The only permissible items on the ball are the ball manufacturers name andor logo. Illegal participation fouls by r occurring during the kick are now enforced under postscrimmage kick fouls. Rule 151 states materials inside the bat or treatmentsdevices used to alter the bat specifications andor enhance performance e. Exams will be administered online through the nfhs during the testing window. Added that commercial advertising is not permitted on the ball.
B all fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. Added a new option to the offended team to start the clock on the snap for an accepted penalty. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Lhsaa test questions come from the nfhs rules book, including rule changes, points of emphasis and fundamentals, as well as the louisiana mechanics manual and nfhs case book note. The nfhs football rules committees actions this year once again. Lhsaa test questions come from the nfhs rules book, including rule changes, points of emphasis and fundamentals, as well as the louisiana mechanics manual and nfhs case book. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Proper enforcement of penalties for violations of the equipment rules.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. In softball, two rules changes were recommended by the nfhs softball rules committee at its june 1618 meeting in indianapolis and subsequently approved by. Rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball for immediate release contact. Nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. Illegal substitution and illegal participation fouls by r occurring at the snap continue to. Following the readyforplay for a freekick down and until the ball is kicked. In order for a scrimmage formation to be legal at the snap, at least 5 team a players must be on their line of scrimmage and no more than 4 team a players may be backs. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. First falls on foul ground past third base, but settles on fair territory. This is one of the two allowable unsportsmanlike fouls prior to ejection. Lhsaa test questions come from the nfhs rules book, including rule changes, points of emphasis and. In a an assistant coach has received an uns for berating an official.
During coin toss, teams must remain in the team area. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Sideline management and control, professional communication between coaches and game officials 4. Fall 2017 rules changes, points of emphasis for ghsa.
The nfhs football rules committee shares the concern about potential injuries and the issues surrounding sportsmanship in those situations when the point differential is implemented. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model football rules interpretations. This book attempts to take all aspects of the federation rules related to penalty enforcement, reorder them as necessary, and translate them into language which is just as precise as that of the rule book but maybe slightly more understandable. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications. Corrections to the 2017 soccer rules book page 23, 411i3 change 411h1 to 411i1.
By adding these examples, the committee continues to focus on risk minimization and responded to requests on the annual nfhs football rules questionnaire from participating coaches, game officials and state association representatives. Prepare themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally to perform at a consistently high level of excellence master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules apply rules and mechanics judiciously and consistently. Rule 981f note true false correct 30 the restrictions on players being in the team box extend from the 35yard line to the 35yard line. The remaining changes approved by the nfhs football rules committee touched on a new ball specification 1h, uniforms 151b3, game officials 154, postscrimmage kick fouls 2 16 2h, penalty time clock management 347, prosthetic limbs 422l and forwardpass interference 7510, in which the previous foul for noncontact. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports. Responsibility on players to avoid illegal contact 2. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The following football points of emphasis were selected by the nfhs football rules committee for the 2019 high school football season. Indianapolis new rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in minimizing the risks associated with the sport the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were. Clarified that illegal participation fouls by r occurring during the kick are now enforced under postscrimmage kick fouls.
In the pursuit of excellence, football officials shall. Member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing rules for the studentathletes in their respective states. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Louisiana high school athletic association 2016 football rules study questions lhsaa study guide questions. Runners are r1, r2, or r3, and r1 is the runner who has advanced farthest. The player who bats first in his half of an inning is designated b1. Need to make a change in the text on the slide below the pictures. The remaining changes approved by the nfhs football rules committee touched on a new ball specification 1h, uniforms 151b3, game officials 154, postscrimmage kick fouls 2 16 2h, penalty time clock management 347, prosthetic limbs 422l, and forwardpass interference 7510, in which the previous foul for noncontact face. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Nfhs football rules allow state associations to prescribe a point differential that allows the game to be terminated or a running clock to be used. In b the hc comes out onto the field between plays and berates the officiating crew.
The national federation of high schools, which governs high school sports and activities across the nation including the georgia high school association has released its rules changes and points of emphasis for game officials for the fall 2017 seasons. The establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2 310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2022 meeting in indianapolis. Illegal participation fouls by the receiving team occurring during the kick are now enforced under postscrimmage kick fouls. Rule 1c true false correct 8 a player in motion at the snap is allowed to be moving parallel with the line of scrimmage. A new statement from the nfhs on facilities used for high school athletics was added to the front of the 2017 nfhs football rules book. This statement appears at the bottom of page two in the 2019 nfhs football rules book. The 2010 national federation rules book identifies nine distinct types of fouls in rule nf 2 16 2. Each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and. New football glovehand pad standard implemented for the 2012 season. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Restrictions removed on penaltymarker colored pads or gloves.
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. Rule 153c8 true false correct 29 it is an unauthorized conference if a players goes near the sideline between downs to communicate with coaches. Rule 251e, 2 16 1c, d lands on fair ground after touching a player who was over foul ground. In the following questions, a refers to the team which puts the ball in play offense, and b refers to their opponents. Nfhs rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball. First falls on foul ground past third base, but settles on fair. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Tests may be taken up to five 5 times during the testing window. National federation of state high school associations.
If a player, coach or nonplayer is in the restricted zone while the ball is live but does not contact a game. Nfhs 2014 baseball exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. 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. Nfhs rule changes approved in high school baseball, softball. In the following questions, a refers to the team which puts the ball in play offense, and b refers to their opponents defense. Indianapolis, in february 12, 2008 four changes in rules regarding penalty options for teams that are fouled on scoring plays were among the 17 revisions in high school football rules approved for the 2008 season by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules. 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.
You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. In the following questions, a refers to the team which puts the ball in play offense, and b refers to. These two football points of emphasis need to be stressed to all coaches, game officials, players, parents, school administrators, appropriate healthcare professionals and all others who have an interest in. No other model football rules interpretations should be considered. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. New blocking, kicking rules address risk minimization in. Indianapolis new rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in minimizing the risks associated with the sport the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes. Nfhs exam answer key 2018 nfhs baseball exam ii question answer choice answer text rule reference 1. Football rules changes 2017 georgia officials athletic.