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Overtime in High School - What do you do?
Find out before the game starts:

If the game ends in a tie, do the following:

Two minute time out for teams to confer with their coaches
Captains to center of field for toss of coin: a. Winner gets choice of - offense or defense...or which end of field to be used for all overtimes
Loser gets remaining choice
Alternating choice of offense or defense for subsequent overtime period(s)...if necessary

Extra points:

If the overtime is only one period, the try may be a pass, kick or run
If there are multiple overtimes, any team that scores a touchdown must attempt a two point conversion for all tries including the first one

Each team is allowed one full time-out for each overtime period

High School exceptions - Something to think about...

Most of our rules are the same as the NCAA. There are some exceptions. What are they?

Five (5) timeouts per half - 3 full and 2 20 seconds
Whatever the goal post are, play the game
The 40 yard line is the initial kick-off point
Use of kicking tee is permitted for extra points and field goals
Football helmets of the same color are not required
Not required for jerseys to be long enough to reach the top of the pants and be tucked in

Changing the timing of the game...A few thoughts

Changes before game starts: The length of the quarters of a game and/or intermission may be shortened due to darkness considerations; Let both coaches know; All 4 periods must be of equal length
Changes during game: Periods may be shortened by agreement of referee and both head coaches. A few situations where this may be necessary: darkness; intermission has been extended beyond your control; game has been halted due to weather or power failure...If changes are to be made, get together with the coaches