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NFHS Rules football Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) Updated Latest (Verified Answers)
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NFHS Rules football1.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)
2.What are the dimensions of the playing field?
ANS 360 by 160 feet (1-1-2)
3.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, offended team wins. (1-1-3)
4.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)
5.Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game?
ANS referee (1-1-6)
6.When does a game offiicials' 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)
7.Can Officials use instant replay or other monitoring equipment?
ANS NO. (1-1-9)
8.Can a forfeit be declared by the Umpire?
ANS NO. Referee only, and it is final (1-1-10)
9.Can a team protest NFHS rules?
ANS NO. They are not recognized (1-1-11)
10.Where can sideline markers be placed (soft pliable on the ground) ?
ANS No closer than 5 yards to from the sidelines (1-2-2)
11.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)
12.How wide are Line markings, hash marks, sidelines and restraining lines (minimum)?
ANS 4 inches (1-2-3a,b,c,d,e)
13.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)
15.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)
16.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)
17.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)
19.What are the dimensions of the pylon?
ANS 4 inch x 4 inch and 18 inches tall (1-2-4)
20.What color can the pylon be?
ANS Red, Orange or Yellow (ROY) 1-2-4
21.Pylons placed at the goal line when properly placed are - in or out of bounds?
ANS OUT of bounds (1-2-4)
22.What is the distance from the base of the upright to the top vertical
crossbar?
ANS 10 feet (1-2-5b)
23.What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)?
ANS 23 feet 4 inches (1-2-5c,d
24.What is the MINIMUM height of the goal posts?
ANS 10 feet (1-2-5e)
25.The goal post must be covered in a padded resilient, shock absorbing material. What is the height of the material on the post?
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