What better way to kick off the NFHS season that to talk about the points of emphasis the the Federation wants to highlight for 2026?

Last year, it was Teams' Role in Pace of Play and Situational Awareness. This year, our focus is on Obstruction and Maintaining an Unobstructed

View. We chop those up and make sure that you're covered to get 2026 off to a great start.

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