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2013 NCAA Rule Changes
& Texas HS Exceptions
© 2013 TASO Football Division
PREPARED BY THE TASO FOOTBALL 2013
TRAINING TEAM AND APPROVED CLINICIANS
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Preliminaries
• Everything is subject to change
• Regular rule change year
• E = editorial change, R = rule change
• No need to debate the wisdom of the
changes
Texas High Schools:
Exception - xxxxxxxx
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Yard Line
Visibility (1-2-1-f) E
1. The entirety of all yard lines, goal lines
and sidelines must be clearly visible. No
portion of any such line may be obscured
by decorative markings.
2. No such markings may touch or enclose
the hash marks.
(UIL reports done for violations but play the
game)
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Pylons (1-2-6)
R
• Add:
“One manufacturer’s logo or trademark is
permitted on each pylon. Institutional logos,
conference logos and the name/commercial
logo of the sponsor of postseason games
are also allowed. Any such marking may not
extend more than 3 inches on any side.”
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Uniform Numbers (1-4-2) R
• 2 changes made to deal with player
numbering situations.
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Uniform Numbers (1-4-2) R
• 1-4-2-d: Before it prohibited players from
changing numbers ‘to deceive the
opponents”, NOW:
“When a player enters the game after
changing his jersey number, he must report
to the referee, who then informs the opposing
head coach and announces the change. A
player who enters the game after changing
his number and does not report commits a
foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.”
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Uniform Numbers (1-4-2) R
“When a player enters the game after
changing hisTexas
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to the
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player who
enters the game after changing his
number and does not report commits a
foul for unsportsmanlike conduct.”
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Uniform Numbers (1-4-2) R
• 1-4-2-e: New paragraph
“Two players playing the same position may
not wear the same number during the game.”
(Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
• Cover in pregame conference w/coaches
“Do you have any players with the same
number? What positions do they play”
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Jersey Numerals (1-4-4-c-3) R
• 1-4-4-c-3: Before it required the numerals
be “of a color(s) in distinct contrast with the
jersey.” NOW:
They must be “of one solid color which itself
is clearly in distinct contrast with the color of
the jersey, irrespective of any border around
the number.”
(FBS in 2013, all other levels in 2014)
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Jersey Numerals (1-4-4-c-3) R
• 1-4-4-c-3: Before it required the numerals
be “of a color(s) in distinct contrast with the
jersey.” NOW:
They must be “of one solid color which itself
Texas High
Schools:
is clearly in distinct
contrast
with the color of
Exception
Simply report
in
the
jersey, -irrespective
of noncompliance
any border around
the number.” game report.
(FBS in 2013, all other levels in 2014)
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Towel Size (1-4-6-a-1) E
• 1-4-6-a-1: Before it just limited towels to
no larger than 4” X 12”, NOW:
“…no smaller than 4” X 12” and no larger
than 6” X 12”…
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Eyeglasses &
Goggles (1-4-6-c)
E
• 1-4-6-c: Before it only prohibited tinted eye
shields, NOW:
Sentence added:
“Eyeglasses and goggles also must be clear
and not tinted.”
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Crew Communication
Devices (1-4-13) R
• 1-4-13 prohibits any official except the R
from having a microphone. But there is an
exception NOW:
“A protected wireless communication system
open only to the officiating crew and
conference officiating observer is allowed.”
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Crew Communication
Devices (1-4-13)
1-4-13. A microphone is mandatory for the
referee to be used for all game
announcements. It is strongly
recommended that it be a lapel-type
microphone.
Tx
Texas High Schools:
Exception - Microphones are
recommended. Also, if a microphone is
used, the referee may announce the number
of the player committing any foul.
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Chop Blocks (2-3-3) E
• 2-3-3 has an added sentence:
“It is not a foul if the defensive player
initiates the contact.”
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Low-Blocking
Zone (2-3-7) E
• 2-3 has a new article added:
Article 7
a. “The low-blocking zone is the rectangle
that extends 7 yards laterally in each
direction from the snapper, 5 yards
beyond the NZ and back to Team A’s end
line.
b. The low blocking zone disintegrates when
the ball leaves the zone.
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5 yds
Low Blocking Zone
7 yds
End line
7 yds
Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-1-d) E
• 2-4-1 now has a subpara “d”:
“Having gained possession of the ball, a
player loses possession if he no longer has
the ball in his firm control.”
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Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-3) E
• 2-4-3 completely rewritten
a. To catch a ball means that a player:
1. secures control of a live ball in flight
with his hands or arms before the ball
touches the ground, and
2. touches the ground in bounds with
any part of his body, and then
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Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-3) E
3. maintains control of the ball long
enough to enable him to perform an act
common to the game, i.e., long enough to
pitch or hand the ball, advance it, avoid or
ward off an opponent, etc., and
4. satisfies paragraphs b, c, and d
below.
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Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-3) E
b. If a player goes to the ground in the act
of catching a pass (with or without contact
by an opponent) he must maintain complete
and continuous control of the ball
throughout the process of contacting the
ground, whether in the field of play or in the
end zone. This is also required for a player
attempting to make a catch at the sideline
and going to the ground out of bounds.
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Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-3) E
b. (continued) If he loses control of the
ball, which then touches the ground before
he regains control, it is not a catch. If he
regains control inbounds prior to the ball
touching the ground it is a catch.
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Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-3) E
c. If the player loses control of the ball
while simultaneously touching the ground
with any part of his body, or if there is doubt
that the acts were simultaneous, it is not a
catch. If a player has control of the ball, a
slight movement of the ball will not be
considered loss of possession; he must lose
control of the ball in order for there to be a
loss of possession.
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Catch, Recovery, Possession
(2-4-3) E
d. If the ball touches the ground after the
player secures control and continues to
maintain control, and the elements above
are satisfied, it is a catch.
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Lines
(2-12) R
”North – South Line”
”Adjacent Sideline”
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Passes (2-19-2-b) E
b. When a Team A player is holding the
ball to pass it forward toward the NZ, any
intentional forward movement of his hand or
arm starts the forward pass.
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Passes (2-19-2-b) E
b. When a Team A player is holding the
ball to pass it forward toward the NZ, any
intentional forward movement of his hand or
arm with the ball firmly in his control
starts the forward pass.
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Linemen and Backs
(2-27-4) E
d-1. A back is any Team A player who is not
a lineman and whose head or body shoulder
does not break the plane of the line drawn
through the waistline of the nearest Team A
lineman.
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Defenseless Players
(2-27-14) E
b. A receiver attempting to catch a pass,
or one who has completed a catch and
has not had time to protect himself or
has not clearly become a ball carrier.
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Defenseless Players
(2-27-14) E
c. A kicker in the act of or just after kicking a
ball, or during the kick or the return.
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Defenseless Players
(2-27-14) E
e. A player on the ground. at the end of the
play.
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Defenseless Players
(2-27-14) E
g. A player who receives a blind-side
block.
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Defenseless Players
(2-27-14) E
h. A ball carrier already in the grasp of
an opponent and whose forward
progress has been stopped.
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Defenseless Players
(2-27-14) E
i. A quarterback any time after a change
of possession.
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Play clock after
injury timeout (3-2-4-c-4) E
[Exception: If there is an option for a 10second subtraction in either half the play
clock is set at 25 seconds for any player.]
Texas High Schools:
Exception - Not applicable as we do not use
the 10 second runoff, so it is always a 25 sec
play clock
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Minimum Time for a Play
After Spiking Ball (3-2-5) R
5. If the game clock is stopped with three
or more seconds remaining in the quarter
and will start on the referee’s signal, the
offense may reasonably expect to throw
the ball directly to the ground (Rule 7-3-2e) and have enough time for another play.
With two seconds or one second on the
game clock there is enough time for only
one play.
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Starting and Stopping Clock
(3-3-2) E
The clock is started on the Referee’s
signal….
17. When either team commits a deadball foul.
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Starting and Stopping Clock
(3-3-2-f) E
New exception to 3-3-2-f.
(Exception: Rule 3-4-4)
Texas High Schools:
3-4-4:
10 second
subtraction
Exception
- Not applicable
as from
we dogame
not use
clock
the 10 second runoff
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10 Second Subtraction for
Injured Player (3-3-5) R
f. If the player injury is the only reason
for stopping the clock (other that his or a
teammate’s helmet coming off, Rule 3-39) with less than one minute in the half,
the opponent has the option of a 10second runoff.
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10 Second Subtraction for
Injured Player (3-3-5) R
f. (continued) The play clock will be set to
40 seconds for an injury to a player of
defensive team and to 25 seconds for
injury to player of the offensive team.
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10 Second Subtraction for
Injured Player (3-3-5) R
f. (continued) If there is a 10-second
runoff the game clock will start on the
referee’s signal. If there is no 10-second
runoff the game clock will start on the
snap. The 10-second runoff may be
avoided by a charged team timeout if
available. There is no option of a 10second runoff if there are injuries to
opposing players.
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Length of Timeouts
(3-3-7) R
g. The captain must exercise his penalty
option before he or a teammate consults
with his coach on a sideline during a
timeout.
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Length of Timeouts
(3-3-7) R
g. Penalty options must be exercised
before a team timeout.
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Timeout to Allow Player
to Stay in Game (3-3-9-a) R
The player who loses his helmet during
play may remain in the game if his team
is granted a charged timeout.
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Timeout to Allow Player
to Stay in Game (3-3-9-a) R
Can 1 timeout be used for multiple
purposes?
YES
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Timeout to Allow Player
to Stay in Game (3-3-9-b) R
b. When the helmet coming off is the only
reason for stopping the clock, other than due
to an injury to the player or his teammate,
the following conditions apply:
1. With one minute or more remaining in either
half the play clock will be set at 25 seconds if
the player is on offense and at 40 seconds
if the player is on defense. The game clock will
start on the referee’s signal.
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Timeout to Allow Player
to Stay in Game (3-3-9-b) R
2. If there is less than one minute in the half the
opponent has the option of a 10-sec subtraction.
The play clock will be set at 25 secs. If there is a
10-sec subtraction the game clock will start on
the referee’s signal. If there is no 10-sec
subtraction the game clock will start on the
snap. The 10-sec subtraction may be avoided
by the use of a team timeout, if available. There
is no option for a 10-second subtraction if
helmets come off opposing players.
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Helmet Off Clarification
(AR 3-3-9-II) E
• Approved Ruling 3-3-9
II. Late in the first quarter ball carrier A22 is legally
tackled, and his helmet comes off just after his
back hits the ground. The game clock reads 0:00.
• RULING: A22 must leave the game for the next
down, which will be the initial down of the
second quarter. A22’s helmet came off through
play and there was no helmet foul by Team B.
However, A22 may remain in the game if Team
A takes a timeout.
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Late Substitution Mechanics
(AR 3-5-2-VIII) E
VIII. Late in the first half Team A is out of timeouts.
A pass play on third down ends inbounds at the B25 short of the line to gain with the game clock
showing 0:10. Facing fourth down and three, Team
A immediately hurries its field goal team onto the
field.
RULING: Team B should reasonably expect that
Team A will attempt a field goal in this situation
and should have its field-goal defense unit ready.
The umpire will not stand over the ball, as there
should be no issue of the defense being uncertain
about the next play.
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Late Substitution Mechanics
(AR 3-5-2-IX) E
• IX. Late in the first half Team A is out of
timeouts. A pass play on third down ends
inbounds at the B-25 short of the line to
gain with the game clock showing 0:30.
Facing fourth down and three, Team A
gives no indication as to its next play until
the game clock reads 0:10. They then rush
their field goal unit onto the field, and
Team B then hurries to respond.
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Late Substitution Mechanics
(AR 3-5-2-IX) E
• IX.
• RULING: The umpire moves to the ball to
prevent the snap until Team B has had a
reasonable opportunity to get its field-goal
defense unit onto the field. The umpire will
step away when he judges that the
defense has had enough time. If the game
clock reads 0:00 before the ball is
snapped after the umpire steps away, the
half is over.
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Line to Gain (5-1-2) E
b. The line to gain is established when
the ball is made ready for play before the
first down of the new series.
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Foul During Free
Kick Down (5-2-1) E
When a scrimmage down follows the
penalty for a foul committed during a free
kick down, the down and distance
established by that penalty shall be first
down with a new line to gain.
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Penalty Resulting in
New Series (5-2-2) E
5-2-2 was “Penalty resulting in First Down”
Now: “Penalty Resulting in New Series”
“It is a first down new series with a new line
to gain:”
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Foul Between Series
(5-2-7) E
A very minor editorial change broke this
single paragraph up into 2 sub-paragraphs
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Kicking Team
Fouls (6-3-13) E
Insertion: “…scrimmage kick play in which
the ball crosses the neutral zone…”
Insertion: “…enforced either at the previous
spot …”
Addition at end of sentence: “…dead ball
belongs to Team B, at the option of Team
B.”
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Kicking Team
Fouls (AR 6-3-13-II) E
II. Team A punts on fourth and seven at the A-35.
At the snap Team A has five players in the
backfield. The kick is partially blocked, does not
cross the neutral zone and is returned by B88 to
the A-28 where he is tackled.
RULING: Team B may decline the penalty and
have the ball at the A-28 or have the penalty
enforced at the previous spot with fourth down
repeated at the A-30.
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Kick Catch Interference
Clarifications (AR 6-4-1-VI) E
• VI. B25 is standing at the B-35 in position
to catch a punt. As the ball is on its
downward flight A88 runs by B25 very
close to his side, causing B25 to adjust his
position before catching the ball. A88 does
not make contact and does not penetrate
the one-yard area directly in front of B25.
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Kick Catch Interference
Clarifications (AR 6-4-1-VI) E
• VI. RULING: Foul by A88, interference
with the opportunity to catch the kick. 15
yards, spot of the foul. Even though B25
catches the ball, A88’s action causes him
to move away from his original location
and thus interferes with his opportunity to
make the catch.
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Kick Catch Interference
Clarifications (AR 6-4-1-X) E
X. Punt receiver B44 is standing at his 30-
yard line in position to catch the kick.
Defender A11 races down the field to cover
the punt and reaches a point about a foot
directly in front of B44 as the ball descends.
B44 makes the catch without having to
adjust his position or manner of catching the
ball because of the presence of A11, who
does not pull back to give B44 more room.
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Kick Catch Interference
Clarifications (AR 6-4-1-X) E
X. RULING: Foul for kick-catch interference.
A11 entered the one-yard area directly in
front of receiver B44. 15-yard penalty.
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Defensive Team
Requirements (7-1-5-a-4) E
Players aligned in a stationary position
within one yard of the line of scrimmage may
not make any quick or abrupt or
exaggerated actions that are not part of
normal defensive player movement.
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Illegal Forward Pass
(7-3-2) E
e. It is thrown from in or behind the neutral
zone after a ball carrier’s entire body and
the ball have been beyond the neutral zone.
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Illegal Forward Pass
(7-3-2) E
Illegal forward passes to conserve time now
only carry a loss of down penalty.
AR Changes (7-3-2-II, III & IV)
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Illegal Forward Pass
(7-3-2) E
• EX: Time is running out in the half. Having
just made a 1st down, the offense is
getting ready for the chains to set and the
ball to be ready for the play. The QB is
obviously preparing to spike the ball to
stop the clock. The QB muffs the snap,
picks the ball up off the ground and spikes
it.
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Fouls During a Try
(8-3-4) E
4. a. Distance Penalties against …
c. “…change of possession, the fouls
offset cancel, the down is not …”
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Personal Fouls
(9-1) E
Personal Fouls (9-1)
Third sentence: “Except as otherwise
noted, the penalties for …”
Second sentence in Team A portion of
Penalty: “Enforcement may be either at the
previous spot…”
Title change to article 9-1-3 E
“Targeting and Initiating Contact…”
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Targeting
• Targeting (9-1-3 and 9-1-4) The fouls
themselves have not changed from previous
years. Just the penalty has changed
• Remember, there are 2 types of targeting fouls:
 9-1-3 Using the crown of the helmet to target
ANYONE, ANYWHERE
 9-1-4 Using body parts (forearm, shoulder, etc) to
target a DEFENSELESS player in the HEAD OR
NECK AREA
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Targeting Defenseless
Player (9-1-4) E
No player shall target and initiate contact to
the head or neck area of a defenseless
opponent with the helmet, forearm, hand,
elbow, or shoulder.
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Targeting
(9-1-3 and 9-1-4) R
PENALTY—15 yards. For dead-ball fouls,
15 yards from the succeeding spot.
Automatic first down for fouls by Team B
if not in conflict with other rules. For
fouls in the first half: Disqualification for
the remainder of the game. For fouls in
the second half: Disqualification for the
remainder of the game and the first half
of the next game.
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Targeting
(9-1-3 and 9-1-4) R
PENALTY (continued)—If the foul occurs
in the second half of the last game of the
season, players with remaining eligibility
shall serve the suspension during the
first game of the following season.
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Targeting
(9-1-3 and 9-1-4) R
PENALTY (continued)—The
disqualification is subject to review by
Instant Replay (Rule 12-3-5-f).
For games in which Instant Replay is not
used: If a player is disqualified in the
second half, the conference may appeal
the suspension for the first half of the
next game to the national coordinator of
football officials who would then facilitate
a video review.
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Targeting
(Rogers Redding Notes)
“Targeting” – A player takes aim at an
opponent for purposes of attacking with an
apparent intent that goes beyond making a
legal tackle, block or play on the ball.
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Targeting
(Rogers Redding Notes)
Key Indicators include, but not limited to:
1 - Launch – leaving feet to attack opponent
with upward and forward thrust of body
against head/neck area
2 – Crouch followed by upward and forward
thrust against head/neck area even if feet
are still on the ground
3 – Leading with helmet, forearm, fist, hand,
or elbow against head/neck area
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Targeting
(Rogers Redding Notes)
Indicators include, but not limited to:
4 – Lowering head before initiating contact
with helmet crown
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Targeting
(Rogers Redding Notes)
Defenseless player (Rule 2-27-14):
A player in the act of or just after throwing
a pass.
A receiver attempting to catch a pass, or
one who has completed a catch and has not
had time to protect himself or has not clearly
become a ball carrier.
A kick returner attempting to catch or
recover a kick.
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Targeting
(Rogers Redding Notes)
Defenseless player (Rule 2-27-14):
A player on the ground.
A player obviously out of the play.
A ball carrier already in the grasp of an
opponent and whose forward progress has
been stopped.
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Targeting
(Rogers Redding Notes)
Defenseless player (Rule 2-27-14):
A kicker in the act of or just after kicking a
ball, or during the kick or the return.
A quarterback any time after a change of
possession.
A player who receives a blind-side block.
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Targeting
• Not all high hits are targeting fouls. Some
are UNR.
• When in question err on the side of safety
and call a foul
• When in question do not DQ a player
• R must be able to specifically describe
what the player did when he reports the
DQ to the Head Coach
• Complete an Incident Report
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Concussion Management
• We are part of the team of adults charged
with helping ensure the safety of young
people engaged in this sport.
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Concussion Management
• What can we do?
– Know Appendix A and C in the rule book
• Appendix A: Keep players away from the seriously
injured player. Do not let players help injured
teammate by adjusting helmets or helping him up.
Control players and coaches to prevent
interference with trainers & medical personnel
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Concussion Management
• What can we do?
– Know Appendix A and C in the rule book
• Appendix C:
– Signs and symptoms of concussion include:
• Appears dazed or stunned, confused
• Loss of consciousness
• Unsure of game, score or opponent
• Clumsy movement
• Loss of memory
– Response
• Remove athlete from play
• Ensure evaluation by team medical personnel
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Concussion Management
• UIL Guidelines (Not enforced by us)
– Presence of “concussion-certified” person at
all events
– Immediate removal from game if coach,
physician, licensed health care professional or
a parent/guardian believe an athlete might
have sustained a concussion
– No return to play until a very structured
protocol is successfully completed
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Concussion Management
• What we CAN do
– Enforce the targeting rules and lost helmet
rules
– Observe players, especially during dead ball
periods, for signs of possible concussion
– Do not hesitate to send a player off if he
appears to be injured (includes concussion
symptoms) under provisions of Rule 3-3-5
(Injury Timeouts). Note on your game card the
player # and time/qtr when you do this.
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Concussion Management
• What we WILL NOT do
– Prohibit a player from re-entering the game
after his team staff has cleared him to re-enter
– Ask for any proof that a player has completed
the concussion protocol.
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Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
NEW LANGUAGE
a. Team A prior to a change of team
possession:
Consider a low-blocking zone seven yards
on each side of the ball extending five yards
beyond the neutral zone and back to Team
A’s end line. (Rule 2-3-7 and Appendix D)
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5 yds
Team A - Blocking Below the Waist
2013
= tackle box
7 yds
End line
7 yds
= “The zone”
Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
NEW LANGUAGE
1. The following Team A players may legally
block below the waist inside this zone until
the ball has left the zone: (a) players on the
line of scrimmage completely within this
zone and (b) stationary backs who are at
least partially inside the tackle box AND
at least partially inside the frame of the
body of the 2nd lineman from the snapper.
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4 0
77
63
55
66
78
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2 0
3 0
3 0
= Tackle box
4 0
2 0
85
= Low blocking zone
15
5 0
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Division
42
44
5 0
22
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
2 0
3 0
3 0
= Tackle box
4 0
2 0
85
= Low blocking zone
88
15
5 0
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Division
42
44
5 0
22
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
2 0
3 0
3 0
= Tackle box
4 0
2 0
85
= Low blocking zone
88
15
5 0
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Division
42
44
5 0
22
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
2 0
3 0
3 0
= Tackle box
4 0
2 0
85
= Low blocking zone
88
22
5 0
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Division
42
44
5 0
15
Normal splits
Tight splits
Tight
splits
Normal
splits
except TE
Tight
splits
Normal
Tight
splits
splits
and
except
a
back TE
Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
NEW LANGUAGE
2. Players not covered in paragraph 1, while
the ball is still in the zone, and all players
after the ball has left the zone, are allowed
to BBW only if the force of the initial contact
is from the front, but they may not BBW if
the force of the initial contact is from the side
or back. “From the front” is understood to
mean within the clock-face region between
“10 o’clock and 2 o’clock” forward of the
player being blocked.
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Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
Para 2 in plain English:
Restricted blockers while the ball is in the
ZONE & Unrestricted blockers after the ball has left
the ZONE (become restricted) –
Can only BBW if force of contact is directed
at the front of the blockee or from no more
than @ a 45 degree angle
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Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
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2 0
2 0
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
88
4 0
3 0
3 0
85
15
5 0
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42
44
5 0
22
2 0
2 0
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
88
4 0
3 0
3 0
85
15
5 0
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42
44
5 0
22
2 0
2 0
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
88
4 0
3 0
3 0
85
15
5 0
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42
44
5 0
22
Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
NEW LANGUAGE
3. Once the ball has left the zone a player
may not block below the waist toward his
own end line. (“PEEL BACK BLOCK”)
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2 0
2 0
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
88
4 0
3 0
3 0
85
15
5 0
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42
44
5 0
22
Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
NEW LANGUAGE
4. Players not covered in paragraph 1
(above) may not block below the waist
toward the original position of the ball at the
snap.
(This is the long-standing prohibition against
low blocks that are directed back to the
inside)
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2 0
2 0
4 0
77
63
55
66
78
88
4 0
3 0
3 0
85
15
5 0
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42
44
5 0
22
5 yds
Team A - Blocking Below the Waist
2013 SUMMARY – Team A
= tackle box
7 yds
7 yds
UnRestricted = Linemen in “The Zone”
Stationary backs
partially in Tackle Box AND partially
inside 2d lineman from snapper
End line
= “The zone”
“From the front” =
10 – 2 blocking angle
Restricted = Linemen outside “The zone”
Backs in motion at snap
Backs not partially inside
TackleBox AND partially inside 2d
lineman from snapper
All after ball has left “The zone”
Peel Backs Below Waist - legal for UnRestricted if
ball still in “The zone”
Restricted Blocks Below the Waist must be
“From the Front”
Restricted blockers AT THE SNAP can never block
low back towards the orig position of the ball
No BBW after change of team poss. & during
free kick or scrimmage kick downs
Blocking Below
the Waist (9-1-6) R
Team B Players – No Change from 2012
Can BBW within 5 yds either side of the line
of scrimmage; except:
Against an opponent in position to receive a
backward pass, or
Against an eligible Team A receiver beyond
the NZ unless trying to get to ball or ball
carrier
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Leaping Penalty (9-1-11) E
PENALTY—15 yards, previous spot and
automatic first down. [Signal 38]
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Roughing the
Kicker(9-1-16)
E
PENALTY — added an (a) and (b) to
Penalty Statement and added Automatic
first down
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Roughing the
Kicker(9-1-16)
E
PENALTY SIGNAL —Use Signal 30
during penalty announcement
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Roughing the
Kicker(9-1-16)
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E
Unsportsmanlike
Conduct (9-2-1) R
(j) Dead-ball contact fouls such as
pushing, shoving , striking, etc that occur
clearly after the ball is dead and that are
not part of the game action.
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Helping the Runner
(9-3-2) R
b. The ball carrier shall not grasp a
teammate; and no other player of his team
shall grasp, pull, push or lift or charge into
him to assist him in forward progress.
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Blocking in the Back
Interpretation (AR 9-3-3-IX) E
• . A11 takes the snap and retreats to pass.
Defensive end B95 gets past tackle A75
and is about to tackle A12, who is still
inside the tackle box. A75 pushes B95 in
the back at the numbers to prevent him
from making the tackle. A11’s pass is
complete for a touchdown. RULING: ??
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Blocking in the Back
Interpretation (AR 9-3-3-IX) E
• RULING: Touchdown counts. No foul by
A75. Such actions involving pass
protection while the passer remains inside
the tackle box are within the spirit of the
exception to Rule 9-3-3-c and are thus
legal.
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Flagrant Personal Fouls
(9-6) E
Article 2 related to Initiating Contact &
Targeting removed and Article 3 becomes
Article 2
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Postscrimmage Kick
Enforcement (10-2-3) E
b. Postscrimmage kick enforcement applies
only to fouls by Team B during a scrimmage
kick play and only under the following
conditions:
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Postscrimmage Kick
Enforcement (10-2-3) E
The conditions for PSKE to apply:
1 – Kick is not during a try, successful FG,
or FG attempt in extra periods
2 – Ball crosses the NZ
3 – Foul occurs 3 or more yds beyond NZ
4- Foul occurs before end of kick
5 – Team B will next put ball in play
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Fouls by Team A During
Kicks (10-2-4) E
Penalties for all fouls by the kicking team
other than kick-catch interference (Rule 6-4)
during a free kick play or a scrimmage kick
play in which the ball crosses the neutral
zone (except field goal attempts) are
enforced either at prev spot or at the spot
where the subsequent dead ball belongs to
Team B at the option of Team B.
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Fouls by Team A During
Kicks (10-2-4) E
4TH and 10 at the 50
A’s punt is blocked, and B falls on it at the A40
A was flagged for a block below the waist at
the line of scrimmage
B can elect 15 yds from prev spot and replay
4th or take the ball at the A-40, not both
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End-of-Half Clock
Adjustment (12-3-5) R
c. Clock adjustment at the end of either half
any quarter.
If at the end of a half any quarter the game
clock expires, ….
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Disqualification Portion of
Targeting Penalty (12-3-5) R
f. The player-disqualification portion of
the penalty for targeting fouls under 9-1-3
and 9-1-4. The point of initial contact and
the use of the crown of the helmet are
reviewable; however, the targeting action
itself is not reviewable. Note that if the
disqualification is reversed the 15-yard
penalty remains.
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