caseplay.org
a case play database created by Jake Harvanchik
120 case plays found
A Foul After End-Zone Interception
Moderate
B intercepts a pass in B’s end zone, A commits an illegal contact foul, and B then is deflagged/ tagged in the end zone.
A Foul During Completed Pass
Moderate
First and 13 on A’s 27. QB A-1 throws a legal forward pass. While the pass is in flight, A-2 illegally contacts a B player on A’s 25. The pass is complete and the runner is deflagged on A’s 30.
Abusive Bench Language
Moderate
Nonplayers voice disapproval using abusive language concerning a judgment call by the Back Judge.
Advancement Before Forward Pass
Moderate
A-1 (man) runs beyond A’s scrimmage line and then: (a) retreats behind A’s scrimmage line and throws a forward pass or (b) throws a backward pass to A-2 (woman), who throws a forward pass from behind A’s scrimmage line.
Airborne Catch After Stepping Out
Moderate
A-1 throws a forward pass to A-2. Prior to catching the forward pass, A-2 steps out of bounds on the sideline, leaps and possesses the ball in flight, and lands inbounds.
Airborne Catch Contacts Pylon
Moderate
A-8 leaps to catch a pass at the goal line near the sideline. After controlling the ball in the air, A-8’s foot contacts the pylon. A-8 then lands in the end zone.
Airborne Receiver Redirects Pass
Moderate
A-1 throws a legal forward pass that is controlled by airborne A-2. Prior to returning to the ground, A-2 throws the ball forward or backward to A-3, who runs for a touchdown.
B Foul After End-Zone Interception
Moderate
B-1 intercepts a pass in B’s end zone. B-3 commits an illegal contact foul after the interception on B’s 5 yard line.
B Foul in A's End Zone
Moderate
A 3rd and 14 on A’s 6. Passer A-1 runs back into their end zone. B-1 commits illegal contact. B-2 then deflags A-2 in A’s end zone.
Ball Covering Flag Belt
Moderate
While the ball is covering A-1’s flag belt, B-1 reaches out to grab A-1’s flag. B-1 (a) did or (b) did not contact A-1.
Ball Grounded While Held
Moderate
QB A-1 rolls out and slips, but regains their balance as the ball in contact with their hand touches the ground.
Ball Knocked from Airborne Receiver
Moderate
A-2 possesses A-1’s pass in the air at B’s 20. Prior to returning to the ground: (a) B-1 swats the ball out of A-2’s hands without making other contact against A-2, or (b) B-1 makes illegal contact against A-2. In both cases, the ball comes out of A-2’s hands and falls incomplete.
Batted Backward Pass Into End Zone
Moderate
Second and 16 on A’s 4. A-1 throws a backward pass that is batted by B-1 at the A 2. The ball lands in A’s end zone.
Blocked Punt Recovered by K
Moderate
Fourth and 5 at K’s 35. K-1’s punt is blocked by R-1, who contacts the ball at K’s 37. The ball is then caught by K-1 at K’s 30. K1 (a) is immediately deflagged, (b) throws an incomplete forward pass, or (c) runs to R’s 30, where they are deflagged.
Catch After Leaving End Zone
Moderate
A-4 steps on the end line in B’s end zone and leaps into the air to catch A-1’s pass. A-4 (a) controls the ball in the air and lands in the end zone; or (b) tips the ball into the air where any other player catches the ball.
Closed Man-to-Man Completion
Moderate
Second and 14 at A’s 6. Closed play. QB A-1 (man) is 5 yards deep in A’s end zone when he throws a forward pass that is caught by A-2 (man): (a) 2 yards deep in A’s end zone, (b) at A’s 3, or (c) at A’s 10. In all cases, A-2 is deflagged at A’s 21.
Closed Play to Woman Receiver
Moderate
Second and 15 on A’s 25. The down is closed—the last legal forward pass completion was man to man. (a) A-1 (man) throws a legal forward pass caught by A-2 (woman) at A’s 23. A-2 runs to A’s 26 and is deflagged; or (b) same play, except A-2 is deflagged at A’s 24.
Completed Pass, Roughing & Taunt
Hard
Second and 6 at A’s 34. A-1 completes a legal forward pass to A-2, who is deflagged at B’s 24. B-1 roughs A-1 during the pass. After the ball is dead but before the ready-for-play, A-2 taunts B-1. Both penalties are accepted.
Contact After Muffed Pass
Moderate
A-3 muffs a legal forward pass and B-2 pushes A-3 out of the way in an attempt to secure the ball.
Contact Alters Pass Attempt
Moderate
B-3 contacts the arm of A-1, who is attempting to pass. Then the ball is: (a) fumbled, (b) not released, or (c) thrown backward.
Contact While Blocking Pass
Moderate
B-3 jumps to block a legal forward pass thrown by A-1 behind the scrimmage line and: (a) blocks the ball and, avoiding unnecessary contact, brushes A-1; (b) is unsuccessful in blocking the pass and charges into A-1; (c) blocks the ball and charges into A-1; or (d) contacts passer A-1’s hand or arm.
Contact, Flag Guard & Taunt
Hard
Second and 5 at B’s 25. A-1 completes a legal forward pass to A-2. During A-2’s run, B-1 illegally contacts A-3 at B’s 18. A-2 then flag guards at B’s 10 and crosses B’s goal line. After the ball is dead but before the ready-for-play, A-2 taunts B-1. All penalties are accepted.
DPI Near Mercy Threshold
Moderate
Score: A-10, B-36. With 2:10 remaining in the 4th period, QB A-1 throws a pass to A-2. B-1 commits defensive pass interference. Pass falls incomplete. Game clock is at 2:00.
Deceptive Snap Calls
Moderate
(a) A-2 shouts to the Referee “wet ball, wet ball” in an attempt to have B relax. A-2 then snaps the ball and play begins; or (b) A-2 snaps the ball, but only 1 person leaves the scrimmage line. All other teammates stand up and yell at the person that the snap count was on 2. When B relaxes, A-1 throws the ball to the person who left the scrimmage line.
Deep Completion and Post-Play Taunt
Hard
Second and 12 at A’s 28. A-1 throws a legal forward pass that A-2 catches at B’s 35, where A-2 is immediately deflagged. While the pass is in flight, A-3 illegally contacts B-2 at A’s 25. After the ball is dead but before the ready-for-play, B-4 taunts A-2. Both offended teams accept the penalties.
Defensive Foul Before Touchdown
Moderate
Third and goal on B’s 6. QB A-1 runs for a touchdown. B-1 illegally contacts A-3 prior to the touchdown on B’s 2.
Deflag During Muffed Pass
Moderate
B-2 deflags/tags A-4 after the passed ball is touched by A-4 and: (a) the ball is muffed then caught by A-4; or (b) the ball is muffed then intercepted by B-2; or (c) the ball is muffed then touched by B-2 and finally caught by A-4.
Deflag with Ball Above Goal Line
Moderate
A-1, after receiving the snap in their end zone, is deflagged/tagged with the ball above the goal line, its forward point in the field of play.
Deflagging Intended Receiver
Moderate
A-1 throws a legal forward pass toward A-5, who is beyond A’s scrimmage line. Before A-5 touches the pass, B-2 deflags A-5.
Delayed Flag Belt Release
Moderate
A-1 carries the ball when B-1 and B-2 attempt to deflag the runner. B-1 and B-2 touch or grasp the flag belt momentarily. A-1 continues to run a few steps and the flag belt falls to the ground.
Delayed Fourth-Down Decision
Moderate
Fourth and 22. The Referee asks the A captain if they want to punt or “go for it.” The A captain delays their decision.
Delayed Punt to Consume Time
Moderate
Fourth and 15. K announces a punt. There are 2 minutes remaining in the 1st half when the ball is snapped. K-2 snaps the ball to K-3, who holds the ball for 6 or 7 seconds and then punts it out of bounds. Approximately 15 seconds run off the clock.
Diving Across Goal Line
Moderate
A-1, running for a score, dives into the end zone: (a) breaks the plane with the ball without contacting any B player; (b) charges into B-3 at B’s 1; or (c) charges into B-4 in the end zone after crossing the goal line.
Diving Runner Contacts Defender
Moderate
A-1, running for a score, dives into the end zone: (a) breaks the plane with the ball without contacting any B player; (b) charges into B-3 at B’s 1; or (c) charges into B-4 in the end zone after crossing the goal line.
Double Foul After Gender Completion
Moderate
The down is closed. A-1 (man) completes a pass to A-2 (woman) for positive yards. A-3 commits illegal contact and B-2 roughs the passer.
Early Snap to Conserve Time
Moderate
A, losing, is deflagged with 10 seconds left in the game. They line up quickly and snap the ball prior to the Referee marking it ready for play. There are 2 seconds on the clock.
Early Snap vs False Start
Moderate
First and 18 at A’s 22. (a) Prior to the ready for play whistle, A-3 snaps the ball and is flagged for delay of game, or (b) immediately following the ready for play whistle, A-2 is flagged for a false start.
Eighth Player Exits Field
Moderate
A has 8 players on the field. A-8 realizes this and runs toward their end line to get off the field. They step over the end line: (a) prior to the snap; or (b) after the ball is snapped.
End-Zone Fumble Out of Bounds
Moderate
A-1 is standing in A’s end zone when A-1 fumbles. The fumble goes out of bounds at A’s 2.
End-Zone Punt and Post-Play Taunt
Hard
Fourth and 10 at K’s 30. K-1 punts. Before the kick ends, R-2 illegally contacts K-2 at R’s 8. The untouched punt then crosses R’s goal line. After the ball is dead but before the ready-for-play, K-1 taunts R-2. Both penalties are accepted.
Expiring Touchdown with Roughing
Moderate
Score: A-13, B-21. As time expires in the 4th period, A-1 scores touchdown and B-1 roughs the passer. Score is now A-19, B-21.
Expiring-Period Touchdown Spike
Moderate
As time expires in the 1st period, A-3 scores a touchdown and spikes the ball. B elects to enforce the penalty from B’s 14-yard line to start their next series.
Face Guarding Without Contact
Moderate
B-1 defending against a legal forward pass beyond A’s scrimmage line, waves their arms in the face of A-2, who is attempting to catch the pass but does not make contact with A-2.
False Start to Consume Time
Moderate
During the 4th period, A leads B 14-12 with the game clock running. A-3 false starts with 50 seconds remaining on the game clock.
First Down, Flag Guarding & Sideline
Moderate
Inside the final 2 minutes of the 2nd or 4th periods, A-1: (a) advances the ball across the zone line-to-gain and is deflagged inbounds; or (b) advances the ball across the zone line-to-gain, runs 5 more yards, and flag guards before stepping out of bounds.
Flag Guard After Gender Completion
Moderate
Second and 7 on A’s 13. This down is closed. A-1 (man) completes a legal forward pass to A-2 (woman) at A’s 19. After the catch, A-2 guards her flag belt at A’s 22.
Flag Guard After Interception
Moderate
B intercepts a pass at B’s 3. After the interception, B-7 flag guards at B’s 22 and is deflagged at B’s 35.
Flag Guard After Long Completion
Moderate
Third and 5 on A’s 35. QB A-1 throws a legal forward pass to receiver A-2, who runs to B’s 19 and flag guards. A-2 scores an apparent touchdown.
Flag Guard Before Deep Advance
Moderate
Second and 10 at B’s 30. A-2 flag guards at B’s 25 and is deflagged at B’s 15.
Flag Guard Before Incomplete Pass
Moderate
Second and 4 at A’s 36. A-1 flag guards at A’s 30 and throws an incomplete pass.
Flag Guard During Punt Return
Moderate
K-1’s punt is caught by R-1. During the run, R-1 flag guards at R’s 22. R-1 is then deflagged by K-1 at R’s 40.
Flag Guarding During Long Run
Moderate
Third and 10 from A’s 10. A-2 flag guards at A’s 25 and runs to B’s 30, where they are deflagged.
Flag Guarding in Own End Zone
Moderate
A-1 flag guards and is then deflagged in their end zone.
Foul During Interception Return
Moderate
B-4 intercepts a pass by A-1 and returns it to A’s 25. During the run by B-4, B-2 makes illegal contact with A-6 at A’s 29.
Fouls During Onside Conversion
Moderate
On A’s onside conversion attempt from B’s 20, A-2 (a) is flagged for illegal motion on an incomplete pass, (b) flag guards at B’s 8 and successfully converts, (c) runs with the ball, is held by B-1 at B’s 2 and successfully converts, or (d) is guilty of flag guarding at B’s 10 and B1 roughs the passer.
Fourth-Down Backward Pass
Moderate
Fourth and 2 at A’s 38. A-1 takes the snap and, from A’s 35, throws a backward pass to A-2, who muffs the ball. The ball lands at: (a) A’s 30 or (b) B’s 39.
Fourth-Down Illegal Pass
Moderate
Fourth and 5 from A’s 15. A-1 throws an illegal forward pass beyond A’s scrimmage line: (a) at A’s 23 and the ball hits the ground. (b) at A’s 26 and the ball hits the ground.
Fumble Forward Into End Zone
Moderate
A-1 running for an apparent touchdown fumbles the ball on B’s 3 yard line. The ball lands in B’s end zone.
Fumble Into Either End Zone
Moderate
While standing in the field of play, A-1’s fumble lands in: (a) A’s end zone or (b) B’s end zone.
Grounding Near Own Goal Line
Moderate
First and 6 at A’s 14. A-1 intentionally grounds the ball while standing at A’s 2.
Grounding with Illegal Shift
Hard
First and 10 at B’s 30. A-4 is illegally shifting when the ball is snapped. A-1 retreats to A’s 35 and, with no eligible receiver nearby, throws the ball into the ground to avoid a loss. B accepts whichever A foul gives B the better result.
Holding During Successful Try
Moderate
Try. QB A-1 runs across B’s goal line for a successful 2 point Try. B-1 grabs and holds A-1’s jersey in an unsuccessful attempt to deflag A-1. A (a) does or (b) does not elect to attempt an onside conversion.
Illegal Contact Behind Runner
Moderate
Third and 12 at A’s 8. B-1 illegally contacts A-2 and then deflags A-1 at A’s 4.
Illegal Contact During Punt Return
Moderate
K-1’s punt is caught by R-1. During the run, K-2 illegally contacts R-1 at K’s 35. R-1 is deflagged/ tagged at K’s 28.
Illegal Equipment Timing
Moderate
A-10 enters the field wearing illegal player equipment: (a) the Referee sees it prior to the snap or (b) the Referee sees it either during or after the down.
Illegal Pass Near Own Goal Line
Moderate
Second and 15 at A’s 5. QB A-1 crosses the A’s scrimmage line and throws a forward pass from: (a) A’s 12 or (b) A’s 8. The pass is incomplete.
Illegal Pass and Holding After Punt
Moderate
K-1 punts, R-1 catches the ball and throws an illegal forward pass from R’s 26. R-2 catches the pass and K-2 holds R-2 prior to the tag/deflag.
Immediate Spike to Stop Clock
Moderate
QB A-1 catches the snap from the center and IMMEDIATELY throws the ball into the ground to stop the clock.
Injury Near Period End
Moderate
Near the end of the 1st period, K-2 falls to the ground and is slow to get up: (a) the nearest official declares an official’s time-out for injury, or (b) K-2 gets up and leaves the field under their own power without an official’s time-out being declared. In both cases, the Referee then signals the ready-for-play and time expires prior to the next snap.
Intentional Encroachment
Moderate
After the ball is marked ready for play by the Referee, B-4 charges into the neutral zone beyond B’s scrimmage line (2nd ball spotter–gold), to give A a 1st down.
Interception Momentum Into End Zone
Moderate
B-1 intercepts A-1’s pass or fumble at: (a) B’s 4 or (b) B’s 6. In both cases, the player’s momentum takes them into B’s end zone, where they take a knee.
Interception Run Within End Zone
Moderate
B-1 intercepts a pass in their end zone: (a) runs for a touchdown; or (b) runs around in their end zone and is deflagged or steps across the end line.
Interception with Fouls by Both Teams
Hard
Third and 8 at A’s 32. While A-1’s legal forward pass is in flight, A-3 illegally contacts B-2. B-1 intercepts the pass at B’s 15, flag guards at B’s 25, and is deflagged at B’s 35. A accepts B-1’s flag-guarding penalty. What options does B have for A-3’s foul?
K Advances Muffed Punt
Moderate
R-1, attempting to catch a punt, muffs the ball. K-3 catches the ball before it hits the ground and runs for a touchdown.
K Catches R-Touched Punt
Moderate
R-1, attempting to catch a punt, touches the ball and the ball is then caught by K-1 before striking the ground.
K Foul with Muffed Punt
Moderate
Fourth and 5 at K’s 35. (a) K is flagged for illegal shift, or (b) K1 is flagged for crossing K’s scrimmage line prior to the kick. R-3 muffs the kick, and K-3 catches it before it hits the ground at R’s 20.
K Foul with Returned Punt
Moderate
Fourth and 5 at K’s 35. (a) K is flagged for illegal shift, or (b) K1 is flagged for crossing K’s scrimmage line prior to the kick. R3 returns the kick to R’2 25.
K Touches Airborne Punt
Moderate
A punt is in flight and K-1 touches the ball: (a) R-1 is in position to catch the kick, or (b) no receiver is in position to catch the kick.
K Touches Grounded Punt
Moderate
K-1’s punt bounces at R’s 15. K-2 attempts to recover the kick to down the ball but muffs it at R’s 19. The ball strikes the ground at R’s 22.
Kick-Catch Interference During Return
Moderate
Fourth and 10 at K’s 30. During K-1’s punt, K-2 is flagged for Kick catching Interference against R-1 at R’s 25. R-1 returns the punt to R’s 30, where they are deflagged.
Live and Dead Ball Fouls
Moderate
Third and 2 on A’s 18. A-2 runs to A’s 26. (a) A-2 flag guards at A’s 25 and is deflagged at A’s 35; or (b) A-2 is deflagged at A’s 26. The Referee calls an unsportsmanlike conduct foul on A-2 prior to the ready for play signal.
Loud Defensive Signals
Moderate
B-1 calls defensive signals loudly: (a) before A gets set; or (b) while A is yelling cadence or audibles. B-1 is not using words similar to A’s cadence or audibles.
Low Catch Near Ground
Moderate
A-1 throws a forward pass that is low and near the ground to A-2, who appears to make the catch.
Missing Flag Belt or Untucked Jersey
Moderate
A-1 breaks the huddle not wearing a flag belt or the jersey is untucked as the 25 second count is running: (a) The Referee informs A-1 of the problem and as A-1 secures a flag belt or tucks in the jersey the 25 second count expires; or (b) the Referee points out the problem to A-1, who refuses to acquire a flag belt or tuck in the jersey; or (c) the Referee does not see A-1 without a flag belt as the ball is snapped and A-1 advances 25 yards before tagged by B-4; or (d) the Referee observes that A-1 or B-1 was not wearing a flag belt during the down.
Motion After Full Set
Moderate
After a huddle, all A players come to a stop and remain stationary for a full second, then A-2 goes in motion legally and the ball is snapped.
Motion During Backfield Shift
Moderate
A-1 goes in motion legally as A-2 moves to a new position in the backfield, sets, and the ball is snapped.
Muffed Punt After K Foul
Moderate
Fourth and 5 at K’s 35. (a) K is flagged for illegal shift, or (b) K-1 is flagged for crossing K’s scrimmage line prior to the kick. R-3 muffs the kick, and K-3 catches it before it hits the ground at R’s 20.
Muffed Punt Into End Zone
Moderate
K-4 punts to R-3, who touches the ball in flight at R’s 4 yard line. The ball bounces off their hands and lands in R’s end zone.
Obstructed Punt Catch
Moderate
A punt is in flight and: (a) K-3 is in the path of R-2’s attempt to catch the ball, or (b) K-4 tags or deflags R-2 before they touch the ball.
Offset Fouls After End-Zone Interception
Moderate
A 2nd and goal on B’s 6. B-1 intercepts A-1’s pass in B’s end zone. On the return, B-1 flag guards in B’s end zone and A-2 holds on B’s 10. B-1 is deflagged/tagged at B’s 12.
Pass Beyond Scrimmage Line
Moderate
Third and 2 on A’s 38. QB A-1 runs 2 yards beyond A’s scrimmage line (1st ball spotter–orange) and throws an illegal forward pass from A’s 40.
Pass Interference and Illegal Equipment
Moderate
Third and 4 at B’s 24. During the play, B is flagged for pass interference, and A receives an Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty for having illegal player equipment. The pass is incomplete.
Passer Catches Own Pass
Moderate
A-1 throws a short forward pass: (a) A-1 catches; (b) the ball is tipped by A-4, or B-3, then A-1 catches; or (c) A-6 catches pass and throws a backward pass to A-1.
Pre-Snap Fouls on Onside Conversion
Moderate
After the ready-for-play on A’s onside conversion attempt, (a) A-1 false starts, or (b) B-2 encroaches.
Punt Momentum Into End Zone
Moderate
R-1 catches or recovers K-1’s punt at (a) R’s 4 or (b) R’s 6. In both cases, the player’s momentum takes them into R’s end zone, where they take a knee.
Punt with Two R Fouls
Hard
Fourth and 8 at K’s 32. During K-1’s punt, R-2 illegally contacts K-2 at R’s 6. R-1 catches the kick at R’s 12, flag guards at R’s 18, and is deflagged at R’s 28. K accepts whichever R foul gives K the better result.
R Foul During Punt
Moderate
During a punt, R-2 illegally contacts K-2 beyond the neutral zone at R’s 34. The kick then becomes dead: (a) when the punt breaks the plane of R’s goal line; (b) when the punt rolls out of bounds at R’s 31; or (c) when R-1 catches the punt at R’s 32 and is deflagged at R’s 36.
Receiver Returns from Out of Bounds
Moderate
QB A-1 throws a legal forward pass to A-2. A-2 steps on the sideline, returns inbounds, and catches the pass.
Receiver Steps Out Before Catch
Moderate
A-1 throws a forward pass to A-2. Prior to catching the forward pass, A-2 steps out of bounds on the sideline, possesses the ball in flight, and lands inbounds.
Retreat Before Forward Pass
Moderate
A-1 runs with the ball beyond the A scrimmage line, then returns behind the A scrimmage line and throws a forward pass.
Returned Punt After K Foul
Moderate
Fourth and 5 at K’s 35. (a) K is flagged for illegal shift, or (b) K1 is flagged for crossing K’s scrimmage line prior to the kick. R3 returns the kick to R’s 25.
Roughing Followed by False Start
Hard
Third and 18 at A’s 2. A-1 throws an incomplete legal forward pass and is roughed by B-1 in A’s end zone. A accepts the roughing penalty. After the Referee establishes the new series and signals ready-for-play, A-2 false starts.
Roughing on Third-Down Incompletion
Moderate
Third and 2 at A’s 38. A-1’s pass is incomplete, but B-2 is flagged for roughing the passer.
Roughing with Varied Pass Results
Moderate
Fourth and 8 on A’s 32. Passer A-1 is roughed by B-1: (a) forward pass is complete to A-2, who is tagged/deflagged at A’s 35; (b) pass is incomplete; or (c) forward pass is complete to A-2, who is tagged/ deflagged at A’s 28.
Runner Collides with Deflagger
Moderate
A-1 running toward B-2, who is attempting to deflag A-1: (a) goes around B-2 to avoid being deflagged; (b) deliberately runs through B-2 making no attempt to avoid contact; or (c) ducks their head while contacting B-2.
Snap Before Ready After First Down
Moderate
On a 3rd down play, A achieves a 1st down at B’s 38. Prior to the Referee blowing the ready for play whistle, A-2 snaps the ball and is flagged for delay of game.
Snap Past QB to Motion Player
Moderate
A-1 is under the center. The center snaps the ball through the legs of A-1 to A-6, who is 5 yards behind A’s scrimmage line and legally in motion.
Stalling as Clock Expires
Moderate
As the game clock is running near the end of a period, A stalls and allows the 25 second count to expire.
Stripping the Ball
Moderate
B-2, moving toward A-1, who has the ball in their possession: (a) B-2 grabs/strips the ball from A-1; or (b) B-2 tries to knock the ball out of A-1’s hands.
Tag on Loose Shirt Tail
Moderate
As A-1 is running down the field with the ball, their flags fall off and their shirt comes untucked. B-1 tags A-1’s loose shirt tail but does not make contact with the body of A-1.
Taunting and Retaliation
Moderate
After an incomplete pass on 3rd down, B-1 taunts A-2, and A-2 retaliates by shoving B-1.
Taunting, Fighting & Third Foul
Moderate
Third down and goal at B’s 10. After B-1 breaks up a pass intended for A-2, B-1 taunts A-2, and A-2 retaliates by punching B-1. After seeing the covering official’s flag, B-3 taunts A-2.
Team-Box Taunt, Retaliation & Encroachment
Hard
First and goal at B’s 8. A-1 is deflagged at B’s 4. During the dead-ball interval, substitute A-6 enters B’s team box and verbally baits B-2. B-2 retaliates by charging into and contacting A-6. Before the next snap, B-3 encroaches. All penalties are accepted.
Timeout Before Try
Moderate
With 10:20 remaining in the 2nd period, A-2 requests, and is granted, a timeout. The next down is (a) 3rd down or (b) a Try down.
Touchdown Near Mercy Threshold
Moderate
Score: A-10, B-36. A scores a touchdown with 2:10 remaining on the clock in the 4th period.
Touchdown Spike Enforcement Choice
Moderate
QB A-1 scores a touchdown and then spikes the ball.
Try Spike Before Onside Conversion
Moderate
A-6 scores a 1 point Try and spikes the ball. A elects to attempt an onside conversion.
Two A Fouls Before Touchdown
Hard
First and 10 at B’s 30. A-1 completes a legal forward pass to A-2 at B’s 28. During A-2’s run, A-2 flag guards at B’s 27, A-3 illegally contacts B-1 at B’s 15, and A-2 crosses B’s goal line. B accepts the A foul that gives B the better result.
Uncorrected Game Clock
Moderate
A-23 is deflagged inbounds short of the line-to-gain on 1st down with 1:24 remaining in the 4th period. With the play clock at 5 seconds on the 2nd down, the back judge announces the game clock is at 1:24.
Wind-Altered Backward Pass
Moderate
A-1 throws a backward pass from A’s 31 yard line that is caught by A-6 at A’s 33 yard line.