Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official. Many often wonder how the rules that govern high school football are developed and why they are written the way they are. See all formats and editions hide other formats and.
Targeting may be called for contact against any opponent, including the runner. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive team. 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. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 20 nfhs football rules changes. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. Rule 362 no longer calls for a delayofgame foul for failure to properly wear requiredlegal equipment. It provides a variety of program initiatives that reach the 18,500 high schools and over 11 million students involved in athletic and activity programs. The nfhs football rules code permits competition to be conducted in an equitable, exciting and interesting manner while at the same time specifically prohibiting unnecessary roughness, unfair tactics and unsportsmanlike conduct. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale. If team possession changes during the down, each team retains its identity. Discussion of proper concussion management at all levels of play in all sports has led to the adoption of rules changes and concussionspecific policies by mul. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested in football game administration, by coaches and instructors as a textbook for directed study by football squads, and in sports officiating courses. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. All changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. If you have a rules proposal you would like the committee to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will.
The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, 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. In playpic b, the b player commits a dead ball personal foul. These federations oversee allstate awards, name district allstars, and compile records of achievement. Rule change rule 411a, b alters the jersey colors required for teams such that the home team wears dark jerseys and socks and the. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. College football seasons 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book fantasy football draft guide julyseptember 2016 the fantasy greek fantasy football draft guide fantasy football draft strategies 2016 august update. For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you access to. Improperly equipped player shall be replaced for at least one down. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the game officials mechanics. Some high school principals believe that football is the most important extracurricular activity on campus. 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. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Clarifying when and how coaches can communicate with players highlighted the high school soccer rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs soccer rules committee at its january 2123 meeting in indianapolis.
The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. 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. Shoulder to the head targeting is an act of taking aim and initiating contact to an opponent above the shoulders with the helmet, forearm, hand, fist, elbow or shoulders. Contains the official rules for soccer and are designed to. The nfhs has been at the forefront of national sports organizations in emphasizing the. The voting members of the nfhs shall be state high school athleticactivity associations. The penalties do not cancel and are enforced in the order of occurrence. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. High school nfhs game footballs wilson sporting goods. All but one principal introduction of principal and rule 10. Case plays and other interpretations will be made available when received. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale, comments 6 art.
New, 1051j new new penalty option adopted for fouls by kicking team. The only permissible items on the ball are the ball manufacturers name andor logo. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. Proper enforcement of penalties for violations of the equipment rules. Rules differences clarified that at least three a players shall be on the line at the snap in both nineplayer and eightplayer rules. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. The following are the 20 nfhs football rules changes in a simplified format. National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state. 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 timing rule between periods and intermission for six player football has been standar dized to match the current nfhs 8, 9 and 11player football rules. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of. Shop wilson high school footballs, including official nfhs game balls, gst balls, and tdy balls. The word state as used herein includes the district of columbia. Once again, the nfhs football rules committee has chosen to emphasize the head and helmet as a point of emphasis for the 2012 season. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs football playing rules reflect a national perspective based on decisions that best serve the needs of the sport on a. The following are the 20 nfhs football rules changes in a. If the potential values of game experience are to be attained, it is necessary that the action of the. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and will not use illegal equipment. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipp ed and. Penalty summary updated rules references and penalty signal numbers. Contains the officials rules for volleyball and are designed. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation. Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018 nfhs football rules book.
In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs learning center is an education tool that offers courses to high school coaches, administrators, officials, students, and parents. 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. National authority on interscholastic activity programs. This information is in no way meant to replace the. 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. Rules 2 note the nfhs has been advised that certain manufacturers consider alteration, modification and doctoring of their bats to be unlawful and subject to civil and, under certain circumstances, criminal action. Concussions continue to be a focus of attention in football at all levels of competition. Nfhs approves rule changes for high school football coach.
K refers to the kicking team and rrefers to the receiving team. For comments on the 2014 rules changes, see page 94. Sixplayer football rule 3 length of time between periods revised. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2016 nfl season. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Responsibility on players to avoid illegal contact 2. Football rule changes for 2018 announced by nfhs alfca. Nfhs 201617 soccer rules misconduct yellow card rule 12, section 8 article 1 page 58 yellow card art.
Unless r accepts to add the penalty yardage to the succeeding spot, as in 619b. This publication is designed to assist individuals assigned to keep statistics in the sports of football, basketball, baseballsoftball and volleyball. State associations can require game officials to assume. The timing rule between periods and intermission for sixplayer football has been standardized to match the current nfhs rules for 8player, 9player and 11player football. 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. National federation of state high school associations football.
Defining team designated representative for penalty decisions 141, 144. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. Also, added illegal kicking or batting the ball to the loss of 10 yards summary. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The south carolina football officials association members only officiate games assigned by the south carolina high school league, whose office is in columbia, sc all game assignments are found at.
The nfhs has been at the forefront of national sports organizations in emphasizing the importance of concussion education, recognition and proper management. This revision in rule 155 and other related rules was one of five rules changes for the 2018 season recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee at its january 1921 meeting in indianapolis. Download a printable pdf of the 2019 nfl rulebook 2019 rule changes. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Sideline management and control, professional communication between coaches and game officials 4. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Nfhs approves rule changes for high school football. Nfhs football rule 3510e is likely to get results as this concern is addressed. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. 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. Using analytics to build winning fantasy football teams 201617 nfhs volleyball case book and. A state high school athleticactivity association may become a voting member of the nfhs provided.
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