NFHS Rules on Video

[jnade86]

Can someone help with this?
In NFHS, is it in the rule book somewhere about a coach who videotapes a future opponent during a game. For example: Team A is playing Team B. A coach from Team C, who will be playing Team A in the upcoming playoffs, videotapes the game, including introductions. Is this legal? Thanks

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by jnade86

Can someone help with this?
In NFHS, is it in the rule book somewhere about a coach who videotapes a future opponent during a game. For example: Team A is playing Team B. A coach from Team C, who will be playing Team A in the upcoming playoffs, videotapes the game, including introductions. Is this legal? Thanks

Sure is legal, I do it frequently....

(As long as you don't use it during a game for coaching purposes. 10-1)

[ma_ref]

Insert Bill Belichick joke here.

But in all seriousness, I'm not sure. I think this would be more of a local state association rule revision. My opinion - I don't see anything wrong with a coach being a bystander for a game involving a future opponent and recording the game that way. Is he really going to get that much better footage himself, rather than just watching the game if it is aired on the local town's cable channel? It may not be the best choice in terms of ethics or sportsmanship, but by rule I don't think there's anything against it. Most, if not all, NFHS rules deal with the 2 teams competing in the present contest...no mention of 3rd parties or future considerations.

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

It may not be the best choice in terms of ethics or sportsmanship.

How so?
Team A has the same opportunity.

In fact, now that I look at 10-1, the rule is limited to courtside. Yes,no?
What if I want to use it at halftime in my lockerroom?
Not that I would because of time constraints anyways.....

[ma_ref]

Originally Posted by CoachP

How so?
Team A has the same opportunity.

In fact, now that I look at 10-1, the rule is limited to courtside. Yes,no?
What if I want to use it at halftime in my lockerroom?
Not that I would because of time constraints anyways.....

The coach in question is not from 1 of the 2 teams involved.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by CoachP

How so?
In fact, now that I look at 10-1, the rule is limited to courtside. Yes,no?
What if I want to use it at halftime in my lockerroom?
Not that I would because of time constraints anyways.....

No. Specifically ruled illegal. See case book play 10.1.3SitB(b).

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

The coach in question is not from 1 of the 2 teams involved.

Then if he's not affecting play in any way, he's of absolutely no concern of the officials. He's a spectator.

[budjones05]

No matter what you think, if Team C is filming Team A & B's game, there is nothing we can do. Maybe this is something for game management, but other than that, I don't see rules that doesn't prohibits this.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by jnade86

Can someone help with this?
In NFHS, is it in the rule book somewhere about a coach who videotapes a future opponent during a game. For example: Team A is playing Team B. A coach from Team C, who will be playing Team A in the upcoming playoffs, videotapes the game, including introductions. Is this legal? Thanks

Look at it this way--what enforcement power would you have if some random person in the stands is filming a game?

[BillyMac]

Some state associations may have their own rules regarding taping games. For an example, I copied the information below from the Indiana High School Athletics Association website, regarding the taping of scrimmages:

"Each team shall have the opportunity to videotape/film the scrimmage. Only one person from each team will be allowed to videotape/film the scrimmage. Scouting should not be allowed at the scrimmage. The scrimmage videotapes shall not be exchanged with other coaches for the purpose of scouting. The purpose of the scrimmage is evaluating your own squad."