Chop Blocks are prohibited and will result in a Blocking below the waist - Chop Block.

Cut Blocks are allowed if all of the following is true:

• Offensive linemen may cut to the front or side

• Within (5) yards of the center in all directions

• Backfield players may cut only if stationary at the snap and to the front of the defender

• Never permitted during kickoffs

If a player's helmet comes off while tackling or being tackled, the player needs to leave the field to put it on. If removing the player drops the team to less than (11) players on the field, they can stay.

A player who voluntarily removes their helmet on the field of play or end zone during a play, a celebration, or a confrontation is penalized Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

Targeting: Forcible contact with the helmet against an opponent, particularyly when a player lowers their head to initiate the hit.

Defenseless Player: It's a major concern when hitting players who are in a vulnerable position, like a quarterback after a throw or a receiver reaching for a catch.

Suspected targeting results in a Personal Foul.

Unlike UIL or NCAA, there is no ejection of the athlete due to lack of instant replay.

A player rendered or appearing unconscious shall not return for the remainder of the game.

Players suspected of sustaining a concussion must be removed from the game. When in doubt-sit them out.

If in the Referees determination a player is not able to participate they are allowed to refuse that player reentry into the game.

If removal reduces the team below (11) players, reference On Field Minimum Rule.