Illegal Helmet Contact

[Ed Hickland]

If he did not make initial contact with his helmet consider this. During and after making contact his arms are at his side. How can you make contact with your shoulders with your arms at your side?

[jaybird]

Very obvious foul for illegal helmet contact!

Have courage, make the call.

[bigjohn]

‘Catastrophic’ Brain Injuries Rise Among High School Football Players - Health Blog - WSJ

[bigjohn]

http://www.unc.edu/depts/nccsi/2011FBAnnual.pdf

Recommendations
Specific recommendations resulting from the 2011 survey data are as follows:
1. Mandatory medical examinations and medical history should be taken before allowing
an athlete to participate in football. The NCAA recommends a thorough medical
examination when the athlete first enters the college athletic program and an annual
health history update with use of referral exams when warranted. If the physician or
coach has any questions about the athlete's readiness to participate, the athlete should
not be allowed to play. High school coaches should follow the recommendations set
by their State High School Athletic Association.
2. All personnel concerned with training football athletes should emphasize proper,
gradual, and complete physical conditioning. Particular emphasis should be placed on
neck strengthening exercises and acclimatization to hot weather.
3. A physician should be present at all games and practice sessions. If it is impossible
for a physician to be present at all practice sessions, emergency measures must be
provided. Written emergency procedures are recommended for both coaches and
medical staff.
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4. All personnel associated with football participation should be cognizant of the
problems and safety measures related to physical activity in hot weather.
5. Each institution should strive to have a certified athletic trainer who is a regular
member of the faculty and is adequately prepared and qualified.
6. Cooperative liaison should be maintained by all groups interested in the field of
Athletic Medicine (coaches, trainers, physicians, manufacturers, administrators, and
so forth).
7. There should be strict enforcement of game rules, and administrative regulations
should be enforced to protect the health of the athlete. Coaches and school officials
must support the game officials in their conduct of the athletic contests.