Can a defensive player trip a ball carrier with his feet to make a tackle in Indiana High School football?

[TheTrain]

Can a defensive player trip a ball carrier with his feet to make a tackle in Indiana High School football? Flags were thrown but picked up and no penalty was called.

[Yuccaguy]

8 minutes ago, TheTrain said:

Can a defensive player trip a ball carrier with his feet to make a tackle in Indiana High School football? Flags were thrown but picked up and no penalty was called.

PROHIBITION ON TRIPPING THE RUNNER [2-45, 9-4-3o (NEW), 9-4-3o PENALTY (NEW)]
Rationale: In an effort to decrease risk, tripping the runner is now prohibited. It is now a foul to intentionally use the lower leg or foot to obstruct a runner below the knees.

Edited September 30, 2023 by Yuccaguy

[TheTrain]

11 minutes ago, Yuccaguy said:

PROHIBITION ON TRIPPING THE RUNNER [2-45, 9-4-3o (NEW), 9-4-3o PENALTY (NEW)]
Rationale: In an effort to decrease risk, tripping the runner is now prohibited. It is now a foul to intentionally use the lower leg or foot to obstruct a runner below the knees.

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