C.F.O.A. FOOTBALL RULES EXAMINATION - 1999
| 1 | Is it legal to use wooden shafts at the intersection of the deadline and the end zone sidelines ? | |
| 2 | Goal post padding may be eliminated if both coaches agree. | |
| 3 | Time is stopped throughout any convert attempt. | |
| 4 | On any foul "both captains are entitled to an explanation | |
| 5 | An offside pass is not a foul | |
| 6 | A2 catches a forward pass in bounds then steps O.B. The H.L. signals the pass complete then signals time out. Is this correct mechanic? | |
| 7 | A punted ball in flight belongs to "A" until touched by "B" | |
| 8 | Anytime a ball hits the ground on a scrimmage play, it is dead. | |
| 9 | The ball touching an official never causes it to be dead. | |
| 10 | An inadvertent whistle on an offside pass situation could result in a repeated down. | |
| 11 | An inadvertent whistle on a return kick from the end zone which hits the goal post in flight results in the entire play being repeated without option. | |
| 12 | An inadvertent whistle on a 2 point conversion attempt has 2 options. | |
| 13 | B2 intercepts a pass in his end zone, fumbles and kicks the ball out-of-bounds in the end zone. Are points possible? | |
| 14 | If any part of the ball is touching the goal line, the ball is ruled as being in the end zone, without exception. | |
| 15 | There is no yardage penalty for wearing adhesive substances. | |
| 16 | Not "having" and not "wearing" a mouth guard are penalized in the same manner. | |
| 17 | A punter enters the game without hip pads and a lineman has no mouth guard. The penalty is 10 yards or option. | |
| 18 | A75 scores a touchdown, he/she is not listed on the score sheet. Does the score count? | |
| 19 | If there is a substitution by team "A" all players must enter the huddle on the subsequent play. | |
| 20 | Coaches, not officials, are responsible for fielding the correct number of players. | |
| 21 | A1 fumbles the ball, B1 touches it, and A2 and B2 gain possesion simultaneously. Possession goes to team A. | |
| 22 | After an "A" punt, the ball bounces off the B.U. down field. Is the ball dead? | |
| 23 | A1 kicks from the A45. A2 leaps in the air and bats the ball out-of-bounds. The H.L. signals possession to "A". Is he correct? | |
| 24 | In question 23 - no time should have elapsed on this play. | |
| 25 | Punt receiver B1 catches the ball, stumbles, touches his right knee to the ground, rises and advances the ball. Is this legal. | |
| 26 | Teams should not be allowed to kick off unless both teams have 12 players on the field. | |
| 27 | Team "A" attempts a field goal from the B40. Team "A" scores a rouge. May "B" scrimmage from the B40? | |
| 28 | A1 fumbles the ball. B1 recovers it then B2 blocks A2 below the waist. Is this legal? | |
| 29 | B1 grabs A42 by the sweater to pull him out of the way of B2, as B2 gets through the line. Is this legal. | |
| 30 | B1 pushes B2 into guard A52 to open the way for B3 to get through the line. Is this legal? | |
| 31 | A1 punts and legally recovers the punt. A2 blocks B2 below the waist. Is this legal? | |
| 32 | B1 receives a kick off. B2 crosses in front of B1 and B1 hands the ball ahead to him. Is this legal? | |
| 33 | A1 fumbles the ball from the A26 to the A30. A2 comes from the A24 to recover it. Is this legal? | |
| 34 | A1 throws a forward pass. B1 bats the ball directly back to A1 who the n throws a complete pass to A17. Is this legal? | |
| 35 | A1 kicks off from A45. A2 recovers the ball without a "B" player touching it at the A50 and is downed on B45. May "B" take possession at the A50? | |
| 36 | B1 attempts to tackle A1, misses and slides out-of-bounds. May B1 return and participate in the play? | |
| 37 | On a measurement where a clip is used, the H.L. should take the spot of the front stick. | |
| 38 | A1 fumbles the ball in the "A" end zone. B1 touches the ball and it goes out-of-bounds in the end zone. Has a score been made? | |
| 39 | B2 enters the game wearing cut-off pants and no knee pads. Should he be removed from the game immediately? | |
| 40 | On a measure, the clip is placed on the front of the back line. | |
| 41 | When a kick off goes out-of-bounds without being touched, the receiving team has two options. | |
| 42 | The Back Umpire and the Referee share responsibilities for the time count violations. | |
| 43 | All penalties on converts may be applied on the subsequent kick-off. | |
| 44 | After a Rouge, "B" may scrimmage anywhere within the hash mark without exception. | |
| 45 | A player may play any position wearing any number provided he/she follows the correct reporting procedures. | |
| 46 | At the snap of the ball, all players on the line of scrimmage must be stationary. | |
| 47 | Misleading tactics do not apply to quarterbacks. | |
| 48 | The close line play is 2 yards either side of the line of scrimmage, extending sideline to sideline. | |
| 49 | On a punt play, no blocking is permitted below the waist anywhere or anytime. | |
| 50 | Any high/low block combinations are interpreted as delayed knee block. | |
| 51 | B1 is rushing kicker A1. A2 blocks B1 into A1 while A1 is in the act of kicking. Should B1 be called for Unnecessary roughness? | |
| 52 | A1 throws a forward pass which is tipped by B1 before it crosses the line of scrimmage. Guard A52 catches the ball. Is this legal? | |
| 53 | In blocking the arms may be fully extended. | |
| 54 | A kicked ball which bounces and hits the goalpost is live. | |
| 55 | Is a drop kick legal on a kick off? | |
| 56 | No yards cannot be called prior to "B" touching the ball. | |
| 57 | On double fouls, both fouls are always applied if accepted. | |
| 58 | The Referee is responsible for deciding whether bleeding has been dealt with sufficiently to allow the player to return. | |
| 59 | B43 is winded. The "B" captain requested a 2-minute time-out. The Referee agrees. | |
| 60 | The sounding of the horn and the throwing of the flag shall indicate an infraction. | |
| 61 | When dual fouls occur on a convert, the convert is repeated. | |
| 62 | The Head, arms and hands of the Centre may be in advance of the line of scrimmage. | |
| 63 | Time is stopped throughout the convert attempt. | |
| 64 | Tripping shall be ruled as U.R. | |
| 65 | In-flight fouls on a kick off are applied at point of possession. | |
| 66 | Improperly numbered players must report to the Referee before every play. | |
| 67 | Can an objectionable conduct penalty be assessed on a player who continually refuses to put in his mouth guard. | |
| 68 | Any kick crossing the line of scrimmage is not a blocked kick. | |
| 69 | Any kick traveling less than 15 yards shall be blown dead immediately. | |
| 70 | A quick kick is dependent on the down on which it occurred. | |
| 71 | If Team "A" substitutes, all players must return to the huddle. | |
| 72 | Team "A" cannot have the ball moved without the approval of team "B". | |
| 73 | A1 punts the ball directly out-of-bounds in flight. The H.L. is responsible for establishing the out-of-bounds spot. | |
| 74 | A1 punts with A1 onside. A2 is blocked before he reaches the line of scrimmage. Is this legal? | |
| 75 | If a specific player is called for Rough Play is disqualification mandatory? | |
| 76 | Is it possible to call spearing before or after the whistle? | |
| 77 | Dead ball fouls are always applied (if accepted) at P.B.D. | |
| 78 | On dual fouls the first non-offending team always has choice of point of application. | |
| 79 | If U.R. and holding are called on Team "A" on a convert attempt both must be applied at the same point of application if accepted | |
| 80 | When the ball touches an opponent all offside players are put onside. | |
| 81 | If "A" dribbles the ball over the line of scrimmage, the continuity of downs is broken. | |
| 82 | Spiking is not considered objectionable conduct. | |
| 83 | The Referee has the authority to remove the disqualified player from the game site. | |
| 84 | It is possible for an objectionable conduct penalty to result in an 1D-20 situation. | |
| 85 | Objectionable conduct is an additive foul. | |
| 86 | Pass interference is not applicable to an uncatchable ball. | |
| 87 | Illegal contact with an eligible receiver requires the pass to be thrown. | |
| 88 | Team "A" on the B16 throws a pass. B3 is called for interference. The pass goes incomplete. Referee rules "A" 1D-10 at B8. Is he correct. | |
| 89 | Pass interference by Team "B" in a dual foul situation is not an automatic first down. | |
| 90 | If A23, B14 and B20 are called for U.R. on the same play, Team "A" will have an automatic first down. | |
| 91 | Team "A" 3d-12 at A1 goes offside. 3rd down repeated. | |
| 92 | If team "B" commits a foul in the "A" end zone on a play from scrimmage, the penalty if accepted, will be accepted at P.L.5. | |
| 93 | It is possible to have 19 eligible receivers on the field at one time. | |
| 94 | On broken plays, there are no restrictions on ineligible receivers. | |
| 95 | Blocking from the rear is illegal anywhere on the playing field. | |
| 96 | Defensive players have equal right to the ball as eligible "A" receivers. | |
| 97 | A defensive player must not block an eligible receiver even if his position is being challenged. | |
| 98 | A ball fumbled forward by "A" into the "B" end zone which is recovered by "B" shall be ruled as an intercepted pass. | |
| 99 | When an official's time out is taken for player injury, that player shall be required to leave the game for at least one play without exception | |
| 100 | It is illegal for 2 players occupying line positions on the same side of Centre to be in motion when the ball is snapped. |