CH 12 Flashcards
A disqualifying foul during the down causes the official to sound his whistle immediately.
FALSE
Any foul that occurs after an inadvertent whistle is a dead-ball foul.
TRUE
If an inadvertent whistle sounds but the penalty is accepted for a foul which occurred prior to the whistle, the inadvertent whistle is ignored.
TRUE
If an inadvertent whistle sounds while the snap is in flight to the potential punter, it results in an automatic replay.
TRUE
If an official sounds his whistle when K44 first touches a scrimmage kick beyond the neutral zone, it is an inadvertent whistle and the down will be replayed.
TRUE
When an inadvertent whistle is sounded during a forward pass, but after the pass was touched by B26, the down shall be replayed.
TRUE
If B46 interferes with A81 during a forward pass and an inadvertent whistle sounds while the ball is in the air after contact, the down must be replayed.
FALSE
If an inadvertent whistle sounds during an illegal forward pass, the penalty is automatically accepted and the whistle is ignored.
FA;SE
If an inadvertent whistle sounds when the ball is loose behind the line following a change of possession, it results in an automatic replay.
FALSE
Following a change of possession, if an inadvertent whistle is sounded, the down must be replayed.
FALSE
If an inadvertent whistle sounds while A40 is in possession beyond or behind the line, the down may be replayed.
TRUE
If an inadvertent whistle sounds when the ball is loose on a fumble A32 beyond the line, the down automatically counts and it is A’s ball at the spot of the fumble.
FALSE
Relative to ball choice when there has been no change of possession, the try is not considered to be part of the previous series in which the touchdown was scored.
FALSE
The referee is the final judge as to the legality of the game ball.
TRUE
Rib pads are mandatory equipment.
FALSE
The helmet shall be secured by a property fastened chin strap with at least four attachment points.
TRUE
Players are required to wear a face mask which met the NOCSAE test standard when it was manufactured.
TRUE
The head coach’s verification that his players have the required equipment includes a visible exterior warning label on the helmet regarding the risk of injury.
TRUE
Both teams can use white jerseys if the home team has agreed in writing prior to the game and the jersey numbers have significantly different colored numbers.
FALSE
Mandatory knee pads must be worn over the knees and the pants must cover the knee pads.
TRUE
The sleeves on the jersey must fully cover the required shoulder pads and any hard surface auxiliary attachments.
TRUE
Players are not required to wear thigh guards.
FALSE
Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are legal.
TRUE
Soft nonabrasive gloves may be worn if approved by the umpire.
TRUE
A gray neoprene glove with a stitched white leather palm is legal.
TRUE
Football gloves are required to meet either the new SFIA specification or the existing NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture.
TRUE
Tape wrapped around the hand to protect an injury need not be approved by the umpire.
FALSE
Any equipment which the umpire rules dangerous or confusing is illegal.
TRUE
The umpire may require an unaltered knee brace to be padded if the determines it to be dangerous or abrasive.
TRUE
There are no color restrictions for athletic gloves worn by offensive and defensive linemen.
FALSE
A player whose team colors are red and blue may legally wear penalty flag covered gloves.
TRUE
Ball-colored helmets are legal player equipment.
FALSE
If a player has a play card specifically manufactured for wear on the belt, he may wear it.
FALSE
If the coach allows it, a player is permitted to wear a properly padded hard cast/splint on his firearm.
TRUE
A knee brace which has metal in front at the knee may be worn if padded properly.
TRUE
Knee braces can be worn over the pants.
FALSE
Jerseys may not be altered to produce a knot like protrusion or a tear away type jersey.
TRUE
A player’s towel may be any color other than ball or penalty flag colored.
TRUE
The quarterback may use a towel containing a product to make a wet ball tacky.
FALSE
It is illegal for a player to wear a bandana if it is fully covered by his helmet.
FALSE
A player may wear an eye shield that is not clear, if written authorization from a medical doctor is presented to the referee.
FALSE
If worn attached to the helmet, an eye shield is illegal unless it is constructed of a molded, rigid, clear material.
TRUE
It is legal for a player to wear sunglasses under a helmet with a clear eye shield.
TRUE
Any adult member of the coaching staff may legally verify that all their players are properly equipped.
FALSE
Prior to the game the head coach shall be responsible for verifying to the referee and umpire that all of his team’s players are equipped in compliance with the rules.
FALSE
A player may remain in the game with illegal equipment after enforcement of a 15-yard penalty for the infraction.
FALSE
When any required equipment is missing, correction must be made before participation.
TRUE
Equipment that becomes illegal through use is handled by rule procedure without penalizing the player or the head coach.
TRUE
The umpire is the only official who can correct or penalize a player that is missing required equipment.
FALSE
The foul for not properly wearing required equipment during the down carries a 15-yard penalty.
FALSE
Electronic communication equipment such as videotapes and computers shall not be used for coaching purposes during the game.
FALSE
Phones and headsets may be used by players during a charged timeout when the sideline conference is used.
TRUE
Accidentally kicking the ball in an effort to gain possession is a muff.
TRUE
