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2020 Rule Changes
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:57 am
by 4thgoal
Here are the rule changes for this fall from
https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-co ... s-2020-21/
The only significant change is on goal kicks. I also like getting rid of the drop ball and possession going back to the team who last had possession.
Re: 2020 Rule Changes
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:03 am
by 4thgoal
I didn't copy and paste the whole document because of the formatting (underline and strike throughs), but this small section was easy to clean up to show the new goal kick section of the change.
16-1-2 SECTION 1 GOAL KICK
ART. 2…Players opposing the kicker shall remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
Rationale: Clarifies when the ball is in play.
16-1-3 SECTION 1 GOAL KICK
ART. 3…Once spotted, the ball shall be kicked from the ground from any point within the goal area by a player of the defending team. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
Rationale: Clarifies when the ball is in play.
16-1-4 SECTION 1 GOAL KICK
ART. 4…After the goal kick is properly taken, the ball may be played by any player except the one who executes the goal kick. The kicker may not play the ball until it has been touched by another player.
Rationale: Clarifies how the kick is taken and when it is in play.