SOCCER

Official and Team Areas Rule POE #5  Absent markings, keep coaches in front of team bench  Limits wandering  Coach on right should be restricted to areas in front of benches  Within 10 feet of touchlines – OFF LIMITS  No penalty – Can point out lack of markings in the report

Number of Players Rule  Can add to roster after play starts  Emphasis on participation  Different than other rules codes  Example of player who scores goal

Number of Players Rule  PlayPic A; PlayPic B  No penalty for additions

Substitutions Situation 3.3.2m  After a goal is scored  Correction of play ruling 3.3.2m  Example in MechaniGram  Players need not be beckoned onto field  Check number of players before kickoff

Required Equipment Rule  Fall 2007 season – NOCSAE-approved shinguards are mandatory  Standard  Manufacturers award of deadline  Height appropriate  Current shinguards  No provision for ankle protection  Various size ranges  Visible NOCSAE marking

Required Equipment Rule 4-1-1f  Compression shorts – similar length, all alike, solid color  Team uniform all alike  Same as apparel under jerseys  Need not be same basic color as uniform shorts  Legal/Illegal examples  Able to use same for home and away

Required Equipment Rule 4-1-1g  Only one logo/trademark or reference  Standardized within NFHS rules  Eliminate dual branding on same uniform

Other Equipment Rule (New)  Protective face masks may be worn  Must have medical release – licensed medical physician  Wording restricts certain types of masks  Legal/illegal types of masks  To protect an injured part of face

Other Equipment Rule (New) Continued  Molded to the face and does not protrude  Follows facial contours  No dangling straps or sharp edges  No covering necessary  Referee has final authority

Other Equipment Rule POE #1  Eyewear may be allowed  Various eyewear and sports eyewear products  Some athletes need corrective lenses  Some parents want protective eyewear for athletes  PlayPic examples

Other Equipment Rule POE #1 continued  PlayPic examples  Illegal/inappropriate eyewear  Some eyewear meet standard but are illegal  PlayPic on left – illegal  PlayPic on right – illegal  Final decision rests with referee

The Officials Rule  When jurisdiction begins and ends  Field of play  Definition of “play”  Immediate surroundings  Altercation away from field of play  Surroundings will vary  Check with state association

Game Supervision Rule  Meet game administrator(s) prior to game  Find out their location during game  Any special security arrangements  Arrange payment; do necessary paperwork

After the Game Rule POE #3  Finish tasks and depart  Meet scorer away from benches  Gear location

After the Game Rule 5-4-1b POE #6  Report serious incidents to appropriate association/authorities  Ambulance  Police  Reporting process assists in dealing with matter  Reports can be used in possible legal proceedings

Ball In and Out of Play Rule  Additional Diagram  Ball partially over line  Ball must completely cross line  Same ruling in

Restrictions on the Goalkeeper Situation c (New)  Example  Legal Play  No change to rule – Clarification  Legal if opponent makes pass  Pass made by teammate

Misconduct Rule e  The contest is for athletes on the field and coaches in team area  Team officials can keep stats or film for later use  Not for team advantage  New technologies will violate rule  Illegal – person should be cautioned

Misconduct Rule d, e (New)  Spitting leads to free kick – can be direct free kick  Clarification in wording  No change to rule  Spitting as misconduct – DQ and indirect free kick

NFHS Official Soccer Signals Corner Kick – Signal #23  New photo  Differentiate from penalty kick and goal kick  Clarification from previous photo  Will be able to tell from any angle

Major Rule Differences  First time for rules comparisons in NFHS Rules Book  Page 72  Complete comparison on Web site

Point of Emphasis for Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Action Plan If you suspect that a player has a concussion, you should take the following steps: 1.Remove athlete from play. 2.Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the injury yourself. 3.Inform athlete’s parents or guardians about the known or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion. 4.Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission from an appropriate health care professional. (Information provided by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Signs Observed by Coaching Staff Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment Forgets plays Is unsure of game, score or opponent Moves clumsily Point of Emphasis for Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Signs and Symptoms These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred. Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness Shows behavior or personality changes Can’t recall events prior to hit Can’t recall events after hit

Point of Emphasis for Proper Procedures for Handling Apparent Concussions Signs and Symptoms These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred. Symptoms Reported by Athlete Headache Nausea Balance problems or dizziness Double vision or fuzzy vision Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish Feeling foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion