Football Classification Questions #4

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Football Classification Questions #4 - Quiz

This is the fourth test in a series of the football classification questions.

Questions and Answers

1.

The punter wants to use a specific "kicking ball" on fourth down.
- A.
  
  The officials should honor the request.
- B.
  
  The officials should deny the request.
Correct Answer
B. The officials should deny the request.

Explanation
Only change football on change of possession.

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2.

When team A is using a hurry-up offense, the umpire should always spot the ball.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The umpire spots the ball on all plays and waits for the referee to declare the ball ready for play.

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3.

After trys and successful field goals, what is the procedure for getting a ball for the ensuing kickoff?
- A.
  
  The back judge takes the ball that the ball person of the scoring team left behind the goalpost.
- B.
  
  The flank official on the sideline of the scoring team gets a ball from a ball person and relays it to the back judge.
- C.
  
  The back judge will need to get a ball from the ball person of the scoring team.
Correct Answer
C. The back judge will need to get a ball from the ball person of the scoring team.

Explanation
C is the correct answer, but we have also used answer A on some occasions.

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4.

Which of the following spots is not to be marked with a beanbag?
- A.
  
  The spot of first touching.
- B.
  
  The spot where a scrimmage kick ends.
- C.
  
  The spot were team B intercepts a forward pass (assuming the momentum exception does not apply).
Correct Answer
C. The spot were team B intercepts a forward pass (assuming the momentum exception does not apply).

Explanation
No bean bag on interceptions. You would use a beanbag on an interception inside the five yard line where the player goes into the end zone.

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5.

The referee should give a preliminary signal after every foul, even if it is obvious the penalty will be accepted.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Only give preliminary signals when a choice will be given.

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6.

A1's run results in a touchdown, but A2 is flagged for holding at the line of scrimmage.
- A.
  
  The choice is obvious; the referee need not ask team B if it wishes to accept the penalty.
- B.
  
  Even though the choice is obvious; the referee must ask team B if it wishes to accept the penalty.
Correct Answer
A. The choice is obvious; the referee need not ask team B if it wishes to accept the penalty.

Explanation
The choice is obvious that team B will want to enforce the penalty because of the touchdown.

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7.

Team A's timeout request is granted. It is team A's third charged timeout of the half. The referee must indicate the timeout by pointing both arms in team A's direction. Also the referee must personally inform team A's head coach that the timeout is his team's final timeout of the half.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Please always notify the head coach that he has taken his last timeout.

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8.

When the ball is snapped between team B's 10 and five yardline, the flank officials should:
- A.
  
  Move immediately to the goalline at the snap.
- B.
  
  Stay even with the ball.
- C.
  
  Trail the play.
Correct Answer
B. Stay even with the ball.

Explanation
Work to the five yard line with the ball and then get to the goalline after the five yard line has been passed.

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9.

The back judge throws his flag for a live-ball foul. The line judge, who has shared coverage responsibility on the play, did not see a foul. The line judge:
- A.
  
  Should throw his flag anyway; two flags lends credibility to the call.
- B.
  
  Should wait until the play is over, find out what the judge saw, then throw his flag.
- C.
  
  Should not throw his flag, but discuss what he saw with the back judge.
Correct Answer
C. Should not throw his flag, but discuss what he saw with the back judge.

Explanation
Do not throw a flag unless you saw a penalty. If needed, discuss what you saw with the back judge and get the play correctly called.

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10.

It is acceptable for the umpire to rule on a loose ball in the end zone that is recovered by either team without checking with the flank officials.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
If the umpire see the ball recovered by a player, make the call. Make sure that possession is gained and be slow. Make sure the ball does not come loose and cause an inadvertent whistle.

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Football Classification Questions #4

The punter wants to use a specific "kicking ball" on fourth down.

When team A is using a hurry-up offense, the umpire should always spot the ball.

After trys and successful field goals, what is the procedure for getting a ball for the ensuing kickoff?

Which of the following spots is not to be marked with a beanbag?

The referee should give a preliminary signal after every foul, even if it is obvious the penalty will be accepted.

A1's run results in a touchdown, but A2 is flagged for holding at the line of scrimmage.

Team A's timeout request is granted. It is team A's third charged timeout of the half. The referee must indicate the timeout by pointing both arms in team A's direction. Also the referee must personally inform team A's head coach that the timeout is his team's final timeout of the half.

When the ball is snapped between team B's 10 and five yardline, the flank officials should:

The back judge throws his flag for a live-ball foul. The line judge, who has shared coverage responsibility on the play, did not see a foul. The line judge:

It is acceptable for the umpire to rule on a loose ball in the end zone that is recovered by either team without checking with the flank officials.