Start studying nfhs football rules mostly definitions rule 2. Kindle rulebook allows me to always have rules with me to study without having to pack books around. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. All ebooks, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation. Reviewed in the united states on september 26, 2017. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double foul. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The most notable change is expanding the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player.
Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. This exam is based on the 20092010 nfhs soccer rules. Facilities statement a new statement from the nfhs on facilities used for high school athletics was added to the front of the 2017 nfhs football rules book. If so and you have the nfhs group accessible your assignor may be able to do this then the rule books and case books are available in the nfhs central hub. Ball will be put back in play in accordance with the possession arrow. Rules book, case book, officials manual, handbook, simplified. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. Rule change rule 411d visible apparel if visible apparel is worn under the jersey andor shorts, it shall be a single solid color matching the predominant color of the. It is faster to search rules than the book and if there is a related rule it has a hyperlink to the related rule. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools.
Halftime intermission option following weather delay 316c exception new the. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. This year, it changes to the national federation of state high school associations rule book. Defining team designated representative for penalty decisions 141, 144 new, 2325, 352, 1011, 1012, 1024 prior to the game, the head coach will notify the referee of the designated representative coach or player who will make decisions regarding penalty acceptance or declination. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high.
Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state. The only permissible items on the ball are the ball manufacturers name andor logo. Rule change gloves rule 152b beginning in 20, gloves must meet the nocsae test standard at the time of manufacture with visible stamp as above, unless made of unaltered plain cloth. Three points of emphasis were addressed by the nfhs football rules committee for the 20 football. Rule change home team jerseys rule 151b3 beginning with the 2021 season, the home team jerseys in the playpic will be illegal. New season brings new rule book for high school football. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit sideline frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change. The new rule defines when 40 seconds will be placed on the play clock and.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The visiting team is responsible for avoidance of similarity of colors, but if there is doubt, the referee may require players of the home team to change jerseys. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. This change was one of six rules revisions recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. In its ongoing effort to minimize the risk of injury in high school football, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee expanded the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. The 20 nfhs football rules book is now available through itunes, and rules books for field hockey, soccer and volleyball will be available soon, as well as case books in football and volleyball. Stopwatch hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. The national federation of state high school associations recently modified its rules for football in the organizations ongoing effort to reduce the risk of player injury. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. The rule now states, no player or nonplayer shall make any contact continue reading nfhs.
Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Additional nfhs information 2016 nfhs football rule change proposal form due november 1, 2015 2016 nfhs football rules committee meeting january 2224, 2016 indianapolis, in 2016 nfhs football rules online state interpreters meeting july 19. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Scrimmage kick blocked behind neutral zone who can advance. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Be the first to ask a question about 2016 nfhs football rules book lists with this book. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the.
The blocking and tackling techniques used by high school teams have placed an emphasis on expanding the length and width of each play, resulting in more opportunities for. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of state high school associations nfhs covers the. The committee cleared the way for state associations and their member schools to. Rule change rule 12 coaching box the coaching box shall be outlined outside the side of the court. For 2012, gloves may carry the above stamp or the nfhsncaa stamp.
Additional timing changes on play clock approved in football rules. Im not aware of any other online options for the full rules book, unless you run across an illegallyscanned copy, as its ed material. The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface. Football gloves must meet the nocsae test standard starting in.
Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender. Iindicate whether you believe a part is true or false by selecting the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and defensive schemes. Nfhs football rules kicking rule 6 flashcards quizlet. A jersey, unaltered from the manufacturers original designproduction, and which shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants and shall be tucked in if longer. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. Rules by topic perfect paperback june 10, 20 by national federation of state high school associations nfhs author, bob colgate editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note. National federation of state high school associations.
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