SOCCER

The Field of Play Rule POE #3 Marking the field Observe minimum distances Discuss MechaniGram Revised soccer field diagram

Substitutions Rule 3, Section 3 Reorganization of Section 3 Become familiar with revisions Next 5 slides highlight re-organization of Rule 3, Section 3

Substitutions Rule POE #5 Pay attention to substitute situations Review rules and play rulings Discuss MechaniGram

Substitutions Rule 3-3-2b Deemed injured by the referee Collision – Referee stops clock to assess Previous rule Players do not necessarily have to leave the field Coach may request that a player leave

Substitutions Rule 3-3-2b Subs from the bench MechaniGram A – subs from the bench to replace injured player MechaniGram B – unlimited subs, when they have reported to scorekeeper at stoppage of play

Substitutions Rule 3-3-2c MechaniGram E – Number 6 receives yellow card. Team plays short MechaniGram F – Stoppage, but no legal substitution MechaniGram H – Number 6 may return at next legal substitution opportunity

Substitutions Rule In MechaniGrams A and C, player leaves and team plays short In MechiGram B, injured player re-enters In MechaniGram D, #2 must wait for legal substitution opportunity

Required Equipment Rule POE #4 Coaches responsible for properly equipping players Referee examines uniforms and equipment Questions resolved prior to game Check other player equipment

Required Equipment Rule NOCSAE stamp required on shinguards Transition period of 2 years NFHS will inform state associations when standard is approved

Other Equipment Rule Illegal braces New braces made for athletics Manufacturer’s brace sleeves No covering of padding Referee is final authority

The Officals Rule No protests Correction has to be prior to restart Part of all NFHS rules books

Pregame Responsibilities Rule Pregame meeting Early pregame conference At least 5 minutes prior to kickoff Head coaches must attend This section was revised

Pregame Responsibilities Rule Philosophy Enhance education, reduce risks Citizenship and ethics Coaches, Referees, Administrators = Team Fans and spectators Thanks to AYSO for pyramid

After the Game Rule Verify score Report DQ’s and unusual incidents Officials visually verify score and leave field together

Misconduct Rule POE #6 Good conduct Apply penalties consistently Respect one another’s roles

Misconduct Penalty , , POE #2 “From the spot of the infraction” Consistent with other rule-making bodies Change in location of kick Misconduct off the field

Misconduct Penalty , , , Kick taken from where ball was Consistent with other codes When to deal with misconduct

Misconduct-Taunting Rule POE #1 Taunting is serious Taunting is unacceptable What you permit, you promote

Misconduct – Taunting Rule Penalty has been strengthened Coaches and teammates can reduce taunting Red card – team plays short

Making the Call Visually indicate signal Eliminates duplication Whistle, signal, direction and type