If numbers are used as the 9 yard mark, the top of the number is measured to 9 yards 123f where is the team box. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. Games, penalty summary, nfhs official football signals, index. High school football rules changes continue focus on risk. Indianapolis, in february 14, 2011 a change in the definition of a chop block in high school football, along with a strong emphasis on proper use of the helmet to minimize risk of injury, highlighted the january 2123 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in indianapolis. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Bob colgate indianapolis, in february, 2015 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. Any attempt by a player or nonplayer to strike or engage a player or nonplayer in a combative manner unrelated to football. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with. K refers to the kicking team and rrefers to the receiving team. National federation of state high school associations. The markings on the field 9 yards from the sideline. All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam.
June 16, 2015 verified purchase this book provides invaluable rule information about high school football, including points of emphasis on current hot topics in football including concussions, prevention of injury, illegal helmet contact, etc. If team possession changes during the down, each team retains its identity. 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. From the 2007 nfhs football rules book, section 3 game equipment comes. High school football rules changes continue focus on risk minimization mar 2, 2015 indianapolis 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. Each player shall participate while wearing the following pieces of properly fitted equipment, which shall be professionally manufactured and not altered to decrease protection. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown top portion of. Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics. Nfhs 2015 football exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. Covid19 instrument cleaning guidelines nfhs news the nfhs voice. The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and. Must take the nfhs coach education certification program. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and enrich the educational experience of students.
Football is the most popular sport for high school students, with 1,093,234 participants in 11man football, according to the 2014 nfhs high school athletics participation survey. Between the 25 yard lines on the teams sidelines, behind the 2 yard belt, however it may be 2045 yard lines if both teams are using the same sideline. 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. The definition of spearing was revised to continue the focus on minimizing risk of injury.
High school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Below you will find a link to a document containing a summary of the rules. Nfhs determines rules for most high school football. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Contains all of the rules for football, and are meant to explain all aspects of the game. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Reviewed in the united states on june 16, 2015 verified purchase this book provides invaluable rule information about high school football, including points of emphasis on current hot topics in football including concussions, prevention of injury, illegal helmet contact, etc.
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. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet. 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.
Rules by topic national federation of state high school associations nfhs, referee enterprises, inc. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. 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. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by. Bob colgate indianapolis, in february, 2015 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. 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 has expanded the penalty on unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player, one of six changes to the 2015 football rules the committee recommended and subsequently adopted by the nfhs board. Rule 7 is physical and stick fouls, rule 8 is other fouls, and rule 9 is game flow. Nfhs, music publishers pave way for students to use copyrighted material to complete year. The nfhs has released a clarification for the 2015 rules interpretations.
The material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. Crosschecking, elbowing, goalkeeper contact, kneeing, slashing, tripping, and roughing all had options for a 2minute minor or a 5minute major penalty. The key takeaway in high school, dpi and opi are both 15. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football. A tancolored cover consisting of either pebbledgrain, cowhide or approved composition leather or rubber case without corrugations other than those formed by the natural seam grooves and the lace on one.
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