National Federation of State High School Associations: Prohibition on Slapping the Head Now Applies to All Players in High School Football
February 05, 2026
February 05, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Prohibition on Slapping the Head Now Applies to All Players in High School Football
In an ongoing focus on minimizing risk of injury in high school sports, the NFHS Football Rules Committee strengthened a rule related to illegal personal contact. Both revisions recommended by the committee were subsequently appr . . .
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Prohibition on Slapping the Head Now Applies to All Players in High School Football
In an ongoing focus on minimizing risk of injury in high school sports, the NFHS Football Rules Committee strengthened a rule related to illegal personal contact. Both revisions recommended by the committee were subsequently appr . . .