2011-2012 Soccer Rules & Editorial Changes NH Technical Institute Concord, NH July 30, 2011 National...

2011-2012 Soccer Rules & Editorial Changes

NH Technical Institute

Concord, NH

July 30, 2011

National Federation of State

High School

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Introduction

• 2011 NHSOA Soccer Rules Interpretation

• Ted Kitsis, NHSOA Rules Interpreter– Contact Information

• E-mail : [email protected]

• Phone : 603-624-8175

• Cell : 603-540-4179

• No calls at work please!

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Topics of Discussion

• Soccer Rule Changes for 2011-2012

• Major Editorial Changes for 2011-2012

• NFHS Points of Emphasis– Handling Video– New Referee Questions Video

• Q & A Session?

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Soccer Rule Changes Soccer Rule Changes 2011-20122011-2012

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Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012

• 3-1-3: Team Rosters– Now must include first and last name and numbers of

all players, all bench personnel and all coaches on rosters

– Goalkeepers may have two numbers listed on the roster

• Goalkeeper’s number• Field player’s number

– Still required at least five minutes prior to start– Players, bench personnel, and coaches can still

be added to the roster after the start of play

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• 4-1-1i3: Goalkeeper’s Uniform– The jersey of the goalkeeper shall be distinctly

different from that of any teammate or opponent, except the other goalkeeper

– The shorts or pants and socks of the goalkeeper are not required to be the same color as his/her teammates

– Goalkeeper’s uniform must comply with 4-1-1f (manufacture’s logo/trademark)

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• 4-1-3 (new): Substitute Attire– It is recommended that substitutes wear

distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside of the team area.

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• 4-3: Each head coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly and legally equipped.– The head coach shall receive the first caution issued for

an illegally equipped player.

– All subsequent cautions for illegally equipped player(s) shall be issued directly to the player(s) and not to the head coach.

– Illegally equipped player(s) shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play.

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• 4-3: Con’t– The player(s) must be removed and may be

replaced at the time of the caution to the coach or player(s).

– The removed player(s) may re-enter at the next legal substitution opportunity only after reporting to an official who shall be satisfied the player’s equipment and uniform are in order.

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• 12-8-1f(10,11,12) (new): Misconduct – 10. player who displays reckless play– 11. illegally equipped player, per 4.3– 12. any delayed, excessive or prolonged act(s)

by which a player(s) attempts to focus attention upon himself/herself and/or prohibits a timely restart of the game

• PENALTY: An official shall administer a caution (yellow card) for unsporting conduct

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• 18-1-1ff (new): RECKLESS PLAY– the player has acted with complete disregard of

the danger to, or consequences for, the opponent. A player who displays reckless play shall be cautioned.

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• NFHS Official Soccer Signals: – Added a ninth Official Soccer Signal – Goal

• (the number 20 signal in the 2009-10 rule book)

– Signal #8 – Corner Kick• editorial change

• from “Point to Spot”

• to “Point to Corner”

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• 4-1-1b: Implementation Delayed– Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home

team shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks.

• Delayed by the NFHS Board of Directors for one year (was due to go into effect in 2012)

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Illegal Home Team UniformsStarting Fall 2013

Color Side Panels and Color Piping

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Legal Home Team UniformsStarting Fall 2013

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Major Editorial Changes Major Editorial Changes for 2011-2012 can befor 2011-2012 can befound on (pages 5-6)found on (pages 5-6)

Major Editorial Changes


• 1-4-1: If used on a football field, the front of the portable goals should be, at least 2 yards in front of the base of the existing football goalposts.

• 3-3-1c2: A player, including the goalkeeper, who is injured and attended to on the field or who is deemed injured by the referee shall leave the field and may be replaced.

• 3-6-1: Change Section 6 title to “Excessive Player Changes”

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• 4-2-1: Illegal Equipment– 4-2-1(f): Now states that unaltered knee braces

are legal and do not require additional padding– 4-2-1(g) (new): Non-metal ankle braces that are

unaltered are legal and may be worn outside a sock. Ankle braces of metal or unyielding material that are unaltered are legal if covered by a sock.

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• 4-2-5: Artificial Limbs– Complete re-write of this rule– Now allows each State Association to authorize

exceptions to the NFHS rules to accommodate individuals with:

• Disabilities,

• Special needs, or

• Unique and extenuating circumstances

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Points of Emphasis Points of Emphasis for 2011-2012for 2011-2012

(Refer to page 69 of Rule Book)

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Points of Emphasis

• Concussion Management:– If the player is determined to be unconscious or

apparently unconscious by game officials, the player cannot return to the game until they are medically cleared by medical professionals.

• Common symptoms of concussions include:– headache, fogginess, confusion, difficult with memory,

nausea, tired, dizziness, blurred vision, mood changes• Please see NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management

of Concussion on page 106 and nfhs.org.

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Points of Emphasis

• Elbows:– Need to monitor dangerous and illegal use of elbows if

Striking opponents

– Using the elbow could lead to serious injury

– If allowed, could threaten the integrity of the game

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Points of Emphasis

• Player Equipment:– Coaches need to work with players and officials to

ensure player equipment is safe and legal

– Officials must emphasize player safety and legal equipment through out the match

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Points of Emphasis

• Online Education:– Visit www.nfhs.org for online educational

opportunities for both coaches and officials

– These include:• Rule changes

• Situational videos

• Tactical and technical instructions, and

• Management skills

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Points of Emphasis

• Handling:

– Inadvertent Handling, No Intent; no foul– Hand or arm in natural position; no foul

• even if player gains possession of the ball

– Hand or arm not in a natural position; foul• Regardless of where it happened on the field

• Be consistent (midfield vs. penalty area)

– Moving hand to protect one’s self; foul– Don’t allow coach’s or player’s actions to

influence your call or non-call

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Questions?

• Coaches or Officials ?

• Ted Kitsis, NHSOA Rules Interpreter– Contact Information

• E-mail : [email protected]

• Phone : 603-624-8175

• Cell : 603-540-4179

• Remember, No calls at work please

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