NJFOA
Central Jersey Chapter
2014 Rule Changes
Summary of Rule Changes
1. Rule 1-1-7: Game Official's Authority
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2. Rules 2-20-2 (NEW); 9-4-3m (NEW):
3. Rule 2-24-9: Illegal Kick Status
4. Rules 2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3):
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5. Rules 3-3-3; 3-3-4: Untimed Down
6. Rules 6-1-3b; 6-1-3c (NEW):
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8. Rule 9-4-3m (NEW): Targeting
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Other
1-1-7
Game Official's Authority.
2-20-2 (NEW); 9-4-3m (NEW)
Targeting
2-20-2 (NEW); 9-4-3m (NEW)
Targeting
EXAMPLE: ELBOW TO THE HEAD
2-20-2 (NEW); 9-4-3m (NEW)
Targeting
EXAMPLE: FIST TO THE HEAD
2-20-2 (NEW); 9-4-3m (NEW)
Targeting
EXAMPLE: FOREARM TO THE NECK
2-20-2 (NEW); 9-4-3m (NEW)
Targeting
EXAMPLE: SHOULDER TO THE HEAD
2-24-9
Illegal Kick Status.
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i(3)
Defenseless Player.
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3)
Defenseless Player.
EXAMPLE: FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3)
Defenseless Player.
EXAMPLE: KICKER
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3)
Defenseless Player.
EXAMPLE: KICK RECEIVER
Defenseless Player.
EXAMPLE: OUT OF THE PLAY
Defenseless Player.
EXAMPLE: PASS RECEIVER
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3)
Defenseless Player.
EXAMPLE: PLAYER ON THE GROUND
3-3-3; 3-3-4
Untimed Down.
3-3-3; 3-3-4
Untimed Down.
6-1-3b; 6-1-3c
Free-Kick Formation.
6-1-3b; 6-1-3c
Free-Kick Formation.
6-1-3b; 6-1-3c
Free-Kick Formation.
8-5-1b
Force.
Targeting.
Illegal Personal Contact
9-4-3m (NEW)
9-4-4
Roughing the Passer.
2014 Rules Reminders
1-6
Coaches' Field Equipment.
1-6
Coaches' Field Equipment.
3-5-10d
Helmet Comes Off.
9-3-8c
Illegal Blocking.
9-4-3l
Illegal Personal Contact.
9-6-4g
Illegal Participation.
2014 NFHS Editorial Changes
Field Diagrams
1-2-3l
1-5-1d(5)
8-3-6b
9-8-1m
Clarified when the period is to be extended.
Standardized the General Rules Language and also updated the rules on free-kick formations based on the 2014 rules changes.
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3)
2-32-16 (NEW); 9-4-3i (3)
ITEM / RULE
DESCRIPTION
Adjusted the pylon locations in the end zone.
1-1-8
Changed "jurisdiction" to "authority."
Standardized the rules language on advertising and/or commercial markings on the field of play.
1-3-5b
Added "head" before "linesman."
1-5 NOTE
Deleted SGMA as a reference.
Clarified the rules language on the tooth and mouth protector.
1-5-3c(4) NOTE
Added a new Note under the eyeshield rules language.
Table 1-7 (2.)
Added a new state association adoption dealing with game officials' authority.
2-1 Heading
Changed the section heading to "Status of Ball - Dead, Live, Loose."
Added rules references into the encroachment definition.
2-8-4
2-20 Heading
Changed the section heading to "Helmet Contact - Illegal, Targeting."
Removed the word "legal" from the free-kick definition.
2-24-3
2-24-4
Clarified the definition for a scrimmage kick.
3-4-4j (NEW)
Added a new situation for when the clock shall be stopped.
3-5-10b
Updated the reference document from Appendix B in the rules book.
3-6-2g (NEW)
Added a new situation under delay of game.
Added "head" before "linesman."
5-3-2
6-1-8
Clarified a free kick that goes out of bounds.
Added Art. 3a, b, c under the encroachment penalty.
6-1 PENALTY
6-5 PENALTY
Revised the officials signal under the blocking after giving a valid or invalid signal penalty.
7-2-4
Clarified the description for a legal snap.
Clarified the rules language dealing with a down that is replayed after enforcement during an unsuccessful try.
8-5-1a
Reorganized the rules language dealing with force.
9-4 PENALTY
Clarified the rules articles with regard to the disqualification penalty if flagrant.
Standardized the rules language dealing with illegal equipment.
9-8 PENALTY
Added a nonplayer foul for illegal equipment.
10-1-6, 7
Clarification from a 2013 rules change.
Football Fundamentals II-5
Resolving Tied Games - 3-1
Added "head" before "linesman."
Resolving Tied Games - 5-2-1
Clarification from a 2013 rules change.
Resolving Tied Games - 3.1.1 Situation P
Clarification from a 2013 rules change.
Nine-, Eight- and Six-Player Rules Differences
Official Football Signals - #24
Revised the Penalty Summary to reflect the 2014 NFHS football rules changes.