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NFHS High School Football Rule Revisions for the 2006 Season

 

  1-2-3g

Advertising and/or commercial markings may be permitted in the end zones.

 1-3-5b

The official line-to-gain and down indicators shall be operated approximatley 6 feet outside the sideline, where facilities permit.

 1-5-1

Beginning in 2010, the visiting team shall wear white jerseys. Also, the home team has additional limitations as to how much white may be on it's jerseys.

1-5-1a

At least a four-snap chin strap shall be required to secure the helmet.

1-5-1i

Mouth guards shall be of any readily visable color, other than white or clear.

1-5-1f2

Beginning in 2008, when measuring the length of a non-removable cleat, the measurement shall be from the tip of the cleat to the sole of the shoe.

1-6-2

Phones and headsets are permitted for use by anyone during an authorized sideline time-out.

2-6-2a,

An authorized sideline time-out shall be held directly in front of the team box and within the 9-yard mark.

2-29; 3-7-6; 9-6-4a

The language and definition of participation and substitution have been revised.

2-31-8

A definition has been added to define when a runner becomes a kicker.

2-40

The word "intentional" has been removed from the spearing rule.

4-2-2

A holder may now recover a snap and retain the same options of going back to a knee for the kick, advance, pass or running the ball.

7-2-8

The option to use a "planned loose ball" has been removed.

7-5-10, 7-5-13

The act of illegally touching the ball by an ineligible player carries the same penalty whether the act occurs behind, in or beyond the line of scrimmage.

Six, Eight & Nine Players

The 9-yard mark required in 11 player has been modified to 7-yard mark.

 

Points of Emphasis

1. Concussions
2. Spearing and Illegal Helmet Contact
3. Making The Difficult Call - Assisting The Runner ; Officials Professionalism
4. Goal Line And End Zone Calls

 

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