Youth Football USA Coaching Certification ensures that your coaches possess the knowledge to correctly instruct your football players on the intricacies of the game.
 
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YFUSA Coaching Certification Exam
This test consists of 60 TRUE/FALSE questions. Take as much time as you need. When you have answered all the questions hit the "Submit" button at the bottom of the test to submit your answers. GOOD LUCK!
1. A helmet is fitted properly if forehead pad is above the eyebrows by 1” and the facemask covers the chin.
2. When teaching the lead block on a sweep, you teach the blocker to put his head squarely in the opponent's chest.
3. Physicians and sports professionals do not recommend football players take salt tablets.
4. Roughing the kicker is a foul which results in a 15-yard penalty plus a first down.
5. A down is ended when the runner allows any part of his person, other than hand or foot, touches the ground.
6. The end zone is 12 yards deep and is located at each end of the field.
7. It is okay for a coach to grab a player's facemask in disgust.
8. An on-side kick must travel at least 15 yards before being touched by a member of the kicking team.
9. Gloves, without the NF/NCAA specifications label or stamp, may be worn if made of unaltered plain cloth.
10. If a player's eye shield does not permit visual examination of his eyes, it is illegal equipment.
11. The sleeves of a jersey must fully cover the required shoulder pads and any hard surface auxiliary attachments.
12. Oranges at half time are a great supplement for vitamin C that will replenish energy levels.
13. An eligible receivers who take or move to a position more than two yards outside the tackle may not block an opponent below the waist if they move to back inside to block will be called for Crackback penalty.
14. When fitting a player with shoulder pads, the pads must overhang the shoulder by 1 inch.
15. Encroachment is when a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped.
16. No interior lineman may invade neutral zone after taking or simulating a three point stance or they will be called offsides.
17. The "neutral zone" is the width of the football along each side of the line of scrimmage.
18. When on offense, a minimum of 7 players must be on the line of scrimmage.
19. "Bull in the Ring" is a great technique tacking drill.
20. When teaching basic tackling techniques, you should instruct your players to put the top of his head into the ball carrier's stomach.
21. As a defender is attempting to make an angle tackle, his eyes should be fixed on the ball carriers' chin allowing him to keep his head up upon contact .
22. Defensive holding is not called when a defender does not tackle the opponent but uses his hands , arms t defend or protect himself against an obstructing opponent.
23. If the defense commits a foul during a successful field goal by the offense, the penalty is automatically declined.
24. A kick returnee must salute the ball for a fair catch whistle.
25. All coaches, team parents and officials should be aware of the league's injured players evacuation plan at all times.
26. It is a safety if the offensive ball carrier retreats into his own end zone and fumbles the ball beyond the end line.
27. A preplanned, drilled pack practice will lead to a more productive and efficient use of practice time.
28. A charged team time-out shall be reduced in length if both teams are ready to play before the ready-to-play signal is given.
29. An official's time-out can be called for unusual heat or humidity conditions.
30. You should encourage a player to "bend the rules" to preserve a victory.
31. Any player in the free-blocking zone, at the time of the snap, may block below the waist.
32. A "dead ball foul" is a foul committed before the ball is snapped.
33. A defensive player is considered to be on the line of scrimmage when he is within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage at the snap.
34. An official's time out shall be declared to permit prompt repair of equipment that becomes illegal or defective during use.
35. The number one rule in youth football is to have FUN.
36. Pass interference can be called against a defensive player defending a player who the pass was not intended for.
37. A down begins when the ball is marked ready-for-play.
38. The knee pads is still effective if it covers the shine yet allowing for the knee cap to be exposed.
39. The "West Coast Offense" is primarily a running offense.
40. During a play, time expires for a period and a signal or horn is sounded, the play shall continue until completed.
41. "Mike", "Sam", and "Will" are names for the middle, strong side, and weak side linebackers.
42. The first aid kit should be kept in the club house and out of the way of the team.
43. A lateral is defined as a pass that goes out of bounds.
44. A regulation football field is 120 yards long and 50 yards wide.
45. Signals of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, or dizziness and weakness.
46. During a time out, more than one coach may enter the field, approach the huddle, and speak with players, as long as they do not talk to the same player.
47. Practice can be made fun and exciting with a variety of drills each day.
48. The holder of a place kick generally aligns himself 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage.
49. A defensive player can tackle an offensive player anywhere from the top of the shoulder pads to the bottom of the cleats.
50. A wide receiver is considered off the line of scrimmage if he is at least 1-1/2 yards behind the ball.
51. Drink 16 ounces of appropriate fluid for every pound of weight lost after activity is the standard rule.
52. Players are permitted to wear shoes with metal spikes.
53. Never remove a injured player's helmet if there is a suspected head or neck injury.
54. When teaching running backs handoffs the inside arm is always up.
55. Pass interference cannot occur after a forward pass is tipped.
56. Wearing the properly fitted mouth piece can reduce the risk for a concussion.
57. A "false start" foul is a dead ball foul.
58. All offensive players must be set for a least one full second with no movement after a shift or huddle break otherwise an illegal movement penalty will be called.
59. The defense must have a minimum of 4 players on the line of scrimmage at the start of the play.
60. The quarterback is an eligible receiver.

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