2000 Rules Exam- Answer Sheet

1	Sidelines, end zone sidelines and deadlines are all considered to be out of bounds.	T
2	25 and 45 yard lines must be double lines.	F
3	Pylons at the intersection of goal lines and sidelines can be of any colour.	F
4	If the length of a field is decreased by a running track, the edge of the track shall be the boundary.	F
5	The suitability of the game ball is the referee's decision.	T
6	The choice at the start of the game is decided by a coin toss, without exception.	F
7	The penalty for a team appearing to start a game late is 5 yards.	F
8	Overtime procedures are a prerogative of the league, not the coaches.	T
9	Any variations in overtime procedures must be communicated verbally to the officials at the start of the game .	F
10	Once a penalty option has been chosen, it is not to be changed.	T
11	Once the choice of a kick off has been conveyed to the opposition, it cannot be changed.	T
12	Time starts at the snap following all accepted penalties.	T
13	Time stops automatically on all successful scores.	T
14	Time is always waved in when the ball is ready for play following a declined penalty.	T
15	The clock is held until the snap following a team time out only in the last 3 minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarters.	F
16	Only the referee can stop the clock for a team time out.	T
17	A request for a team time out can come from any player on the field.	T
18	Team "A" may request a second stoppage for crowd noise and return to its huddle.	F
19	A time count violation may be applied on the convert repeated only.	T
20	On a touchdown, Team "A" is called for objectionable conduct. This was the last play of the half. Can team "B" request that "A" kick off prior to half-time.	No
21	To have possession, either an arm or a leg must be on the ball.	F
22	If simultaneous possession on a play from scrimmage occurs, it shall belong to the team last touching it.	F
23	On a pass play, Team "A" loses possession as soon as the ball is in the air.	F
24	On a punt neither team is deemed to have possession while the ball is in flight.	T
25	Can an "A" player have possession of the ball while still kneeling, and the ball still be in play.	Yes
26	A time out related to bleeding will always be 2 minutes in length.	F
27	Any punt striking the goal post shall be whistled dead immediately.	F
28	Can a player receiving a snap from centre touch a knee to the ground in an attempt to catch the ball.	Yes
29	An inadvertent whistle on a punt from the field of play which hits an opponent's goal post in flight is disregarded.	F
30	An inadvertent whistle, while the ball is in the air, on a return kick from the end zone results in the play being repeated at the PLS DR.	T
31	Fouls occurring on inadvertent whistles are disregarded.	F
32	A ball touching an official who is out of bounds is a dead ball.	T
33	Ball carrier A22 is in bounds but touches A37 who is out of bounds. The play should be whistled dead.	F
34	When a ball is kicked out of bounds, it shall belong to the opposition without exception.	F
35	A ball thrown out of bounds on a forward pass may or may not remain in the passing team's possession.	T
36	If team "B" recovers a team "A" fumble in "B's" end zone and fails to advance it, it shall be ruled B-1D-10 B10.	T
37	Does the ruling in question 36 also apply to a blocked kick situation?	Yes
38	If a player fumbles the ball in his end zone to out of bounds in the end zone, 1 or 2 points shall be awarded as appropriate without exception.	F
39	Not properly wearing a mouth guard the second time is a five yard additive penalty.	T
40	The maximum legal cleat length is 3/4 inch.	F
41	During an official time out a sideline conference between players and coaches is legal.	T
42	If time is stopped for a player injury, that player must leave the game for one play, without exception.	F
43	A kick off is always a place kick.	T
44	The ball must be kicked into the opponent's end zone to score a rouge.	T
45	On a kick off, if the receiving team legally advances the ball out of the end zone, it is guaranteed the twenty yard line.	F
46	No convert attempt may be made from within the one-yard line.	T
47	Dual penalties on a convert, if accepted, are adjusted at P.L.S. and the convert repeated.	T
48	Can the centre line up facing the quarterback to snap the ball?	No
49	All players on both teams are subject to misleading tactics fouls.	T
50	Team A must wait until Team B is onside before putting the ball into play.	F
51	If a B player breaks the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the ball, he cannot legally get back onside.	T
52	A time count violation in the last 3 minutes is always a loss of down.	T
53	"00" is a legal eligible receiver's number.	F
54	Any numbered player can play any given position subject to his reporting to the referee if necessary.	T
55	Ineligible receivers (all 5) cannot have eligible receivers between them.	T
56	Players occupying positions on each end of the line of scrimmage may be in motion laterally at the snap of the ball.	T
57	After any score (except a touchdown) the team scored against may scrimmage the ball anywhere between the hash marks at the appropriate line.	F
58	If blocking is restricted to at or above the waist, it applies to all players on the field.	T
59	The point of contact of the first block determines if the second block is a delayed knee block.	T
60	On a punt, all blocking must be at or above the waist throughout the entire play.	F
61	After any change of possession the referee shall reverse the ball prior to the next play.	T
62	Holding or locking of arms in an effort to break up interference is illegal.	T
63	A ball accidentally striking a player's foot hile he is attempting to gain possession shall be ruled as a fumble.	T
64	Is a quick kick possible on third down?	T
65	To be a dribbled ball it must be kicked when it is loose and not in possession of a player.	T
66	Any punted ball which crosses the line of scrimmage cannot be ruled as a blocked kick.	T
67	If Team "A" recovers a blocked kick, all blocking must be at or above the waist.	F
68	Pyramiding applies to both converts and punts.	T
69	No yards in your opponents end zone always goes to B on the B10.	T
70	A short kick dropping into the end zone shall not be whistled dead.	T
71	On a punt, the position of the player when he first touches the ball determines whether the no yards occurred in the end zone.	F
72	The kicker may legally block the receiver to allow an onside A player to recover the ball.	F
73	Kicker A6 punts, the ball hits his goal post in flight without being touched. Should the ball be whistled dead.	No
74	Illegal interference by B while the ball is in flight is applied at the point of possession.	T
75	On a punt, the kicker shall not be interfered with.	F
76	If the kicker legally recovers his own kick, blocking is restricted to at or above the waist.	T
77	A lateral pass going out of bounds without being touched shall remain with the team last in possession without exception.	F
78	On a pass play A76 tips the ball in an offside direction.	T
79	An offside pass may be recovered by an opponent.	T
80	A ball thrown in an offside direction (except a legal forward pass) cannot be legally recovered by the throwing team.	F
81	An offside pass striking an opponent may be legally recovered by any player.	T
82	A second forward pass on any play is illegal and results on loss of down.	F
83	On a pass play, ineligible receivers cannot be down field prior to the ball being thrown.	T
84	A pass caught simultaneously by A and B players. The ball shall be awarded to Team A.	T
85	A pass hit ineligible A43 on the line who makes no attempt to catch the ball. Rule as an incomplete pass.	T
86	Pass interference can only occur if the ball is catchable.	T
87	Tripping is considered unnecessary roughness.	F
88	Piling on is always considered a dead ball foul.	T
89	Only the kicker is protected on a field goal attempt.	F
90	The head or helmet must be the primary point of force to call spearing.	T
91	The ball carrier cannot be called for butt blocking.	F
92	Failure to wear mandatory equipment is an additive foul.	F
93	Any foul applied inside Team B eight yard line shall be half the distance to the goal line.	T
94	All dual fouls, if accepted, shall be adjusted at the appropriate spot relative to the first foul.	T
95	In a dual penalty situation, no yards is an "in-flight" foul.	F
96	If a double foul occurs on a convert, both must be applied at the same spot.	T
97	A player is offside if the ball has last been touched by one of his teammates behind him	F
98	Interference should not be called for any contact resulting from a bona fide attempt to recover the ball.	T
99	Continity of downs is broken when "A" dribbles the ball over the line of scrimmage.	F
100	A punted ball striking an opponent's goal post in flight on a play from scrimmage breaks the continuity of downs.	T