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2003 NFHS FOOTBALL
RULES CHANGES
PENALTY DEFINITION
Rule 2-16-5
“A penalty is a result imposed by
rule against a team or team
member that has committed a
foul”
PASS INTERFERENCE
Rule 7-5-9a
“Interference restrictions end for
offensive players when the
defense touches the pass or last
forward pass, if more than one”
TOUCHDOWN
Rule 8-2-1
“Possession of a live ball in the
opponent’s end zone is always a
touchdown.”
POINTS
OF
EMPHASIS
SECURITY AND SAFETY
 Participants
 Players
 Coaches
 Game Officials
 Spectators
OFFENSIVE PASS
INTERFERENCE
 Both offense/defense have a right to the
ball
 Players must “play” the ball
 Restrictions
 Team A – with snap
 Team B – when pass leaves hand
OTHER
ITEMS
HELMET WARNING LABELS
RIDDELL
ADAMS
WARNING
Keep your head up. Do not butt, ram, spear or strike an opponent with any part of this
helmet or faceguard. This is a violation of football rules and may cause you to suffer
severe brain or neck injuries, including paralysis or death and possible injury to your
opponent. Contact in football may result in Concussion/Brain Injury which no helmet
can prevent. Symptoms include: loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness,
headache, nausea or confusion. If you have symptoms, immediately stop and report
them to your coach, trainer, and parents. Do not return to a game or contact until all
symptoms are gone and you receive medical clearance. Ignoring this warning may
lead to another and more serious or fatal brain injury. No helmet can PROTECT YOU
FROM SERIOUS BRAIN AND/OR NECK INJURIES INCLUDING PARALYSIS OR
DEATH. TO AVOID THESE RISKS, DO NOT ENGAGE IN THE SPORT OF
FOOTBALL
SCHUTT
 Rules Changes Form Due
 October 31, 2003
 2004 Rules Committee Meeting
 January 4 and 5
 Phoenix, AZ
 E-mail Addresses:
 [email protected]
 [email protected]