2011 nfhs football rule book pdf

Rules, revisions, and interpretations piaa statewide rules interpreter. Nfhs rule changes for 2012 revised blockingbelowthewaist rules revised definition of a catch revised player required to be removed if helmet comes off during the down illegal personal contact penalty has been revised horse collar rule has been modified gloves must meet nocsae test standard starting in 20. The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. The same fundamental is correct in the 201112 basketball rules book.

National federation of state high school associations. The kick must be either a place kick or a drop kick, and if it passes over the crossbar and between the goalposts of the opposing teams goal, a field goal, worth three points, is awarded to the. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Nfhs football rules book 2010 national federation of state high school associations on. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of the rules book which supports the interpretation. Page 5 rule 112011 nfhs baseball rules rule 1 players, field and equipment section 1 positions of players art. Nfhs football rules kicking rule 6 flashcards quizlet. Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances.

For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Any aluminum or composite bat that meets the january 1, 2012 specifications found in rule 2e. At a minimum, the umpire should issue a team warning to the head coach, with a subsequent offense penalized with ejection of the offenders or the head coach. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Football advisory committee report january 4, 2011. I have been officiating under nfhs rules for the last few years. In gridiron football, the safety american football or safety touch canadian football is a. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Rule change gloves rule 152b beginning in 20, gloves must meet the nocsae test standard at the time of manufacture with visible stamp as above, unless made of unaltered plain cloth. Buss carr 2011 12 nfhs football rules changes 118 administrative duties of game officials clarified. 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.

Situation number is also the principal rule reference. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. The following are editorial changes to the playing rules. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Pdfs from the nfhs website, but officials registered with the nfhs cannot.

Ohio high school athletic association 2019 approved fb. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches for rules. The same fundamental is correct in the 2011 12 basketball rules book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. First, rule 366 indicates that only specific individuals are permitted outside the designated dugoutbench area. Nfhs 2011 football rules, pp 8789, item 511 or state rules. Rule 1 2011 nfhs football case page 6 part 2 other play situations note. The game officials shall have the authority to make decisions for. The nfhs disapproves of any form of taunting that is intended or designed to. The nfhs football rules committee meets annually in january to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season.

Federation publication, including the 2011 rule book, the 2011 case book, or the national federation web site at. The fair catch kick is a rule at the professional and high school levels of american football that allows a team that has just made a fair catch to attempt a free kick from the spot of the catch. If you cant find the answer in the book, trying googling it. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Concussions, contact both to and with the helmet, and helmet technology and proper helmet fitting.

State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for soccer rules interpretations. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. National federation of state high school associations 201112 nfhs soccer rules powerpoint nfhs interpretation policy the nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of interpretations of nfhs soccer rules. Concussions see appendix b on page 96 of the 2011 nfhs football rules book. Other related rule references are shown at the end of the ruling. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with. Football is a game with the stated objective of one team carrying or passing the ball across the opponents goal line or kicking the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. All umpires should be physically fit at the start of. 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. Page 11 rule 11 2010 nfhs football rules rule 1 the game, field, players and equipment section 1 the game art. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. The mechanics are required for all ohsaa football officials when officiating.

Indianapolis, in february 14, 2011 a change in the definition of a chop block in high school football, along with a strong emphasis on proper use of the helmet to minimize risk of injury, highlighted the january 2123 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in indianapolis. Pigott showed the new spalding tfsb1 model football to the committee. Other prerequisites including the points just described, following are 10 prerequisites which will go a long way toward helping every umpire gain the respect and confidence heshe is striving to attain in becoming a toprated umpire. F5 and f3 remove the facehead protectors and discard them. National federation penalty enforcement suburban officials.

Concussion in sports what you need to know free course. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. Apparently, coaches registered on the nfhs site can still download the. Through 2011, players of the opposing teams shall wear jerseys of contrasting colors. I thank you for your selfless dedication to lead a youth football league that instills. I dont expect to need them much in 2011 other than spring scrimmages, but maybe some time down the road. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who advance to and touch first base, second base, third base and. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive. Rule sectionarticle 482 eliminates the requirement that a team who scores a touchdown at the end of regulation of a game to kick the extra point or go for twopoint conversion if it would not affect the outcome of the game. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. High school associations football rules book and case book.

Umpires, coaches and administrators should be looking for signs of concussion in all athletes and should immediately remove any suspected concussed athlete from play and make every effort to ensure a. Any aluminum or composite bat that meets the january 1, 2012 specifications found in rule. Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are legal. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools.

Only baseball bat manufacturers can apply for and receive a waiver from the nfhs. 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. 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. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for soccer rules. 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. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011. This information is in no way meant to replace the nfhs football rules book. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested in football game administration, by coaches and instructors as a textbook for. An asterisk indicates a new situation in part 2 or a revised situation ruling. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash. 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. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. With r1 on second, b2 hits a slow ground ball to third base. 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.

Nfhs 2010 football rules book roanoke county parks rec. Defensive players f5 and f3 are wearing facehead protectors. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. 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. For 2012, gloves may carry the above stamp or the nfhs ncaa stamp. 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. Fundamental did not get updated with this years rules change in the manual only. John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. Players of the home team shall wear dark jerseys and players.

Member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing rules for the studentathletes in their respective states. National federation of state high school associations 2011 12 nfhs soccer rules powerpoint nfhs interpretation policy the nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of interpretations of nfhs soccer rules. 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. Blackandwhite vertically striped, long or shortsleeved knit shirt shall be worn. If a pass is thrown from beyond the line of scrimmage, unnecessary roughness may apply for action against the passer. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Hayford, and carried 60 vote to recommend running kickoffs out of the end zone as a football rules experiment.