
NJFOA
Central Jersey Chapter
2021 Rule Changes
Summary of 2021 Rule Changes
1. Rule 2-17-2c (New): Blocking Below the
2. Rules 2-17-1, 2-17-2, 2-17-4:
3. Rules 2-3-7, 2-17-1, 2-17-2, 9-3-2:
Other
RULE CHANGES
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2-17-2c (NEW)
Blocking Below the Waist

2-17-1, 2-17-2, 2-17-4
Blocking Below the Waist

2-3-7, 2-17-1, 2-17-2, 9-3-2
Blocking Below the Waist

2-3-7, 2-17-1, 2-17-2, 9-3-2
Blocking Below the Waist

2-3-7, 2-17-2, 9-3-2
Blocking Below the Waist
EDITORIAL CHANGES
Table of Editorial Changes
RULES REMINDERS
1-4-1, 1-4-4, 2-32-5, 3-5-2, 10-1-1, 10-1-2, 10-2-4
Designating Team Representative

3-1-6c EXCEPTION
Halftime Intermission Option Following Weather Delay
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3-6-1a(1)e EXCEPTIONS 2 and 3
40-Second Play Clock Clarification
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3-6-1a(1)f
25-Second Play Clock Clarification

7-1-9, 7-1-9 PENALTY
Disconcerting Act Foul and Penalty Reclassified

7-5-2e EXCEPTION, Table 7-5-2e EXCEPTION, Table 7-5e EXCEPTION
Spiking the Ball to Conserve Time
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1-5-1(b)3
2021 - Gray Home Football Jersey
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1-5-1(b)3
2021 - Home Team Jersey

2021 - Home Team Jerseys
Gray Color Spectrum Chart
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1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6)
Football Jersey Numbers
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1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6)
2024 - Football Jersey Numbers
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1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6)
2024 - Football Jersey Numbers
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1-5-1c, 1-5-1c(6)
2024 - Football Jersey Numbers
POINTS OF EMPHASIS
2021 NFHS Football Points of Emphasis
Sportsmanship
Intentional Grounding
Ineligible Downfield

Line of Scrimmage Formation
GAME OFFICIALS MANUAL

2020-2021 NFHS Football Game Officials Manual Reminders

2020-2021 NFHS Football Game Officials Manual Reminders

Reset Play Clock-Signal 17
NFHS Official Football Signals





