Multiple Choice

Question 1

Team A - 3rd and 4 from the A36 yard line. Player A-14 fumbles the snap from center and intentionally
kicks the ball off of the ground at the A35 yard line. The ball is recovered by player A-97 at the A39 yard
line. Flags are on the turf. What do you have if B accepts the penalty?

A. Illegal kicking – Team A’s ball 3
rd and 16 at the A24 yard line.
B. This is legal – no foul because the ball was kicked while behind the neutral zone. Team A – 4th and
1 at the A39 yard line.

C. Illegal kicking – Team A’s ball 4th and 14 at the A26 yard line.
D. Illegal kicking – Team A’s ball 3
rd and 15 from the A25 yard line.

Answer 1

D. Illegal kicking – Team A’s ball 3rd and 15 from the A25 yard line.

Question 2

Team A – 2nd and 9 from the A21 yard line. Halfback A-27 takes the pitchout on the toss sweep and is
turning the corner when defensive end B-97 trips A-27 who falls to the turf at the A25 yard line. What do
you have?

A. Tripping foul – 10 yards (ball carrier). Team A -1st and 10 from the A35 yard line.
B. Tripping foul – 15 yards. Team A – 1st and 10 from the A40 yard line.
C. Tripping foul – 15 yards. Team A – 1st and 10 from A36 yard line.
D. No Foul – It is legal to trip the ball carrier. Team A – 3rd and 5 from A25 yard line.

Answer 2

B. Tripping foul – 15 yards. Team A – 1

st and 10 from the A40 yard line.

Question 3

Team A – 1st and 10 from the B44 yard line. The quarterback drops back to pass and fires the ball over
the middle, but the tight end drops the ball. The back judge signals an incomplete pass and the line judge
signals to stop the game clock. What is the status of the two clocks?

A. The game clock is stopped on the incomplete pass and the play clock is set to 25 seconds. The play
clock will start on the referee’s signal. The game clock starts on the next legal snap.
B. The game clock is stopped on the incomplete pass and the play clock is set to 25 seconds and
started after the back judge’s signal of incomplete pass. The game clock starts on the referee’s
signal.
C. The game clock will continue to run and the play clock is set to 40 seconds and starts with the
referee’s signal.
D. The game clock will stop on the incomplete pass; the play clock is set to 40 seconds and started
after the back judge’s signal of incomplete pass. The game clock starts on the next legal snap.

Answer 3

D. The game clock will stop on the incomplete pass; the play clock is set to 40 seconds and started
after the back judge’s signal of incomplete pass. The game clock starts on the next legal snap.

Question 4

Team A – 1st and 10 from the B40 yard line. The line judge sees that Team A only has 10 players on the
field. There are six players on the offensive line and four players in the backfield. 7-2-5-a

A. This is a foul at the snap for illegal formation. Seven players are required on the line of
scrimmage.

B. This is a dead ball foul for illegal formation. Seven players are required on the line of
scrimmage.

C. This formation is legal.

D. This is a live ball foul for illegal formation as no more than three players are allowed in the
backfield.

Answer 4

C. This formation is legal.

Question 5

K, 4th and 5 from the K-30. Team K is in scrimmage kick formation. The punter punts the ball high
and short. It comes down at the K-45 and hits K88 in the shoulder pad as he was downfield covering the
kick. The ball rolls to the 50 yard line where return man R22 picks up the ball and runs to the K-30 where
he’s tackled. What’s the best choice for team R to make? 6-2-5

A. Team R by rule must take the ball at the spot of first touching, which is the K-45 yard line.
B. Team R will take the ball by rule at the 50 yard line which is where they recovered the kick
after first touching.
C. Team R will take the ball at the K-30 and refuse the spot of first touching.
D. Team R can decline 1st touching and have team K re-kick from the K-30.

Answer 5

C. Team R will take the ball at the K-30 and refuse the spot of first touching.

Question 6

A, 4th and 5 at the A-35 yard line. The quarterback drops back and throws a sideline pass to wide
receiver A91 at the A-47. Defensive back B8 shoves A91 out of bounds before the ball arrives. You
throw your flag. The back judge tells you the pass was uncatchable. What do you have? 7-5-10

A. Defensive pass interference on B8, 15 yards and automatic first down.

B. Defensive pass interference on B8, 15 yards from the previous spot.

C. Pick up your flag as you have no foul, the pass was uncatchable.

D. Defensive pass interference on B8 at the spot of the foul, A-47 yard line, 1 and 10.

Answer 6

B. Defensive pass interference on B8, 15 yards from the previous spot.

Question 7

Free kick to start the game. K47 boots the ball deep to the R-4 yard line where returner R21 muffs
the kick into the endzone. R21 retrieves the ball from the end zone and races to the R-25 yard line
where he’s hit hard and fumbles. K68 recovers the ball at the R-28 yard line. 6-3-1-a

A. Team K with legal recovery. K ball 1st and 10 at the R-28 yard line.

B. Team R can take the ball at the 4 yard line under the momentum exception rule, 1st and 10.

C. We have a touchback. Team R’s ball 1st and 10 at the R-20 yard line.

D. Touchback - Team R has the ball 1st and 10 at the R-25 yard line (touchback from free
kick).

Answer 7

C. We have a touchback. Team R’s ball 1st and 10 at the R-20 yard line.

Question 8

Team A – 3rd and 3 from the A47 yard line. A-14 drops back and completes the pass to wide receiver
A-91 at the B41 yard line. A-91 races to the B10 yard line where he is tackled. During the play, the line
judge was running in the restricted area at the B30 yard line where he ran into the head coach of team A
who was cheering on his team while standing in the restricted area. The line judge throws his penalty flag.

A. Sideline interference on Team A. This 5 yard penalty is enforced from the previous spot. It’s
now 3rd and 8 from the A42 yard line.

B. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the Team A head coach. The foul is enforced from the spot of the
foul, which was the B30 yard line. It’s 1st and 10 for Team A from the B45 yard line.

C. Unintentional contact with a game official in restricted area against Team A. This foul is 15
yards and enforced from the succeeding spot. It’s 1st and 10 for Team A from the B25 yard
line.

D. Unsportsmanlike conduct by non-player against the Team A head coach. This is a 15 yard
penalty enforced from the previous spot. It’s now 3
rd and 18 for Team A from the A32 yard line.

Answer 8

C. Unintentional contact with a game official in restricted area against Team A. This foul is 15
yards and enforced from the succeeding spot. It’s 1st and 10 for Team A from the B25 yard
line.

Rule 9-4-8

Question 9

Team A – 3rd and 5 from the B30 yard line. Quarterback A-14 is in shotgun formation 7 yards behind the
line of scrimmage. The ball is snapped to A-14 who drops back to the B40 yard line looking for a receiver.
Halfback A-27 is in the backfield at the B37 yard line blocking for the quarterback. He blocks a rushing
defensive lineman below the waist at the B35 yard line. The long pass thrown down the sideline is
incomplete.

A. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 10 yard penalty and it’s 3rd and
15 for Team A at the B40 yard line.

B. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 15 yard penalty enforced from
the B35 yard line. It’s 3rd and 25 from the 50 yard line.

C. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 15 yard penalty, enforced from
the previous spot. It’s 3rd and 20 at the B45 yard line.

D. This is a legal play as it occurred in the free blocking zone. It’s 4th and 5 for Team A from the
B30 yard line.

Answer 9

B. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 15 yard penalty enforced from
the B35 yard line. It’s 3rd and 25 from the 50 yard line.

Rule 9-3-2

Question 10

Team A – 1st and 10 from the B40 yard line. The line judge sees that Team A only has 10 players on the
field. There are six players on the offensive line and four players in the backfield.

A. This is a foul at the snap for illegal formation. Seven players are required on the line of scrimmage.

B. This is a dead ball foul for illegal formation. Seven players are required on the line of scrimmage.

C. This formation is legal.

D. This is a live ball foul for illegal formation as no more than three players are allowed in the
backfield.

Answer 10

C. This formation is legal.

(New Rule 2019 – Legal Scrimmage Formation – 5 players required on the offensive line and no
more than 4 players in the backfield) 7-2-5 (A)

Question 11

A, 2nd and 10 from the B-45 yard line. The quarterback rolls out to pass and releases the ball at the
B-48 to wide receiver A99 at the B-35 yard line where he breaks one tackle and goes down at the B-30
yard line. After the pass was thrown, defensive tackle B75 takes three steps and unloads on the
quarterback, knocking him to the turf. The referee has a flag for roughing the passer. (9-4-4)

A. 15 yards from the previous spot and an automatic first down for A at the B-30 yard line.

B. 15 yards from the spot of the foul and automatic first down for A at the B-33 yard line.

C. 15 yards from the end of A-99’s run and automatic first down for A at the B-15 yard line.

D. 15 yards from where A-99 caught the ball, automatic first down for A at the 20-yard line.

Answer 11

C. 15 yards from the end of A-99’s run and automatic first down for A at the B-15 yard line.

Question 12

A, 3rd and 8 at the A-32 yard line. Quarterback A19 drops back to pass and connects on a 12 yard
completion to wide receiver A94 at the A-44 yard line. After the play, an overly excited A94 gets into the
face of a defensive player and does the “throat slash.” Flags fly from all directions. (10-4-5 and 5-1-2)

A. 15 yards from the previous spot for unsportsmanlike conduct. A ball 3rd and 23 from the A-17 yard line.

B. The 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct is assessed from the end of the run. It will be 1st and 25 for team A from the A-29 yard line.

C. Team A will have the ball 1st and 10 from the 29 yard line after the 15 yard penalty for
unsportsmanlike conduct is assessed.

D. This unsportsmanlike conduct foul results in a 15 yard penalty and loss of down. Team A
will turn the ball over on downs to team B after the penalty is assessed from the previous
spot. B will have 1st and 10 from the A-17 yard line.

Answer 12

C. Team A will have the ball 1st and 10 from the 29 yard line after the 15 yard penalty for
unsportsmanlike conduct is assessed.

Question 13

A, 2nd and 12 from the A-35 yard line. A32 takes the handoff and runs behind the right guard for a 7
yard gain to the A-42. The umpire has a defensive holding foul during the run. (10-4-4)

A. That’s a 5 yard penalty from the previous spot. It’s 2nd and 7 from the A-40
yard line.

B. That’s a 10 yard penalty from the previous spot. It’s 2nd and 2 from the A-45 yard line.

C. The 10 yard penalty is enforced from the end of the run. It’s 1st and 10 from the B-48.

D. Defensive holding is a 15 yard penalty from the end of the run. It’s 1st and 10 from the
B-43 yard line.

Answer 13

C. The 10 yard penalty is enforced from the end of the run. It’s 1st and 10 from the B-48.

Question 14

K, 4th and 17 at the K-30. A9 punts the ball. The return man B17 catches the punt at the R-30 and
races up field. During the return, B57 blocks A41 below the waist at the R-45 yard line. B17 is tackled at
the K-41 yard line. (10-6 and 9-3-2)

A. This foul is enforced from the previous spot, it will be 4th and 2 for team A from the K-45
yard line.

B. The block below the waist will be enforced from the end of the run. B will take possession
after the 15 yard penalty, 1st and 10 at the R-44 yard line.

C. The 15 yard foul is enforced from the end of the kick. B will have the ball 1st and 10 from
the R-15 yard line.

D. The 15 yard foul is a spot foul and will be enforced from the B-45 yard line. It will be B’s
ball 1st and 10 from the R-30 yard line.

Answer 14

D. The 15 yard foul is a spot foul and will be enforced from the B-45 yard line. It will be B’s
ball 1st and 10 from the R-30 yard line.

Question 15

A, 3rd and 10 at the A-32 yard line. QB A14 drops back to pass. He scans the field, but no one is open.
He senses the pocket collapsing and is desperate to get rid of the ball. He sees a patch of open space ten
yards beyond the line of scrimmage and throws a pass to this location from the A-26 yard line. There is
nobody within 10 yards of the ball when it hits the turf. (7-5-2)

A. Since the pass was beyond the line of scrimmage, this is a legal play and no foul.

B. We have intentional grounding. The penalty is assessed from the previous spot, and is 10
yards. It will be 3rd and 20 from the A-22.

C. Intentional grounding. That’s a 5 yard penalty from the spot of the foul, plus loss of down.
It will be 4th and 21 from the A-21 yard line.

D. Intentional grounding. That’s a 5 yard penalty from the previous spot and a loss of down.
It’s 4th and 15 from the A-27 yard line.

Answer 15

C. Intentional grounding. That’s a 5 yard penalty from the spot of the foul, plus loss of down.
It will be 4th and 21 from the A-21 yard line.

Question 16

A, 1st and 10 from the A-24 yard line. The running play is a toss sweep to the right side of the
formation. The defense has it played well and the halfback reverses field. He has daylight and breaks
through a hole to the A-30 yard line. Linebacker B49 has a bead on him and is about to make a tackle
when wide receiver A8, coming from outside the view of B49, delivers a block with his shoulder from the
side, knocking B49 to the turf at the A-32 yard line. The halfback is then tackled at the A-46. (2-3-10 and
9-4-3 n)

A. Block in the back on A8. 10 yard foul from the previous spot. It will be 1st and 20 for A
from the 14 yard line.

B. That’s legal action and a clean block. It will be 1st and 10 for team A at the A-46 yard line.

C. Illegal blindside block by A8. The foul is enforced from the previous spot, 15 yards. It will
be half the distance from the A-24 yard line. 1st and 22 from the A-12.

D. Illegal blindside block by A8. The 15 yard penalty is enforced from the spot of the foul
which is the A-32 yard line. It will be A’s ball, 1st and 18 from the A-16 yard line.

Answer 16

D. Illegal blindside block by A8. The 15 yard penalty is enforced from the spot of the foul
which is the A-32 yard line. It will be A’s ball, 1st and 18 from the A-16 yard line.

Question 17

A, 2nd down and 5 for team A at the B-30 yard line. The quarterback drops back to pass and he fires
the ball forward, but the pass ricochets off the helmet of an offensive lineman who is blocking in pass
protection. Offensive tackle A77 catches the pass at the B-32 yard line and is tackled immediately.
(7-5-13)

A. This is illegal touching by A77. The penalty is assessed 10 yards from the previous spot. It’s
2nd down and 15 for team A from the B-40 yard line.

B. No foul. The ball was first touched by the offensive lineman before the catch by A77 and
therefore restrictions are lifted. It will be a legal catch at the B-32. 3rd and 7 for team A.

C. Illegal touching by A77. The penalty is enforced 5 yards from the spot of the foul with loss
of down. It will be 3rd down and 12 from the B-37 yard line.

D. Illegal touching by A77. The penalty is enforced 5 yards from the previous spot. It will be
2nd down and 10 for team A from the B-35 yard line.

Answer 17

C. Illegal touching by A77. The penalty is enforced 5 yards from the spot of the foul with loss
of down. It will be 3rd down and 12 from the B-37 yard line.

Question 18

K, 4th and 10 for team A from the K-40 yard line. They punt the ball to the R-10 yard line where R36
catches the punt and advances to the R-22 yard line where he is tackled by K98. After the play, K98 taunts
R36. The back judge throws a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. During the return of the punt, there is a
holding foul at the B-16 yard line on the return team. (10-6 and 10-4-5)

A. These fouls will offset and team K will replay 4th and 10 from the A-40 yard line.

B. The holding foul against team R will be enforced from the end of the kick and then the
dead ball unsportsmanlike conduct foul will be enforced against team A. It will be 1st and
10 for team R from the B-20 yard line.

C. The holding foul against team R will be enforced from the spot of the foul and then the
dead ball unsportsmanlike conduct foul will be enforced against team K. It will be 1st and
10 from the B-23 yard line.

D. These fouls will offset and team R will have the ball 1st and 10 at the end of the run, the
R-22 yard line.

Answer 18

C. The holding foul against team R will be enforced from the spot of the foul and then the
dead ball unsportsmanlike conduct foul will be enforced against team K. It will be 1st and 10 from the B-23 yard line.

Question 19

A, 3rd and 9 from the A-31 yard line. Quarterback A14 drops back to pass, but doesn’t find a receiver
open. He’s scrambling towards the sideline when he spots an open receiver. He throws the pass from the
A-33 yard line to wide receiver A91 who drops the pass. (7-5-2 b)

A. No foul as the quarterback was outside the tackle box.

B. Illegal forward pass foul on A14. The 5 yard penalty is enforced from the previous spot; it’s
team A’s ball 3rd and 14 from the A-26 yard line.

C. Illegal forward pass foul on A14. The five yard penalty is enforced from the end of the run
and includes a loss of down. It’s 4th and 12 from the A-28 yard line.

D. Illegal forward pass foul on A14. The 15 yard penalty is enforced from the previous spot.
It’s 3rd and 24 from the A-16 yard line.

Answer 19

C. Illegal forward pass foul on A14. The five yard penalty is enforced from the end of the run and includes a loss of down. It’s 4th and 12 from the A-28 yard line.

Question 20

Team A – 3rd and 3 from the A37 yard line. The fullback, A-33, takes the handoff and blasts through the
middle of the line for an 8 yard gain to the A45 yard line and a first down. The line judge signals to stop
the game clock for the first down. What is the status of the two clocks?

A. The game clock is stopped for the first down and the play clock is set to 25 seconds. The game and
play clocks will start on the referee’s signal.

B. The game clock is stopped for the first down and the play clock will be set to 25 seconds. The
game clock will start on the next legal snap and the play clock on the referee’s signal.

C. The game clock is stopped for the first down and the 40 second play clock started after the line
judge signaled to stop the clock for the first down. The game clock will start on the referee’s signal.

D. The game clock continues to run for the first down; the play clock was set to 40 seconds and
started when the line judge signaled to stop the clock for the first down.
(New Rule 2019 - 40 sec play clock - 3-6-1, 3-6-2 A)

Answer 20

C. The game clock is stopped for the first down and the 40 second play clock started after the line
judge signaled to stop the clock for the first down. The game clock will start on the referee’s signal.

Question 21

Free Kick from the K-40 yard line. The ball rolls to the K-48 yard line where K29 dives on the ball, but it
skids away from him on the wet field and into the arms of R39 who scoops up the ball at the R-44 yard line
and races to the K-28 yard line where he is tackled. There’s a bean bag down on the K-48 yard line.

A. Team K has committed first touching and will have to re-kick from the K-40 yard line.

B. Team K has committed first touching. Team R can choose to take the ball at the spot of
first touching or may take the ball where they first recovered the ball which is the R-44
yard line.

C. Team K has committed first touching. Team R can choose to take the ball at the spot of
first touching or they can have team K re-kick from the K-40 yard line.

D. Team K has committed first touching. Team R can choose to take the ball at the spot of
first touching or at the end of the run at the K-28 yard line.

Answer 21

D. Team K has committed first touching. Team R can choose to take the ball at the spot of first touching or at the end of the run at the K-28 yard line.

Question 22

A, 2nd and 9 at the A-21 yard line for team A. The quarterback pitches the ball backward on an
apparent sweep play to halfback A33 who stops, plants his feet at the A-17 yard line and fires a pass
downfield to tight end A89 who makes the catch at the A-38 and is immediately tackled. During the play,
linebacker B58 takes three steps and levels A33 after he threw the pass.

A. Roughing the passer. The foul is assessed from the spot of the foul. It’s a 15 yard penalty
and automatic first down. A ball 1st and 10 at the A-32 yard line.

B. No foul for roughing the passer as the halfback is not afforded this protection as he did not
control the ball at the snap. A ball 1st and 10 at the A-38 yard line.

C. Roughing the passer. The foul is assessed from the previous spot. It’s a 15 yard penalty,
and will be A ball 1st and 10 from the A-36 yard line.

D. Roughing the passer. The foul is assessed at the end of the run and includes an automatic
first down. It’s A’s ball 1st and 10 at the B-47 yard line.

Answer 22

D. Roughing the passer. The foul is assessed at the end of the run and includes an automatic
first down. It’s A’s ball 1st and 10 at the B-47 yard line.

Question 23

K, 4th and 14 at the K-40 yard line. Team K is in scrimmage kick formation with the punter 12 yards
behind the line of scrimmage. The center is K11 (numbering exception). After snapping the ball, K11 races
downfield to cover the punt and lays a nice block on R67 at the K-48 yard line. The punter then fakes the
punt and throws a pass to K89 at the R-45 yard line. K89 runs to the R-40 where he’s knocked out of
bounds.

A. No foul on this play as K11 is legal with the numbering exception. Team K’s ball, 1st and 10
from the R-40 yard line.

B. Foul on K11 for offensive pass interference. The penalty is 15 yards from the previous spot.
It’s 4th and 29 for Team K at the K-25 yard line.

C. Foul on K11 for illegal block downfield (PSK) from the spot of the foul. It will be 4th and 16
from the K-38 yard line after the 10 yard enforcement.

D. There are two fouls on K11, pass interference and ineligible receiver downfield. Team R will
likely take the OPI and enforce the 15 yard penalty from the previous spot.

Answer 23

D. There are two fouls on K11, pass interference and ineligible receiver downfield. Team R will
likely take the OPI and enforce the 15 yard penalty from the previous spot.

Question 24

Team A – 3rd and 3 from the A47 yard line. A-14 drops back and completes the pass to wide receiver
A-91 at the B41 yard line. A-91 races to the B10 yard line where he is tackled. During the play, the line
judge was running in the restricted area at the B30 yard line where he ran into the head coach of team A
who was cheering on his team while standing in the restricted area. The line judge throws his penalty flag.

A. Sideline interference on Team A. This 5 yard penalty is enforced from the previous spot. It’s
now 3rd and 8 from the A42 yard line.

B. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the Team A head coach. The foul is enforced from the spot of the
foul, which was the B30 yard line. It’s 1st and 10 for Team A from the B45 yard line.

C. Unintentional contact with a game official in restricted area against Team A. This foul is 15
yards and enforced from the succeeding spot. It’s 1
st and 10 for Team A from the B25 yard
line.

D. Unsportsmanlike conduct by non-player against the Team A head coach. This is a 15 yard
penalty enforced from the previous spot. It’s now 3
rd and 18 for Team A from the A32 yard line.

Answer 24

C. Unintentional contact with a game official in restricted area against Team A. This foul is 15
yards and enforced from the succeeding spot. It’s 1st and 10 for Team A from the B25 yard
line.

Question 25

Free kick is taken at the R-20 yard line by R14 who races to the R-41 yard line where he fumbles the
ball. Team K recovers the fumble at the R-45 yard line. During the return, R86 held K44 at the R-25 yard
line.

A. The foul occurred during the return. R will be penalized 10 yards from the spot of the foul
and will have the ball 1st and 10 at the R-15 yard line.

B. K will elect the keep the ball, but the foul for R will be enforced from the spot of the
recovery. The 10 yard penalty will be enforced from the R-45 and will result in 1st and 10
for team K from the R-35 yard line.

C. Team K will decline the foul for team R’s holding foul and will keep the ball 1st and 10 at
the R-45 yard line.

D. This foul occurred during the return (PSK) and will allow team R to retain the ball after
enforcement of their foul. It will be team R’s ball 1st and 10 from the 15-yard line.

Answer 25

C. Team K will decline the foul for team R’s holding foul and will keep the ball 1st and 10 at
the R-45 yard line.

Question 26

Team K’s FK is in flight 15 yards from team K’s FK line. KI catches the ball, there’s no team R player in
position to make the catch.

A. Legal play; it’s team K’s ball at the spot of recovery.

B. Legal play if no team R player is in position to catch the ball.

C. Kick-catching interference on K1.

Answer 26

C. Kick-catching interference on K1.

Question 27

Team A – 3rd and 5 from the B30 yard line. Quarterback A-14 is in shotgun formation 7 yards behind
the line of scrimmage. The ball is snapped to A-14 who drops back to the B40 yard line looking for a
receiver. Halfback A-27 is in the backfield at the B37 yard line blocking for the quarterback. He blocks a
rushing defensive lineman below the waist at the B35 yard line. The long pass thrown down the sideline is
incomplete. What do you have?

A. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 10 yard penalty and it’s 3rd and
15 for Team A at the B40 yard line.

B. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 15 yard penalty enforced from
the B35 yard line. It’s 3rd and 25 from the 50 yard line.

C. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 15 yard penalty, enforced from
the previous spot. It’s 3rd and 20 at the B45 yard line.

D. This is a legal play as it occurred in the free blocking zone. It’s 4th and 5 for Team A from the
B30 yard line.

Answer 27

B. This is a foul for blocking below the waist. If accepted, this is a 15 yard penalty enforced from
the B35 yard line. It’s 3rd and 25 from the 50 yard line.

Question 28

Team A - 3rd and 5 from the A-35 yard line. Quarterback A14 drops back to pass and finds wide receiver
A91 open on a crossing route at the A-45 yard line. The pass is caught, but A91 is tackled hard by
linebacker B62 which causes a fumble. Safety B19 recovers the fumble and is tackled at the A-43 yard
line. During the tackle, B19 has his head/neck twisted by the face mask.

A. That’s a 5 yard face mask penalty enforced from the previous spot. It’s B’s ball 1st and 10 at the
A-30 yard line.

B. That’s a 15 yard face mask penalty enforced from the previous spot. It’s B’s ball 1st and 10 at the
A-20 yard line.

C. That’s a 5 yard face mask penalty enforced from the end of B-19’s run. It’s B’s ball 1st and 10 at
the A-38 yard line.

D. That’s a 15 yard face mask penalty enforced from the end of B-19’s run. It’s B’s ball 1st and 10 at
the A-28 yard line.

Answer 28

D. That’s a 15 yard face mask penalty enforced from the end of B-19’s run. It’s B’s ball 1st and 10 at
the A-28 yard line.

Question 29

. Team A - 1st and Goal from the B-8 yard line. Halfback A21 takes a pitchout from the quarterback and
throws a pass into the endzone towards wide receiver A89. Linebacker B62 makes a spectacular
interception in the end zone and races 105 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. During B62’s run, an
angry A89 curses at the back judge which draws a flag.

A. Touchdown for Team B. The 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty is enforced on the extra
point.

B. Touchdown for Team B. The 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty is enforced on the
succeeding kickoff.

C. Touchdown for Team B. The 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty is enforced either on the
extra point or the succeeding kickoff (Team B option).

D. Touchdown for Team B. The 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty is declined by rule.

Answer 29

C. Touchdown for Team B. The 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty is enforced either on the
extra point or the succeeding kickoff (Team B option).

Question 30

Team A – 2nd and 5 at the B25 yard line. Quarterback A-14 takes a quick two-step drop and fires a pass
towards wide receiver A-91 who catches the pass at the B23 yard line. Prior to the pass being thrown,
eligible tight end A-88 threw a nice block on linebacker B-44 at the B22 yard line. A-91 is tackled at the
B20 yard line.

A. Foul for Ineligible lineman downfield – If accepted the 5 yard penalty is enforced from the previous
spot. It’s 2nd and 10 for Team A at the B30 yard line.

B. Foul for offensive pass interference – If accepted the 15 yard penalty is enforced from the previous
spot. It’s 2nd and 20 for Team A from the B40 yard line.

C. This is a legal play as contact occurred in the expanded neutral zone.

D. Foul for offensive pass interference – If accepted the 15 yard penalty is enforced from the previous
spot and includes a loss of down. It’s 3
rd and 20 for Team A from the B40 yard line.

Answer 30

B. Foul for offensive pass interference – If accepted the 15 yard penalty is enforced from the previous
spot. It’s 2nd and 20 for Team A from the B40 yard line.

Question 31

Team A is facing a 3rd and 18 situation from their own A22 yard line. Quarterback A-14 drops back to
pass and finds a wide open wide reciever A-91 who makes the catch and is tackled at the A-45 yard line.
After the play, an overly exuberant A-91 runs to the middle of the field and performs his favorite
celebratory dance with a back flip. The back judge and line judge throw their flags.

A. This is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15 yard penalty is assessed from the A-45 yard line.
It will be 3rd and 10 for Team A at the A30 yard line.

B. This is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15 yard penalty is assessed from the previous spot.
It will be 3rd and 29 for Team A from the A11 yard line.

C. This is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15 yard penalty is assessed from the end of the run
and includes a loss of down (excessive celebration to humiliate). It will be 4th and 10 for Team A
from the A30 yard line.

D. This is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15 yard penalty is assessed from the end of the run.
Team A is awarded a first down and the penalty is assessed. It will be 1st and 10 for Team A at the
A30 yard line.

Answer 31

D. This is a foul for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15 yard penalty is assessed from the end of the run.
Team A is awarded a first down and the penalty is assessed. It will be 1st and 10 for Team A at the
A30 yard line.

Question 32

. It’s 4th and 12 for Team K from the A28 yard line. They are in a scrimmage kick formation with the
punter, K1, 12 yards behind the line of scrimmage. The snap sails over the punter’s head and he recovers
the loose ball at the A10 yard line. He then runs towards the sideline and throws a pass to the snapper, K11,
who catches the ball at the A36 yard line and runs to the A40 yard line where he is tackled.

A. No foul. Player K11 is legal under the numbering exception rule. It’s 1st and 10 for Team A at the
A40 yard line.

B. Foul for ineligible lineman downfield. If Team B accepts the penalty it will be 4th and 17 for Team A
from the A23 yard line.

C. Foul for illegal touching by an ineligible receiver. If Team B accepts the penalty it will be 1st and 10
for Team B at the A23 yard line.

D. Two fouls: Ineligible lineman downfield and illegal touching by an ineligible receiver. Team B will
likely accept the foul for illegal touching and have the ball 1st and 10 at the A23 yard line.

Answer 32

D. Two fouls: Ineligible lineman downfield and illegal touching by an ineligible receiver. Team B will
likely accept the foul for illegal touching and have the ball 1st and 10 at the A23 yard line.

Question 33

Team A 3rd and 4 from the B31 yard line. The fullback gets the handoff and runs to the 28 yard line.
The umpire has a flag down at the B32 for an offensive holding foul. The penalty is enforced and now it’s
3rd and 15 from the B42 yard line. What is the status of the clocks?

A. The game clock is stopped for the penalty enforcement and the play clock is set to 25. The game
and play clocks will start of the referee’s signal to wind.

B. The game clock is stopped for the penalty enforcement and the play clock is set to 40 seconds.
Both will begin on the referee’s signal.

C. The 40 second play clock begins when the play is blown dead. The game clock will start after
penalty enforcement on the referee’s signal.

D. The play clock is set to 25 seconds on the ready for play and the game clock will begin on the snap.

Answer 33

A. The game clock is stopped for the penalty enforcement and the play clock is set to 25. The game
and play clocks will start of the referee’s signal to wind.

Question 34

Team A 1st and 10 from the A35 yard line. The quarterback is in the “pistol” about 7 yards behind the
line of scrimmage. The ball is snapped directly to him. As he is dropping back to pass, the umpire sees
right guard A68 block B97 below the waist at the A33 yard line. The umpire throws his flag. The pass is
incomplete.

A. This is an illegal block below the waist. If accepted the 10 yard penalty is enforced from the
previous spot. It will be 1st and 20 for Team A from the A25 yard line.

B. This is an illegal block below the waist. If accepted the 15 yard penalty is enforced from the A33
yard line. It will be 1st and 27 for Team A from the A18 yard line.

C. There is no foul on this play. The block occurred in the free blocking zone.

D. This is an illegal block below the waist. If accepted the 15 yard penalty is enforced from the
previous spot. It will be 1st and 25 for Team A from the A20 yard line.

Answer 34

B. This is an illegal block below the waist. If accepted the 15 yard penalty is enforced from the A33
yard line. It will be 1st and 27 for Team A from the A18 yard line.

Question 35

Team A 2nd and 3 from the B48 yard line. The quarterback throws a quick pass over the middle that is
incomplete. During the play, the line judge has a flag - there were 4 coaches standing in the restricted area
on her sideline. The line judge is working the Team A sideline. This was Team A’s second offense for this
same foul. What do you have?

A. Team B may accept the penalty and it will be 2nd and 8 from the A47 yard line. Or decline the
penalty for 3rd and 3 from the B48 yard line.

B. Team B may accept the 15 yard penalty and it will be 2nd and 18 from the A37 yard line or they
may decline the penalty for 3rd and 3 from the B48 yard line.

C. Team A will receive it’s second sideline interference warning from the referee. It will be 3rd and 3
for Team A from the B48 yard line.

D. There is no foul on this play. There may be “up to four” coaches in the restricted area.
(9-8-3, 10-4-5)

Answer 35

A. Team B may accept the penalty and it will be 2nd and 8 from the A47 yard line. Or decline the
penalty for 3rd and 3 from the B48 yard line.

Question 36

A, 1st and Goal from Team B’s 6-yard line. The pylon is properly placed at team B’s GL. A1’s fumble
deflects off the pylon and bounces back to team B’s 2-yard line.

A. The ball remains live.

B. The ball is dead; it will be second and goal for team A from team B’s 2-yard line.

C. The ball is dead; it will be first and 10 for team B from it’s 2-yard line.

D. The ball is dead; it will be first and 10 for team B from it’s 20-yard line.
(4-3-2)

Answer 36

D. The ball is dead; it will be first and 10 for team B from it’s 20-yard line.

Question 37

During a running play legal contact by guard A1 causes defensive tackle B2’s helmet to come
completely off his head. B2 disengages with A1 and pursues the runner several yards downfield.

A. Equipment violation against B’s coach. This is an unsportsmanlike against the B coach.

B. B2 should be flagged for illegal participation.

C. B2’s action after his helmet comes off is legal, no foul.

D. B2 should be flagged for a personal foul.
(9-6-4-g)

Answer 37

B. B2 should be flagged for illegal participation.

Question 38

K, 4th and 10 from K-40. K’s punt is caught by K70 at the R-1 yard-line. There is no R player in position
to make the catch. K70’s momentum takes him into the endzone where he takes a knee (with possession of
the ball).

A. Team R has the choice of taking the ball at its own 1-yard line (the spot of the first
touching) or taking a touchback.

B. Team R has no choice; it will get the ball at its own 1-yard line.

C. Team R has no choice; it’s a touchback.

D. Under momentum exception it is R’s ball, 1st and 10, R-20.
(8-5-2-a Exception, 6-5-6 Exception)

Answer 38

B. Team R has no choice; it will get the ball at its own 1-yard line.

Question 39

Team A – 3rd and 6 at the A34 yard line. Quarterback A-14 pitches the ball to halfback A-27 who
fumbles the ball in the offensive backfield. Defensive end B-91 is about to recover the fumble when A-27
bats the ball away from the defender at the A31 yard line. The ball is recovered by A-56 at the A35 yard
line. What do you have?

A. Foul for illegal batting, 15 yards from the previous spot. If accepted, it will be 3rd and 21 from the
A19 yard line.

B. No foul on the play – the ball carrier may bat the football as it was fumbled and considered a loose
ball.

C. Foul for illegal batting, 10 yards from the spot of the foul. If accepted, it will be 3
rd and 19 from the A21 yard line.

D. Foul for illegal batting, 10 yards from the end of the play. If accepted, it will be 3
rd and 15 from the
A25 yard line.
(New Rule 2019 batting is a 10 yard penalty, 9-7-2)

Answer 39

C. Foul for illegal batting, 10 yards from the spot of the foul. If accepted, it will be 3
rd and 19 from the A21 yard line.