Dimensions and Measurements of the Field
This is the length of a standard 11-man football field, including both end zones.
120 Yards
This official is responsible for the game timing and keeping track of the play clock.
Back Judge
The yardage penalty for a false start.
5 yards
The hand signal used by an official to indicate a touchdown.
both arms raised straight above the head
The total number of officials on the field during a high school game.
5
The width of a football field from sideline to sideline.
53 1/3 yards
Responsible for spotting the ball and starting the play clock.
Head Referee
This type of penalty is assessed when a defensive player makes contact with the passer's head or neck area.
This signal by an official indicates a first down.
one arm waved pointing downfield
The total number of timeouts at team receives each half.
3
This is the distance from the goal line to the other goal line.
100 yards
The official typically responsible for observing the line of scrimmage.
Line Judge
The yardage and penalty for intentional grounding.
The signal an official uses to indicate a holding penalty.
one arm bent and held against the opposite wrist
The protocol followed when a player is suspected of having a concussion.
remove the player from play until cleared by medical personnel
The distance between the hash marks on a typical high school football field.
53 1/3 feet
This official watches for holding and illegal blocks on offensive linemen.
Umpire
This penalty is enforced when a player interferes with an opponent's opportunity to catch a pass.
Pass interference
The hand signal indicating a delay of game.
arms crossed on top of one another in front of chest
This rule determines if a kicked ball remains in play or results in a touchback when it crosses into the end zone.
the touchback rule
What is the distance from the goal line to the extra point line?
3 yards
This official focuses on defensive offsides and offensive false starts.
Head Linesman
The penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
15 yards
This signal indicates a completed or caught pass.
both hands pulling towards body in a downward motion
When does a high school football official's authority begin and end?
an official's authority begins when they step onto the field, their authority ends when the game concludes