The definition of spearing was revised to continue the focus on minimizing risk of injury. 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. The prohibition against contacting a player who has given a valid faircatch signal ceases if the kick is muffed. Rule book, case book, and manual heres a link to the most current rule book, mechanics manual, and case book for high school football. Continuing the focus of risk minimization, the definition for the. All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. Electronic versions of the 2015 nfhs football rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks. Nov 28, 2015 pdf of football rules meeting iowa high school. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and defensive schemes. National operating committee on standards for athletic equipment nocsae august 12, 2015.
The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. All ebooks, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation. Jan 21, 2016 football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. One good feature of this site is that you can search on a word to find all the entries containing. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Oklahoma secondary school activities association football.
The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Below is a link to rules changes approved by the nfhs spirit rules committee. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs has a committee that writes the rules governing most high school football. 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. 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 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. Sep 10, 2015 the material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. National federation of state high school associations football. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions. Rules book, case book, officials manual, handbook, simplified.
After the referee signals and the penalty is enforced, but before the next live ball. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Nfhs 2015 football exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. Sixplayer rules differences rule 6 clarification from a 2014 rules change on freekick formation. Heres a link to the most current rule book, mechanics manual, and case book for high school. While this may sound like a simple concept, the game of football has changed with the addition of new offensive and. Nfhs determines rules for most high school football. The material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price.
You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. 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. Oct 07, 2015 the material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. Contains all of the rules for football, and are meant to explain all aspects of the game. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. 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. For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase.
National federation of state high school associations. 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. American football coaches association august 12, 2015. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 2015 nfhs football rules changes. 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 for. 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. 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 blocking and tackling techniques used by high school teams have. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. For years, high school sports officials have routinely put some of their important, confidential, personal information at risk and not by choice. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his. Both leather and rubber are approved for high school use and the ball must be marked with one of two nfhs graphic markings. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 2020 rule changes.
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. Nfhs football rules interpretations 201516 situation 1. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing. 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. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. 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. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and. The online football exam is scheduled from august 3rd through. May 22, 2015 052215 nfhs spirit cheer rules changes 201516. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Cif position statements regarding helmet addon products and certification. 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. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out.
Football rules changes 2015 by on january 21, 2016 football. Welcome to sideline, the homepage for nfhs football game officials information. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. From the 2007 nfhs football rules book, section 3 game equipment comes. Games, penalty summary, nfhs official football signals, index.