Rules Knowledge
A false start is defined as when the offense does this
Simulates a snap
What is the name of the official who announces penalties?
The Referee
When does the clock start following an incomplete forward pass?
Snap
What is the definition of an encroachment?
Anyone being in the neutral zone at any point before the snap
Do the signal: Encroachment and false start
Hands on hips, rolling forearms
When does the clock start after a player runs for a first down, and is downed in bounds?
Whistle
What penalties by the defense result in an automatic first down?
Roughing the passer, tampering with the flag belt
Pass Interference
Push
When the clock starts on the snap, who is the person signaling that the clock has started and what is the signal?
The Referee and a winding arm
Which offensive fouls result in a loss of down?
Illegal Backward pass, Illegal Forward pass, Intentional grounding, and tampering with the flag belt.
Unsporting conduct
Two arms straight out to your side
The player scores a touchdown, but flag guarded during the play in front of the previous spot. The offense accepts the penalty and we back them up from the spot of the foul. When does the clock start for the next play?
On the snap
True or False: When there is a foul by the defense on a successful try, the acceptance of the penalty nullifies the score and the try is replayed.
False, the offense may choose to keep the points and enforce the penalty at the succeeding spot.
Safety
Two hands above the head
During a run play a defensive player commits an illegal contact penalty. The play ends inbounds and short of the first down. The offensive team accepts the penalty. When does the clock start for the next play?
The offensive team gets the option of starting the clock on the snap or on the ready for play.