NFHS Football Rules Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| 2023/ 2024
QUESTION
When does a kick end?
Answer:
Player gains
... [Show More] possession or becomes dead not in player possession
2-24-2
QUESTION
When are the 4 opportunities to use a free kick?
Answer:
Kickoff, after a safety, Fair Catch or Awarded Fair Catch
2-24-3
QUESTION
Are there any players who can be beyond the free kick line?
Answer:
Kicker and Holder only
2-24-3
QUESTION
Where can a scrimmage kick happen?
Answer:
IN or BEHIND the neutral zone.
2-24-4
QUESTION
What are the 3 types of scrimmage kicks?
Answer:
Punt, Drop kick or Place kick (place kick must be controlled on the ground or tee by teammate)
2-24-4
QUESTION
What are the 2 types of kicks that can be used for a Kickoff?
Answer:
Drop kick or place kick.
2-24-5
QUESTION
When are the 3 times a Kickoff is used?
Answer:
Beginning each half, Successful Field Goal, and Try
2-24-5
QUESTION
There is ONE kick type that maybe used for scrimmage kicks or kick offs, which?
Answer:
Drop Kick only
2-24-6
QUESTION
What action makes a drop kick legal?
Answer:
When the ball touches the ground (or as it is rising) and is kicked
2-24-6
QUESTION
Can a kicker place a mat on the field to assist with footing?
Answer:
NO 2-24-7
QUESTION
A kick that can be used after a free kick or for a scrimmage kick (not drop kick) is called?
Answer:
Punt
2-24-8
QUESTION
Describe Illegal Kick?
Answer:
INTENTIONAL striking of the ball with the knee or lower leg that does not comply with the description of a LEGAL Kick. Ball retains same status as prior to the illegal kick
2-24-9
QUESTION
Where is the line of scrimmage for each team?
Answer:
Vertical Plane through point of the ball nearest the teams goal line
2-25-1
QUESTION
Where must an offensive player be to be on his line of scrimmage? Defensive player?
Answer:
Offensive - Must meet requirements of a lineman
Defense - within 1 yard of the LOS at the snap
2-25-3
QUESTION
Boundary lines are sidelines and end lines that are IN or OUT of bounds?
Answer:
Out of bounds. Anything touching these lines are considered out of bounds as well.
2-26-1
QUESTION
What is the outer limit in each end zone?
Answer:
End line
2-26-2
QUESTION
What is the vertical plane that separates the field of play from the end zone?
Answer:
The Goal Line.
2-26-3
QUESTION
What is considered "A's goal line", the one they score in, or the one they are defending? [Show Less]