for
the
try,
from
the
goal
line?
-
ANS
3
yards.
Also
it
is
4
inches
wide
and
24
inches
long
(1-2-3k)
What
are
the
dimensions
of
the
pylon?
-
ANS
4
inch
x
4
inch
and
18
inches
tall
(1-2-4)
What
color
can
the
pylon
be?
-
ANS
Red,
Orange
or
Yellow
(ROY)
1-2-4
Pylons
placed
at
the
goal
line
when
properly
placed
are
-
in
or
out
of
bounds?
-
ANS
OUT
of
bounds
(1-2-4)
What
is
the
distance
from
the
base
of
the
upright
to
the
top
vertical
crossbar?
-
ANS
10
feet
(1-2-5b)
What
is
the
width
of
the
Cross
bar
(and
the
width
of
the
goal
posts)?
-
ANS
23
feet
4
inches
(1-2-5c,d
What
is
the
MINIMUM
height
of
the
goal
posts?
-
ANS
10
feet
(1-2-5e)
The
goal
post
must
be
covered
in
a
padded
resilient,
shock
absorbing
material.
What
is
the
height
of
the
material
on
the
post?
-
ANS
6
feet
(1-2-5f)
Wind
Directional
streamers
maybe
placed
on
the
goal
posts.
What
colors
can
be
used?
-
ANS
Red,
Orange
or
yellow
(ROY)
(1-2-5g)
What
color
can
the
goal
posts
be
painted?
-
ANS
Silver,
White
or
yellow
(1-2-5g)
What
color
must
a
football
be
to
be
legal?
-
ANS
Tan
(1-3-1a)
How
many
laces
on
a
legal
football?
-
ANS
8
or
12
(1-3-1b)
What
is
the
approved
weight
of
a
football?
-
ANS
14-15
ounces
(1-3-1e)
What
is
the
approved
PSI
of
a
Football?
-
ANS
12
1/2
to
13
1/2
PSI
(1-3-1f)
How
many
game
balls
must
a
team
provide
to
the
referee
as
the
officials
assume
authority
of
the
contest?
-
ANS
1
minimum
(1-3-2)
Who
approves
footballs
for
play
in
the
game?
-
ANS
referee
only
(1-3-3)
How
tall
may
a
legal
kicking
tee
be?
-
ANS
no
more
than
2
inches
(1-3-4)
What
is
the
length
of
the
chain
used
for
the
line-to-gain
equipment?
-
ANS
10
yards
to
the
inner
edge
of
the
forward
rod
(1-3-5) Where
should
the
official
line-to-gain
equipment
be
kept
during
play?
(where
should
the
crew
work?)
-
ANS
On
the
visitor
sideline,
2
yards
from
the
sideline.
(1-3-5b)
Who
approves
the
clock
operators?
-
ANS
Referee.
(1-3-6)
Which
players
can
communicate
with
game
officials
during
the
contest?
-
ANS
Captains
only.
(1-4-1)
What
are
the
legal
numbers
for
football?
-
ANS
1-99
Inclusive
(1-4-3)
What
is
the
label
all
helmets
must
have
to
be
legal?
-
ANS
NOCSAE
(1-5-1a)
How
many
fasteners
must
a
legal
helmet
have
for
the
chin
strap?
-
ANS
4
(1-5-1a2)
What
color
jersey
is
the
visiting
team
supposed
to
wear?
-
ANS
White
(1-5-2)
Which
pad
is
NOT
required
to
be
worn?
Hip,
Knee,
Shoulder,
Thigh,
Tailbone
or
forearm
-
ANS
Forearm
is
not
required,
all
others
are
required
to
be
worn
under
the
pants.
(1-5-3d)
What
color
can
the
mouth
protector
NOT
be?
-
ANS
Completely
white
or
clear
(1-5-3d)
Do
the
pants
have
to
cover
the
knees?
-
ANS
YES!
And
the
knee
pad
must
cover
the
knee
as
well
(1-5-3e)
What
colors
are
limited
for
gloves?
-
ANS
Ball
colored
What
is
the
limit
of
the
number
of
rounds
of
tape
that
can
be
used
when
securing
an
injury
without
approval?
-
ANS
3
(1-5-2c
exception)
Who
is
in
charge
of
inspecting
equipment
before
and
during
the
game
for
approval?
-
ANS
Umpire
(1-5-2)
Can
knee
Braces
be
worn
OVER
the
pants?
-
ANS
No.
(1-5-3
b3)
What
color
can
a
towel
be?
-
ANS
Any
solid
color
other
than
flag
or
ball
colored
(1-5-3)
Can
a
back
pad
be
UNCOVERED
from
a
jersey?
-
ANS
No.
(1-5-3)
Can
eyeshadow
be
worn?
-
ANS
Yes,
in
a
SINGLE
stroke
only.
(1-5-3c)
Who
verifies
with
the
Referee
at
the
beginning
of
the
game
that
all
players
are
legally
and
properly
equipped?
-
ANS
Head
Coach
(1-5-5)
Can
coaches
use
cell
phones,
land
lines,
film,
or
any
other
communication
devices
to
communicate
with
players
and
coaches
on
the
sideline?
-
ANS
Yes.
Players
may
not
be
on
the
field
of
play
unless
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