The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Contains the official rules for football, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. 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. The new nfhs regulations specify that the subject of a blindside block is defenseless, too. Sideline management and control, professional communication between coaches and game officials 4. A wordforword comparison with last years rules book revealed that all changes and additions announced prior by the nfhs seen to have been accounted for in the new rules book and are designated by shading in the text. Rule change home team jerseys rule 151b3 beginning with the 2021 season, the home team jerseys in the playpic will be illegal. Table when the backstop is wood, cement or brick, it is strongly recommended that it be padded from dugout to dugout beginning no higher than. The survey indicated 2,237 girls also played football in 2017 18. Each player shall participate while wearing the following. Indianapolis new rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in minimizing the risks associated with the sport the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were. Start studying nfhs football rules snapping, handing, passing rule 7. The course discusses risk minimization and its potential impact on injuries.
The only permissible items on the ball are the ball manufacturers name andor logo. Nfhs football rule book 2017 pdf, the book thief special anniversary edition, this rules book has been ed by the national federation of state saction 5 are stated in the nfhs football game officials manual. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Spirit rules changes 201718 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 spirit. I understand the new popup rule is written to stop possible injuries from a horde of players in which most players are looking up waiting for a ball to come down, and a few other players punishing those paying attention to the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Proper enforcement of penalties for violations of the equipment rules. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Feb 22, 2017 2017 nfhs football rule changes release date feb 22, 2017. The course explains principles and practice of good football officiating, through rules knowledge and professionalism. Bob colgate, nfhs director of sports and sports medicine and staff liaison to the nfhs football rules committee, said this language was moved from rule 951d and has been reclassified from a 15yard unsportsmanlike foul to a 5yard foul. Football is the number one sport for boys at the high school level. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability.
Officiating football has been developed for new game officials as well as experienced high school game officials. Louisiana high school athletic association 2017 football rules study questions lhsaa study guide questions. 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. These changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Lhsaa test questions come from the nfhs rules book, including rule changes, points of emphasis and fundamentals, as well as the louisiana mechanics manual and nfhs case book. Contains the official case plays for football, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. The 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. 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. High school high school football state of the game. High school associations 201718 nfhs soccer rules powerpoint welcome to the 201718 soccer power point. 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.
National federation of state high school associations football. Nfhs approves six football rule changes stateline sports. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. For years, high school sports officials have routinely put some of their important, confidential, personal information at risk and not by choice. Games, penalty summary, nfhs official football signals, index.
The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services nfhs rules book as ebooks. See comments on slide for the specifics on this new football officiating mechanic. The ball cannot have commercial advertising added to the surface. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Responsibility on players to avoid illegal contact 2. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation. Rules for youth football have changed quite a bit these last few years and 2017 saw some huge changes that will affect us all. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to.
For the 2017 season, the new coaching youth football the ayf way. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. 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. The use of any replay or television monitoring equipment by the game officials in making any.
Nfhs football rule book 2017 pdf, the book thief special anniversary edition, this rules book has been ed by the national federation of state saction 5 are. Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball. A football jersey does not need to completely cover the shoulder pads and all pads worn above the waist on the torso. It happens at a game site where the official is required to fill out a form including name, address, phone number and, most critically, social security number to be paid for the game. 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. Playing rules differences usa softball ncaanfhs page 6 of 49 usasoftball. The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The following four types of number designs will be illegal in 2024.
For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. National federation of state high school associations. May 08, 2017 rules for youth football have changed quite a bit these last few years and 2017 saw some huge changes that will affect us all. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports.
On dimensions mentioned which 25 minimum and 30 maximum. Nfhs rule book soccer 201920 nfhs soccer rules book pdf 201819 nfhs soccer rules book pdf nfhs rule book ncaa rule book soccer nfhs basketball rule book nfhs rule book softball nfhs volleyball rule book nfhs wv. Ayf, nfhs and or other governmental entities or rule making bodies may be. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. In 2017, the nfhs football rules committee adopted rule 347 which. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of. Scrimmage is the action of the two teams during a down that begins with a legal snap. Spirit rules changes 2017 18 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 spirit. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 2020 rule changes. In march, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, the governing body of high school sports, instituted new rules in a number of areas, including onside kicks and blocking. The nfhs disapproves of any form of taunting that is. High school football just made two major rule changes for player safety.
Cif position statements regarding helmet addon products and certification. 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. 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 only thing new in nfhs for 2017, is a long time case book comment has become codified, so existing rule 23216 will be. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Winter and spring rules publications will also follow later in the year for apple users on itunes. This model rule book rule book is provided to ayf members as a. With the recent implementation of nfhs football rules prohibiting targeting, illegal contact on defenseless players, illegal blindside blocks, illegal popup kicks and. Youth coaches need to understand rules changes for 2017.
Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school football rules. In addition, there were 31,221 boys who participated in 6, 8 and 9player football, along with 2,604 girls in all four versions of the game for a. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. Rule change football jersey numbers rules 151c, 151c6 new the style of the numbers on these jerseys are legal through the 2023 season. The establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2022 meeting in indianapolis. 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 nfhs disapproves of any form of taunting that is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean. 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. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Football january april 1 november 1 soccer january april 1 november 1 volleyball january april 1 november 15 spirit march june 1 february 1 swimmingdiving march june 1 february 15 basketball march june 1 march 1. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
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. According to the 201819 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, 11player football is the most popular high school sport for boys with 1,006,0 participants in 14,247 schools nationwide. 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. Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Nfhs football rules snapping, handing, passing rule 7. Saction 5 are stated in the nfhs football game officials manual. The survey indicated 2,237 girls also played football in 201718. American football coaches association august 12, 2015. Corrections to the 2017 soccer rules book page 23, 411i3 change 411h1 to 411i1.
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