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Q1: – This question concerns the rule change regarding the wearing of Play Cards:  The 2012 Rule Book contains three references to this new rule and unfortunately, they differ.  The second page of the rule book (which is unnumbered) is titled “2012 NFHS Football Rules Changes”  it states 1-5-3c(8) (NEW) “Play cards must be worn on the wrist.”   1-5-3c(8) on page 22, under Other Illegal Equipment lists “Play cards not worn on the wrist or arm.”  On page 88, under Comments on the 2012 Rules Changes, it states “Play cards must be worn on the wrist.”  So my question is can Play Cards be worn on the wrist only or can they be worn on either the wrist or arm?

A1: – The NFHS interpretations are on the web site under football rules and officials sports football:

http://www.wiaawi.org/Officials/Sports/Football.aspx

Play cards must be worn on the wrist, but may extend further than a sweatband which is limited to 3 inches beyond the thumb.