Football Officiating Quiz

What is the main responsibility of the Head Referee?

• Keep track of the down

• Check for illegal forward passes

• Count the 25-second play clock

• Mark the 7 yards for blitzers

When should the play clock start according to the Head Referee?

• When the QB starts his cadence

• When the ball is spotted and all 3 officials are in position

• When the offense is lined up correctly

• When the defense is ready

What is the primary role of the Down Judge?

• Start the game clock

• Keep count of what down it is

• Check for illegal forward passes

• Mark the 7 yards for blitzers

What should the Field Judge focus on after the snap?

• The end zone

• The sideline

• The ball

• The action downfield - receivers and DBs

What is the responsibility of the Head Referee in the final 1-minute of a regular season game?

• Mark the 7 yards for blitzers

• Keep track of the timeouts

• Count the 7 seconds for the pass to be thrown

• Take the game clock

When should the Field Judge start the game clock?

• On the first snap

• After the 1-minute warning

• When the ball is spotted

• When the QB calls the play

What should the Down Judge do if a player is lined up offside?

• Wait for the Head Referee's signal

• Ignore it

• Throw a flag immediately

• Loudly tell the player before the snap

What should the Head Referee do when the QB is about to snap the ball?

• Blow the whistle

• Count down from 5

• Ensure all 3 refs are in position

• Signal for a timeout

What is the Field Judge's role in marking the 7 yards for blitzers?

• Get in position quickly and communicate with the blitzer(s)

• Wait for the ball to be spotted

• Count the 7 seconds for the pass

• Focus on the ball carrier

What should the Head Referee do to avoid a delay of game penalty?

• Let the offense snap the ball early

• Blow the whistle

• Count down from 5

• Give the QB a loud warning when 10 seconds are left