NFHS APPROVES USE OF REPLAY

[BackinBlack86]

Only for state play-off games and each state chooses whether it will be implemented

should DIAA use it? will they?

https://usatodayhss.com/2019/nfhs-approves-rule-to-permit-instant-replay-in-high-school-football

 

[BackinBlack86]

In an effort to establish a more consistent time period between downs in high school football, the play clock will start at 40 seconds instead of 25 seconds in many cases, beginning with the 2019 season, according to new rules handed down by the National Federation of State High School Association.

thats just what we need qbs can walk to sideline to get play instead of run lol

 

[Rockem sockem]

Only means more low scoring games and certain teams holding onto the ball even longer throughout the game.

 

[BackinBlack86]

what are you saying Rockem? rule favors a certain private school up north lol

 

[First_state_gridiron]

The 40 second play clock starts as the ball (from the prior play) becomes dead. The 25 second clock starts (and started) after the ball was placed and the Referee blew the ready for play. Normally it takes the officials 12-15 seconds to get the ball set depending on where the prior play ended.

In an effort to establish a more consistent time period between downs in high school football, the play clock will start at 40 seconds instead of 25 seconds in many cases, beginning with the 2019 season, according to new rules handed down by the National Federation of State High School Association.

thats just what we need qbs can walk to sideline to get play instead of run lol

 

[SteelersGold]

The 40 second play clock starts as the ball (from the prior play) becomes dead. The 25 second clock starts (and started) after the ball was placed and the Referee blew the ready for play. Normally it takes the officials 12-15 seconds to get the ball set depending on where the prior play ended.

Exactly, it shouldn't effect how much time a team can have the ball. Just makes the timing more even and consistent from referee to referee.

 

[BackinBlack86]

Thanks guys that makes sense. What if a particular ref is slow in getting the ball set then you could have less time to get a play off? In theory speaking on spread offenses when the plays are called after seeing the defensive line up. For example if a particular ref takes 30 secs to get ball set then you would only have 15 sec to look at d and run a play instead of 25. Just playing devils advocate here

 

[SteelersGold]

Thanks guys that makes sense. What if a particular ref is slow in getting the ball set then you could have less time to get a play off? In theory speaking on spread offenses when the plays are called after seeing the defensive line up. For example if a particular ref takes 30 secs to get ball set then you would only have 15 sec to look at d and run a play instead of 25. Just playing devils advocate here

While yes, some crews make take more or less time to spot the ball especially after long incompletions it shouldn't take more than 20 seconds max to get a ball spotted. The offense still has to run over, get the play huddle etc.

 

[BackinBlack86]

But would the refs not feel they have to be as rushed to set the ball when reffing an up tempo team?again just posing questions. I generally like the new rule

 

[First_state_gridiron]

Certainly something to consider. Under the 25 second clock, if the clock is running and the officials take a long time to spot the ball it will burn time off the clock which may favor one team or the other.

I imagine it will take some time to work through and hopefully make for a more consistent game.

It could make the end of some games (probably not close ones), because some times the ready for play is not blown until there is 25 seconds left on the game clock so there is no need to run the final play. Under the 40 second clock that will not be an option.

At the college and pro level there are ball handlers who relay in a new ball when the play ends down field to help prevent a delay in spotting the ball. In most high school games, they have to wait for the ball to come back up field.

It is also a good move for those players with intentions of playing at a higher level (college) because they will get used to a different pace of play.

I do not recall seeing any visible 25 second clocks at any Delaware high school fields, not sure if any school will invest in them now and how that is handled by the officials. In Delaware most games have a clock operator that is part of the officiating crew.

September can't get here soon enough

 

[BackinBlack86]

Good perspectives. Fsg. So stoping clock after first downs in Hs is done? I don’t think we will see any clocks in DE it will still be ref stroking his arm counting down last ten seconds we can’t even get a shot clock in basketball.

 

[SteelersGold]

Good perspectives. Fsg. So stoping clock after first downs in Hs is done? I don’t think we will see any clocks in DE it will still be ref stroking his arm counting down last ten seconds we can’t even get a shot clock in basketball.

No the clock will still stop after 1st downs, and don't expect to see 40 seconds play clocks visible.

 

[BackinBlack86]

So that’s acually the biggest change is 40 secs after a first down?

 

[Uncle Bumfuzzled]

Dover High has 2 large elevated play clocks in each end zone. My sense is that the Rocco Abba Dabba Stadium will have them also.

(It just hit me I finally become a Salesianum fan so they tear down the stadium. I am the mush.)

 

[BackinBlack86]

Your a mush alright. Mush mouth

 

[84rider]

Your a mush alright. Mush mouth

Baahhh, now that’s some funny stuff, sorry Bumster

 

[SteelersGold]

So that’s acually the biggest change is 40 secs after a first down?

The play clock will be set at 40 seconds after every play with a couple of exceptions. Here's a link to all the rules changes straight form NFHS http://www.nfhs.org/articles/40-sec...nt-replay-among-football-changes?ArtId=260073