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A series of questions and answers related to the nfhs (national federation of state high school associations) football part 2 test for the 2023 season, as administered by the west virginia secondary school activities commission (wvssac). The test covers various rules and regulations governing high school football, including topics such as equipment, penalties, gameplay, and player safety. The correct answers to each question, along with explanations and clarifications where necessary. This resource can be valuable for high school football coaches, officials, and players who need to stay up-to-date on the latest nfhs football rules and regulations.
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If the game is interrupted due to weather during the last three minutes of the second period, and the delay is at least 30 minutes, the opposing coaches can mutually agree to shorten halftime intermission, provided there is at least a one-minute intermission (not including the three-minute warm-up period). a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A Equipment that becomes illegal through game use is handled by rule procedure without penalizing the player or the head coach. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A At the snap, at least five A players shall be on their line of scrimmage and no more than four A players may be backs. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A The penalty for illegal kicking or batting is 10 yards. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A At the time the ball is free kicked, at least four K players must be on each side of the kicker. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A It is legal for a player positioned directly behind the snapper to conserve time by intentionally throwing the ball forward to the ground immediately after receiving the snap that has neither been muffed nor touched the ground. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A The play clock is set to 25 seconds when an official's time-out is taken for an injury to a defensive player or a defensive player has an equipment issue. a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B Following a legal kick when either team is awarded a new series, the play clock will be set to 25 seconds. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A Twenty-five seconds will be on the play clock and start on the ready-for-play signal prior to a try following a score. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A It is not a foul for non-contact face-guarding on a forward pass. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A A disconcerting act foul is a 10-yard penalty. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B When a backward pass strikes the ground, the ball becomes dead. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B A simultaneous catch or recovery involves joint possession of a live ball by opposing players while one or both are inbounds. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B A down begins when the ball is marked ready-for-play. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B An illegal horse-collar foul is grabbing the inside back or side collar, or the nameplate area (directly below the back collar), of either the shoulder pads or the jersey of the runner and
Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are legal. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A An illegal shift is a foul at the snap. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A It is an unsportsmanlike foul if any player attempts to focus attention upon himself with any delayed, excessive or prolonged act. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A An offensive player cannot commit a spearing foul. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B No series can ever start on a down other than first down. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A First touching of a kick by K is ignored if the penalty for a foul during the down is accepted. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A A handed ball beyond the neutral zone is considered to be a pass. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B A dead ball may become live only by a legal snap or free kick. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A
An offensive player is on his line of scrimmage when he complies with the position requirements of a lineman. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A One of the requirements for being on the offensive line is that the lineman's head or foot must break an imaginary plane drawn parallel to the line of scrimmage through the waist of the snapper when the ball is snapped. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A A passer is a player who throws a legal forward pass. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A The penalty for both offensive and defensive pass interference fouls is 15 yards. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A A coach who has been disqualified may not have further direct or indirect contact with his/her team during the remainder of the game. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A Helping the runner carries a 15-yard penalty. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B A player in punt formation becomes a kicker as soon as he/she catches or recovers the snap from center. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B If B1 intercepts a forward pass in B's end zone and drops to one knee, it is a safety. a. True
a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A No player shall intentionally go out of bounds during the down and influence the play. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A A pop up kick is legal. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER B The game officials are responsible for ensuring that there is only a one-minute intermission between periods for changing goals. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A Before the ready-for-play, A may designate the spot from which the ball is put in play anywhere between the hash marks following an awarded fair catch. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER A