SITUATION 1: The game officials inspect the playing field as a part of their pregame routine and determine that (a) the game field does not have the required restraining line marked at all on the field from the sidelines and end lines; or (b) the three-yard line that is marked on the game field for the try is only 12 inches in length.


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RULING: In both (a) and (b), the field markings are not legal by rule, but the game will still be played. In (a), a 4-inch-wide broken restraining line shall be placed around the outside of the field, at least 2 yards from the sidelines and end lines, as an extension of the line limiting the team box area, except in stadiums where the total playing enclosure does not permit. In (b), a line 4 inches wide and a minimum of 24 inches in length shall be centered in the field of play, 3 yards from each goal line..


COMMENT: The game officials need to notify game management and the football administrator in their respective state association office to let them know that the football game field at this school was not properly marked as stated by NFHS football rules. (1-2-3d; 1-2-3k)