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What makes this action offensive pass interference? Put this OPI foul in a category and determine the correct ruling

Pick – A 3/15 @A-3, Snap
Blocking downfield – A 3/1 @A-7, Ready
Blocking downfield – A 3/11 @A-7, Snap
Pick – A 3/1 @A-6.5, Ready

Select the category that describes this defensive pass interference. Then choose the correct penalty enforcement.

Grab & Restrict — A 1/10 @A-12, Ready
Cut Off — A 1/10 @A-17, Snap
Not Playing the Ball — A 1/10 @A-17, Snap
Arm Bar — A 1/10 @A-12, Snap

What is the correct enforcement for these fouls?

A 3/9 @A-26, Ready
A 3/4 @A-31, Ready
A 1/10 @B-49, Ready
A 1/10 @B-49, Snap

Review this tackle. Is this a foul for targeting?

Targeting, Rule 9-1-3
Targeting, Rule 9-1-4
No Targeting

Review this scrimmage kick play, evaluate all potential fouls and determine the correct ruling

A 1/10 @B-45, Snap
B 1/G @A-10, Snap
B 1/10 @A-25, Snap

Watch the block by the left guard and running back. Decide if this action is legal, then choose the correct ruling and enforcement.

A 4/8 @A-38, Snap
A 3/23 @B-47, Snap
Both A & B are options
None of the above

3rd & 23 @A-12. The right tackle leaks out ahead of the play to block for the runner. Decide if this action is legal, then choose the correct ruling and enforcement.

A 4/14 @A-21, Snap
A 4/14 @A-21, Ready
A 3/8 @A-27, Ready
A 1/10 @A-36, Ready

2nd & goal @B-4. Back A1 is stationary inside the tackle box. After the snap, A1 takes a few steps to his left and is now outside the tackle box. A1 then blocks defensive end #44 below the waist at the B-8, while B44 is attempting to pursue quarterback A3. A1 rolls out the pocket and throws a pass to A81 for a touchdown.

Touchdown,Team A Try @B-3
A 2/G @B-23, Snap
A 2/G @B-14, Snapy
A 2/G @B-19, Snap

1st & 10 @B-39. Slot receiver A4 comes back inside at the snap and blocks B5 from the blind side at the B-42. A1 takes the quick pitch up the right sideline and gets pushed out of bounds at the A-28.

A 1/20 @B-49, Ready
A 1/25 @A-46, Ready
A 1/20 @B-49, Snap
A 1/25 @A-46, Snap

4th & 13 @A-17. Team A is in a scrimmage kick formation with punter A41 more than 12 yards behind the snapper. A41 punts the ball to the the B-28 where returner B10 completes a fair catch. During the kick, B22 initiates a block against a player on the kicking team and continues blocking him causing both players to go out of bounds. The players disengage and B22 continues the block near the Team A bench.

A 4/28 @A-2, Snap
B 1/10 @A-38, Ready
B 1/10 @A-43, Snap
A 4/21.5 @A-7, Snap

2nd & 5 @B-32. A8 receives a handoff and runs to his left outside of the left tackle then down the sideline for a touchdown. During the run left guard A72 pulls and blocks a linebacker at the second level, slightly grabbing the defenders shoulder causing a small turn of his body. What is the correct ruling?

Touchdown; Try @B-3
A 2/15 @B-42, Snap
A 2/13 @B-40, Snap
A 2/13 @B-40, Ready

Second quarter, 0:26 remaining on the game clock. Both teams are out of timeouts. 1st & 10 @B-21. QB A1 drops back to pass, evades pressure in the pocket and runs upfield to the B-20, where he throws a pass to A2. The pass falls incomplete short of the intended receiver. The game clock is at 0:19 when the play ends. What is the correct ruling?

A 2/10 @B-21, Snap
A 1/15 @B-26, Snap
A 2/15 @B-26, Snap – No runoff
A 2/14 @B-25, Ready – 10 second runoff

4th & 8 @B-15. Kicker A95’s misses a field goal attempt wide right. B7 attempting to block the kick, makes contact with A95’s kicking leg causing him to fall to the ground. What is the correct ruling?

A 4/3 @B-10, Snap
A 1/G @B-7.5, Snap

4th & 3 @A-42. QB A13 throws a pass down the seam to A2 that falls incomplete. B15 grabs A2 around the shoulder at the B-48 as the receiver is attempting to gain separation at the top of the route. What is the correct ruling?

A 4/3 @A-42, Snap
A 1/10 @B-48, Snap
A 1/10 @B-43, Snap
A 1/10 @B-45, Snap

3rd & 13 @B-17. Facing heavy pressure and nearly being tackled, QB A10 throws a pass that falls incomplete at the B-17. A10 does not get out of the pocket but the ball does reach the line of scrimmage. There are no eligible receivers in the area and the ruling on the field is intentional grounding. What is the correct ruling?

A 4/24 @B-28, Ready
A 4/24 @B-28, Snap
A 4/13 @B-17, Snap
A 3/23 @B-27, Snap

2nd & 10 @B-45. QB A1 throws a pass near the sideline to A88. The pass is completed to A88 at the B-38 before he is tackled out of bounds with 0:08 remaining in the second quarter. The head linesman has his hat off on the sideline. What is the correct ruling?

A 3/10 @B-45, Snap
A 4/15 @50, Snap
A 3/15 @50, Snap
A 3/3 @B-42, Ready

Review this play for a possible intentional grounding foul. Do you consider #86 to be in the area?

Yes, the pass is not significantly outside the playing enclosure and lands less than 5 yards away from an eligible receiver
No, #86 is not between the top of the numbers and the sideline.

1st & 10 @B-40. Prior to the snap, at the top of the formation, defensive back B9 begins clapping to one of his teammates attention. There is no reaction by the offense and B9 is not near the center or quarterback. The QB also claps just before the play is shut down by the officials. The defense can clap but the offense cannot clap, use the words stem or move or make any abrupt movements that simulate the snap. True or False?

False, penalize the defense five yards for delay of game.
True, penalize the offense five yards for delay of game.

2nd & 10 @A-24. A88 runs down field just outside the hash marks making contact with his defender just before cutting back inside. He catches a slant pass and gets tackled at the A-38, gaining a first down. Review the contact by A88 and decide the proper ruling?

A 2/25 @A-9, Ready
A 2/22 @A-12, Ready
A 2/20 @A-14, Ready
A 1/10 @A-38, Ready

1st & 10 @A-22. A5 leaps to make a deep catch near the sideline and maintains firm control of the ball before landing at the B-41. Defensive back B3 appears to be running in phase, stride for stride with A5 before losing a step as the ball comes down. Review the contact by these players and decide the proper ruling?

A 1/20 @A-12, Ready
A 1/10 @A-41, Ready
A 1/10 @A-41, Snap
A 1/21 @A-11, Ready

3rd & 5 @A-33. Choose the correct category and penalty enforcement for this offensive pass interference foul.

Pick – A 3/20 @A-18, Ready
Pick – A 3/15 @A-23, Ready
Blocking downfield – A 3/20 @A-18, Ready
Blocking downfield – A 3/15 @A-23, Ready

4th & 4 @B-39. Choose the correct category and penalty enforcement for this offensive pass interference foul.

Pick – A 4/19 @A-46, Ready
Pick – A 4/14 @B-49, Ready
Blocking downfield – A 4/19 @A-46, Ready
Blocking downfield – A 4/14 @B-49, Ready

What category of defensive pass interference would you place this action by B3?

Early Contact
Grab and Restrict
Arm Bar
Cutoff

Choose the category of defensive pass interference and the correct penalty enforcement.

Cutoff – A 1/G @B-2, Snap
Grab & Restrict – A 1/G @B-3, Snap
Early Contact, Not Playing The Ball – A 1/G @B-3, Snap
None of the above

Choose the correct penalty enforcement for this foul for defensive pass interference.

A 1/10 @B-34, Snap
A 1/10 @B-29, Snap
A 1/10 @B-39, Snap
Bang Bang, No Foul

Choose the correct penalty enforcement for this foul for defensive pass interference.

A 1/G @B-3, Snap
A 1/G @B-2, Snap
A 1/G @B-8, Snap
A 1/G @B-1, Snap

Review the hit by B2 in the endzone. Decide if the ruling of targeting should be upheld.

No Targeting
Targeting, 9-1-3
Targeting 9-1-4
Personal Foul with Targeting

Review the hit on the quarterback by blitzing linebacker. Decide if the ruling of targeting should be upheld.

No Targeting
Targeting, 9-1-3
Targeting 9-1-4
Personal Foul with Targeting

Review the hit on this sliding quarterback. Decide if the ruling of targeting should be upheld.

No Targeting
Targeting, 9-1-3
Targeting 9-1-4
Personal Foul with Targeting

Review the hit by B4. Decide if the ruling of targeting should be upheld.

No Targeting
Targeting, 9-1-3
Targeting 9-1-4
Personal Foul BSB, No Targeting

Review the hit by pass rusher B1. Decide if the ruling of targeting should be upheld.

No Targeting
Targeting, 9-1-3
Targeting 9-1-4
Roughing the QB, No Targeting

Receiver A3 makes a catch in the middle of the field and then takes a big hit from B10. Decide if the ruling of targeting should be upheld.

No Targeting
Targeting, 9-1-3
Targeting 9-1-4
UNR with Targeting

4th and 11 @B-49. Team A is in a legal scrimmage kick formation and the punt is caught by B5 at the B-18. B5 returns the kick to the B-34 where he is grabbed in the nameplate area by A68 and immediately falls to the ground. What is the correct ruling?

B 1/10 @B-44, Snap
B 1/10 @B-49, Snap
A 4/26 @A-25, Ready
A 4/26 @A-25, Snap

4th and 10 @B-24. Kicker A47’s field goal attempt is successful. During the kick, B9 leaps through the gap on the right side of the formation. While coming down from his jump, his foot lands on the back of an offensive lineman. What is the correct ruling?

Leverage – A 1/10 @B-12, Ready
3pts for Team A, Free Kick @50
Leverage – A 1/10 @B-12, Snap
Both B & C are options

2nd and 7 @A-28. QB A15 fakes a handoff, keeps the ball himself and is pushed out of bounds at the A-46. During the run, defensive lineman B90 commits a hands to the face foul against A72. What is the correct ruling?

A 1/10 @B-44, Ready
A 1/10 @B-44, Snap
A 1/10 @B-39, Ready
A 1/10 @B-39, Snap

3rd and 16 @A-44. QB A4 completes a pass to his running back who is hit by multiple defenders at the A-49 where his forward progress stops. As the defenders are driving him backwards, lineman A59 slams into two of the tacklers near the pile knocking them both to the ground. What is the correct ruling?