DIFFERENCES 2012-2013 Larry Huey Training Officer Oct 1, 2012 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

General Comments This presentation assumes that you are, or have been, a USSF certified referee If not, please review the Laws and Guide to Procedures www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Laws-of-the-Game.aspx At the bottom of the page Click the link to: Referee Education Resources Downloads 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

Pre-game with head coaches/captains are mandatory General Comments NFHS Rules/Play Rulings are more specific and leave less room for opinion or flexibility. “Administrative” rules dictate procedures that emphasize uniformity, participation, sportsmanship Pre-game with head coaches/captains are mandatory Functions of venue administrator (UIL, not NFHS) Few real differences in playing rules - Examples Sportsmanship – discipline/cooling off for Cautions Participation – Additional Substitution Opportunities Time Keeping and Wasting – Throw In that does not enter the field 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

Terminology Disqualification Penalty Coaching/Team Area Obstruction Terminated Game Send-Off Sanction Technical Area Impeding Abandoned Match 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

1 FIELD OF PLAY Dimensions 100 – 120 yds long 55 – 80 yds wide 100 – 130 yds long 50 – 100 yds wide 4 inch width – all lines Incorrect markings? lines no more than 5 inches width 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

1 FIELD OF PLAY Other 9 inch penalty spot or 2 foot penalty line penalty mark (no fixed size) prior to game field condition decided by host prior to game field condition decided by referee 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

1 FIELD OF PLAY Other Defines Coaching and Team areas Defines Technical Area Nets not mandatory Defines Spectators’ Areas Goal posts MAY be padded – 72”/1” Nets Mandatory 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

2 GAME BALL NFHS logo displayed FIFA logo Manufacturers recommended pressure 8.5 to 15.6 lbs/sq. in. Home Team provides 3 or Ref selects 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Captain Designated team captain(s) Arm band recommended May address referee - rules interpretation essential information 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Roster Team MUST submit roster at least 5 min. prior to start All coaches & bench personnel listed Numbers required GK may have 2 numbers listed Left to League 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Subs Throw in – either team IF team in possession subs Throw in – team in possession only/Youth Corner Kick – either team IF team in possession subs Both must report prior Substitute becomes player when beckoned onto field No sub allowed When sub enters the field 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Subs Either team – unlimited subs on: injury/blood goal kick* after a goal between periods Either team on: injury goal kick after a goal between periods caution/ disqualification (not for disqualified player) * Must have checked in prior to dead ball 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Sub Control reports to scorer or nearest official except – - after goal -beginning of period - Injury (NEW) reports to referee off before on suggested off before on GK change w/o permission - warning GK change w/o permission caution at next stoppage 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Injury player deemed injured or attended to SHALL leave and MAY be subbed player attended to on field must must leave re-enters after restart Injury attended to on field - no coaching by either team - even GK must leave Unconscious/concussion – must have Doctor’s OK to return 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Cautioned Caution - player MUST leave and MAY be subbed Elect to play short? Sub at next legal opportunity only. 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Jerseys Home team changes for color conflict left to league Home team wears white/light color jerseys & socks Changes coming in 2013 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Socks/Numbers Both socks same dominant color Numbers on jersey back & on jersey or shorts front (Including goal keeper effective Fall 2012.) left to league 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Shinguards NOCSAE Stamped age & size appropriate Now stamped on front/visible provide reasonable degree of protection bottom edge worn no higher than 2 inches above ankle 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Casts/Braces Cast padded ½ inch slow recovery – Dr.’s release on site. Cast – referee’s decision Braces – legal if not altered. (No added padding/sleeve required) Brace – referee’s decision 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Casts/Braces Ankle Braces – w/hard material must be covered by the sock or other suitable material. Unaltered/no hard material – may be worn outside the sock. Ankle Braces – referee’s decision 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Goal Keeper May wear - soft pliable helmet - soft bill cap Referee’s decision May wear same color as other Goal Keeper Should have 5 colors (GK’s may be alike if no alternative.) 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Jewelry None – except for Medical Alert – taped but visible emblem. Religious must be taped & worn under the uniform Not Permitted 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Other Equipment Face Masks allowed – contoured to face (Med. release) None Sliders – team with all same color/length does not have to be same color as shorts Sliders – same color as shorts league rules govern 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Responsibility Coach Responsibility- Referee checks Rule 4-Section 3: illegally equipped player First caution to coach Subsequent cautions to player Referee inspects player equipment 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Diagonal or Dual System of Control Diagonal System only Notify both coaches, scorer on Cautions/ Disqualifications No requirement Jurisdiction 15 mins prior to contest Enters field 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Now only 8 official on signal chart – most same DFK/IFK Corner kick/Goal kick Throw In PK Advantage Caution/Ejection Wind up to start clock Timeout – Including Goal signal procedures 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Pre-game conference With head Coaches is required Essentials include player equipment, medical, tie-breakers Sportsmanship 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Color jersey (5) to deconflict with teams Caps not specified, generally not worn Uniform set by State – USSF standards Long black trousers and solid black cap may be worn 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Referee keeps official time Official time is stadium clock Stop by signal Correct if needed Do not stop at 2 min 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

6 ASSISTANTS Ball holders (must have at least 2) 4th Official may be used AR holds flag horizontally at waist level Timers – counts last 10 seconds Scorers No signal specified for foul inside penalty area 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

7 DURATION OF GAME Halfs 2 x 40’s for varsity 2 x 35’s for most JV’s 2 x 45’s for U19, Adult 2 x 40’s for U16 May be shortened by agreement (prior to start OR at halftime) may not be shortened 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

7 DURATION OF GAME Other 10 minute half time – may be shortened 15 minute half time max; Youth 5-10 mins Time added – Referee’s discretion for Substitution/Injury/ Other Delay Clock stopped for: Penalty Kick Cautions/Disqualifications After a Goal Referee’s discretion 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

7 DURATION OF GAME Time Stadium clock - official time kept by timer Suspension and can not continue – official game if ½ is completed Referee keeps time 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

7 DURATION OF GAME Overtime Tie Tie stands or OT if progression required No golden goal 2 x 10 minute periods –may be golden goal Kicks from the Mark 2 x 10 + KFTPM District decides 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

8 START OF PLAY Visitor calls coin toss rule 5 Traditionally called by visitor Winner elects: defend goal or kick off rule 5 Winner selects: direction of attack . 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

8 START OF PLAY Drop ball – 2 opponents required Dropped Ball – no players required IFK – for team in possession – injury/unusual stoppage Dropped Ball 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

9 BALL IN/OUT OF PLAY No Major Differences Discuss any pre-existing conditions v. appurtenances 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

10 METHOD OF SCORING Clock is stopped 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

11 OFF-SIDE No Major Differences 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Cautions Enter/Leave w/o perm. Unsporting behavior Persistent Infringement Dissent Dissent Persistent Infringement Incidental Language Delay Restart Use of Electronic Device Fail to give 10 yards Unsporting Conduct Enter w/o permission EXCESSIVE CELEBRATION Use of Tobacco Leaving w/o permission 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Cautions Trickery – pass to GK IFK to opponent – not cautioned Dangerous play IFK includes teammate Trickery – pass to GK IFK to opponent cautioned Playing in a dangerous manner – IFK if opponent Referee notifies coaches, scorer on cautions 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Cautions Cautioned player MUST leave & MAY be replaced. Return at next substitution oppty. No requirement Coaches & team personnel may be Cautioned – show card Coaches & team personnel guilty of misconduct – no card 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Disqualification/Send off 2nd Caution –yellow/red Serious foul play Taunting Violent conduct Violent conduct Spit at a person Serious foul play Denies GSO - handling Goal/GSO prevented by handling Denies GSO - foul Insulting, offensive, Abusive Goal/GSO by foul 2nd Caution Spit at a person Insulting, offensive, Abusive Leave team – join altercation 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Disqualification/Send off Team plays short for all Red cards Team plays short for all red cards 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Disqualification/Send off Team does not play short for red cards between periods Team plays short for all red cards – after start of play Referee notifies coaches, scorer of disqualification No requirement 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Disqualification/Send off Coaches & bench personnel may be disqualified – show card Coaches & bench personnel are dismissed – no card Coaches & bench 2nd caution yellow/red cards shown 1 at a time 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Disqualification/Send off Disqualified coach must leave – no contact with team Dismissed coach must leave Disqualified player remains on bench Player sent off must leave 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

12 Indirect Free Kick Offenses Same as USSF + Plus Sub at improper time Dangerous play against opponent or teammate Game stopped for coach/bench misconduct 8 IFK Offenses 4 by goalkeeper 4 by any player 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

13 FREE KICK No Major Differences 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

14 PENALTY KICK Clock is stopped Stutter stepping or faking by kicker not allowed - Retake No infraction if during the run-up 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

15 THROW IN Throw in does not enter field – throw awarded to opponent Re-take throw in 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

16 GOAL KICK Once spotted ball may not be moved 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

17 CORNER KICK Substitution allowed for team in possession and opponent if already reported Opponents 10 yards from ball 10 yds from corner arc 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

Kicks from the Penalty Mark All players to team area on completion of OT periods. All rostered players who are still eligible may kick. Referee selects goal. Officials meet with coaches/capts. Coin toss winner chooses to kick first or second Each coach selects 5 players who move to the center circle; all others in team area. No order required. Kickers alternate, moving from center circle to kick. Upon completion, return to team area. 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

Kicks from the Penalty Mark One AR on intersection of goal area line. Judge goal and advises referee on encroachment. Referee positions in PA to outside and even with Penalty mark, opposite side from goal line AR. Other AR manages center circle, player movement. All officials record player numbers and results. After initial five kicks (or before), winner declared and kicks are ended. 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

Kicks from the Penalty Mark If tied, coaches send 5 new kickers to center circle who continue in same order for “sudden victory” upon equal number of kicks per team. When winner is determined add one goal to winner’s score at completion of overtime as final score. 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

NFHS Soccer Rules Exam Available on line. Must have TASO ID # Open book allowed Preparation – review play rulings and definitions Particular attention to Rules 3, 4 & 12 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS FROM PRIOR EXAMS Format: 100 True or False Questions Online – Open Book 9/18/2018 TASO TARRANT SOCCER

The Field of Play (Rule 1) 3. The referee, while inspecting the field, notices the soccer goal posts are less than two yards in front of the football goal posts. The referee may allow the game to be played and notify the proper authority.

The Ball (Rule 2) 6. Game balls shall include the NFHS Authenticating Mark.

Player Equipment (Rule 4) 20. Prior to the game, the referee notices that Player A3 has shinguards that have been altered to make them smaller. The referee orders A3 to replace the shinguards because they do not provide adequate protection or A3 cannot play. This is correct procedure. 23. The numbers on Team B's jerseys are not clearly visible. Team B has no other jerseys. The game shall be played and the referee shall notify the state association. This is correct procedure.

Player Equipment (Rule 4) 32. Player A is wearing a medical-alert medal taped to her body with the emergency data visible. This is permitted by the rules.   34. It is the responsibility of the coach and referee to see that all players are legally equipped.

The Officials (Rule 5) 36. While inspecting Team B's equipment just prior to the start of play, B2 is verbally abusive to the official. The official cannot caution or disqualify B2 until the game has started. 45. At the conclusion of the game, the referee determines that since the game was completed with no major problems, there was no need to report a disqualification of Player B.

Ball Holders, Timer and Scorer (Rule 6) 46. Team B arrives at Team A's stadium. Team A notifies the referee that it has no ball holders available. The game may be played with ball holders provided by Team B.   48. With 10 seconds to play, the official timer shall count down the last 10 seconds to the nearest official.

Fouls and Misconduct (Rule 12) 75. Player B is cautioned by the referee for incidental foul language. The player may be replaced and may return at the next substitution opportunity. 80. Player B3 is guilty of taunting. B3 is disqualified and the number of players on the field shall not be reduced.