8/5/ NFHS Soccer Rules PowerPoint. NFHS Interpretation Policy. NFHS Interpretation Policy

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1 NFHS Soccer Rules PowerPoint NFHS Interpretation Policy The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of interpretations of NFHS soccer rules. State rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for soccer rules interpretations. Soccer rules interpretations from other rule making bodies should not be considered. NFHS Interpretation Policy Each state high school association adopting these NFHS soccer rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS soccer rules should contact the soccer rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. 1

2 Editorial Correction Rule f, Note 1 (page 30) should read as follows: 1. If a player is being disqualified for a subsequent act of misconduct or 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, referees will show the yellow card and the red card simultaneously in the same hand to indicate that a substitution is allowed for the player receiving the red card under Rule

3 Concussion Management NJSIAA Concussion Management policy overrides NFHS policy. Concussion Management NJ State Law - a player removed from a contest may return if evaluated by a physician or other healthcare provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and receives WRITTEN CLEARANCE to return from that person. Concussion Management This return MAY BE at game site on game day The physician MUST be the school s physician on staff Follow NJSIAA published mechanics 3

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5 EFFECTIVE 2013 FALL SEASON Legal Home Team Uniforms Starting Fall 2013 Illegal Home Team Uniforms Starting Fall 2013 Color Side Panels and Color Piping 5

6 Current Team Uniform Requirements Front Front of Uniform Options 1 manufacturer s logo 2¼ square inches is permitted on each item (visible anywhere on the uniform) All jersey s (except goalkeepers) shall be numbered on the front with a different Arabic number at least 4 inches in height This number must be placed on the jersey or short Page: 21 Home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks Visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks Current Team Uniform Requirements Back Back of Uniform All jersey s (except goalkeepers) shall be numbered on the back with a different Arabic number at least 6 inches in height Page: 21 Shoes must be worn by all participants Both socks shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey 6

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9 Elbows Tool vs Weapon TOOL Arm used for balance Normal body movement No swing of arm INTO the opponent Opponent jumps into the arm/elbow Arm/elbow out before contact Not up and in Elbows Tool vs Weapon WEAPON Excessive force used Safety of player endangered Hard surface contacts soft surface Arm/elbow UP and IN to opponent Arm/elbow/hand swing towards opponent s facial region Injury results 9

10 Handling Considerations Movement of hand towards ball Distance between player and ball Time player had to react to avoid contact Position of hand/arm Handling Clear Offense Hand/Arm deliberately strikes propels carries ball Player initiates contact Unnatural position of hand/arm Player makes himself bigger Player s arm position takes away passing lanes Handling Clearly NOT Offense Ball Strikes Hand/Arm Contact is accidental Contact is result of purely reflexive effort at self-protection 10

11 Reckless Tackle Considerations Speed of play and tackle Intent Aggressive nature Position of the tackler Opportunity to play ball 11

12 NFHS Soccer Major Editorial Changes NFHS Soccer Major Editorial Changes 6-3-2a verify that each team s complete roster (first and last name and number of each player and substitute) is submitted at least five minutes prior to the kickoff; Situation E RULING: Illegal in (a) or (b) and the offending player is disqualified for serious foul play whether or not a goal is subsequently scored. Penalty in (a) will be a direct free kick and in (b) a penalty kick unless a goal was scored, in which case a kick off will be the restart. NFHS Official Corner Kick (point to corner) Soccer Signals, #8 Rules Comparison The rules book will contain an updated comparison of the major differences among NFHS and NCAA rules and FIFA laws. 12

13 NFHS Soccer Rules Book Additional Items Comparison of NFHS and NCAA Rules and FIFA Laws Page: NFHS Official Soccer Signals Page:

14 NFHS Assistant Referee Signals Page: NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Form Due: November 1, 2011 Must be submitted to your state association office for approval. 14

15 National Federation of State cont. NFHS Web site - Thank You! 15