Illegal Helmet Contact

[mikesears]

Originally posted by bigwhistle
Mike,

Are you looking for helmet to helmet contact, tackler leading with the helmet contact, or contacting the helmet with a forearm or other body part?

We usually see 2-3 helmet to helmet fouls a year, and a couple of spearing (leading with the helmet). I do not usually see much of players being dumb enough to intentionally strike the helmet of another player however.

Thanks for seeking clarification.

I am looking at NFHS rules and it sounds like the NCAA rules are codified differently.

I'm looking for clarification and examples of butt blocking, face tackling, and spearing. Are there things for which I can look that will tip me off that the helmet contact is legal or illegal.