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 doing such, a more diligent approach to player safety must be adhered to by all. The voting members of the nfhs shall be state high school athleticactivity associations. Nov 28, 2015 pdf of football rules meeting iowa high school. Nov 23, 2015 pdf of football rules meeting iowa high school. Nfhs football rules interpretations 2015 16 publishers note.
Facilitate the decision making process of officials 6. 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. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school foo. National federation of state high school associations.
This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of football. During professional and most college football games, seven officials operate on the field. No naia or njcaa modifications are included in this document. All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. Currently, the jersey of the goalkeeper must be distinctly. Contains all of the rules for football, and are meant to explain all aspects of the game. Jan 21, 2016 football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Clarified the distinction between followthrough interference and backswing interference. 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.
State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Must take the nfhs coach education certification program. In addition to two scrimmages, high school teams may participate in a. Each player shall participate while wearing the following pieces of. Helmet surfaces manufactured with a glare mirrorlike surface are illegal. School activities association for their 2016 football experiment that is now published as the nfhs new rule. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. High school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high.
While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. Points of emphasis developed by the soccer rules committee for 2015. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules.
Five 5 or more states, at least one 1 of which does not border the host state. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. In gridiron football, an official is a person who has responsibility in enforcing the rules and maintaining the order of the game. Football game officials manual points of emphasis 20142015. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger.
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. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Home high school the member school in which a student is enrolled and where the. Arena football, high school football, and other levels of football have other. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. K refers to the kicking team and rrefers to the receiving team. 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 national level. We furnish the utter version of this book in pdf, txt, djvu, doc, epub formats. 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. 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. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage.
This nhfs football game officials manual is based on procedures used by veteran football game officials in hundreds of organized groups which partici pate in the rules training programs sponsored by members of the national feder ation of state high school associations nfhs. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an. Click here to view 3official football mechanics manual. Sports such as soccer, football, hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball.
In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and age level appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Spearing is an act by an offensive or defensive player who initiates contact against any opponent with the top of his helmet to the body of an opponent. Nfhs 2015 football exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. 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 forward it to the nfhs. More than eight 8 schools, at least one 1 of which is from a state that does not border the host state.
Playing surface the playable surface consists of the court and at least 2 meters surrounding it, which must be flat and smooth. National federation of state high school associations news release high school football rules changes continue focus on risk minimization for immediate release contact. American football coaches association august 12, 2015. Rule 611 pitching regulations prior to starting the delivery pitch, the pitcher shall take a position with the pivot foot on or partially on the top surface of the pitchers plate and the nonpivot foot in contact with or behind the pitchers plate. All but one principal nfhs football rules all but one principal introduction of principal and rule 10. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. The definition of spearing was revised to continue the focus on minimizing risk of injury. The word state as used herein includes the district of columbia. Since 2015, division i college football conferences have used eight game. Added authority to the referee to correct the number of the next down. 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. Games, penalty summary, nfhs official football signals, index.
In addition, several rules will be affected by the committees ruling that the head coach. Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of football for the youth of our nation. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her. 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. Also, added illegal kicking or batting the ball to the loss of 10 yards summary. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of spearing was revised. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and enrich the educational experience of students.
Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet the nocsae standard. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Officiating football has been developed for new game officials as well as experienced high school game officials. The online football exam is scheduled from august 3rd through. Rules differences clarified that at least three a players shall be on the line at the snap in both nineplayer and eightplayer rules. National federation of state high school associations football. The north dakota high school activities association has had a continuous.
Any attempt by a player or nonplayer to strike or engage a player or nonplayer in a combative manner unrelated to football. 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. Nfhs penalty chart rule 7 penalty options nfhs 2015 2106 section 4 article 1 minor or major or dq includes a major body checking girls rule 73 holding rule 711 charging rule 75 hooking rule 712 contact to the head rule 76 interference obstruction. Deleted the restriction of using video monitoring and replay equipment. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Points of emphasis are developed by nfhs rules committees and should receive special focus and attention by officials, coaches, players, fans and other leaders within the high school setting.
Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown top portion of hisher helmet. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive team. Each state association shall sanction through the nfhs office interstate competition by a member school involving either. The course explains principles and practice of good football officiating, through rules knowledge and professionalism. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an opponent at the shoulders or below with the crown top portion of.
Penalty summary updated rules references and penalty signal numbers. Nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any orga nization that. If you are looking for a book 2015 and 2015 nfhs baseball umpires manual in pdf format, then you have come on to right site. 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 school associations writes playing rules. This rule change was made due to some of helmets being manufactured with a glare mirrorlike surface which is distracting and potentially dangerous more. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its. Facilitating nfhs rules nfhs rules best serve the sport on a national level 1. If team possession changes during the down, each team retains its identity. Week 1 in accordance with the ahsaa fall football practice rule rule iii, section. Guidelines for football practices alabama high school athletic. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app.
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