TCAOA 2024 Aug camp football quiz

On 4th and 3 from the 25 yard line K9 punts the ball which rolls dead at midfield.  A penalty is called for running into the kicker at the 15 yard line.  Where is the next snap and when does the game clock start.

• Snap at the 20. Game clock starts on the snap.

• Snap at the 20. Game clock starts on the ready for play.

• Snap at the 30. Game clock starts on the snap.

• Snap at the 30. Game clock starts on the ready for play.

Answer explanation

3.4.3c - game clock starts with the snap when either team is awarded a new series following a legal kick.

10.4.2 loose-ball play has enforcement from the previous spot.

Third and 10 from the 20.  Linebacker B54 is lined up on the center and standing at the 22 yard line.  At the snap, center A60 fires out immediately into the knees of B54.

• No foul. Blocking below the Waist is allowed when both players are in the free blocking zone at the snap

• Foul on A60 for illegal Block Below the Waist. The 15 yard penalty is always enforced from the previous spot - the 20 yard line here.

• Foul on A60 for illegal block below the waist. The 15 yard penalty enforcement spot always depends on what happens during the rest of the play.

Answer explanation

9.3.2 prevents blocking below the waist unless all players are in the free blocking zone and on the line of scrimmage at the snap.

The spot for the penalty enforcement could be the previous spot, the end of the run, or the spot of the foul, depending on if it is loose-ball play or a running play enforcement

Second and 8 from the 22 yard line.  At the snap B12, who is the 12th defender on the field, is running to exit the field on his sideline.  He is still at the numbers when the ball is snapped, but continues directly off the field.  The offense runs the ball for a 6 yard gain on the play.

• No foul on the play if B12 did not participate or materially influence the play

• Foul for illegal participation since B12 was on the field of play during the down. 15 yard penalty from the previous spot.

• Foul for illegal substitution. 5 yard penalty from the previous spot

• Foul for illegal substitution. 5 yard penalty from the succeeding spot.

Answer explanation

3.2.4 a player who attempts unsuccessfully to leave the field but does not participate constitutes illegal substitution.

10.4.2a This is a foul that occurs simultaneously with the snap and is enforced from the previous spot.

During a punt, R11 is standing at his own 40 yard line and makes a valid fair catch signal.  After the signal, R19 runs up and catches the punt at midfield where he is immediately tackled by K67.

• No penalty on the play

• Foul for invalid fair catch signal as the wrong player caught the kick. 5 yard penalty from the end of the kick

• Personal foul on K67 for contacting R19 after a valid fair catch signal. 15 yard penalty from the end of the kick

• Personal foul on K67 for contacting R19 after a valid fair catch signal. 15 yard penalty from the previous spot.

Answer explanation

6.5.3 - only the player who gives a valid signal is afforded protection. If, after a receiver signals, the catch is made by a teammate, it is not a fair catch but the ball becomes dead.

WR A80 starts out wide and tells the official he is on the line of scrimmage.  Meanwhile Tight End A85 is also on the LOS and is covered by A80.  At the snap, A85 takes a step backwards and catches a forward pass behind the LOS which he runs for a 5 yard gain.

• No foul on the play as the reception was behind the LOS

• Illegal formation penalty at the snap. 5 yard penalty from the previous spot.

• Illegal touching on A85. 5 yard penalty from the previous spot and loss of down.

• Pass interference on A85. 15 yard penalty from the previous spot.

Answer explanation

7.5.13 An ineligible A has illegally touched a forward pass if he bats, muffs, or catches a legal forward pass.

Loose-ball play so the enforcement is from the previous spot.

Third and 10 from the 20 with a running game clock.  The BJ notices blood on B21 and calls a timeout to send B21 out of the game.  After the substitute comes into the field, what will be the status of the game clock?  What will the time be on the play clock?

• Game clock starts on the ready. Play clock at 40 seconds.

• Game clock starts on the ready. Play clock at 25 seconds.

• Game clock starts on the snap. Play clock at 40 seconds.

• Game clock starts on the ready. Play clock at 25 seconds.

Answer explanation

3.6.1a says ordinarily we would start the play clock at 25 seconds after an official's timeout, however the exceptions says we go to 40 seconds if we stopped the game because of an injury or blood on a team B player.