Rule book?

[James Neil]

Originally posted by bwestfall
TXMike, yes, you are right. I cannot blame the loss on that one call, although we did save that play for later in the game, and it did work once. Fortunately the league does have a ref review card that the coaching staff will fill out. The game is over and nothing can be done about it now. All I can hope for is the refs learned something from this, I know I did....Keep a rule book with you at all times.

Do you know where I can get a copy of NFHS rule book?

It’s good to see you come here to ask questions Coach. You seem to have a good attitude and it’s wonderful to see a coach who’s ready and willing to actually learn the rules. There’s just one piece of advice I’d like to give if you'll allow me. If and when you receive your “Books”, study them every chance you get. They are small and can be kept in your back pocket for easy access whenever you’re in the mood to look something up or just browse. But PLEASE leave them at home or in the car during your games! Yanking out a rulebook on a Ref during a game could really get you in big doo-doo and just might coast you 15 yards and at least one unsportsmanlike conduct (it will for sure if I‘m the White Hat). You defiantly want to avoid trying to “show-up” the officials in this way.
If you study and really learn the rules, you should be able to refresh the Ref’s memory as to the proper ruling and he‘ll most likely thank you for it. Good luck.