Apparel questions.

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Originally Posted by jeremy341a

I think that is an exaggeration that they are not even close to the same thing. Since by NFHS definition is a sleeve is anything worn on the arm and an undershirt sleeves are not listed as an exclusion.

Also I do get it. my original idea was that it could be argued either way. I'm completely fine that the ruling is they are legal as I also could argue that side by rule.

Context is everything. Remember that most of us have been officiating since before the wearing of these items became popular and have seen the full development of the rules regarding them. We know what they were written to address and what the intent is. Someone such as yourself who is new to the scene doesn't have that perspective and must strive to learn solely from the written text, which is difficult, or augment your training by speaking to veterans, such as you have been doing here.

Please open your NFHS rules book to page 8 and read the section entitled "The Intent and Purpose of the Rules." One sentence is, "Therefore, it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation."

We hope to offer you that here.