Page 11 rule 11 2012 nfhs football rules rule 1 the game, field, players and equipment section 1 the game art. This note which was added to the rules book in 201112 was revised to clarify that state associations have authority to intervene not only after the conclusion of a contest, but. Football gloves must meet the nocsae test standard starting in 20. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. At the end of the clinic you will need to successfully complete the final exam to finish the clinic. The fair catch kick is a rule at the professional and high school levels of american football that. The definition of a scrimmagekick formation was clarified to differentiate. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Beginning in 2012, players of the visiting team shall wear jerseys, unal tered from. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducation based organizations serving children of. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Resources for concussion management, air quality, lightning, heat and other safety topics are available on the mhsa sports medicine page. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying. Republication of all or any part of usa football youth football rulebook, including on the internet.
Ncaa publications 2016 and 2017 ncaa football rules and. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The playing area and boundary lines for soccer are. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Trying to find a searchable pdf copy of both the 2016 rulebook and a 2016 rules differences document ncaa vs. 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 wikipedia. 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.
All required field markings must be clearly visible. Note that the passer in this play is also a defenseless player. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested in football game administration, by coaches and instructors as a textbook for. It also helps for those that think they know the rules from watching the nfl every sunday. Rule 224 note the state associations may intercede in the event of unusual incidents that occur before, during or after a contest. Official website nfhs learn nfhs record book covering various sports, including baseball, basketball, softball, football, and. Some rules and penalties are the same, but there are many differences in the high school game. Official playing rules and casebook of the national football league pdf. Nfhs and mhsa rule information football click for more information. 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. It is faster to search rules than the book and if there is a related rule it has a hyperlink to the related rule.
Click here for the 201617 nfhs basketball rule changes. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Im a football coach so this rules book helps so i know when and when not to aruge with the refs. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. School associations nfhs as the national governing body of football and as the sole member of the.
Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of. This publication is designed to assist individuals assigned to keep statistics in the sports of football, basketball, baseballsoftball and volleyball. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the body that writes the rules of competition for. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. In the nfhs rulebook, the fair catch kick is specifically defined as a free kick. In playpic b, two a players commit unsportsmanlike fouls. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. It is the object of the game for one team to carry or pass the ball across the opponents goal line or to kick the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. National federation of state high school associations.
Nfl rulebook 2019 official nfl rulebook pdf rule quizzes tough quiz. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. Rules and regulations montana high school association. Beginning january 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the batted ball coefficient of restitution bbcor performance standard, and such bats. Foreword this football case book has been designated as the official supplement to the football rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. This football case book has been designated as the official supplement to the football rules book by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Once again, the nfhs football rules committee has chosen to emphasize the head and helmet as a point of emphasis for the 2012 season. Targeting may be called for contact against any opponent, including the runner. National federation of state high school associations football.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes. 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. Football rules reminders at the end of each lesson you will need to successfully complete the lesson quiz before you can continue to the next lesson. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and was approved by the nfhs. Rule 1025 in playpic a, the b player hits the runner out ofbounds, a deadball foul.
Additionally, it is the responsibility of the coach to ensure that hisher players are aware of the rules related to the ondeck circle. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. Rule change rule 12 description of a free kick all free kicks, with the exception of penalty kicks, may be taken in any direction. Rules reference nfhs 2012 baseball rules changes 1. New football glovehand pad standard implemented for the 2012 season. Concussions continue to be a focus of attention in football at all levels of competition. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. Stripes located on the football must be adjacent to and perpendicular to the seam upon which the laces are stitched. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 20 nfhs football rules changes. The nfhs publishes rules books for each sport or activity, and most states. 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. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of.
The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested. Statisticians manual national federation of state high. See suggested guidelines for management of concussion in appendix b on page 97 of the 2012 nfhs football rules book. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Free kicks are taken from the spot of the foul except for the reasons listed in 23, which are taken from the location of the ball when the referee stopped play. National federation of state high school associations 2012 nfhs football rules changes. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. By interpretation, once r1 initiates contact with the kicking team, the restrictions against the kicking team blocking have ended. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of.
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