How do NFHS rules handle high sticks, hand passes and other plays that differ from USA Hockey?

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Situation NFHS rule High stick definition Stick above 4 feet Goal off a stick below 4 feet, with part of the stick above Goal allowed High-stick or hand pass directed straight on goal Immediate whistle Attacking player in the crease when a goal is scored Goal allowed unless they interfere with the goalie Puck directed into the goal with a skate Disallowed Diving (embellishment) Minor Team huddle before the 2nd or 3rd period Minor Captain coming off the bench to complain 1st: minor; 2nd: misconduct; 3rd: game misconduct; 4th: disqualification Kick shot (skate kicks the stick blade) Misconduct Goalie freezing the puck Allowed in the privileged area or above the goal line Extra player prevents a breakaway Penalty shot + misconduct Team refuses to start play after a warning Team has 3 minutes to comply: a major if it complies, a forfeit if it doesn't Video review Only if the state association adopts it A puck resting on top of the goal netting is unplayable (immediate stoppage). A puck on the outside of the netting below the crossbar is in play.

Situation	NFHS rule
High stick definition	Stick above 4 feet
Goal off a stick below 4 feet, with part of the stick above	Goal allowed
High-stick or hand pass directed straight on goal	Immediate whistle
Attacking player in the crease when a goal is scored	Goal allowed unless they interfere with the goalie
Puck directed into the goal with a skate	Disallowed
Diving (embellishment)	Minor
Team huddle before the 2nd or 3rd period	Minor
Captain coming off the bench to complain	1st: minor; 2nd: misconduct; 3rd: game misconduct; 4th: disqualification
Kick shot (skate kicks the stick blade)	Misconduct
Goalie freezing the puck	Allowed in the privileged area or above the goal line
Extra player prevents a breakaway	Penalty shot + misconduct
Team refuses to start play after a warning	Team has 3 minutes to comply: a major if it complies, a forfeit if it doesn't