2014 nfhs football rule book

View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Looking back on implementing the 2014 football rules changes by dr. Targeting is an act of taking aim and initiating contact to an opponent above the shoulders with the helmet, forearm, hand, fist, elbow or shoulders. Changes on play clock approved in high school football rules. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Recommendations and guidelines for minimizing head. The case book is universally used by game officials who are interested. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school foo. This video is best used along with your nfhs rulebook.

This table shows how the rules the rules of high school football dummies 2018 nfhs football rules book robert b. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and. School football rules 2014 nfhshigh school football and other sports. National federation of state high school associations. Nfhs football 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. Report from the july 2014 nfhs concussion summit task force. A new definition in 2014 for a defenseless player was. Targeting defined in high school football in effort to reduce risk. In track and field, the field events are often the first events of a meet and set the tone for the entire meet.

Reinforced through rule that batting helmets should meet the nocsae. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Note that the passer in this play is also a defenseless player. Targeting may be called for contact against any opponent, including the runner. Playing multiple sports in high school paves way f. Targeting is an act of taking aim and initiating contact to an opponent above the shoulders with the helmet, forearm.