1. DIFFERENCES 2012-2013 Larry Huey Training Officer Oct 1, 2012
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2. 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 At the bottom of the page Click the link to: Referee Education Resources Downloads
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3. 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
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4. Terminology Disqualification Penalty Coaching/Team Area Obstruction
Terminated Game
Send-Off
Sanction
Technical Area
Impeding
Abandoned Match
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Captain
Designated team
captain(s)
Arm band recommended
May address referee -
rules interpretation
essential information
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 3 NUMBER OF PLAYERS Cautioned
Caution - player MUST leave
and MAY be subbed
Elect to play short? Sub at next legal opportunity only.
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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.)
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22. 4 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT Jewelry
None – except for
Medical Alert – taped but visible emblem.
Religious
must be taped & worn under the uniform
Not Permitted
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23. 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
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24. 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
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25. 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
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26. 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
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27. 5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Pre-game conference With head Coaches is required
Essentials include player equipment, medical, tie-breakers
Sportsmanship
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28. 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
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29. 5 OFFICIALS/REFEREE Referee keeps official time
Official time is stadium clock
Stop by signal
Correct if needed
Do not stop at 2 min
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30. 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
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31. 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
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32. 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
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33. 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
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34. 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
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35. 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 .
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36. 8 START OF PLAY Drop ball – 2 opponents required
Dropped Ball – no players required
IFK – for team in
possession – injury/unusual
stoppage
Dropped Ball
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37. 9 BALL IN/OUT OF PLAY No Major Differences Discuss any pre-existing
conditions v. appurtenances
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38. 10 METHOD OF SCORING
Clock is stopped
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39. 11 OFF-SIDE
No Major Differences
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40. 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
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41. 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
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42. 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
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43. 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
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44. 12 FOULS/MISCONDUCT Disqualification/Send off
Team plays short for all
Red cards
Team plays short
for all red cards
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45. 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
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46. 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
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47. 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
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48. 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
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49. 13 FREE KICK
No Major Differences
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50. 14 PENALTY KICK Clock is stopped
Stutter stepping or faking by kicker not allowed - Retake
No infraction if during the run-up
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51. 15 THROW IN Throw in does not enter field – throw awarded to opponent
Re-take throw in
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53. 17 CORNER KICK
Substitution allowed for team in possession and opponent if already reported
Opponents 10 yards from ball
10 yds from corner arc
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54. 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.
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55. 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.
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56. 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.
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57. 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
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58. SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS FROM PRIOR EXAMS
Format: 100 True or False Questions
Online – Open Book
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59. 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.

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

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. 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.

65. 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.