NFHS FOOTBALL CASE PLAYS RULE 1 - GAME, FIELD,

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NFHS FOOTBALL CASE PLAYS (RULE 1 - GAME, FIELD,

PLAYERS, AND EQUIPMENT) EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -38 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 1.1.3 SITUATION: During the waning moments of the game, a fight erupts and several players from each team are disqualified. When order is restored, it is discovered Team A has 11 players available and B has only nine. There are no other team members eligible for participation following the mass disqualification.

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RULING:

Each team must have at least 11 players in order for the game to start. The game may continue even though one team does not have 11 players. There is no penalty for a team having fewer than 11 players, except when that team is on offense, there must be at least five players on the line of scrimmage. (2-14-1, 7-2-5a) Question 2: 1.6.1 SITUATION E: Between plays during the first period, the game officials notice that one of the teams is using electronic signage to signal plays from the sideline or to signal information to the players during a between 9-yard marks conference.

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RULING:

Use of electronic signage is not permitted. The game officials should stop play and direct the coach to immediately disable/disconnect the device. If such use persists, a foul should be called. (9-8-1e)

Question 3: *1.5.1 SITUATION C: During the down, A4 is noticed to (a) have a clear tooth and mouth protector; or (b) have a tooth and mouth protector that is only covering the upper, front teeth.

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RULING:

In (a), there is no foul. In (b), an official's time-out is declared and the player must be replaced for at least one down unless the halftime intermission or an overtime intermission occurs.

COMMENT:

Any time the play clock is interrupted for improperly worn or missing equipment by a player, and this was not due to game action, the player is to be removed from the contest for at least one play. All tooth and mouth protectors shall cover the posterior teeth but have no color requirement. The game officials should, through normal observations, attempt to verify that each player is legally equipped prior to the ball becoming live. [1-5-1d(5), 1-5-5, 1-5-6, 3-5-10e] Question 4: 1.1.8 SITUATION B: A fight occurs during or at the immediate end of the game and game officials record the known player numbers who were involved in the altercation. After the game, the state association requests a copy of the game film and in accordance with adopted state association procedures, determines additional players were involved and revises the numbers and names of the players involved and issues final rulings.

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RULING:

This is correct procedure.Question 5: 1.6.1 SITUATION A: During the game, the coach of B is observed talking into (a) a tape recorder; (b) tablet computer; or (c) a mobile phone.

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RULING:

In (a), (b) and (c), legal for use during or after the game, provided these (or any other electronic communication devices) are not used to communicate with a player during a between 9-yard marks conference. This precludes the use of any type of direct in-helmet communication with any player, and does not allow for the use of any electronic communication devices during a between 9-yard marks conference, allowing for their use only during outside 9-yard mark conferences. (1-6-2) Question 6: 1.2.3 SITUATION: The game officials inspect the playing field as a part of their pregame routine and determine that (a) the game field does not have the required markings such as a restraining line marked at all on the field from the sidelines and end lines or contains commercial logo art that obstructs the yard lines; or (b) the 3-yard line that is marked on the game field for the try is only 12 inches in length.

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RULING:

In both (a) and (b), the field markings are not legal by rule, but the game will be played. In (a), a 4-inch-wide restraining line shall be placed around the outside of the field, at least 2 yards from the sidelines and end lines, as an extension of the line limiting the team box area, except in stadiums where the total playing enclosure does not permit. In (b), a line 4 inches wide and a minimum of 24 inches in length shall be centered in the field of play, 3 yards from each goal line.

COMMENT:

The game officials shall notify game management and the football administrator in their respective state association office to let them know that the football game field at this school was not properly marked as stated by NFHS football rules. (1-2-3d, 1-2-3k, 1-2-3l) Question 7: 1.7 SITUATION A: During the pregame visit with the visiting team, the head coach asks the referee or other game official to examine an artificial: (a) arm; or (b) leg which is attached below the knee; or (c) leg which is attached above the knee. The coach has a letter or statement signed by the executive officer of the state association indicating approval of the artificial limb for football.

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RULING:

The game officials have no decision to make as to whether it can be worn, unless required padding, etc., is missing. The artificial limbs in (a), (b) and (c) may be used since proper approval has been given as required by rule. Without the letter or statement of approval, the artificial limb could not be worn.

COMMENT:

State associations are permitted to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities under the conditions of Rule 1-7. While the determination on the legality of this equipment, as well as the individual's ability to minimize risk, requires the judgment of medical authorities, it also requires the judgment of football administrators knowledgeable with the football rules and their purpose and philosophy. Each case must be handled on an individual basis, and each state association determines its own procedure for approval.Question 8: 1.5.1 SITUATION D: During the pregame warm-ups, a game official notices some of the players of Team A wearing (a) sweatbands on their biceps, (b) sweatbands on their calves, or (c) pants which clearly do not cover the knees.

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RULING:

In (a) and (b), the uniform adornments must be removed prior to the individual becoming a player. In (c), the player may not participate without the pants covering the knees. [1-5-1e, 1-5-3a(5)]

Question 9: 1.1.6 SITUATION: Prior to the game, both teams wait for the other team to go on the field first.

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RULING:

The referee shall direct the home-team coach to have his team enter first. The referee has authority to rule on any situation not specif­ically ­covered in the rules.Question 10: 1.6.1 SITUATION C: The coach of Team A calls time-out and chooses a between 9-yard marks conference. As the coach heads out to the field, the wing official notices that he is carrying a tablet computer or other electronic communication device that he has been using during the game.

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RULING:

The game official covering that huddle should observe to ensure that the electronic communication device is not used to communicate with any player during the conference. (1-6-2) Question 11: 1.3.2 SITUATION A: (a) requests a rubber ball on second down after using a leather ball on first down; or (b) on a dry day requests a different leather ball on fourth down; or (c) on the try requests a different leather ball than used during the touchdown play; or (d) recovers on the kickoff and requests a new ball.

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RULING:

The request is denied in (a), (b) and (c), but approved in (d). A change from leather to rubber or vice versa, can only be made for a free kick or to start a series. If weather conditions warrant, a switch can be made by the game officials from leather to leather or rubber to rubber within a series.

COMMENT:

If a touchdown is scored during a down in which there is a change of possession, the scoring team may use a ball of its choice for the try. (5-1-1a) Question 12: 1.3.2 SITUATION C: Prior to the start of the game, A has provided two balls for the referee's examination, but B has not provided a ball.

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RULING:

There is no penalty if a team does not provide a ball; however, in this case, B will have to use the ball(s) provided by A until such time B offers a legal ball for the referee's approval.