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Arena Football Rules Trivia Quiz

Do you know the rules of Arena Football? That's what this quiz is about ... Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by marchmadness. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
marchmadness

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,067

Updated
Feb 11 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
496

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many yards in the field in length? Hint

25 yards

50 yards

100 yards

75 yards

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many players are on the field at one time per team? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Prior to the 2010 rules revamp, more than half the players could play both offense and defense?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. If a pass hits the back net, the play does not count?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which of these situations does the clock stop? Hint

Stoppages in last minute of half (incomplete passes, out of bounds)

Never

All stoppages (incomplete passes, out of bounds)

Only incomplete passes

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many points are awarded for field goal by drop kick? Hint

There are no drop kicks

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where do kickoffs take place? Hint

5 yard line

10 yard line

20 yard line

Goal line

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is the ball placed on a touchback off a kickoff? Hint

20 yard line

5 yard line

Goal line

10 yard line

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Question 9 of 10

9. How long is every quarter? Hint

20 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

5 minutes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the rules in overtime? Hint

first team to score

each team gets one possession, if there is still a tie, then game remains a tie

no overtime

Each team has one possession, if there is still a tie, then sudden-death

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many yards in the field in length?

Answer: 50 yards

An Arena Football field is half the size of a NFL field which makes Arena Football more high scoring.

2. How many players are on the field at one time per team?

Answer: 8

There is a 24 man roster, with a 8 non-active player roster also.

3. Prior to the 2010 rules revamp, more than half the players could play both offense and defense?

Answer: True

Everyone played offense and defense except 2 defensive players, 1 offensive-only player, the quarterback and the kicker.

4. If a pass hits the back net, the play does not count?

Answer: False

The net is always in play, on kicks and passing.

5. In which of these situations does the clock stop?

Answer: Stoppages in last minute of half (incomplete passes, out of bounds)

The clock only stops for out of bounds and incomplete passes in the last minute of the half, and when the referee stops it, injuries, penalties, etc.

6. How many points are awarded for field goal by drop kick?

Answer: 4

Field goals by drop kick rarely happen, but they are worth 4 points.

7. Where do kickoffs take place?

Answer: Goal line

Remember, a kick off the net is in play, which makes the game more exciting.

8. Where is the ball placed on a touchback off a kickoff?

Answer: 5 yard line

The ball is placed on the 20 yard line, which is tough for the offensive team.

9. How long is every quarter?

Answer: 15 minutes

Same as in the NFL, quarters are 15 minutes.

10. What are the rules in overtime?

Answer: Each team has one possession, if there is still a tie, then sudden-death

Each team has one possession to score, if there is a tie, then next team to score wins. Hope you enjoyed my quiz on the exciting Arena Football rules!

Source: Author marchmadness

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