ARTICLE 1. There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct or any act that interferes with orderly game administration on the part of players, substitutes, coaches, authorized attendants, or any other persons subject to the rules before the game, during the game, or between periods.
a. Specifically prohibited act and conduct include:
1. Using abusive, threatening or obscene language or gestures, or engaging in such acts that provoke ill will or are demeaning to an opponent, to game officials, or to the image of the game, including but not limited to:
(a) Pointing the finger(s), hand(s), arm(s), or ball at an opponent, or imitating the slashing of the throat.
(b) Taunting, baiting, or ridiculing an opponent verbally.
(c) Inciting an opponent or spectators in any other way, such as simulating the firing or brandishing of a weapon or placing a hand by the ear to request recognition.
(d) Any delayed, excessive, prolonged, or choreographed act by which a player (or players) attempts to focus attention upon themself (or themselves).
(e) An unopposed ball carrier obviously altering stride when approaching the opponent’s goal line.
(f) Dead-ball contact fouls such as pushing, shoving, striking, etc. that occur clearly after the ball is dead and that are not part of the game action.
(g) Being on the field illegally.
(h) An unopposed ball carrier obviously altering stride when approaching the opponent’s goal line or diving into the end zone.
(i) Punching one’s own chest or crossing one’s arms in front of the chest while standing over a prone player.
(j) Going into the stands to interact with spectators or bowing at the waist after a good play.
(k) No ejected person shall be in view of the field of play.
2. After a score or any other play, no player shall:
(a) Intentionally kick or spin the ball at or toward an opponent.
(b) Spike the ball with force into the ground.
(c) Throw the ball high into the air.
(d) Any other unsportsmanlike act or actions that delay the game.
