2006 Football Rules Changes

2. 2006 FootballRules Changes

20. POINTS OF EMPHASIS

21. Point of Emphasis for 2006-07Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions (Information provided by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Action Plan If you suspect that a player has a concussion, you should take the following steps: 1. Remove athlete from play. 2. Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself. 3. Inform athlete’s parents or guardians about the known or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion. 4. Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission from an appropriate health care professional.

22. Point of Emphasis for 2006-07Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Signs Observed by Coaching Staff • Appears dazed or stunned • Is confused about assignment • Forgets plays • Is unsure of game, score or opponent • Moves clumsily Signs and Symptoms These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred. • Answers questions slowly • Loses consciousness • Shows behavior or personality changes • Can’t recall events prior to hit • Can’t recall events after hit

23. Point of Emphasis for 2006-07Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Signs and Symptoms These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred. Symptoms Reported by Athlete • Headache • Nausea • Balance problems or dizziness • Double vision or fuzzy vision • Sensitivity to light or noise • Feeling sluggish • Feeling foggy or groggy • Concentration or memory problems • Confusion

27. OTHER CHANGES

28. FIELD OF PLAY (1-2-1) • Clarifies the “playing area” • Other rules affected: • 1-2-3b NOTE • 1-2-3d • 1-2-3d NOTE 2 • 1-2-3g • 2-10-1, 2, 3

29. CLEATS (1-5-1f1b; 1-5-1f2) • Measurement area is more clearly defined • ½ inch restriction is more clearly defined

30. HAND PADS (1-5-2d) • Reminder: Beginning in 2008 hand pads shall meet the same guidelines as gloves concerning the tackiness level

31. TOUCHING (2-44) • Touching of a ball, by an official, is always ignored • For clarification purposes “end zone” was added to the definition

32. EDITORIAL CHANGES

33. 3-3-3a 3-4-6 5-1-2b 6-5-6 7-4-3 8-3-1 9-5-1i 10-3-3c

34. Rules Changes Form Due • November 1, 2006 • 2007 Rules Committee Meeting • January 20-21, 2007 • Indianapolis, IN • E-mail addresses: • bcolgate@nfhs.org • kadams@nfhs.org

35. Thank You 2006 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS