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Originally Posted by RookieDude
NFHS 3-5-3...... Changed the guidelines for headbands and sweatbands.
I was watching a H.S. football game last night. Some of the players had on "bands" above their elbows. The NFHS basketball rule regarding sweatbands says they must be worn BELOW the elbow.
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In our state, we were instructed that sweatbands that were made for the purpose to be on the bicep can be worn above the elbow. The interpretation that we were given comes from someone that is on the NF Football committee. I do not know if this interpretation applies across the country, but this is what we were told.
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Originally Posted by RookieDude
Question: Does anyone know of a "band" that could be legally worn above the elbow in basketball? I know we had some issues with this last year...some people say that these "bands" (that look an awful lot like a sweatband) are indeed supports for the upper arm.  |
From what I can tell the NF likes to take one rule in one sport and use it for other sports when something may translate. The NF apparently used the same logic and outlawed the use of "wristbands" above the elbow. If it is a bicep band, then those might be considered legal in our state. Understand that the language these illegal bands have to deal with the wrist, not other type of bands. So you might have to check with your local interpreter to clear this up. You know someone will find a way around this rule and I will be asking the same question of the people in my state. I will really want to know considering the ruling we were given in football this year.
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