Rule Changes 2019/2020
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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 1 Rule Changes 2019/2020 2 1 High School Soccer Overview 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.) 3 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. 4 2 High School Soccer Overview 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. 5 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 6 3 High School Soccer Overview 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. 7 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. 8 4 High School Soccer Overview 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. 9 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. 10 5 High School Soccer Overview 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 11 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 12 6 High School Soccer Overview 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 13 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. 14 7 High School Soccer Overview 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. 15 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. 16 8 High School Soccer Overview 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 17 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.