2015 Official Orientation quiz
Please complete & return to - [email protected]
1) The offensive team starts play on a) mid-field
b) goal line
c) 5 yd line
d) 12 yd line
2) After an interception, the ball is placed a) where it was intercepted
b) where it was intercepted & advance to when the D players flag is pulled
c) original line of scrimmage
d) back to 5 yd line
3) To start a game a) 2 minutes prior to the game, the referee is on the field & called a captain from each team
b) team with the 'best' stared down takes possession of the ball
c) winner of 'Rock - Paper - Scissors' has the choice of ball possession or defending a side of the field
d) a & c
4) If a team has less than 5 players the game is a) cancelled
b) play 4 vs 5 players
c) referee is added to the team that is short a player d) play 4 on 4
5) In a 2 man referee crew, the referees position themselves a) on the field directly behind the QB & other behind the rusher
b) on either sideline, 1 on the line of scrimmage & the other across from 7 yd rush bag
c) It doesn't matter, as long as you keep out of the players way
6) A typical 5 on 5 IFAF flag football field is a) 25 to 30 yds wide
b) 40 to 50 yds goal line to goal line
c) 7 to 10 yds deep end zone
7) For a players flags to be legal, how much 'white' must be visible?
a) doesn't matter b) just need to see some white
c) 2"
d) flag needs to be able to touch player's knee
d) all the above
8) After the ball is snapped to the QB, a throw must be made in a) doesn't matter - as long as the QB can avoid the rusher (keeps the play alive)
b) 7 seconds - if a ball exchange has NOT been initiated
c) no time limit if a ball exchange has been or attempted to be made
d) b & c
9) the QB's flag has fallen off a) play is whistled dead
d) QB can now run with the ball
b) QB can throw but not catch the ball
c) Rusher only has to touch the QB for 'sack'
10) How many downs does the Offensive team have to cross mid-field?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 4
d) unlimited
11) Scoring can be a) TD - 6 pts
b) 1 pt convert from 5 yd line
c) 2 pt convert from 12 yd line
d) 2 pt Safety
e) all of the above
12) Scoring by the Defensive a) Interception returned for TD (6 pts)
b) Pulled flag of O player in O end zone (2 pts & possession of ball)
b) During a convert attempt (1 or 2 pts), D interception & returned (2 pts & possession of ball) d) all of the above
13) Allowable # of ball exchanges behind the line of scrimmage (LOS) a) zero
b) 1
c) unlimited as long as each exchange is backwards c) only the QB can exchange the ball
14) 'Passing only' situation occurs when a) play beginning on own 5 yd line b) within 5 yds of end zone
c) QB advancing the ball over LOS d) both b & c
15) O player can a) jump in body cylinder & initiate contact
c) not jump in body cylinder but initiate contact
b) jump in body cylinder but not initiate contact
d) not jump in body cylinder and not initiate contact
16) a 'flag guarding' penalty occurs when a) O players hand or ball contacts/obstructs D players hand
c) O players flag falls off
b) rusher wave hands above head
d) O player is running with the ball high & tight - hands above hips
17) a tipped ball can be advance when a) self tipped
b) D to O tip
f) all of the above
18) It is appropriate for a referee to a) answer his cell phone during a game
d) none of the above
c) O to D tip
d) O to O tip
e) a, b & c
b) talk to spectators during a play c) text a reply during play
19) After the ball is snapped, the referees must a) not move but simply watch the ball
b) official on the line of scrimmage focus on QB & rusher and back field ref (on 7 yd rush
bag) focus on downfield play (routes)
c) move with play to ensure they are within 5 yds of reception/flag pull/score d) both b & c
20) If a collision occurs a) no problem, its football
b) player moving laterally is penalized - O player has body 'cylinder' to make reception, but must avoid contact
c) both players are ejected from the game
21) Issues a referee must be aware of include a) player safety (aggressive play) b) host club providing pop & a hot dog
c) engagement/focus in game play d) a & c
22) The QB tips the ball as it is snapped over his head a) ball is live & play continues
b) play is dead, loss of down & the ball is spotted at tip
c) play is dead, loss of down & ball is spotted at LOS d) ball is dead but down is repeated
23) D rushing the QB a) only 1 player 1 yd from 7 yd rush bag is allowed
c) any player anywhere after ball exchange or fake
e) all except (a)
b) any player beyond the 7 yd rush bag
d) player 1 yd from 7 yd rush bag has unobstructed path to QB
24) A coach &/or player questions your call (or non-call), you a) answer your cell phone b) snap back a challenging reply
c) acknowledge the comment, 1st time express your reason,
2nd time confer w other official & look for site commissioner
d) Be prepared; be pre-emptive & demonstrate a sound knowledge of the game & rules, speak clearly & directly to individuals
involved in play - look for solutions to resolve conflict
25) To referee a 5 on 5 flag football game I need a) a whistle
b) referee jersey or pinnie
e) 2 bean bags
f) BCCFA rules 'cheat' sheet
c) infraction flag
g) clean cleats & shorts
d) paper & pen to track game score
h) all the above