Rule Changes 2019/2020

High School Soccer Overview

Dale Berry Pete Adams Director of High School Referees Referee Assignor Capital Referees Capital Referees [email protected] [email protected] 612‐810‐1100 Contact Pete for all and any schedule changes

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3 Rule 3 – The Players and Substitutes

 Rule 3-4-3: The clock shall be stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned onto the field in the final five minutes of the second period, or the fourth period (if the state plays in quarters.) and the second period of overtime

 Rule 7-4-3:The clock shall be stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned onto the field in the final five minutes of the second period, the second period of overtime or the fourth period (if the state plays in quarters.)

4 Rule 4 – Player Equipment

 New Rule – Rule 4-3 Improperly Equipped Players

 Cautions will not be issued for improperly equipped player(s).

 If not immediately correctable, improperly equipped player(s) shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play.

 The player(s) may be replaced. The removed player(s), if not replaced, may re-enter at the next dead ball only after reporting to an official, who shall be satisfied the player’s equipment and uniform are in order.

 Play shall not be stopped for an infringement of this rule except that the referee may stop play immediately where there is a dangerous situation.

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5 Rule 4 – Player Equipment

 New Rule – Rule 4-2-6 Other Equipment Hearing aids worn in or behind the ears, including cochlear implants, are legal provided that the device does not create the threat of injury.

6 Rule 4, Shinguards

 Must meet the NOCSAE standards

 NOCSAE seal permanently mark on front of shinguard

 Bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle

 Age- and size-appropriate

 Must not be altered

Rule 4, Sec 3 COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES Each head coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly and legally equipped

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7 Rule 5 – The Officials

 NEW RULE 5-3-1D – ADVANTAGE SIGNAL The officials shall: (d) call out "play on" and, with an underswing of one or both arms, indicate a foul which was observed but shall go unpenalized because penalizing the offending team would give an advantage to the offending team. If the referee applies the advantage, which was anticipated but does not develop at that time, the referee shall penalize the original offense.

8 NEW Rule 9, Section – Drop Ball

The game is restarted with a drop ball:

 a. when the ball is caused to go out of bounds by two opponents simultaneously;

 b. when the ball becomes deflated;

 c. following temporary suspension of play for an injury or unusual situation and a goalkeeper is not in possession of the ball.

 d. when simultaneous fouls of the same degree occur by opponents.

Except as noted in 14-1-7: During PK, unusual situation happens after kick is taken but before ball touches another player, goalpost or crossbar…retake kick regardless of outcome of kick.

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9 NEW Rule 9-2-3 – Drop Ball

 The ball is dropped by an official from waist level to the ground. Any number of players may contest a dropped ball (including the goalkeepers);

 A referee cannot decide who may contest a dropped ball or its outcome.

10 NEW– Drop Ball

 Rule 9-2-5: The ball shall be dropped again if it touches a player before it touches the ground or leaves the field of play after it touches the ground without touching a player.

 Rule 9-2-6: If a dropped ball enters the goal without touching at least two players, play is restarted with a goal kick if it enters the opponent’s goal or a corner kick if it enters the team's own goal, depending on which player touched the ball last.  A goal cannot be scored directly from a drop ball; the ball must touch at least two players before entering the goal.

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11 Stoppage of Play in Goal & Penalty Area

• Stoppage of play due to injury or any unusual situation with ball in Goal Area, • Restart with a drop ball at the nearest spot on that part of the goal-area line which runs parallel to the goal line (9.2.1)

• Stoppage of play due to injury or any unusual situation with ball in Penalty Area, • Restart with a drop ball at a point where the ball was when the play was suspended

12 Stoppage of Play With Goalie In Possession

• Stoppage of play due to injury or any unusual situation with ball in Goal Area with the Goalie in possession of the ball, • Restart with an indirect Free Kick taken from any point within the goal area. (Rule 13, Art 3) • Stoppage of play due to injury or any unusual situation with ball in Penalty Area with the Goalie in possession of the ball, • Restart with an indirect Free Kick at the point where the ball was when the play was suspended Rule 13, Sec. 2, Art. 3.b; The following indirect free kicks are taken from where the ball was when the referee stopped play…for temporary suspension of play for an injury or unusual situation and the goalkeeper has possession of the ball

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13 NHSF verses IFAB/USSF

 Any kick starting in the penalty  Any kick starting in the penalty area must leave the penalty area area is in play as soon as it is before it is play. kicked and the ball moves.

 If the ball hits the referee and  If the ball hits the referee, goes in the goal, changes regardless of the outcome, play possession or creates a promising on, ball is live. attack, play is stopped…play is resumed with a drop ball.

 Ball does not enter field of play on  Ball does not enter field of play on throw-in, opposing team gets the throw-in, team gets to retake the ball throw-in

14 “I got the ball first”

 No where in the laws of the game  ART. 1 . . . A player shall not kick, is there any reference to “getting attempt to kick, strike, attempt to the ball first” strike, spit at, or jump at an opponent.

 A player is responsible for his or her actions regarding contact with  ART. 2 . . . A player shall not trip, an opposing play both before and or attempt to trip, an opponent. after making contact with the ball. This includes tripping or attempting to trip an opponent by use of the legs, or by stooping in front or behind an opponent in such a manner as to cause a fall or loss of balance.

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15 “They have to ask for 10 yards”

 The opposing team MUST give 10 yards Rule 12, Sec 8, Art1, (f) (5)

 A player, coach or bench personnel  Opposing team should be moving away shall be cautioned (yellow card) for from the ball to establish 10 yards, encroachment.  there is no logical reason for a defending play to Rule 13, Section 3m Art 1 move towards the ball after a foul.  PENALTY: An official shall caution a  If the player kicking asks for 10 yards, player who fails to move the required then it becomes a ceremonial kick distance away from the ball or engages

 Kick is taken on the whistle in time-wasting tactics… Action Interpretation Did the defensive play run into the area • If the attacking team was denied the advantage of a quick kick, this is to stand in front of the ball to encroachment and offending player should be cautioned. deliberately prevent the attacking team • If the attacking team is not making any effort to take a quick kick, the from taking a quick kick or to waste time? offending player should be advised that they are required to give 10 yards.

16 “That is a high kick”

 12.6 SITUATION: Player A2 does  12.6 SITUATION A: Player A2 a scissors kick during a game does a scissors kick during a when an opponent is within game when no player is within playing distance playing distance.

 RULING: indirect free kick given to  RULING: the play is legal since no the defending team since this is player was within playing considered dangerous play distance.

12.6 SITUATION B: Player A2 performs a diving header trying to score. In the process, a defender playing the ball kicks A2 in the head. RULING: Indirect free kick given to the defending team since A2’s dive created the dangerous situation.

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17 It touched the hand…it is a Hand Ball!

SECTION 2 HANDLING Rule 18, Definitions

 A player shall be penalized for  HANDLING – Deliberately deliberately handling, carrying, playing the ball with one’s hand or striking or propelling the ball with arm. The hand or arm must move a hand or arm toward the ball or the hand or arm must be carried in an unnatural position before an infraction of the rule can be charged.

The correct term and reference in “Handling”…which helps define the infraction

18 Handling Interpretation Check List

Action Interpretation

Rule 12, Section 2, Situation B: It is considered handling if the hand or arm is playing the Was the movement deliberate? ball.

Was the hand/arm in a natural IFAB Laws of the Game, Law 12, Handling, Pg104: It is considered handling if the position? hand/arm has made their body unnaturally bigger

Rule 12, Section 2, Situation B. It is NOT handling if the ball struck a stationary hand or Did the hand/arm move arm close to the body, in a natural position. towards the ball? IFAB Laws of the Game, Law 12, Handling, Pg104: It is an offence if a player deliberately touches the ball with their hand/arm, including moving the hand/arm towards the ball

Was the movement a reflex Rule 12, Section 2, Situation C: Protecting the head, face, groin and chest from a hard action an attempt to protect shot or pass using the hands or arms as a reflex is not considered deliberate and the head, face, groin or chest? therefore not handling.

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19 “They cannot play the ball laying on the ground”

 Yes…a play can lay down on the  12.6 SITUATION D: A2 plays the ground and play the ball, ball to A3 while lying on the ground.

 There nothing in the laws of the game to prevent this.  RULING: Legal, provided A2 did not create a danger to A3 or another player.  It becomes an issue if the player laying on the ground creates a dangerous situation for him or herself, then the player is guilty of creating dangerous play.

20 “That is a bad throw-in”

 Be specific when you complain  Rule 15, Art 2

about a “bad throw”…what was  The ball shall be thrown in any wrong with it? direction from the point where it crossed the touchline by a player

1. Both feet on the ground. who is facing the field of play and has both feet on the ground on or 2. Feet on or behind touchline. behind the touchline. The thrower 3. Both hands on the ball. shall use both hands (unless a 4. Ball starts from behind the head. physical impairment would limit use to one hand) and shall deliver 5. Ball goes over the head. the ball from behind and over the 6. One continuous movement. head in one continuous movement.

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Substitute must wait for a player to leave the 21 field before the substitute can to enter the field.

 As soon as the referee beckons Rule 3, Section 3, Art 6 . . . the substitute onto the field  A substitute becomes a player when he/she is beckoned onto the  Sub is now recognized a player field of play, at which time the replaced individual is no longer a player.  The person being replaced is no longer considered a player, and must leave the field

 The Sub does not have to wait for the other player to leave the field.

22 Best view for every call is from the sideline

GPS Mapping of Referee Positioning During an NCAA Game

For every single call, is the coaches view and perspective as good as the referee?

1st Half 2nd Half 2.74 Miles 2.65 Miles

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23 Caution and Ejection (Yellow and Red Card)

 NFHS Rule 5-3 states that game  This communication is a notification officials shall communicate the and not an explanation.

nature of misconduct to coaches,  It is not intended to be an the scorer and other officials when opportunity for the coach to discuss a player has been cautioned or or argue the call. disqualified (yellow/red card).  It is, however, an educational opportunity for the coach to address and/or correct the behavior of the individual.

24 Misconduct

Rule 12, Section 8, Art 1, c Rule 12, Section 8, Art 2, f

 A player, coach or bench  A player, coach or bench personnel shall be cautioned personnel shall be disqualified (yellow card) objecting by word (red card) for using insulting, of mouth or action to any offensive or abusive language decision given by an official or gesture. (dissent);

Ensure your comments and observations are never Personal, Provocative, Public

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25 Helpful Insights For the Season

Talk to your referee before game time.

Identify what your will be your expectation for the game.

Provide post game feedback by completing the survey

Be part of and contribute to the improvement process

26 Post Game Survey

For each Varsity Game, the Center Referee will provide each head coach with this card

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RULE 2‐2‐4 CORRECTION (THE CURRENT BOOK IS INCORRECT)

CORRECT VERBAGE

If the ball becomes deflated during play, it is declared dead where it was last played and the game is resumed by a drop ball between any number of opposing players at the spot where it was last played. If the ball becomes deflated within the goal area, then the ball is dropped between any number of opposing players subject to the provisions of Rule 9‐2‐2.

RULE 3‐4‐3 CORRECTION (THE CURRENT BOOK IS INCORRECT)

CORRECT VERBAGE

The clock shall be stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned onto the field in the final five minutes of the second period, in the fourth quarter (if the game is played in quarters) and in the second period of the overtime.

RULE 7‐4‐3 CORRECTION (THE CURRENT BOOK IS INCORRECT)

CORRECT VERBAGE

The clock shall be stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned onto the field in the final five minutes of the second period only, the second period of overtime and the fourth period (if the state plays in quarters.)