Two rules revisions involving the competitor’s uniform, along with procedural changes in several field events designed to reduce the risk of injury, highlight rules changes for 2021-22 season
NFHS rules committee mandates pitchers who do not receive signals from the catcher must now simulate taking a sign with one foot on the pitcher’s plate before proceeding with a pitch
Beginning with the 2022-23 season, a 35-second shot clock will be permitted in high school basketball games by state association adoption; a proposal for a national rule mandating a shot clock was not approved
States will have a choice of 12, 13 or 14 weight classes for both boys and girls competition in high school wrestling, effective with the 2023-24 season