Football Quiz

What are the dimensions of a football field?

• 150x300

• 120x250

• 160x300

• 140x200

Answer explanation

Chances of scoring go down dramatically the deeper an offense starts in its own end of the field.

How far apart are hash marks in high school football?

• 17.8 yards

• 16.5 yards

• 19 yards

• 18 yards

Answer explanation

Defending the field vs. defending the formation.

How far are the bottom of the numbers from the sideline?

• 5 yards

• 6 yards

• 7 yards

• 8 yards

How far are the top of the numbers from the sideline?

• 8 yard

• 9 yards

• 10 yards

• 11 yards

Answer explanation

Important for field coverage and divider rules for corners.

How many players must the offense have on the line of scrimmage prior to each play?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Answer explanation

Important for understanding formation structures and eligible receivers.

All offensive linemen must wear numbers...

• 1-49

• 50-99

• 80-99

• 50-79

Answer explanation

Important for understanding formation structures and eligible receivers.

A defensive player cannot be called for pass interference on an uncatchable ball thrown to a receiver.

• True

• False

• Depends

• I don't know

Answer explanation

Good to know this is an NFL rule and not a high school rule meant to protect players.

A high school receiver must get two feet in bounds for a legal catch.

• True

• False

• Depends

• I don't know

If a defensive player jumps into the neutral zone before the ball is snapped, he can legally get back before the ball is snapped.

• True

• False

• Depends

• I don't know

Where is the ball marked for next play when a ball carrier goes out of bounds?

• Middle of Field

• Near Numbers

• Near Hash Mark

• I don't know