2019 Rules #2

The NFHS disapproves of any form of taunting that is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule, or demean others under any circumstances.

• True

• False

The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped is to remove the player for at least one down.

• True

• False

The basic spot may, at the option of offended team, be the succeeding spot for fouls by K during a free scrimmage kick down (other than kick-catch interference) when K will not be next to put the ball in play.

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• False

When the ball is loose following an illegal kick, it does not retain the same status as prior to the illegal kick.

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• False

The two 1-inch white or yellow stripes on the ball shall be located only on the two panels adjacent to the laces.

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• False

A down is action which starts with a legal snap or a free kick and ends when the ball next becomes dead.

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• False

The foul for defensive players that contact the ball or snapper's hand(s) or arm(s) before the snapper has released the ball is _______________.

• Offsides

• False start

• Illegal touching

• Encroachment

A receiver attempting to catch a pass who has not had time to clearly become a runner, is not considered a defenseless player.

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• False

A period shall not be extended by an untimed down if, during a down in which time expires, a foul occurs for which enforcement, by rule, results in a safety.

• True

• False

Only one receiver may give a signal for a fair catch while any legal kick is in flight.

• True

• False