2007 Football Clinic Phil Long MHSAA Certified Assignor.

2007 2007 Football ClinicFootball Clinic

Phil Long MHSAA Certified Phil Long MHSAA Certified AssignorAssignor

Lightning/Thunder DelaysLightning/Thunder Delays

90 Minute total delay time when 90 Minute total delay time when either team has school on the either team has school on the following day.following day.

With BOTH teams agreeing, a contest With BOTH teams agreeing, a contest in which there is no school the next in which there is no school the next day for either team, may be day for either team, may be extended beyond the 90 minutes of extended beyond the 90 minutes of delay time.delay time.

REMINDERREMINDER

NOTE: NOTE: It is It is NOTNOT acceptable for acceptable for ANYANY Official to be commenting in Official to be commenting in a negative way about the skills a negative way about the skills or perceived lack of skills of or perceived lack of skills of fellow officials, players, or fellow officials, players, or coaches to coaches to ANYONEANYONE, especially , especially Athletic Directors, Coaches, Athletic Directors, Coaches, Players, Officials, Fans, etc.Players, Officials, Fans, etc.

Controlling the Sideline and Controlling the Sideline and Team BoxTeam Box

Sideline warning (unofficial).Sideline warning (unofficial). Sideline warning (official)Sideline warning (official) 22ndnd offense – 5 yard penalty. offense – 5 yard penalty. 33rdrd and all subsequent offenses – 15 yard and all subsequent offenses – 15 yard

penalty.penalty.

Use of Arm PadsUse of Arm Pads

See Page 22 of the rule bookSee Page 22 of the rule book The pad can not be flag or ball The pad can not be flag or ball

colored. It can not have any colored. It can not have any transverse stripes .transverse stripes .

Protection of the snapperProtection of the snapper

See page 70 of the rule bookSee page 70 of the rule book A defensive player shall not A defensive player shall not

charge directly into the snapper charge directly into the snapper when the offensive team is in a when the offensive team is in a scrimmage kick formation.scrimmage kick formation.

Penalty is 15 yards and an Penalty is 15 yards and an automatic 1automatic 1stst down. down.

MECHANICS: The 4-Man CrewMECHANICS: The 4-Man Crew

Pre-Game and Pre-Game and Coin TossCoin Toss

Positioning for Positioning for Kick-offs Kick-offs

RefereeReferee UmpireUmpire Linesman Linesman Line Judge Line Judge


Positioning for Positioning for Scrimmage Scrimmage KicksKicks

RefereeReferee UmpireUmpire LinesmanLinesman Line Judge Line Judge


Positioning Positioning for for Scrimmage Scrimmage PlaysPlays



Positioning Positioning for Field-for Field-Goal Attempt Goal Attempt or Try when or Try when snap is from snap is from 15-yard line 15-yard line or inside.or inside.



Positioning Positioning for goal-for goal-line playline play

RefereeReferee UmpireUmpire LinesmanLinesman Line Line

Judge Judge


Pre-Game and Pre-Game and Coin TossCoin Toss

Positioning for Positioning for Kick-offs Kick-offs

RefereeReferee UmpireUmpire LinesmanLinesman Line JudgeLine Judge Back JudgeBack Judge


Positioning Positioning for for Scrimmage Scrimmage KicksKicks



Positioning for Positioning for Scrimmage Scrimmage PlaysPlays



Positioning Positioning for Field-for Field-Goal Goal Attempt or Attempt or Try.Try.

RefereeReferee UmpireUmpire LinesmanLinesman Line JudgeLine Judge Back Back

Judge Judge


Positioning Positioning for Goal-for Goal-line Play.line Play.

RefereeReferee UmpireUmpire LinesmanLinesman Line JudgeLine Judge Back Back

JudgeJudge

Penalty AdministrationPenalty Administration Duties of All OfficialsDuties of All Officials

Observe live-ball foulObserve live-ball foul Drop flag at proper yard line and keep Drop flag at proper yard line and keep officiatingofficiating

When ball becomes dead, signal time-out When ball becomes dead, signal time-out and sound whistleand sound whistle

Report details to refereeReport details to referee Type of foulType of foul Players number( or position) who Players number( or position) who committed the foulcommitted the foul

Spot of foulSpot of foul Make NO visible signalMake NO visible signal

Penalty AdministrationPenalty Administration

Duties of All OfficialsDuties of All Officials Help with recovering flagsHelp with recovering flags Check for correctness in Check for correctness in enforcementenforcement

For disqualifying fouls, do For disqualifying fouls, do not place your hands on the not place your hands on the offending players nor escort offending players nor escort them to the sideline.them to the sideline.

Penalty AdministrationPenalty Administration Reporting Penalties to the RefereeReporting Penalties to the Referee

Duties of each crew memberDuties of each crew member LinesmanLinesman

Be certain of the downBe certain of the down Proceed to succeeding spotProceed to succeeding spot Be ready to have line to gain equipment Be ready to have line to gain equipment

moved after decisions have been mademoved after decisions have been made Line judgeLine judge

Hold enforcement spotHold enforcement spot Back JudgeBack Judge

Help obtain the ballHelp obtain the ball Assist in holding spot of foul or recovering Assist in holding spot of foul or recovering

penalty markerpenalty marker

Penalty AdministrationPenalty Administration Reporting Penalties to the RefereeReporting Penalties to the Referee

Duties of each crew memberDuties of each crew member Referee Referee

Get info from official who had the flagGet info from official who had the flag Preliminary signal to press box side onlyPreliminary signal to press box side only Administer accordinglyAdminister accordingly Discuss with captain of offended teamDiscuss with captain of offended team

UmpireUmpire Secure ballSecure ball Make note of enforcement spotMake note of enforcement spot On properly marked field, avoid stepping off distance On properly marked field, avoid stepping off distance

between yard lines, except to the first and for the between yard lines, except to the first and for the final yard linefinal yard line

Walk briskly and point to each yard line as you cross itWalk briskly and point to each yard line as you cross it

Stopping, Starting and Winding the Stopping, Starting and Winding the ClockClock

For stopping the clockFor stopping the clock Give proper signal 2 times.Give proper signal 2 times.

Give appropriate signal for starting the Give appropriate signal for starting the clock unless it starts with the snap. clock unless it starts with the snap.

When ball becomes dead inbounds near When ball becomes dead inbounds near the sidelinethe sideline Wind arm 2 times.Wind arm 2 times.

When ball becomes dead near the When ball becomes dead near the sideline and a first down has been gainedsideline and a first down has been gained Wind arm 2 times and then signal Wind arm 2 times and then signal

time-out.time-out.

Use of Penalty MarkerUse of Penalty Marker

Penalty markers should be out of Penalty markers should be out of sight.sight.

General rule – throw the penalty General rule – throw the penalty marker in the air on dead ball marker in the air on dead ball fouls and throw out to a location fouls and throw out to a location on live ball fouls.on live ball fouls.

Measurement for First DownMeasurement for First Down RefereeReferee

Give time-out signalGive time-out signal Position ball correctlyPosition ball correctly Give signal after measurementGive signal after measurement Be ready to move ball in from the side zone if shortBe ready to move ball in from the side zone if short

Umpire Umpire Take forward stake from crewmanTake forward stake from crewman Hold stake vertically Hold stake vertically On ready signal from linesman tighten and measureOn ready signal from linesman tighten and measure

Linesman –Linesman – Grasp line to gain indicator and clip at back edge of back yard Grasp line to gain indicator and clip at back edge of back yard

line line Bring in to measurement spot and place on correct yard line Bring in to measurement spot and place on correct yard line When ready, tell umpire to “ go ahead “When ready, tell umpire to “ go ahead “

Line judge Line judge Find spot where linesman will place his/her clip.Find spot where linesman will place his/her clip.

Back judge Back judge Tend ball at time of measurementTend ball at time of measurement

Time-Out ProcedureTime-Out Procedure Referee – Signal time-out. If time-out is by a team, give 3 Referee – Signal time-out. If time-out is by a team, give 3

horizontal arms motions toward that team. If an official horizontal arms motions toward that team. If an official time-out, tap chest with both hands. ONLY THE REFEREE time-out, tap chest with both hands. ONLY THE REFEREE VISIBLY INDICATES WHO CALLED THE TIME-OUTVISIBLY INDICATES WHO CALLED THE TIME-OUT

Umpire – Maintain position over the ball.Umpire – Maintain position over the ball. Wingmen – move to a position halfway between the ball Wingmen – move to a position halfway between the ball

and your sideline. Inform coach of remaining time-outs.and your sideline. Inform coach of remaining time-outs. Back judge – Time 60 second interval. Notify referee at the Back judge – Time 60 second interval. Notify referee at the

45 second mark.45 second mark. All OfficialsAll Officials

Repeat the time-out signal( do not indicate who called Repeat the time-out signal( do not indicate who called the time-out)the time-out)

Record the time-out( who called it, time on the clock, Record the time-out( who called it, time on the clock, period )period )

Stand alertly erectStand alertly erect Do not visit with playersDo not visit with players Restrict discussion to captainRestrict discussion to captain Do not huddle in a groupDo not huddle in a group

End of GameEnd of Game

Leave field together Leave field together IMMEDIATELYIMMEDIATELY

Neither avoid or seek coachesNeither avoid or seek coaches Do not discuss game on field or Do not discuss game on field or

with mediawith media

Common Mistakes in MechanicsCommon Mistakes in Mechanics

1. Wingmen who play too close to 1. Wingmen who play too close to the end of a scrimmage line.the end of a scrimmage line.

2. Umpires who retreat away from 2. Umpires who retreat away from the neutral zone rather than moving the neutral zone rather than moving toward the neutral zone on kicks and toward the neutral zone on kicks and passes.passes.

3. Referees who remain stationary 3. Referees who remain stationary throughout the entire ‘live ball’ throughout the entire ‘live ball’ period on all scrimmage plays.period on all scrimmage plays.


4. Crews that meet at the ball 4. Crews that meet at the ball during timeouts rather than during timeouts rather than display proper ‘dead-ball’ display proper ‘dead-ball’ mechanics.mechanics.

5. Wingmen that give erroneous 5. Wingmen that give erroneous unauthorized signals.unauthorized signals.

6. Referees that position 6. Referees that position themselves on the wrong side of themselves on the wrong side of the quarterback or the kicker.the quarterback or the kicker.


7. Referees that give correct visible 7. Referees that give correct visible signals in conjunction with incorrect signals in conjunction with incorrect verbal explanations. i.e. “off verbal explanations. i.e. “off sides”.sides”.

8. Crews that do not display correct 8. Crews that do not display correct structured, on the field, pre-game structured, on the field, pre-game duties. (Meeting with the captains, duties. (Meeting with the captains, checking the field, communicating checking the field, communicating with the chain crew, and/or time with the chain crew, and/or time keeper, securing the ball, etc.)keeper, securing the ball, etc.)


9. Wingmen who advance too 9. Wingmen who advance too quickly down the field on pass quickly down the field on pass plays.plays.

10. Wingmen who think they have 10. Wingmen who think they have to “slap the backside” of the to “slap the backside” of the Referee after every play.Referee after every play.

11. Umpires who start stepping 11. Umpires who start stepping off a penalty prior to the off a penalty prior to the Referee’s signal to do so. Referee’s signal to do so.

Common Mistakes in MechanicsCommon Mistakes in Mechanics 12. Wingmen who do not “square 12. Wingmen who do not “square

off” when marking placement of the off” when marking placement of the ball.ball.

13. Officials who throw bean bags at 13. Officials who throw bean bags at inappropriate times.inappropriate times.

14. Officials who have their whistles 14. Officials who have their whistles in their mouths at all times during a in their mouths at all times during a live ball.live ball.

15. Officials who blow their whistles 15. Officials who blow their whistles first when the are not the primary first when the are not the primary covering official.covering official.

RULE #1: The Game, Field, Players RULE #1: The Game, Field, Players

and Equipment and Equipment Team boxes are from the 25 yard-line Team boxes are from the 25 yard-line

at one end of the field to the 25 yard-at one end of the field to the 25 yard-line at the other end of the field.line at the other end of the field.

Special 9-yard mark instituted last Special 9-yard mark instituted last year (2005).year (2005).

3-yard line for attempted point (s) 3-yard line for attempted point (s) after.after.

Pylon Placement Pylon Placement


and Equipment and Equipment Yard Marker PlacementYard Marker Placement

Chain Gang PlacementChain Gang Placement

End Zone MarkingsEnd Zone Markings

Coach’s AreaCoach’s Area

Goal Post DecorationsGoal Post Decorations


and Equipment and Equipment

Goal Post PaddingGoal Post Padding

Legal Game BallLegal Game Ball

Minimum Number of Balls teams Minimum Number of Balls teams

must providemust provide

RULE #1: The Game, Field, Players and RULE #1: The Game, Field, Players and EquipmentEquipment

Legal Numbers that Players may wear (1-Legal Numbers that Players may wear (1-99)99)

Mandatory EquipmentMandatory Equipment Helmet and Facemask (NOCSAE)Helmet and Facemask (NOCSAE) Hip Pads with Tailbone ProtectorHip Pads with Tailbone Protector Jersey with Numbers (If Longer than Waistline, Jersey with Numbers (If Longer than Waistline,

then it must be tucked into Pants)then it must be tucked into Pants) KneepadsKneepads Pants which cover KneesPants which cover Knees Shoes (Cleats not to exceed ½ Inch)Shoes (Cleats not to exceed ½ Inch) Shoulder PadsShoulder Pads Thigh GuardsThigh Guards Tooth and Mouth Protector (Must be made of a Tooth and Mouth Protector (Must be made of a

visible color; other than white or clear) visible color; other than white or clear)

RULE #2:RULE #2: Definitions of Playing Definitions of Playing TermsTerms

Ball- Dead, Live, LooseBall- Dead, Live, Loose

BattingBatting

BlockingBlocking


CatchCatch

Clipping/Block in the BackClipping/Block in the Back

Conferences( 2 types of Conferences( 2 types of Authorized Conferences)Authorized Conferences)


Down-Loss of DownDown-Loss of Down

EncroachmentEncroachment

Fair catchFair catch

Field AreasField Areas

FightingFighting

First TouchingFirst Touching

RULE #2: Definitions of Playing RULE #2: Definitions of Playing TermsTerms

ForceForce

FormationsFormations

Forward ProgressForward Progress

Fouls and PenaltiesFouls and Penalties

Free Blocking ZoneFree Blocking Zone

FumbleFumble

RULE #2: Definitions of Playing RULE #2: Definitions of Playing TermsTerms HandingHanding

HuddleHuddle

HurdlingHurdling

InterceptionInterception

KicksKicks

Line of ScrimmageLine of Scrimmage


LinesLines

MuffMuff

Neutral ZoneNeutral Zone

Out of BoundsOut of Bounds

ParticipationParticipation


PassingPassing

Player DesignationsPlayer Designations

Plays-For Penalty EnforcementPlays-For Penalty Enforcement

PossessionPossession

Ready for playReady for play


RecoveryRecovery

RuleRule

ScrimmageScrimmage

ShiftShift

SnapSnap


SpearingSpearing

SpotsSpots

Tackling/TrippingTackling/Tripping

Team DesignationsTeam Designations

TouchingTouching

RULE #3:RULE #3: Periods, Time Factors Periods, Time Factors and Substitutionsand Substitutions


Starting a PeriodStarting a Period

Ending a PeriodEnding a Period

Starting and Stopping the ClockStarting and Stopping the Clock


Charged and Official’s Timeouts-Charged and Official’s Timeouts-IntermissionsIntermissions

Ball Ready for Play and DelayBall Ready for Play and Delay

SubstitutionsSubstitutions

RULE #4: Ball in Play, Dead Ball RULE #4: Ball in Play, Dead Ball and Out of Boundsand Out of Bounds

Putting the Ball in PlayPutting the Ball in Play

Dead Ball and End of DownDead Ball and End of Down

Out of Bounds and In-bounds Out of Bounds and In-bounds SpotSpot

RULE #5: Series of Downs, Number RULE #5: Series of Downs, Number of Down and Team Possession After of Down and Team Possession After

PenaltyPenalty

Series of DownsSeries of Downs

Down and Possession after Down and Possession after PenaltyPenalty

The Line to Gain and The Line to Gain and MeasurementsMeasurements

RULE #6: Kicking the Ball and RULE #6: Kicking the Ball and Fair CatchFair Catch

The Kick-off and Other Free KicksThe Kick-off and Other Free Kicks

Scrimmage KicksScrimmage Kicks

Touch BackTouch Back

Fair CatchFair Catch

RULE #6: Kicking the Ball and Fair CatchRULE #6: Kicking the Ball and Fair Catch

RULE #7: Snapping, Handling RULE #7: Snapping, Handling and Passing the Balland Passing the Ball

Before the SnapBefore the Snap

Formation/Position, Numbering Formation/Position, Numbering and Action at the Snapand Action at the Snap

Handing the BallHanding the Ball

Fumble and Backward PassFumble and Backward Pass

RULE #7: Snapping, Handling and RULE #7: Snapping, Handling and Passing the BallPassing the Ball (Forward Pass (Forward Pass

Classification)Classification)

RULE #7: Snapping, Handling and Passing the RULE #7: Snapping, Handling and Passing the BallBall (Forward Pass Classification) (Forward Pass Classification)

(Cont.) RULE #7: (Cont.) RULE #7: (Forward Pass Classification) (Forward Pass Classification)

RULE #8: Scoring Plays and RULE #8: Scoring Plays and TouchbackTouchback

Point ValuesPoint Values

TouchdownTouchdown

TryTry

Field GoalField Goal

Force, Safety and TouchbackForce, Safety and Touchback

RULE #9: Conduct of Players and RULE #9: Conduct of Players and OthersOthers

Helping the RunnerHelping the Runner

Illegal Use of Hands and HoldingIllegal Use of Hands and Holding

Illegal BlockingIllegal Blocking

Illegal Personal ContactIllegal Personal Contact

Non-contact Unsportsmanlike Non-contact Unsportsmanlike Conduct by PlayersConduct by Players

RULE #9: Conduct of Players RULE #9: Conduct of Players and Othersand Others

Illegal ParticipationIllegal Participation

Illegal Kicking and BattingIllegal Kicking and Batting

Non-contact Unsportsmanlike Non-contact Unsportsmanlike Conduct by Non-playersConduct by Non-players

Unfair ActsUnfair Acts

RULE #10: Enforcement of PenaltiesRULE #10: Enforcement of Penalties Procedure after a FoulProcedure after a Foul

Double and Multiple FoulsDouble and Multiple Fouls

Types of PlayTypes of Play

Basic SpotsBasic Spots

Special Enforcement RulesSpecial Enforcement Rules

Enforcement Spots, All-But-One Enforcement Spots, All-But-One PrinciplePrinciple

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 12, 2007) INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 12, 2007)

-- In its continuing emphasis on illegal -- In its continuing emphasis on illegal helmet contact in high school football, helmet contact in high school football, the National Federation of State High the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee reorganized and Rules Committee reorganized and clarified several rules with the clarified several rules with the intention of further reducing the risk intention of further reducing the risk of injury in the sport.of injury in the sport.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007

Rules revisions regarding illegal Rules revisions regarding illegal helmet contact were among 14 helmet contact were among 14 rules revisions made by the rules revisions made by the committee at its January 20-21 committee at its January 20-21 meeting in Indianapolis. The meeting in Indianapolis. The rules changes were rules changes were subsequently approved by the subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.NFHS Board of Directors.


In Rule 2, the committee placed butt In Rule 2, the committee placed butt blocking, face tackling and spearing blocking, face tackling and spearing under the heading of "Helmet Contact under the heading of "Helmet Contact -- Illegal" to place more emphasis on -- Illegal" to place more emphasis on risk-minimization concerns. In Rule 9-risk-minimization concerns. In Rule 9-4-3, the committee added a note that 4-3, the committee added a note that lists examples of some types of lists examples of some types of illegal helmet contact that could illegal helmet contact that could result in disqualification. result in disqualification.


Examples of illegal helmet contact that Examples of illegal helmet contact that could result in disqualification include, could result in disqualification include, but are not limited to: a) illegal helmet but are not limited to: a) illegal helmet contact against an opponent lying on contact against an opponent lying on the ground; b) illegal helmet contact the ground; b) illegal helmet contact against an opponent being held up by against an opponent being held up by other players; and c) illegal helmet-to-other players; and c) illegal helmet-to-helmet contact against a defenseless helmet contact against a defenseless opponent.opponent.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 In addition, the committee formulated a In addition, the committee formulated a

definition of a flagrant foul, an often-used definition of a flagrant foul, an often-used term in the rules book but which previously term in the rules book but which previously was not specifically defined. A flagrant foul was not specifically defined. A flagrant foul will be defined as a foul that may or may will be defined as a foul that may or may not involve physical contact, but involves not involve physical contact, but involves such acts as fighting, contacting a game such acts as fighting, contacting a game official, fouls so severe as to place an official, fouls so severe as to place an opponent at risk, persistent or extreme opponent at risk, persistent or extreme abusive conduct and the use of vulgar abusive conduct and the use of vulgar language or gestures.language or gestures.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 "While these changes mostly involve "While these changes mostly involve

reorganization, the committee is reorganization, the committee is confident that the rules now place a confident that the rules now place a stronger emphasis on flagrant acts stronger emphasis on flagrant acts and illegal helmet contact," said Bob and illegal helmet contact," said Bob Colgate, NFHS assistant director Colgate, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Football Rules and liaison to the Football Rules Committee. "These revisions Committee. "These revisions continue our ongoing emphasis on continue our ongoing emphasis on risk minimization and good risk minimization and good sportsmanship."sportsmanship."

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 In Rule 8-2-2, an enforcement In Rule 8-2-2, an enforcement

option has been added when there option has been added when there is a foul by the opponent of a team is a foul by the opponent of a team scoring a touchdown. In addition to scoring a touchdown. In addition to its previous option of accepting the its previous option of accepting the result of the play and having the result of the play and having the penalty enforced on the try-for-penalty enforced on the try-for-point, the scoring team may choose point, the scoring team may choose to have the foul enforced on the to have the foul enforced on the ensuing kickoff.ensuing kickoff.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 Two changes were made in Rule 1-2-3 Two changes were made in Rule 1-2-3

regarding "The Field and Markings." A 4-regarding "The Field and Markings." A 4-inch-wide broken restraining line is now inch-wide broken restraining line is now required around the outside of the field, required around the outside of the field, and the line must be at least two yards and the line must be at least two yards from the sidelines and end lines. The only from the sidelines and end lines. The only exception to this rule will be in stadiums exception to this rule will be in stadiums where the total field enclosure does not where the total field enclosure does not permit the line. In addition, a line, 4 inches permit the line. In addition, a line, 4 inches wide by 12 inches long, that bisects the wide by 12 inches long, that bisects the limit line at each 5-yard line extended, may limit line at each 5-yard line extended, may be used.be used.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 "These lines are used to "These lines are used to

assist line-to-gain crews, as assist line-to-gain crews, as well as providing additional well as providing additional safety features for players, safety features for players, officials and sideline media; officials and sideline media; helping game officials with an helping game officials with an unobstructed sideline unobstructed sideline operating area; and providing operating area; and providing coaches with an unobstructed coaches with an unobstructed view from the coaching box," view from the coaching box," Colgate said.Colgate said.


Rule 1-2-3 now will also provide Rule 1-2-3 now will also provide rule support for the location and rule support for the location and dimension of a three-yard line dimension of a three-yard line marking that appears on the marking that appears on the field diagram. A line, 4 inches field diagram. A line, 4 inches wide by a minimum of 24 inches wide by a minimum of 24 inches in length, shall be centered and in length, shall be centered and placed three yards from each placed three yards from each goal line.goal line.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 The committee added two The committee added two

new articles to Rule 10-4 new articles to Rule 10-4 regarding basic spots for regarding basic spots for enforcement of penalties. The enforcement of penalties. The basic spot will be the 20-yard basic spot will be the 20-yard line for plays when the end of line for plays when the end of the related run is in the end the related run is in the end zone followed by a loss of zone followed by a loss of possession and the ball re-possession and the ball re-enters the playing field and enters the playing field and then goes out of bounds.then goes out of bounds.

Rule Changes: 2007Rule Changes: 2007 Following are other changes approved by Following are other changes approved by

the Football Rules Committee:the Football Rules Committee:

- Added the word "legal" to the definition - Added the word "legal" to the definition of a passer to help clarify Rule 2-31-11.of a passer to help clarify Rule 2-31-11.

- Provided an opportunity for a coach who - Provided an opportunity for a coach who assumes the head coaching responsibility assumes the head coaching responsibility during a game (when the head coach has during a game (when the head coach has been disqualified) to call a time-out.been disqualified) to call a time-out.

- Beginning with the 2008 season, - Beginning with the 2008 season, required forearm pads to meet same required forearm pads to meet same specifications as gloves and hand pads as specifications as gloves and hand pads as set forth by the Sporting Goods set forth by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in 1994. The Manufacturers Association in 1994. The new rule will require forearm pads to have new rule will require forearm pads to have the NFHS/NCAA label attached beginning the NFHS/NCAA label attached beginning in 2008.in 2008.

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2007 Football Clinic Phil Long MHSAA Certified Assignor.

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