NFHS Football Definitions exam with
correct answers
Dead Ball - correct answer -The ball is not live, including the time between downs
Live Ball - correct answer -A ball legally snapped or free kicked, and is in play until it is dead
Loose Ball - correct answer -A ball not in possession - a pass, kick or fumble
Batting - correct answer -Intentionally slapping or striking the ball with the hand or arm
Blocking - correct answer -Obstructing an opponent with use of the body
Chop Block - correct answer -Combination high and low block. Low means the knees or below, high
means above the knees. This is an illegal act, even in the free blocking zone
Interlocked Blocking - correct answer -Grasping or encircling a teammate's arms or legs while blocking
an opponent.
Catch - correct answer -Establishing player possession of a live ball in flight and must touch in bounds
(one foot) except for forward progress
Clipping - correct answer -Initial contact is from behind and below the waist against a non ball-carrier
Block in the Back - correct answer -Initial contact is inside the shoulders, meaning the hands are on the
numbers
Encroachment - correct answer -Any player illegally in the neutral zone before the snap or free kick. The
neutral zone is established by the referee's ready for play whistle
