Based on the 2020 nfhs rulebook, this manual is broken down into the following chaptersintroductionrecent rule changesscrimmage requirements and livedead ball. For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you. Rules books which are published by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs contain the official rules for high school sports. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Each team may use any refereeapproved ball of its choice to free kick or start a new series of downs. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. 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.
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. For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you access to the nfhs rules but you can also gain the valuable knowledge found. Nfhs approves six football rule changes stateline sports. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. Some materials have been published that do specify a 25. 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. If a touchdown occurs following a change of possession and.
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 disclaimers each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. 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. Penalty summary updated rules references and penalty signal numbers. 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. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. When a free kick down is replayed, the clock will start the same as it does on the original free kick. 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. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Rules differences clarified that at least three a players shall be on the line at the snap in both nineplayer and eightplayer rules. Also, added illegal kicking or batting the ball to.
The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested in football game administration, by coaches and instructors as a textbook for directed study by football squads, and in sports officiating courses. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. 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. The freeblocking zone is a rectangular area established when the ball.
They are used by coaches, officials, players and many fans who wish to know more about the rules of the game. Rules changes for 2020 season announced by nfhs and wiaa. Block by fair catcher is a previous spot foul prior to change of possession. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. 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 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. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. The rules committee was provided situations in which the defensive team was gaining a timing advantage late in games with a defensive injury or an equipment issue with the defense, said todd tharp, assistant director of the iowa high school athletic association and chair of the nfhs football rules committee.
This statement appears at the bottom of page two in the 2019 nfhs football rules book. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. Update on technology in coaching boothslocker rooms and secretaryrules editor. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. National federation of state high school associations.
State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model football rules interpretations. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. The ball is dead if it goes into the end zone touched or untouched as long as it remains a kick by rule. A popup kick is a free kick in which the kicker drives the ball immediately to the ground, the ball strikes. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Rule book does not specify that the play clock is set to 25 after a legal kick. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller.
Nfhs football rule 3510e is likely to get results as this concern is addressed. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and age level appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Rules by topic by national federation of state high school associations nfhs, referee enterprises inc. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. 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.
Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018 nfhs football rules book. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. All about the book 2019 nfhs football rules book bibliographic data, summary, search for links to download an e book in pdf, epub or read online. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Nfhs and wiaa announce football rules changes for 2020. An indirect free kick for team b shall be awarded where a2 was when she became involved with active play by interfering with the goalkeeper. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. These books are designed to explain all aspects of the game.
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