Nfhs free blocking zone clipping illegal block in the. Cut blocks are legal because the defender has the ability to avoid the cut block, but in a chop block, the defender is very vulnerable since their knees are exposed because they are busy trying to get past or shed the block of the guy they are currently playing against. Eastern time 2017 nfhs football rule change proposal form due november 1, 2016 2017 nfhs football rules committee meeting january 2022, 2017 indianapolis, in. Blocking below the waist, nocall, football, 3, mon nov 07, 2005 10. The decision to eliminate clipping in the freeblocking zone rule 2173 was the most significant of three rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2224.
This ruling only means that the procap is not illegal under nfhs football rules. How to defeat the cut block behind the steel curtain. High schoolte blocking below waistcut block i coach in north carolina and it was my understanding, i think 2 years ago, that a new rule under the nfhs ruling guidelines that it was illegal for a tight end to cut block below the waist. The term cut blocking is used by coaches and is not a part of nfhs football rules.
A reverse chop occurs when the high block comes immediately after the low block and the same rules apply. Jul 06, 2011 still, the nfhs rules emphasize that helmettohelmet contact is unacceptable and that coaches should not teach using the head in blocking or tackling. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The rulemakers also urge school administrators to do everything possible to ensure that coaches and players are fully aware of the dangers of concussions and that football teams have access to. Nfhs chop block rule redefined in high school football page. Can rb cut block lb on sweep plays youth football y. Nfhs free blocking zone clipping illegal block in the back 1. Nfhs kanawha valley football offficials association. The decision to eliminate clipping in the freeblocking zone rule 2173 was the most significant of three rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2224 meeting in indianapolis. Block when the initial contact is from behind, at or below the waist.
Indianapolis new rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in minimizing the risks associated with the sport the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were. Nine, eight and sixplayer rules differences standardized the rules language on 7yard mark conferences. Added a new definition for a blindside block and specifies a penalty for an illegal blindside block. The penalties do not cancel and are enforced in the order of occurrence. Start studying nfhs football rules mostly definitions rule 2. Nfhs chop block rule redefined in high school football. Still, the nfhs rules emphasize that helmettohelmet contact is unacceptable and that coaches should not teach using the head in blocking or tackling. The blocking and tackling techniques used by high school teams have placed.
Under nfhs rules, the freeblocking zone would disintegrate on a shotgun snap bc the ball would leave the zone 3 yards in all directions from snapper. New rules on blindside blocking are the most recent steps taken by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football. Nfhs football rules each state high school association adopting these nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. One of the main reasons why is their ability to not get cut. Football rules changes 2019 by nfhs on may 16, 2019 football. The cut blocker is said to chop the defender and usually engages simultaneously with or immediately after the high block.
A breakdown of new nfhs football rules bourne sports. In gridiron football, blocking below the waist is an illegal block, from any direction, below the waist by any defensive player or by an offensive player under certain situations, by any player after change of possession, with certain exceptions. The nfhs football rules committees action this year on making clipping illegal in the free blocking zone once again reinforces its continued effort to minimize risk within the game, said bob colgate, director of sports and sports medicine at the nfhs and staff liaison for football. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as a chop block. The new nfhs regulations specify that the subject of a blindside block is defenseless, too. Officiating education football north carolina high. Now i disgree with both of the other coaches about cut blocking as i have used a form of cut blocking going on ten years and have yet to see an injury from it. Nfhs kanawha valley football officials association home.
High school football makes major rule changes for player safety. But i dont get to make the rules, i only enforce them coach. A chop block is defined as a highlow or i think its been expanded to include a lowlow double team block, and that is not allowed anywhere at any level. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. How do you rule if you think the blocker has hit the back of one leg and the. Nfhs football rules mostly definitions rule 2 flashcards. Nov 07, 2016 nfhs rules outlaw cut blocks anywhere outside the tackle box, so running backs and wide receivers can never use them. These two football points of emphasis need to be stressed to all coaches, game officials, players, parents, school administrators, appropriate healthcare professionals and all others who have an interest in.
Any belowthewaist block outside the freeblocking zone is an illegal block. Apr 24, 2018 the establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2022 meeting in indianapolis. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipped and will not use illegal equipment. Offensive and defensive linemen may block each other below the waist in the free.
John miller wiaa football rules interpreter 425 9886155 jmiller. Cut blocking rule alteration makes for biggest topic at. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact. It is very important and essential to see the whole block from start to finish to get the call right. Free blocking zone enforcement consistent enforcement of blocking below the waist 5. Aug 22, 2016 the decision to eliminate clipping in the freeblocking zone rule 2173 was the most significant of three rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2224 meeting in indianapolis. A kick is the intentional striking of the ball with the knee, lower leg or foot.
Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. I am sure there are some other rules probably that pertain to pass interference and what not but to me the big one is the ability to cut block anywhere on the field. Nfhs cut blocking legal or not tuesday, august 16, 2011 cut blocking legal or not dealing with blocks below the waist by earl snyder, george levitsky and brian mills what is cut blocking. Nov 22, 2009 nfhs free blocking zone clipping illegal block in the back 1. Blind side block presentation user must download to view videos no account required. It was the biggest topic at the football rules meeting tuesday at the texas high school coaches association convention. Jul 17, 2017 colorado football officials association created this video to aid nfhs football officials with this rule change. Just made it easier to officiate instead of having to determine the direction of the block, if that player is restrictedunrestricted or if that block happened at the snap. The freeblocking zone is a rectangle eight yards by six yards. Kanawha valley football officials association home. A blindside block is a block outside of the freeblocking zone against an opponent other than the runner who does not have a reasonable opportunity to see the blocker approaching. The chop block is usually considered illegal and penalized by a loss of. Such blocks are banned due to the risk of injury, particularly those to the knee and ankle. The nfhs football rules committee wants to emphasize several examples where it is important to enforce.
The modification of the chop block rule was one of 11 rules changes recommended by the football rules committee and approved by the nfhs board of directors. Nfhs football rules changespress release get official. Colorado football officials association created this video to aid nfhs football officials with this rule change. Officiating education football north carolina high school. In gridiron football, a chop block is an attempt by an offensive player to cut block block at the thigh level or lower a defensive player while the defender is already engaged by another offensive player. Indianapolis, in february 14, 2011 a change in the definition of a chop block in high school football, along with a strong emphasis on proper use of the helmet to minimize risk of injury, highlighted the january 2123 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in indianapolis. The establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes recommended by the nfhs. The official forum high schoolte blocking below waist. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations. Improperly equipped player shall be replaced for at least one down. Illegal crackback blocks, peelback blocks and cut blocks are called during other times when an illegal block is made below the waist.
New blocking, kicking rules address risk minimization. While the nfhs football rules now expressly preclude conduct that is. New blocking, kicking rules address risk minimization in football. Under the new nfhs rules blindside blocks, defined as a block against an opponent other than the runner who does not see the blocker approaching, will. Additional nfhs football information 2016 nfhs football rules online state interpreters meeting july 19, 2016 2.
Can rb cut block lb on sweep plays youth football ycoach. The freeblocking zone is a rectangle eight yards by six. The following football points of emphasis were selected by the nfhs football rules committee for the 2019 high school football season. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Other than this blocks below the waist should be called as fouls in high school as long they are are playing under nfhs rules and 48 of the 50 states play under nfhs rules.
In the nfl, blocking below the waist is illegal during kicking plays and after a change of possession. In 2017, the nfhs football rules committee adopted rule 347 which gives an. Cut blocks are legal in a limited space at the high school level. In the ncaa, chop blocks are penalized by a 15yard loss. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The block is illegal unless it is against the ball carrier. At some point during the high school football season, many parts of the. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her. If they are on these lists someone likely has submitted it and it will be considered by the rules committee when they meet in indy in january. High school football makes major rule changes for player.
It is important to note that the nfhs and the wiaa do not endorse football equipment. This block involves contact by a blocker against an opponent who. It is four yards on either side of the ball and three yards behind each line of scrimmage. It was the biggest topic at the football rules meeting tuesday at the texas high school. The decision to eliminate clipping in the free blocking zone rule 2173 was the most significant of three rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2224 meeting in indianapolis. Prior to the game, the head coach is responsible for verifying that the players are legally equipp ed and. There are many features available on the web site, all available using the links on the navigation bar located on the left side of the screen. Illegal participation fouls by the receiving team occurring during the kick are now enforced under postscrimmage kick fouls. San antonio one of the major rule changes in high school football moving forward deals with cut blocking.
Well, your league may have its own rules about cut blocks, but cut blocks are allowed in the fbz under federation nfhs rules, which is what most youth leagues use. According to the 2014 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, football is the most popular sport for boys at the high school level with 1,093,234. High schoolte blocking below waistcut block the official forum. Penalty summary revised the penalty summary to reflect the 20 nfhs football rules changes. Hurdle in texas high school football game highlights rules. In playpic b, the b player commits a dead ball personal foul. During a kick, to ward off an opponent who is attempting to block him. On an onside kick attempt, k may not block an opponent until they are legally able to touch the.
Some teams from outside of the lone star state have refused to play texas teams because the discrepancy in rules surrounding cut blocks. All rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. You can read the entire press release from nfhs below. Nfhs football rules changespress release get official products. Every year the nfhs puts out a survey for coaches and officials to get feedback on potential rule changes. A jersey, unaltered from the manufacturers original designproduction, and which shall be long enough to reach the top of the pants and shall be tucked in if longer.
Nfhs football rules kicking rule 6 flashcards quizlet. The rules differences dont always spell disaster for outofstaters. What goes into the ability to hold off the cut block of an offensive lineman. Draw a line from goal line to goal line and no player can block low toward that line. Nfhs rules outlaw cut blocks anywhere outside the tackle box, so running backs and wide receivers can never use. Nfhs adds new rule changes for football stateline sports. Free blocking zone nfhs read 5187 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. Cut blocking rule alteration makes for biggest topic at thsca. The new language in rule 238 defines a chop block as a combination block by two or more teammates. Reconditioning and recertification of football equipment 4.
Promoting activities programs through showcase events. Cut block is when a player goes for a block low of a defender who is free isnt occupied with an opposing player. The rule changes also defines the following as defenseless players. Fourman rule applies, but it is a dead ball foul if violated. By nfhs football rules, blocking below the waist is only legal in the free blocking zone. As seen in the playpic, a blindside block with forceful contact initiated with open hands is legal, inside or outside of the freeblocking zone. National federation of state high school associations. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications. The establishment of a new definition of a blindside block in rule 2310 and the addition of rule 943n prohibiting a blindside block were two of 11 rules changes recommended by the nfhs football rules committee at its january 2022 meeting in indianapolis. New blocking, kicking rules address risk minimization in. Mar 17, 2011 indianapolis, in february 14, 2011 a change in the definition of a chop block in high school football, along with a strong emphasis on proper use of the helmet to minimize risk of injury, highlighted the january 2123 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee in indianapolis. Continuing with the focus on risk minimization, the committee created a definition for a blindside block.