The NFHS rules specify that the football eye shield must consist of a molded rigid material such as polycarbonate. Flexible acrylic or plastic is not permitted, as force of impact could cause the shield to buckle or tear, causing injury to the player. The only other NFHS stipulation on visors...
“With this year’s rules changes, the committee once again showed its focus on minimizing risk in high school football,” said Bob Colgate, NFHS Director of Sports and Sports Medicine and liaison to the NFHS Football Rules Committee. “By expanding the parameters for a legal forward p...
NFHS 2010 High School Football Rules by Topic