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ch8 Flashcards

Major Fouls

1
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In a double tigh end formation, both tight ends are in the blockin zone if at least one foot is no more than four yards from the snapper.

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TRUE

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2
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It is an illegal use of hands foul if the runner grasps a teammate.

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TRUE

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3
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The use of hands by a defensive player to strike a blocker’s head his illegal.

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TRUE

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4
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A defensive player shall not contact an eligible receiver who is no longer a potential blocker.

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TRUE

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5
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A player of Team B may grasp or hold an opponent in an effort to clear a path for a teammate to get to the runner.

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FALSE

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6
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If defensive player tackles offensive player wo his obviously not the runner, it is defensive holding.

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TRUE

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7
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It is legal for flanker A46 to block back toward the snap provided his initial contact is above the waist and is not from the rear.

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TRUE

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8
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When R26 gains possession of a free kick, blocking below the waist by teammates is legal.

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FALSE

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9
Q

Any player in the free blocking zone, at the time of the snap, may block below the waist.

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FALSE

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10
Q

If Team A is in a shotgun formation, no player may block below the waist during the down.

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FALSE

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11
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Any block on a non-runner below the waist outside the 6x8 yard free-blocking zone is illegal.

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TRUE

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12
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Following an interception, it is legal for the intercepting team to block below the waist.

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FALSE

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13
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The restriction on prohibiting blocking below the waist is in effect even though the opponent has both feet off the ground when contacted by the blocker.

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FALSE

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14
Q

The kicker or holder of a free kick may not be blocked before he has advanced 10 yards beyond the free kick line.

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FALSE

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15
Q

No member of the kicking team shall initiate contact (block) with an opponent until the legal kick has traveled 10 yards; the kicking team is eligible to recover a free kicked ball; or the receiving team initiates a block within the neutral zone.

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TRUE

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16
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It is possible for defensive player to foul by clipping.

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TRUE

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17
Q

It is legal for an opponent to throw himself against the back of a runner’s leg.

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TRUE

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18
Q

The penalty for illegal contact from behind is determined by whether the contact is above or below the waist.

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TRUE

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19
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An offensive player may legally clip an opponent to get to a loose ball that he can legally touch.

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FALSE

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20
Q

A chop block is an illegal block anywhere on the field.

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TRUE

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21
Q

Tripping an opponent who is not the runner is legal.

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FALSE

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22
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A simultaneous low-low block by two non-adjacent linemen is an illegal chop block.

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FALSE

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23
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The blocker is allowed to lock his hands in certain situations.

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FALSE

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24
Q

It is legal for linebacker B51 to position himself on the shoulders of lineman B82 in an effort to block a field goal attempt.

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FALSE

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25
Q

Contacting the face mask with the hand is not a foul unless the mask is grasped.

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TRUE

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26
Q

The penalty for grabbing and releasing an opponent’s face mask is a 15 yards.

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FALSE

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27
Q

A face mask foul may be a five or 15-yard penalty, but will never be an automatic first down.

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TRUE

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28
Q

If a player accidentally drives his helmet into an opponent, it is a foul.

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TRUE

29
Q

Spearing is an act by a defensive player who initiates contact with a ball carrier with the front of his helmet.

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FALSE

30
Q

An offensive player cannot commit a spearing foul.

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FALSE

31
Q

Initiating contact with an opposing player whose helmet has come completely off is an illegal personal contact foul.

A

TRUE

32
Q

It is not a horse collar tackle if a player standing in the pocket is pulled down by the back collar of his jersey as he releases a forward pass because he was no longer a runner when he came to the ground.

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FALSE

33
Q

It is a foul for a horse collar tackle if a ball carrier is immediately pulled down by the of his collar by a middle linebacker who was standing two yards immediately in front of the snapper.

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TRUE

34
Q

It is not possible to have targeting unless the player contacted is defenseless.

A

FALSE

35
Q

After the ball is thrown, Team B players must make a definite effort to avoid charging into the passer.

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TRUE

36
Q

It is roughing to charge into a potential kicker when he is running with the ball.

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FALSE

37
Q

The holder on a scrimmage place kick has the same special protection as the kicker.

A

TRUE

38
Q

It is not roughing the kicker when there is doubt that a kick will be made and contact is unavoidable.

A

TRUE

39
Q

If R20 is blocked into the kicker by K66, it is not roughing the kicker.

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TRUE

40
Q

When his team is in scrimmage kick formation, the snapper is given special protection from a direct charge by an opponent until the snapper blocks or further participating in the play.

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FALSE

41
Q

An assistant coach is flagged for bumping into an official in the restricted area while the ball is live. Subsequently a different coach is observed in the restricted area while the ball is live. The penalty for both fouls is 15 yards.

A

FALSE

42
Q

If a player is charged with an unsportsmanlike foul because of a prolonged or excessive act, he must also be disqualified.

A

FALSE

43
Q

It is unsportsmanlike if A31 attempts to focus attention upon himself with any delayed, excessive or prolonged act.

A

TRUE

44
Q

Team B’s attempt to interfere with Team A’s offensive signals is a foul at the snap.

A

FALSE

45
Q

If a player refuses to comply with a game official’s directive, the player will be disqualified.

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FALSE

46
Q

It is an unsportsmanlike foul if a disqualified player re-enters to participate.

A

FALSE

47
Q

It is a foul if a player contacts a loose ball with his hand.

A

FALSE

48
Q

It is illegal for any player to accidentally slap a loose ball with the arm or hand.

A

FALSE

49
Q

Batting a scrimmage kick in or beyond the neutral zone by Team R, in an effort to block the kick is legal.

A

TRUE

50
Q

Batting a fumble in flight is illegal.

A

FALSE

51
Q

It is not a foul if a player accidentally contacts a loose ball with his hand.

A

TRUE

52
Q

After an onside kick has traveled 10 yards and touched the ground, it is legal for K52 to bat the ball to prevent it from going out of bounds.

A

FALSE

53
Q

A forward pass may be batted in either direction by eligible receivers of either team.

A

TRUE

54
Q

It is legal for anyone to bat a backward pass in flight except for an offensive player to bat such a pass forward.

A

TRUE

55
Q

B64 may not bat a ball which is in possession of A24.

A

FALSE

56
Q

A player of the team in possession may not bat a ball in player possession forward.

A

FALSE

57
Q

If the head coach is ejected, the game must be forfeited immediately.

A

FALSE

58
Q

A second 15-yard unsportsmanlike foul by the same member of the coaching staff is considered flagrant and results in ejection.

A

TRUE

59
Q

A coach who has been ejected may not have further direct or indirect contact with his team during the remainder of the game.

A

TRUE

60
Q

All 11 players may come near the sideline between downs to communicate with the coaches.

A

TRUE

61
Q

Holding an unauthorized conference Is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and carries a 15-yard penalty.

A

TRUE

62
Q

If a substitute leaves the team box and enters the playing area during a fight, the unsportsmanlike foul carries a 15-yard penalty plus he shall by disqualified.

A

TRUE

63
Q

Three attendants may enter the field during an official’s time-out for a measurement.

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FALSE

64
Q

Three coaches are allowed to be in the two-yard area between the front of the team box and the sideline at any time.

A

FALSE

65
Q

A sideline warning may be given if there is no interference with a sideline official.

A

TRUE

66
Q

A third sideline interference penalty against the same team will result in a 15-yard penalty.

A

TRUE

67
Q

If a player commits an obviously unfair act which has no specific rules coverage, the referee may enforce any penalty he considers equitable.

A

TRUE

68
Q

If a team repeatedly commits fouls which halve the distance to the goal, the referee may forfeit the game.

A

TRUE

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