Does anyone know a touchdown celebration that wont get you flagged in high school football?

Question

I want to do some TD celebrations in hs, but I dont want to be flagged because I might get benched. Is it appropriate to give the ball to the ref after the TD and run to the people standing by a nearby fence and give them all a "high 5"? Would I be flagged for it?

Answer 1

Act like you've been there before and will again. Give the ball to the referee and go to your sideline. Celebrate with your teammates and friends after your team has won the game.

Answer 2

Depends where you live, because different athletic associations have different standards when it comes to that sort of thing.

I would tell you this.....within reason, TD celebrations are fine, in fact I rather enjoy watching Chad Johnson in particular. However, at your level of competition, the best way to go is just hand the ball to the ref and act as if you've scored dozens of times before and expect to do it dozens of times again. Then high five it with your teammates and acknowledge the crowd....but classy is the way to go.

Having said that, I'll tell you this, though. If you do decide that you need to do some sort of TD celebration, use these three guidelines....
1--keep it sort of understated, so as not to get flagged, and have your coach put an end to it right there.

2--make it spontaneous and not appear scripted, so that it looks like you're enjoying the TD and not doing the "Look at me, look at me" thing.

3--don't taunt or show up the DB you just turned in toast, so that you don't get your head handed to you on the next series.

Hey, good luck, and I wish you all the success in the world.....and if you do make it to the NFL, I'd be more than happy to be you agent, OK?

Answer 3

As a ref, I would disqualify you from the game for going to the fense. (it is illegal for a player to leave the field of play during the game)
The best celebration is to set the ball down (or hand it to the ref), act as if the touchdown is the result of every play you run, and then walk back to your huddle. More people will notice your high class and sportsmanship then any dance or gimick you could possibly think of doing.

Answer 4

Let's all remeber a man named Barry Sanders. If he hadn't retired, he would probably be atop many rushing records in the NFL. How many times did he celebrate after a TD? 0. Toss the ball to the ref and stay humble. Let the crowd celebrate for you.

Answer 5

to a certain degree... but there has to be limits on the non pro levels. However I am all for allowing the pros to celebrate all out. I think the NFL has gone way to far at limiting the players celebrations in the end zone. I loved the Chad Johnson and TO celebrations

Answer 6

You should do whatever you want because when you are out of high school and you think about what celebration you could have done you will be mad at yourself. I think you should either do a Ray Lewis dance or throw the ball into the stands... people will remember that

Answer 7

You will get flagged even by putting your finger up. Like saying your #1.

Answer 8

Place the ball on the ground and hustle to your side of the field and act like its no big deal because you've done it before. It's called doing it with class.

Answer 9

Once again, I again with Tru Blue. Just act like you've scored before and go over to the sidelines.

Answer 10

i know you cant dive into the endzone...atleast i saw a team we faced get flagged for it. you may be able to get away with it since its off the field. its hs though ask teh coach if hed even allow you taht.