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Originally Posted by OKREF
NFL owners have approved the 15 yard penalty for any player who lowers head and initiates contact with the crown of the helmet. Essentially the helmet rule for running backs. How long before we see this in the NFHS rules?
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Isn't it already there with the prohibitions against butt blocking?
9.4.3 COMMENT: Face tackling, butt blocking and spearing are somewhat related fouls. All are illegal and each carries a 15-yard penalty. Butt blocking is initiating contact with front of the helmet against an opponent who is not the runner. It may be committed by either offensive or defensive players. Face tackling is the same act against the runner and can only be a defensive technique. Both fouls may result from inadvertent acts. Spearing is initiating contact against an opponent with the top of the helmet and may be committed either by offensive or defensive players. Any tactic which involves the illegal use of the helmet is condemned by all who are concerned with the well-being of players and the perpetuation of the game. (2-20-1c)