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2006 Football Rules Changes

Learn proper concussion handling procedures in football for the 2006-07 season, including signs, symptoms, and steps to follow. Get insights into new rule changes affecting field play, cleats, hand pads, and more. Understand the importance of recognizing and managing concussions for player safety.

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2006 Football Rules Changes

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  1. 2006 FootballRules Changes

  2. POINTS OF EMPHASIS

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. OTHER CHANGES

  7. 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

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

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

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

  11. EDITORIAL CHANGES

  12. 3-3-3a 3-4-6 5-1-2b 6-5-6 7-4-3 8-3-1 9-5-1i 10-3-3c

  13. 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

  14. Thank You 2006 NFHS FOOTBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS

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