Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. This usa football rules guide is designed to take existing, commonly used rule books by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs and the ncaa and adapt them to the youth game. The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed.
In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Contains all of the rules for football, and are meant to explain all aspects of the game. Sideline management and control, professional communication between coaches and game officials 4. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. The mission of the nchsaa is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 2020 rule changes. Football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks.
The online football exam is scheduled from august 3rd through. K refers to the kicking team and rrefers to the receiving team. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and.
For years, high school sports officials have routinely put some of their important, confidential, personal information at risk and not by choice. The word state as used herein includes the district of columbia. It happens at a game site where the official is required to fill out a form including name, address, phone number and, most critically, social security number to be paid for the game. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. Responsibility on players to avoid illegal contact 2. Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from and view them through the kindle app. New, 1051j new new penalty option adopted for fouls by kicking team. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing rules for the studentathletes in their respective states.
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. The blocking and tackling techniques used by high school teams have. All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. Spearing is an act by any player who initiates contact against an. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and defensive schemes.
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 situation 1. If team possession changes during the down, each team retains its identity. Aurorastrasse 100 8032 zurich switzerland telephone. A state high school athleticactivity association may become a voting member of the nfhs provided. 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. Win at fantasy football in 2016 with the ultimate strategies and tactics football outsiders almanac 2016. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 publishers note. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. American football coaches association august 12, 2015.
Use our file search system, download the e book for computer, smartphone or online reading. Nfhs 201516 soccer rules book misconduct yellow card. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the illegal helmet contact act of spearing was revised. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Sixplayer football rule 3 length of time between periods revised.
Reviewed in the united states on september 22, 2014. 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. National federation of state high school associations. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive team. Umpire instruction manual, which contains the rules plus guidance. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. The voting members of the nfhs shall be state high school athleticactivity associations. With these goals in mind, the nfhs football rules committee believes the rules and the game facili. Nfhs 201516 soccer rules book misconduct yellow card rule 12, section 8 article 1 page 57 yellow card art. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Cif position statements regarding helmet addon products and certification.
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. For players at the high school level and below, it is recommended that the game consist of. 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 rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. In most states, the nfhs rule book serves as the foundational rules system for the youth game. 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 annually in january to discuss rules change. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. The canadian amateur rule book for tackle football vancouver. Nfhs 2015 football exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. The essential guide to the 2016 nfl and college football seasons 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse rules book 2014 nfhs boys lacrosse. 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. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app.
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