"On The Field" and "To The Sideline"

[Bob M.]

Originally Posted by Sonofanump

When refering to on the field, we in Ohio might say that the team must be within the numbers (or 9 yard markings) for an injury timeout unless it will be extensive.

REPLY: Respectfully, you would be wrong. Look at the NOTE on NF9-8-1f: "Between downs, communications between players and coaches near the sideline are not an unauthorized conference." A player (or players) can go all the way over to the sideline as long as they stay on the field.