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The case book is universally used by officials who are interested in basketball game administration. Targeting may be called for contact against any opponent, including the runner. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving. The game officials shall have the authority to make decisions for. Davis whitfield chief operating officer bob colgate football and sports medicine elliot hopkins baseball and wrestling lindsey atkinson volleyball. 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. 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. For basketball, the rules book and case book were combined in one app. Now, its two separate purchases at double the price. Shoulder to the head 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. Bases shall be 60 feet apart for games using a 12inch ball. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and.
Not having much luck searching online where everything that im finding is 2014 or 2015. 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. Winter and spring rules publications will also follow later in the year for apple users on itunes. Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football. National federation of state high school associations. Win at fantasy football in 2016 with the ultimate strategies and tactics football outsiders almanac 2016. While the ncaa softball rules committee expects you to familiarize yourself with all the rule changes throughout the 20142015 ncaa softball rules and interpretations book, several topics we would specifically like to call to your attention are clarified in the committee report that follows and in this points of emphasis. Click here for the 201920 nfhs comments on the rules. Major football rules differences between nfhs and ncaa. Gardner nfhs publisher julian tackett lexington, ky chair 2012 brad garrett wilsonville, or vice chair 2012. Gardner, publisher mark koski, editor nfhs publications. Before starting the delivery, he shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitchers plate a nd with his.
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Playing multiple sports in high school paves way f. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducation based organizations serving children of. Report from the july 2014 nfhs concussion summit task force. The use of electronic devices by team personnel on the playing field. Nov 28, 2015 pdf of football rules meeting iowa high school. It is not meant to connote illegality under any public law or. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by. The nfhs football rules code permits competition to be conducted in an equitable, exciting. Two points of emphasis were addressed by the nfhs football rules committee for the 2014.
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