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Football Officiating => National Federation Discussion => Topic started by: riffraft on February 04, 2026, 11:07:09 AM

Title: Rule changes out
Post by: riffraft on February 04, 2026, 11:07:09 AM

https://nfhs.org/stories/prohibition-on-slapping-the-head-now-applies-to-all-players-in-high-school-football?fbclid=Iwb21leAPwW0BjbGNrA_BOh2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVQ5T012akJYb3FFUGNxZVFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesRMSBX9t1y1yT-bSw2DVZu0m05PB9EA-aNpQu9EM37cFGntaYzcgjyf9MYY_aem_IULNZ3A5g4bV1Bin816evw

Title: Re: Rule changes out
Post by: ElvisLives on February 04, 2026, 11:42:15 AM

What’s an “arm sleeve?” Forearm pads?

Title: Re: Rule changes out
Post by: Ralph Damren on February 04, 2026, 12:03:39 PM

There you have it, the new rules probably don't send shock waves thruout the football world, but 'tis a sign that our game seems to be going quite well. The referenced arm-sleves are sleves worn without being attached to the undershirt. Some have been found to contain sticky matter that can aid in holding on to the football. In 2027, a mfg. stamp will be needed on such to insure that application doesn't exsist.

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Title: Re: Rule changes out
Post by: Fatso on February 05, 2026, 07:24:04 AM

Quote from: ElvisLives on February 04, 2026, 11:42:15 AM

What’s an “arm sleeve?” Forearm pads?

It's like a spandex stretchy material sleeve   

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/658e15de7e3efa42f5723338/8bb8ac89-6207-41df-9bd0-ea38acb54503/Blue-Double-Arm-Sleeve-Website-02.png)

Title: Re: Rule changes out
Post by: KWH on February 05, 2026, 04:13:38 PM

The arm sleeves are legal in NFHS
The tinted shield is illegal in NFHS