Rules books which are published by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs contain the official rules for high school sports. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. The 2011 12 nfhs basketball rules application app, which is now available in the android market, combines the 2011 12 nfhs basketball rules book and the 2011 12 nfhs basketball case book into one searchable mobile app. F5 and f3 remove the facehead protectors and discard them. According to the 2014 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, football is the most popular sport for boys at the high school level with 1,093,234. Case books are published separately in baseball, basketball, football, softball, and track and field and are a supplement to the rules books. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. We examine in detail the principals of verticality as it applies to contact between two players. These changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors.
The purpose of this is to explain the change in verbiage in the nfhs softball rules book regarding the umpires. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce. These books make use of illustrations and diagrams to clearly explain situations which might otherwise be difficult to comprehend. Additionally, he served as a member of the nfhs coaches education committee from 200206 and as an advisor to the commission on sports medicine of the indiana state medical association. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for soccer rules interpretations. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. National federation of state high school associations. They are used by coaches, officials, players and many fans who wish to know more about the rules of the game. With r1 on second, b2 hits a slow ground ball to third base. Nfhs soccer rules changespress release get official products. The football handbook also includes the rules for flag football and touch football.
Nfhs 2011 football rules, pp 8789, item 511 or state rules. Fundamental did not get updated with this years rules change in the manual only. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and age level appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. High school softball rules change enforces stricter penalty for illegal bats. Many often wonder how the rules that govern high school football are developed and why they are written the way they are. New rules will cut down on the amount of eye black allowed for high school football players, which. A player shall only be penalized for being in an offside position if, at. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. 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. 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. 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.
Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Rules simplified and illustrated for basketball and football are published annually. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Ihsaa commissioner bobby cox announces retirement nfhs. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Nfhs basketball rules point of emphasis verticality. Moa football page click here to view the entire page.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes. The saoa football program provides the resources below to enhance your officiating experience. The same fundamental is correct in the 201112 basketball rules book. In addition, the survey indicated there were 1,805 girls who played football in 2011 12. Alltime greats, legendary teams, and todays favorite playerswith tips on playing like a pro 6. Indianapolis, in july 5, 2011 the use of altered or nonapproved bats in high school softball will draw an additional penalty for both players and coaches beginning with the 2012 season. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. Member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing rules for the studentathletes in their respective states. Previously, cox was a member of the nfhs football rules committee serving as the chairman of the research subcommittee from 20082011. He has made several presentations at the nfhs summer meeting, nfhs niaaa national athletic directors conference and nfhs legal meeting. 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 forward it to the nfhs. These books are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Indianapolis, in may 4, 2011 penalties for fouls during throwins have been.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs football playing rules reflect a national perspective based on decisions that best serve the needs of the sport on a national level. Additional rules approved in high school football regarding. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the nature or extent of the modifications that may be appropriate for children who are younger or less skilled than high school. Nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. The material is crossreferenced to display related content, and is offered as a companion piece to the printed books. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the nature or extent of the modifications that may be appropriate for children who are.
This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport of football for the youth of our nation. Clarifying when and how coaches can communicate with players highlighted the high school soccer rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs soccer rules committee at its january 2123 meeting in indianapolis. Using the nfhs 201011 basketball rule book as our guide. B delete phrase or throwin, from the first sentence. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
It is not an offense in itself to be in an offside position. Sep 01, 2015 online shopping from a great selection at books store. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. You will be required to have software on your computer, tablet. In the exam situations, arefers to the offensive team and brefers to their opponents the defensive team. The case book is universally used by 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.
Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Among his previous service to the nfhs, welter was a member of the sanctioning committee 199598, football rules committee 19952004 and the strategic planning committee 2008. Backboard red or led light permitted to signal the expiration of time. Defensive players f5 and f3 are wearing facehead protectors. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. This revision in high school soccer rules for 201112 was one of nine changes approved by the national federation of state high school. Jan 27, 2011 using the nfhs 201011 basketball rule book as our guide. Nfhs rulebooks categories publications, by sport baseball. Nov 10, 2011 the 2011 12 nfhs basketball rules application app, which is now available in the android market, combines the 2011 12 nfhs basketball rules book and the 2011 12 nfhs basketball case book into one searchable mobile app. Krefers to the kicking team and rrefers to the receiving team.
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