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Question 1

In a double tigh end formation, both tight ends are in the blockin zone if at least one foot is no more than four yards from the snapper.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

It is an illegal use of hands foul if the runner grasps a teammate.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

The use of hands by a defensive player to strike a blocker’s head his illegal.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

A defensive player shall not contact an eligible receiver who is no longer a potential blocker.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

A player of Team B may grasp or hold an opponent in an effort to clear a path for a teammate to get to the runner.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

If defensive player tackles offensive player wo his obviously not the runner, it is defensive holding.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

It is legal for flanker A46 to block back toward the snap provided his initial contact is above the waist and is not from the rear.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

When R26 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

Any player in the free blocking zone, at the time of the snap, may block below the waist.

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

If Team A is in a shotgun formation, no player may block below the waist during the down.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

Any block on a non-runner below the waist outside the 6x8 yard free-blocking zone is illegal.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

Following an interception, it is legal for the intercepting team to block below the waist.

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

The restriction on prohibiting blocking below the waist is in effect even though the opponent has both feet off the ground when contacted by the blocker.

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

The kicker or holder of a free kick may not be blocked before he has advanced 10 yards beyond the free kick line.

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

No member of the kicking team shall initiate contact (block) with an opponent until the legal kick has traveled 10 yards; the kicking team is eligible to recover a free kicked ball; or the receiving team initiates a block within the neutral zone.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

It is possible for defensive player to foul by clipping.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

It is legal for an opponent to throw himself against the back of a runner’s leg.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

The penalty for illegal contact from behind is determined by whether the contact is above or below the waist.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

An offensive player may legally clip an opponent to get to a loose ball that he can legally touch.

Answer 19

FALSE

Question 20

A chop block is an illegal block anywhere on the field.

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

Tripping an opponent who is not the runner is legal.

Answer 21

FALSE

Question 22

A simultaneous low-low block by two non-adjacent linemen is an illegal chop block.

Answer 22

FALSE

Question 23

The blocker is allowed to lock his hands in certain situations.

Answer 23

FALSE

Question 24

It is legal for linebacker B51 to position himself on the shoulders of lineman B82 in an effort to block a field goal attempt.

Answer 24

FALSE

Question 25

Contacting the face mask with the hand is not a foul unless the mask is grasped.

Answer 25

TRUE

Question 26

The penalty for grabbing and releasing an opponent's face mask is a 15 yards.

Answer 26

FALSE

Question 27

A face mask foul may be a five or 15-yard penalty, but will never be an automatic first down.

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

If a player accidentally drives his helmet into an opponent, it is a foul.

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

Spearing is an act by a defensive player who initiates contact with a ball carrier with the front of his helmet.

Answer 29

FALSE

Question 30

An offensive player cannot commit a spearing foul.

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

Initiating contact with an opposing player whose helmet has come completely off is an illegal personal contact foul.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

It is not a horse collar tackle if a player standing in the pocket is pulled down by the back collar of his jersey as he releases a forward pass because he was no longer a runner when he came to the ground.

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

It is a foul for a horse collar tackle if a ball carrier is immediately pulled down by the of his collar by a middle linebacker who was standing two yards immediately in front of the snapper.

Answer 33

TRUE

Question 34

It is not possible to have targeting unless the player contacted is defenseless.

Answer 34

FALSE

Question 35

After the ball is thrown, Team B players must make a definite effort to avoid charging into the passer.

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

It is roughing to charge into a potential kicker when he is running with the ball.

Answer 36

FALSE

Question 37

The holder on a scrimmage place kick has the same special protection as the kicker.

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

It is not roughing the kicker when there is doubt that a kick will be made and contact is unavoidable.

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

If R20 is blocked into the kicker by K66, it is not roughing the kicker.

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

When his team is in scrimmage kick formation, the snapper is given special protection from a direct charge by an opponent until the snapper blocks or further participating in the play.

Answer 40

FALSE

Question 41

An assistant coach is flagged for bumping into an official in the restricted area while the ball is live. Subsequently a different coach is observed in the restricted area while the ball is live. The penalty for both fouls is 15 yards.

Answer 41

FALSE

Question 42

If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act, he must also be disqualified.

Answer 42

FALSE

Question 43

It is unsportsmanlike if A31 attempts to focus attention upon himself with any delayed, excessive or prolonged act.

Answer 43

TRUE

Question 44

Team B's attempt to interfere with Team A's offensive signals is a foul at the snap.

Answer 44

FALSE

Question 45

If a player refuses to comply with a game official's directive, the player will be disqualified.

Answer 45

FALSE

Question 46

It is an unsportsmanlike foul if a disqualified player re-enters to participate.

Answer 46

FALSE

Question 47

It is a foul if a player contacts a loose ball with his hand.

Answer 47

FALSE

Question 48

It is illegal for any player to accidentally slap a loose ball with the arm or hand.

Answer 48

FALSE

Question 49

Batting a scrimmage kick in or beyond the neutral zone by Team R, in an effort to block the kick is legal.

Answer 49

TRUE

Question 50

Batting a fumble in flight is illegal.

Answer 50

FALSE

Question 51

It is not a foul if a player accidentally contacts a loose ball with his hand.

Answer 51

TRUE

Question 52

After an onside kick has traveled 10 yards and touched the ground, it is legal for K52 to bat the ball to prevent it from going out of bounds.

Answer 52

FALSE

Question 53

A forward pass may be batted in either direction by eligible receivers of either team.

Answer 53

TRUE

Question 54

It is legal for anyone to bat a backward pass in flight except for an offensive player to bat such a pass forward.

Answer 54

TRUE

Question 55

B64 may not bat a ball which is in possession of A24.

Answer 55

FALSE

Question 56

A player of the team in possession may not bat a ball in player possession forward.

Answer 56

FALSE

Question 57

If the head coach is ejected, the game must be forfeited immediately.

Answer 57

FALSE

Question 58

A second 15-yard unsportsmanlike foul by the same member of the coaching staff is considered flagrant and results in ejection.

Answer 58

TRUE

Question 59

A coach who has been ejected may not have further direct or indirect contact with his team during the remainder of the game.

Answer 59

TRUE

Question 60

All 11 players may come near the sideline between downs to communicate with the coaches.

Answer 60

TRUE

Question 61

Holding an unauthorized conference Is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and carries a 15-yard penalty.

Answer 61

TRUE

Question 62

If a substitute leaves the team box and enters the playing area during a fight, the unsportsmanlike foul carries a 15-yard penalty plus he shall by disqualified.

Answer 62

TRUE

Question 63

Three attendants may enter the field during an official's time-out for a measurement.

Answer 63

FALSE

Question 64

Three coaches are allowed to be in the two-yard area between the front of the team box and the sideline at any time.

Answer 64

FALSE

Question 65

A sideline warning may be given if there is no interference with a sideline official.

Answer 65

TRUE

Question 66

A third sideline interference penalty against the same team will result in a 15-yard penalty.

Answer 66

TRUE

Question 67

If a player commits an obviously unfair act which has no specific rules coverage, the referee may enforce any penalty he considers equitable.

Answer 67

TRUE

Question 68

If a team repeatedly commits fouls which halve the distance to the goal, the referee may forfeit the game.

Answer 68

TRUE