Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018. Targeting was added to signal 24 of the nfhs official football signals. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. 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. Major football rules differences between nfhs and ncaa. 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. Contains the officials rules for volleyball and are designed. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and age level appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Game officials have been reluctant to penalize a team for the failure of a player to properly wear.
Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school football rules. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship.
It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law. 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 in the case books of your sports. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and will not use illegal equipment. The timing rule between periods and intermission for sixplayer football has been standardized to match the current nfhs 8, 9 and 11player football rules. Nfhs football rules kicking rule 6 flashcards quizlet. You will be required to have software on your computer, tablet. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Osaa adopted football rules and interpretations the 2019 nfhs football rules book will be used with the following clarifications. While the rules of baseball are in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people. Rules book, case book, officials manual, handbook, simplified.
Another change coming to the game affects the play clock. In 2017, the nfhs football rules committee adopted rule 347 which gives an offended team the. 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. Nfhs football rule 3510e is likely to get results as this concern is addressed. Click here to view 3official football mechanics manual. 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.
The course explains principles and practice of good football officiating, through rules knowledge and professionalism. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. According to the 2018 19 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, 11player. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. Select the link from the list below to access the dedicated quiz page for officials of that sport. The national federation of state high school associationss football rules committee proposed the idea to allow states to institute a 40second play clock, scrapping the current 25second clock in all instances. A complete listing of the football rules changes will be available on the nfhs website at. Fhsaa, nfhs change high school football rules for 2018. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations.
The timing rule between periods and intermission for six player football has been standar dized to match the current nfhs 8, 9 and 11player football rules. A new nfhs official football signal for illegal blindside block signal 26 was added to the nfhs official football signals. The course discusses risk minimization and its potential impact on injuries. This edition of the official playing rules of the national football league contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2018 nfl season. Nfhs rules app contains all the information found in the printed copy, but adds the key advantages of not only portability but the digital format also allows quick and. Football gloves are required to meet either the sfia specification or the existing nocsae standard at the time of manufacture.
These nfhs ncaa football rules differences are presented in summary form and should only to be used as a guide. 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. Quiz questions, answers, and rules references are all created by the rules interpreters and therefore any questions regarding these should be directed to them. The saoa football program provides the resources below to enhance your officiating experience. National federation of state high school associations. 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 school age. Mileage rate reimbursement for playoff game officials june 2017. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a. Nfhs rulebooks categories publications, by sport baseball. Oklahoma secondary school activities association football.
Please enter the information below and click on the submit button at the bottom. All but one principal nfhs football rules duration. According to the 2018 19 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, swimming and diving is the 10thmost popular sport for boys with 6,638 participants in 7,704 schools, and the eighth. Rule 99 failure to properly wear required equipment has been deleted from the 2018 nfhs football rules book. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. The penalty for a player who is not properly equipped has changed from a. Director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Nfhs approves six football rule changes stateline sports.
The nfhs baseball rules book contains the official rules code for high school baseball as approved by the nfhs baseball rules committee. Member clubs of the league may amend the rules from time to time, pursuant to the applicable voting procedures of the nfl constitution and bylaws. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Football rule changes for 2018 announced by nfhs february 9, 2018 players in high school football who are detected with missing or improperly worn equipment during playing action will be removed from the game for at least one down, unless the improper equipment is directly attributable to a foul by the opponent. Football rule changes for 2018 announced by nfhs alfca. 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. Improperly equipped player shall be replaced for at least one down. If the link is not highlighted, then there are no quizzes currently available.
National federation of state high school associations football. Football rule changes for 2018 announced by nfhs february 9, 2018 players in high school football who are detected with missing or improperly worn equipment during playing action will be removed from the game for at least one down, unless the improper equipment is directly attributable to. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. This statement appears at the bottom of page two in the 2018 nfhs football rules book.
Shopping cart 0 you have no items in your shopping cart. We have received the official 2018 nfhs football rule book and we want to share the new rule changes for the benefit of coaches, players, and officials as they. The nfhs baseball rules book contains the official rules code for high school baseball as approved by the nfhs baseball rules. You will be required to have software on your computer, tablet, or smartphone to view word, excel, and powerpoint files. Added in 2018, that some white accents are now allowed on the black football shoe that. Jun 18, 2018 2018 whsaa nfhs football rules video whsaa. About pdf and epub ebook library our mission is to help people find and download e books they love. According to the 2018 19 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.
This information is in no way meant to replace the nfhs football rules book. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. Rule change rule 112lc the ball shall have a deeplypebbled, granulated surface, with horizontally. Rule 362 no longer calls for a delayofgame foul for failure to properly wear requiredlegal equipment. 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. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Officiating football has been developed for new game officials as well as experienced high school game officials. Sixplayer football rule 3 length of time between periods revised. The nfhs baseball case book contains the official case plays for high school baseball as approved by the nfhs baseball rules committee. Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate nfl playing rules. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and. Football and sports medicine elliot hopkins baseball and wrestling lindsey atkinson volleyball.