Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. For the 2015 football season, there is a major change in onfield mechanics for officials in four and fiveperson coverage, and a reminder about the changes for 2014 kickoff change. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. A waiver of the ncaa rule book requiring two 2 visible shot clocks, one 1. Halftime intermission option following weather delay 316c exception new the. The rule now states, no player or nonplayer shall make any contact continue reading nfhs. Verbatim nfhs recommended procedure for resolving tied games revised 2014 season.
Be the first to ask a question about 2016 nfhs football rules book lists with this book. Eastern time 2017 nfhs football rule change proposal form due november 1, 2016 2017 nfhs football rules committee meeting january 2022, 2017 indianapolis, in 2017 nfhs football rules online state interpreters. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an. I could live with no changes to timing if my state would implement a mercy rule instead of leaving it to the whim of coaches to agree.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Targeting is an act of taking aim and initiating contact to an opponent above the shoulders with the helmet, forearm. Anything worn on the arm andor leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions. Nfhs rule changes for 2012 revised blockingbelowthewaist rules revised. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of spearing was revised. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Baseball national federation of state high school associations.
Just found out that i may be assigned to a crew regularly working in a league using nfhs rules this fall. National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes common misconceptions. After the first three days of non contest practices and prior to the first contest. Page 2,201415 nfhs basketball rules changes, 914g should read 9g. Great way to reinforce understanding of the nfhs rules in a logical way. Reviewed in the united states on october 19, 2014 verified purchase i am a hs football official in ohio and for some reason my rule book and case book were lost in the mail this year. Nfhs adds targeting and defenseless player to high school. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. For the 20122014 seasons, a waiver of the ncaa womens rules to allow for. Before starting the delivery, he shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitchers plate a nd with his. National federation of state high school associations football. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. Football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. Recommendations and guidelines for minimizing head.
Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules book and nfhs football case book are now available for. Nfhs approves football rules changes coach and athletic. Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible. Page 2, 2014 15 nfhs basketball rules changes, 914g should read 9g. A warning is not required prior to calling a technical foul. 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. Nfhs adds targeting and defenseless player to high school football rules for 2014. Nfhs football rules kicking rule 6 flashcards quizlet.
A new definition in 2014 for a defenseless player was added. 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 publishers note. Rule change clipping rules 217, 936, 93 penalty clipping, blocking below the waist and blocking in the back are legal methods of bringing down a runner or a player pretending to be a runner. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Win at fantasy football in 2016 with the ultimate strategies and tactics football outsiders almanac 2016. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale, comments 6 art. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale. Championship programs championship videos order nfhs books other khsaa pubs athlete magazine. Rules and regulations mhsa handbook forms postseason archives. In a revision of the 2014 rule change regarding freekick formations, the timing of the foul for not having at least four players on each side of the kicker now occurs when the ball is kicked. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nys tackle football updated august 1, 2015 page 1 8 man rules registration in order to register a player to participate in the eightman weighted league, a registration form must be submitted via mail, hand delivery, or online by the registration deadline listed on the area registration form. 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. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. The most notable change is expanding the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed. Despite loss of handshakes, sportsmanship will continue in high sch. Resources for concussion management, air quality, lightning, heat and other safety topics are available on the mhsa sports medicine page. Especially helpful that selected case plays are integrated with the rules explanations. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. The essential guide to the 2016 nfl and college football seasons 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse. Report from the july 2014 nfhs concussion summit task force.
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. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Be sure to check with your schools athletic director along with your state. Rules and regulations montana high school association. Interschool contacts both scrimmages and contests in football shall be permitted. The sleevestights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and. Krefers to the kicking team and rrefers to the receiving team. Rule change encroachment rule 716 after the readyforplay signal and after the snapper is in contact with the ball, it is encroachment if a defensive player contacts the ball or the snappers arms or hands until the snap is completed rule 240. Resolving tied games 1043 changed the rules reference. Click here for the 201920 nfhs basketball rule changes.
Mandatory for all high school and middle school football beginning with the 2016 football season. With an emphasis on risk minimization, the unnecessary roughness provisions were expanded. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. National federation of state high school associations. Contains the official rules for football and are designed to. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. Championship videos order nfhs books other khsaa pubs athlete. Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from and view them through the kindle app.
In january you answered my question about the roster and numbers of all the officials like they are in the rule book you indicated that you will be doing a page for each set of officials this year. Following the first contest, a player may not be involved in thud or live action practices for more than two days during a week. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Nfhs summer meeting to be held virtually this year risk minimization, modified instant replay headline 202021 high sc. 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. The use of nfhs rule 221 for all nysphsaa championship semifinal and. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive team. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. The referee will indicate the winner of the toss by placing a hand on his shoulder. Football information 2016 nfhs football rules online state interpreters meeting july 19, 2016 2. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats.