Possible rules changes for 2009

[JugglingReferee]

So now you can't punt on 1D/10? Seems like the NFHS wants to dictate strategy, rather than letting coaches do it.

[ljudge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

So now you can't punt on 1D/10? Seems like the NFHS wants to dictate strategy, rather than letting coaches do it.

I don't believe so. No one says you can't punt. It's just the numbering exception that's changed.

[waltjp]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this pretty closely mimics the NCAA rule.

2nd and 8 from B's 22 with 4 seconds left in the half? Yeah, I'm pretty sure a kick may be attempted.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by ljudge

I don't believe so. No one says you can't punt. It's just the numbering exception that's changed.

So then are certain players restricted from playing a spot that they want to play?

I guess what I'm saying is this:

In Canadian rules, yes we have numbering rules, but ultimately, any player can play anywhere but they may need to report to the R (who tells B or tells the U to tell B).

Does the same freedom exist in Fed?

[Mike L]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

So now you can't punt on 1D/10? Seems like the NFHS wants to dictate strategy, rather than letting coaches do it.

I would think that if a kick actually does happen, you are not going to drop a flag and allow the SKF. Besides, any coach that tries the 1st & 10 quick kick usually does not send in his SKF team because that kinda defeats the purpose of the surprise portion of the play, right?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Mike L

I would think that if a kick actually does happen, you are not going to drop a flag and allow the SKF. Besides, any coach that tries the 1st & 10 quick kick usually does not send in his SKF team because that kinda defeats the purpose of the surprise portion of the play, right?

Perhaps. For one play, certainly some players can be taught a second position.