NFHS FOOTBALL CASE PLAYS - RULE 8 SCORING PLAYS

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NFHS FOOTBALL CASE PLAYS - RULE 8 (SCORING PLAYS

AND TOUCHBACK) EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -37 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 8.5.3 SITUATION C: B1 intercepts a forward pass in his end zone and then passes backward to B2 who: (a) muffs the ball so that it goes out of bounds across the sideline behind the goal line; or(b) bats the ball over the end line.

Answer:

RULING: In both (a) and (b), the force which put the ball into the end zone was the pass by A1. When B2 muffed the backward pass out of bounds in the end zone or batted the backward pass in flight so that it went over the end line, the result is a touchback. It will be first and 10 for B from its 20-yard line.(8-5-3c, 9-7-2) Question 2: 8.5.2 SITUATION G: B1, while in full stride at B's 2-yard line (a) intercepts a backward pass;(b) intercepts a fumble; or(c) recovers a grounded fumble or backward pass and his momentum carries him into his end zone where he is downed.

Answer:

RULING: In (a),(b) and (c) the ball would belong to B at the spot where the backward pass or fumble was intercepted or recovered as the momentum exception applies.

Question 3: 8.3.3 SITUATION B: During a non-kick try, A1 fumbles the ball, and in scrambling to recover the ball and avoid defenders, retreats into his own end zone where he is tackled in possession of the ball.

Answer:

RULING: The ball is dead and no points are awarded. B cannot score on a try.

Question 4: 8.5.1 SITUATION D: It is first down and 10 on A's

• Runner A1 fumbles on his 2-yard line. B1 intentionally kicks the loose ball which is:

(a) on A's 2; or(b) in the end zone.The ball then goes out of bounds behind the goal line.

Answer:

RULING: Undoubtedly, Team A will decline the penalty in (a) and take the touchback. A will accept the penalty in (b), because declining it would give B a safety. (8-5-2b, 8-5-3c, 9-7-1) Question 5: 8.5.2 SITUATION H: R1, while in full stride at his 2-yard line (a) catches a punt over his shoulder; or(b) recovers a grounded punt.His momentum carries him into his end zone where he is downed.

Answer:

RULING: In (a) and (b) the ball would belong to R at the spot where the punt was caught or recovered as the momentum exception applies.Question 6: 8.2.2 SITUATION B:

On the down in which time expired for the second period, Team A:

(a) scores a field goal or(b) scores a touchdown.In both cases, the opponents of the scoring team commit a live-ball foul.

Answer:

RULING: In (a), the offended team has the option to keep the score, with the penalty assessed on the second half kickoff as this is the succeeding spot. In (b), the offended team has the option to keep the score, with penalty assessment on either the try or on the second half kickoff as this would be the subsequent kickoff.Question 7: 8.5.1 SITUATION B: It is first down and 10 on A's 12. A fumble by A1 is still rolling slowly on A's 4-yard line. During an attempt to recover the ball, A2 pushes B1 into the ball causing the ball to roll across the goal

line where it is recovered by:

(a) A3 who is downed there; or(b) A4 who advances to A's 15; or(c) B2 who is downed immediately.

Answer:

RULING: Safety in (a). In (b), it is A's ball on the 15 and the next down is second and 7. In (c), it is a touchdown. (2-13-1, 7-4-2, 8-5-2b) Question 8: 8.5.2 SITUATION E: B1 intercepts a pass on B's 4-yard line with his momentum taking him directly toward his goal

line:

(a) B1 fumbles on the 1-yard line, or(b) B1 is contacted by A2 and the ball comes loose on the 2-yard line.In both cases B2 recovers the ball in B's end zone and is downed there.

Answer:

RULING: It is a safety in both (a) and (b). Once B1 gained possession in the field of play, he is responsible for the fumble which is the force which put the ball into the end zone. Had B1 not fumbled, the momentum exception would have been in effect.Question 9: 8.2.2 SITUATION G: A1 scores a touchdown. During the scoring play, (a) A commits an unsportsmanlike foul or(b) B commits an unsportsmanlike foul.

Answer:

RULING: In (a) and (b), the touchdown will be scored. The offended team will have the option to enforce the penalty on the try or carry it to the subsequent kickoff.Question 10: 8.5.2 SITUATION A: R1 makes an over-the-shoulder catch of a scrimmage kick on his own 2-yard line, running full speed in the direction of his own goal line. His momentum carries him into the end zone with the ball.

Answer:

RULING: Since the momentum of R1 carried him into his own end zone, if the ball becomes dead in his possession in the end zone, it will be R's ball at the spot of the catch. This also would be true if the ball went out of bounds behind the goal line after R1's momentum carried him there and he was last in possession of the ball. (8-5-2a Exception) Question 11: 8.5.2 SITUATION F: B1 intercepts on his own 4-yard line and his momentum takes him into B's end zone.(a) B1 advances out of the end zone and runs to his own 35-yard line; or(b) B1 runs out of the end zone then circles back into it and is downed there; or(c) B1 is hit and fumbles and A1 falls on the loose ball in the end zone; or(d) B2 holds A1 in the end zone as B1 is downed there.

Answer:

RULING: Legal advance in (a). In (b), it is a safety. Once B1 advances out of the end zone as in (a) or (b), the exception is canceled and action thereafter dictates the result of the play. Touchdown for A in (c). In (d), the foul by B2 occurred in the end zone behind the basic spot resulting in a safety. (7-5-4, 8-2-1, 8-5-2a EXCEPTION, 10-4-3, 10-6)

Question 12: 8.3.5 SITUATION C: During a successful two-point try, B1 is flagged for pass interference against A1. After the untimed down is over, A1 taunts B1.

Answer:

RULING: A may accept the score and have the penalty enforced at the succeeding spot. However, B may accept the penalty for the dead ball foul by A, and have 15 yards marked off from the spot where the ball is placed after enforcement of B's penalty. The ball would then be free-kicked from K's 40-yard line.Question 13: 8.3.2 SITUATION C: During a try, A1 completes a pass to A2 in the end zone and: (a) ineligible A3 was illegally beyond the neutral zone; or (b) A4 interfered with B1; or (c) B2 interfered with A2.

Answer:

RULING: In (a), if the 5-yard penalty is accepted, the try will be repeated. In (b), if the 15-yard penalty is accepted, the try will be repeated. In (c), A undoubtedly will accept the result of the play and enforce the penalty from the succeeding spot. (7-5-10 PENALTY, 7-5-12 PENALTY, 8-3-5) Question 14: 8.5.2 SITUATION C: K1's punt is blocked on K's 5-yard line and the ball is slowly rolling near the goal line. R1 attempts to recover and just barely touches the ball. The ball then rolls into the end zone where K2 falls on it.

Answer:

RULING: The covering official will have to judge whether or not a new force resulted from R1's touch.The covering official must decide whether the original force was such that the ball could have gone into the end zone regardless of the muff. If the covering official has doubt, he will rule that the force was supplied by the kick, thus resulting in a safety. If the covering official rules R1 supplied the force, it is a touchback. (8-5-2b) Question 15: 8.5.1 SITUATION A:

R1 returns the second half kickoff to K's 10 and fumbles:

(a) the ball rolls into K's end zone; or(b) K1 attempts to recover and forces the ball into his own end zone.In both cases, the ball is in K's end zone and no player of either team attempts to recover. The referee, after waiting a few seconds, sounds his whistle.

Answer:

RULING: It is a touchdown for R both in (a) and (b) as the fumbling team retains possession. (8-2-1c, 8-5-2b)