Ohio High School Rule Differences 2014 Part 2 RULES 1, 2, 3, 4 What Is Needed To Play

The Field of Play RULE 1

Field of Play yd yd 18 yd 6 yd R-10 yd 12 yd R-1 yd 11 yd 4 in. wide The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line The width of the lines are part of the area 8 yd Penalty Spot – 9” Penalty Line – 2 ft

MEASUREMENT DIAGRAM 10 yards 12 yards 18 yards 6 yards 1 yard radius 10 yard radius Line 4-inch width 9 inch mark 668 Optional Mark 12 yards Perfectly Marked Field with Dimensions – DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THEM – Play as the field is marked Remember these

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE The Field of Play Rule 1-2 Continuous Halfway-Line Unobscured Center Circle

Corner Flags Corner Posts at least 5-ft. high Outer edge of field Current Knowledge

Field Conditions On multi-use fields lines should be marked with contrasting color Host institution is responsible for judging field condition up until moment game begins Incorrect field markings … Play the game and then notify authorities

FIELD CONDITIONS UNTIL KICK-OFF BEGINS, HOST INSTITUTION CONTROLS WHETHER THE GAME STARTS OR NOT. ONCE GAME KICKS-OFF, HEAD REFEREE DECIDES Current Knowledge

Proper Goal Inspection

Goals Goals MUST Be Securely Anchored!! Back edge of post set on outer edge of goal line Current Knowledge

Goals Rule A. Anchored B. Goal with 3-4 sandbags The game cannot start if the goals are not adequately secured to the ground. B A

Goals Nets MUST be attached Goal posts may be padded with a 1-in. thick (max.) commercially made material and be at least 72-in. high … white color Goals must be white

National Program for Referee Development Law 1

Not two yards in front of football uprights!

Official and Team Areas Officials Area –5 yards each side of halfway line Team Area (Restricted Area) –10 feet from touchline –10 yards from halfway line extending a distance of 20 yards –Marked by a solid line

Official and Team Areas 2014 OHSAA Preseason Soccer Manual: The Board of Control recommends that when possible, team benches be placed on opposite sides of the field. This will be at the direction of the home Athletic Department. When teams are placed on opposite sides of the field, the team area shall extend 10 yards from the halfway line on each side of the field of play. The home team shall supply a person who is situated at a table at the half line on each side of the field to signal substitutions. If time is kept at field level, the official time shall be on the home side.

Spectators’ Area At least 10 feet from: – touchline –Team/official area –Goal line No one directly behind the goal … unless seated in bleachers

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE The Field of Play Rule 1-6 Spectators in bleachers at least 10 feet behind goal line. Only ball persons behind nets.

RULE 2 The Ball

Game Balls Current Knowledge Overriding principle … Balls shall be safe Shall be spherical … in. diam. Weight … oz. Leather or other suitable materials

CIRCUMFERENCE Spherical Inch Diameter Oz. at Start Size 5 – Only

Game Balls Ball MUST have NFHS Authenticating Mark

Game Balls Inflated to manufacturer’s specifications Home team to provide 3 or more official game balls TOO HARD TOO SOFT Two ball holders recommended

RULE 3 The Players and Substitutions

Number of Players Current Knowledge –11 players (max.) –7 players (min.) Number of Substitutes …. Unlimited …. If fewer than 7 players then Referee is to declare a forfeit

Playing Roster Each team must submit a team roster: Names of all players and substitutes, all bench personnel and all coaches At least 5 minutes before start of game Additions to roster may be made anytime after game begins GAME CANNOT START WITHOUT ROSTERS!!

Coin Toss Team Winning Coin Toss Option to either kick-off or choose which end of field to defend Team Losing Coin Toss Has option of the remaining choice Teams switch ends after each period

Substitutions Either Team (Unlimited): Between periods When a goal is scored On a goal kick …. Must have checked-in During injury time When a player is cautioned When a player is disqualified Current Knowledge

Substitutions Team in Possession of Ball (Unlimited): On a Throw-In …. Must have checked-in Team NOT in Possession of Ball (Unlimited): On a Throw-In …. Must have checked-in On a Corner Kick …. Must have checked-in Only if team in possession of ball is substituting On a Corner Kick …. Must have checked-in

Violations Changing of goalkeepers (Not a substitution) –Referee must be informed –Change made during substitution time …. or –Change made when clock is stopped Punishment if done improperly –Play continues –Both players are warned at next stoppage “Goalkeeper of Record” is always the player in the different colored jersey dressed as the goalkeeper Current Knowledge

Substitutions beckoned A “substitute” becomes a “player” when beckoned onto the field by the Referee A substitute MUST enter the game once beckoned by the Referee A substitute may be withdrawn, but only before the referee beckons Substitutes may not enter field without approval of Referee

Substitutions Rule and 3-4-1b Prior to entering the game after a goal or when a player is injured, players must check in with the scorer/timer – or referee or AR, if there is no scorer/timer. Player must then wait until beckoned onto the field by the referee.

Cautioned Player A cautioned player MUST leave the field of play …. May be replaced by a substitute A cautioned player may return at the next legal substitution opportunity

Disqualified Play Disqualified Player A disqualified player may be replaced by a substitute, if: Individual is disqualified between periods, i.e. no one is considered to be a “player” between periods. A disqualified player MUST leave the field of play and may NOT return to the game Current Knowledge

Injured Player An injured player MUST leave the field of play …. May be replaced by a substitute An injured player may return at the next legal substitution opportunity If a player exhibits signs of concussion, that player may NOT return to the game and is not allowed to play in any other game that day (State of Ohio law).

Goalkeeper Injury Rule 3-3-2b(2) If the referee stops the clock to check any player for injury, that player must be removed - and, even if the player is the GK, - replaced.

Substitutions Rule 3-3-2b(1) Limitations on coaching during injury situations were removed. Whether a short or a prolonged injury stoppage, coaches from both teams may coach — i.e. give tactical and technical instructions, lend emotional support, etc.

ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT: Only at team’s next substitution opportunity after inspection IMPROPER EQUIPMENT: At next stoppage in game after inspection BLOOD RULE: At any stoppage in game, but only after inspection INJURED PLAYER: If not subbed, may return at any stoppage in game Playing Short-Handed – Return All returns must be only when beckoned by the Referee

Playing Rules Referee shall order time stopped during substitutions, when a team repeatedly substitutes to consume time. The repetition may be construed as unsporting conduct.

RULE 4 Player Equipment

Player Equip Player Equipment Shirt or jersey with sleeves, same color as teammates Shinguards Current Knowledge Socks, each the same color, and same as teammates * (over shinguards) Shorts, same color as teammates * (can be different color than shirt) Shoes or footwear … NOCSAE approved

Team Uniforms Opposing teams shirts and socks shall be of contrasting and solid colors Home team shall wear white jerseys and socks Visiting team shall wear dark shirts and socks All shirts to have a 6” high number on back Shirts or shorts to also have a 4” high number on front Shirts shall be tucked in …. Improper

Team Uniforms UNDERGARMENTS: VISIBLE UNDER JERSEY: ALL WEARING MUST BE ALIKE SIMILAR LENGTH SOLID COLOR VISIBLE UNDER SHORTS ALL WEARING MUST BE ALIKE SAME MAIN COLOR AS SHORTS SOLID COLOR

Team Uniforms SOCKS : Both socks must be same color Single, dominant, solid color No bumblee, tie-dye, multi-striped Two mfr’s. logos per sock permitted Tape: must be same color as sock

ILLEGAL HOME TEAM UNIFORMS COLORED SIDE PANELS AND PIPING

ILLEGAL TEAM UNIFORMS

Team Uniforms ILLEGAL UNIFORM UNABLE TO CORRECT … PLAY THE GAME FILE OFFICIAL REPORT WITH OHSAA

Goalkeeper Uniform Goalkeepers shall wear colors different from: All other field players Other Goalkeeper Referee X X X X X X X

Goalkeeper Uniform Goalkeepers Shorts, pants and socks do not need to match teammates Jersey shall have number on back and on front (or on front of shorts/pants) Cannot wear same color socks as their opponents

Equipment Inspection Referee should inspect players’ equipment prior to match. Referee shall prevent player with non- conforming equipment from playing. Referee shall ask each coach if their teams are properly equipped. Current Knowledge

EQUIPMENT ILLEGALLY EQUIPPED: not wearing required items wearing illegal equipment IMPROPERLY EQUIPPED: wearing legal equipment, but not correctly equipment that becomes illegal during play

Equipment Violations Player instructed to leave field at next stoppage … removed player may re-enter only after reporting to an official … no replacement until next substitution opportunity Improperly Equipped … No caution issued Illegally Equipped …. Caution is issued

Equipment Responsibilities Head coach is responsible for players wearing proper and legal equipment. Referee to ask coach if players are legally and properly equipped Coach to be cautioned for first illegally equipped player Player to be cautioned for any subsequent illegal equipment

SHINGUARDS EACH MUST HAVE: NOCSAE seal + Height maximum or height range Permanent mark on front EACH MUST BE: Age and size appropriate Professionally manufactured Worn 2-in., maximum, above ankle bone Covered entirely by socks

Are allowed unless in the opinion of the referee the cast is considered dangerous. MUST be covered with a 1/2-in. padding MUST have medical release signed by a physician Casts

KNEE BRACES (UNALTERED): No pads or tape allowed Only manufacturer’s sleeve ANKLE BRACES: Over sock, if soft and unaltered Color need not match sock Under sock if metallic, unyielding or altered Braces

Knee & Ankle Braces

KNEE BRACES EACH ONE IS LEGAL

LEGAL KNEE BRACE: UNALTERED EXPOSED METAL … OK WORN WITHOUT SLEEVE NO PADS NO TAPE

MEDICAL ALERT MEDAL Ok if taped to body with information visible MEDICAL ALERT BRACELET Ok if taped around edges and info visible RELIGIOUS MEDAL Ok if taped to body + under uniform, but if judged unsafe it may not be worn RELIGIOUS HEAD WEAR Must be approved by OHSAA Can be any color Other Equipment

FACEMASKS: Pre-existing injury Molded to face with no protrusions AHCP’s medical release at game site ARTIFICIAL LIMBS: Padded with closed-cell, ½-inch slow-recovery foam OHSAA to approve Picture of device and written OHSAA approval at game site Medical & Religeous

LEGAL PROTECTICE FACE MASK

ILLEGAL FACEMASK

LEGAL HEADGEAR

ILLEGAL HEADGEAR

Equipment Restrictions Players’ equipment shall not be dangerous to themselves or any other player (including any kind of jewelry). This is the Referee’s judgment and is final without question. Current Knowledge

RULE 7 Duration of the Game Length of Periods

Game Length "... two equal halves... Key Concept: Varsity ……… 2 – 40 min. halves Reserve ……. 2 – 36 min. halves Freshman ….. 2 – 36 min. halves Jr. High ….…. 2 – 30 min. halves Halftime …… 10 min.

Time-Out and In The clock shall be started when: The ball is properly put in play Signaled by the Referee The clock shall be stopped when: Signaled by the Referee The official time shall be kept by the home school using a visible clock.

Time-Out A goal is scored A caution (yellow card) is administered A disqualification (red card) occurs A penalty kick is given An injured player is treated At discretion of referee … time wasting The Referee shall signal the clock to be stopped when:

TIMEOUT

Extending Time Penalty Kick…..ONLY! Adding Time Not Applicable – All time is kept on a visible clock. Referee may stop the time whenever it is necessary

DURATION COMPLETED GAME: Regular season … if one full half is played Need not start second half Less than one half played … pick up match from point of suspension POST-SEASON GAME: Play full time of game … if suspended, pick-up time from point of suspension Ties … Play two 15-minute overtime periods … golden goal Then kicks from the penalty mark

Bridge Training On-Line Test on-Line 2-1 An OHSAA soccer game can not be played if there are no goal nets attached. A. TRUEB. FALSE 2-2All soccer balls used in an OHSAA game must have a designated NFHS authentication logo. A. TRUEB. FALSE 2-3The team winning the coin toss before the game has only the choice of which end of the field to defend. A. TRUEB. FALSE

Bridge Training On-Line Test on-Line 2-4 When a player is cautioned and must leave the field of play, the only substitute allowed is for that cautioned player. A. TRUEB. FALSE 2-5An injured player, including the goalkeeper, is required to leave the game until at least the next legal substitution opportunity. A. TRUEB. FALSE

Bridge Training On-Line Test on-Line 2-6In an OHSAA game it is acceptable for the officials and the goalkeeper(s) to be wearing the same color jerseys. A. TRUEB. FALSE 2-7The head coach for each team is responsible for their players wearing shinguards of proper length and with the NOCAE approved logo. A. TRUEB. FALSE

Bridge Training On-Line Test on-Line 2-8A player wearing a cast wrapped with at least ½-inch of padding and having the proper medical release signed by a physician must be allowed to play in the game. A. TRUEB. FALSE 2-9The referee may not add time at the end of a period. A. TRUEB. FALSE 2-10The referee should stop the clock on all substitutions. A. TRUEB. FALSE