NFHS FOOTBALL RULES - KICKING - RULE 6 EXAM

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NFHS FOOTBALL RULES - KICKING - RULE 6 EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -5 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Once a spot between the hashes has been designated for a free kick, can the ball be moved to another spot?

Answer:

No, it cannot be moved. 6-1-2 However, it is permissible to adjust the ball on the tee, or to move it from the ground to a tee. Those are not considered to be changing the designated spot (per 2001 interpretation, Sit 15, per the Redding Study Guide).

Question 2: Can a free kick be punted?

Answer:

Not normally. A punt can be used only for a free kick following a safety, not for a kickoff or a free kick after a fair catch. 6-1-2

Question 3: What is First Touching on a free kick?

Answer:

If K touches a free kick before it crosses R's free-kick line, and R has not touched it already, it is First Touching.R may elect to take the ball at any spot of First Touching, or take the result of the play.6-1-6

Question 4: When is K allowed to recover a free kick and retain possession?

Answer:

After it has touched the ground and gone 10 yards (in any order) or If the ball has been touched by R.6-1-5 Question 5: When is the right of R to take the ball at the spot of First Touching cancelled?

Answer:

It is cancelled if R touches the kick and thereafter during the down commits a foul, or if the penalty is accepted for any foul committed during the down.6-1-6