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Worksheets2022-23 Football Rules
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 36mins
Games will be played in two (2) ___________ (20) minute halves.
20
30
15
25
Half-time will be ___________ minutes in length.
7
8
5
10
Running clock until last ______________ of each half. The game clock will start on the snap following the stoppage for notification of 1-minute warning.
4 minutes
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
Each team will have ___ thirty (30) second time outs per half with no carry over
from the first half to the second half or the second half to overtime.
1
2
3
4
The fields we play on are how many yards wide?
35
40
45
50
The fields we play on are how long (total from the back of one end zone, to the back of the other end zone )?
80
90
100
110
The fields we play on are how long (total from one goal line , to the other goal line)?
80
90
100
110
The team area is: (a) yards from each side line and between the 20 yard markers.
A team consists of at least ___ players.
5
6
7
8
A team must have at least ___ players to start a game.
5
6
7
8
A team must have a minimum of ___ players to play a game.
5
6
7
8
All blocks must be made with the blocker in an upright position with both hands in front or directly at their sides. The players may not have their hands near their body and then extend their arms in a pushing motion to conduct a block. Players may not fire the arms out to create contact; the arms must be extended prior to making contact. No body blocks, roll blocks, or dropping of the shoulder to block is allowed at any time. NO EXCESSIVE CONTACT will be allowed.,
TRUE
FALSE
The offensive team may NOT throw more than one forward pass per play.
TRUE
FALSE
The offensive team may throw an unlimited number of backward passes during any play.
TRUE
FALSE
A player may throw the ball forward if that player is beyond the line of scrimmage
TRUE
FALSE
The QB MAY intentionally ground the ball by throwing the ball into the ground or outof bounds to avoid a sack. If the ball is thrown laterally or backwards it is considered a fumble and the ball will be placed at the spot where the ball crossed the out of bounds demarcation or hits the ground. If the pass is thrown forward it is considered an incomplete pass and will be placed at the previous spot.
TRUE
FALSE
A forward passes IS allowed after an interception.
TRUE
FALSE
The ball must be snapped from the ground, but does not have to be snapped between the legs.
TRUE
FALSE
The person who receives the snap is considered the quarterback for that play.
TRUE
FALSE
The ball may be snapped to any person whose feet are at least 1 yard behind the line of scrimmage.
TRUE
FALSE
ALL players are eligible receivers
TRUE
FALSE
Quarterbacks' can run the ball ONCE per SERIES OF DOWNS.
TRUE
FALSE
The PAT shall NOT be treated as a new series (QB is open).
TRUE
FALSE
Stiff arming is legal
TRUE
FALSE
If a defense “blitzes” or rushes the quarterback, the quarterback may run without it counting as their one run per series of downs.
TRUE
FALSE
No-Run Zones are located 5 yards from each end zone and 5 yards from each line-to gain.
TRUE
FALSE
The QB or the player last receiving the handoff, backward pass, or pitch is allowed to run if the defense crosses the line of scrimmage.
TRUE
FALSE
Jump cuts are NOT allowed by ball carriers.
TRUE
FALSE
Spinning by a ball carrier is legal.
TRUE
FALSE
Fumbles are dead as soon as they hit the ground.
TRUE
FALSE
A fumble caught in the air by either team is a live ball and may be advanced.
TRUE
FALSE
Any defensive players can rush from any position on the field as long as they are 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage.
TRUE
FALSE
Teams may only rush up to four (4) players at a time.
TRUE
FALSE
Rushers must attempt to avoid any blockers/players. NO EXCESSIVE contact is allowed.
TRUE
FALSE
Rushers must avoid hitting the QB’s arm, even on the follow through motion.
TRUE
FALSE
Receivers are allowed a free release from the line of scrimmage after they are no longer potential blockers.
TRUE
FALSE
Bump and run coverage is legal
TRUE
FALSE
Defenders are allowed to play through the receiver to make a play on the ball
TRUE
FALSE
If the defense intercepts a pass, they can return the ball for a touchdown.
TRUE
FALSE
On 4th down the offensive team must declare whether they are punting or going for the first down prior to expiration of the play clock
TRUE
FALSE
If the offense declares a punt the defense will take possession of the football 30 yards from the spot of the ball. However, the maximum distance a punt will be spotted is to the 5-yard line.
TRUE
FALSE
Offensive penalties: Illegal Contact
When an offensive player makes excessive contact with a defensive player.
Any contact other than a legal block.
10 yard penalty
All of the above
Offensive penalties: False Start
When an offensive player moves in a way that simulates the start of a play.
10 yard penalty
removed from the game
Is not a penalty
Offensive penalties: Offensive Pass Interference
10 yard penalt
It is not forward-pass interference if: a. Unavoidable contact occurs when two or more players are making a simultaneous, bona fide attempt to move toward, catch or bat the pass. b. Contact by A is immediately made on a B lineman and the contact does not continue beyond the neutral zone.
It is forward-pass interference if any player of A, who is beyond the neutral zone, interferes with an opponent's opportunity to move toward, catch or bat a pass.
When an offensive player hinders a defensive player’s ability to catch a pass by making physical contact with the defensive player. - It is forward-pass interference if any player of A, who is beyond the neutral zone, interferes with an opponent's opportunity to move toward, catch or bat a pass.
All of the above
Offensive penalties: Illegal Forward Pass:
When a player is or has been past the line of scrimmage throws the ball forward or when more than one forward pass is thrown during a play.
- When a forward pass is thrown after a change of team possession.
5 yard penalty from the spot of the infraction (loss of down, if by offense
All of the above
Offensive penalties: Illegal Quarterback Run:
When the quarterback runs the ball more than once per series of downs.
loss of down
5 yard penalty
All of the above
Offensive penalties: Illegal Shift/Illegal Motion
When an offensive player in motion moves towards the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped.
A maximum of one (1) player off of the line of scrimmage is allowed to be moving laterally/backward at the snap of the ball.
5-yard penalty
All of the above
Offensive penalties: Flag Guarding
10-yard penalty from the spot of the infraction, loss of down.
Player’s that have hair outside of their uniform that extends to or below the flag belt area will commit a foul for flag guarding if they are a ball carrier and their hair inhibits a player from de-flagging them.
When a player, either intentionally or accidentally, inhibits a player from deflagging them by the use of their hands, arms, etc. (including stiff arming).
All of the above
Offensive penalties: Illegal Formation
10 yard penalty
When the offensive team has more than 3 players lined up behind the line of scrimmage at the snap.
15 yard penalty
All of the above
Offensive penalties: Hurdling/Diving
- A player may not leave their feet and dive in any direction to advance the football.
10-yard penalty
A player may not attempt to jump over (hurdle) an opponent.
All of the above
Defensive penalties: Illegal Rush
When a defensive player rushes the QB after being less than 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage at the snap.
When more than two (2) players rush at a time.
5 yard penalty
All of the above
Defensive penalties: Illegal Contact
5 yard penalty
A player may run through the ball carrier when pulling a flag
When a defensive player makes excessive contact with an offensive player.
All of the above
Defensive penalties: Illegal Flag Pulling
A defensive player may not intentionally pull the flags off a player who has not touched the ball.
- 5 yard penalty, automatic first down.
Enforced from the end of a run play
All of the above
Defensive penalties: Roughing the Passer
When a defensive player makes contact with the QB while the QB is in the throwing motion or has just completed the throwing motion. This includes hitting the QB’s arm after they have released the ball.
TRUE
FALSE
Defensive penalties: Defensive Pass Interference
When a defensive player hinders an offensive player’s ability to catch a pass by making physical contact with the offensive player.
TRUE
FALSE
Defensive penalties: Defensive Holding
Body slamming your opponent
Tripping your opponent
When a defensive player holds up the offensive player while attempting to de-flag
that player.
15 yard penalty
Defensive penalties: Encroachment
When a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is
snapped.
5 yard penalty
15 yard penalty
Not a penalty
A player cannot tackle the ball carrier.
TRUE
FALSE
A player may not slide in an attempt to get the flag.
TRUE
FALSE
Coaches and/or players who disrespectfully object to a game official’s call may be
assessed an Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty.
TRUE
FALSE
No coach, player or substitute shall act in an unsportsmanlike manner once the game
officials assume authority of the contest.
TRUE
FALSE
After all scores the player must go to the nearest official for flag check.
TRUE
FALSE
If A Player removes their own flag prior to a flag check, it will result in no score, loss
of down at previous spot or, if by an intercepting team, first down at the spot of
the interception and a warning.
TRUE
FALSE
If a player is determined to have tampered with their flag it will result in a loss of
down at previous spot or, if by an intercepting team, first down at the spot of the
interception and a warning.
Next infraction results in disqualification.
TRUE
FALSE
Point After Touchdown:
5 yards = 1 point
10 yards = 2 points
During a PAT attempt, the ball remains live, allowing the intercepting team to return
the try for 2 points to the other end of the field.
ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
Mouth and Tooth Protector:
If a player does not have a Mouth and Tooth Protector, the player must be removed
for one (1) play.
First offense: Warning. Player must be substituted for one (1) play.
Second offense: Player is disqualified.
ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT
A team in possession of the ball shall have THREE consecutive downs to advance the ball
to the first down line.
TRUE
FALSE
A new series of downs will be awarded when a team moves the ball to the next 10
yard line.
TRUE
FALSE
On fourth down the offensive team must declare whether they are punting or going
for the first down prior to the expiration of the play clock.
TRUE
FALSE
If the offense declares a punt the defense will take possession of the football 30
yards from the spot of the ball. However, the maximum distance a punt will be spotted
is to the 5-yard line.
TRUE
FALSE
There will not be a series of downs played in overtime. Teams will have alternating
one-play possessions to score point after touchdowns until one team is ahead at the
end of an overtime period. For the first 2 overtime periods, teams will snap from the
10 yard line (going for 2 points). From the 3rd overtime on, teams will snap from the
5 yard line (going for 1 point).
TRUE
FALSE
