3-1-3: Each team shall submit a team roster, containing the names of
all players, all bench personnel and all coaches, to the officials at least
five minutes prior to the start of the contest. The game shall not begin until
this is complete. Players, bench personnel and coaches may be added to the
roster after the start of play.
4-1-1: Shinguards must meet the National
Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)
specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player
shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the
2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked
on the front of the shinguard.
4-2-1g: Illegal equipment shall not be worn by any player. This
applies to any equipment which, in the opinion of the referee, is dangerous or
confusing. Types of equipment that are illegal include, but are not limited to,
the following:
(g) ankle braces made of metal or unyielding materials, unless covered by a
stocking or other suitable material. Ankle braces not made of metal or
unyielding material may be worn outside a stocking.
5-1-3a: The officials shall be dressed alike in the uniforms
primarily consisting of:
(a) a shirt approved by the state association; in the event of a color conflict
between the officials and the field players of either team, the officials shall
change to a jersey of a color distinct from the field players of both teams.
Major Editorial Changes
3-2-1b: taking the kickoff (5-2-2d 3)
3-3-2e 2: If the removed player is being replaced during a penalty
kick situation, the substitute may not take the penalty kick.
3-3-2 Situation K Comment: An injured player leaving the field under
his/her own power would not be considered a violation of 12-8-1a.
4-1-1i 2: The jersey of the goalkeeper shall be distinctly different
from that of any teammate or opponent, except the other goalkeeper. The shorts
and stockings of the goalkeeper are not required to be the same color as his/her
teammates.
4-3 Situation A: Prior to the start of the contest, the referee meets
with the team's head coaches and captains and after reciting a sportsmanship
message asks both head coaches if their teams are properly and legally equipped
according to NFHS Soccer Rules. Each coach answers in the affirmative. (a)
After the contest has started, Player A is noticed to have a shinguard that has the NOCSAE seal indicating that the shinguard is undersized for the player's height; (b) after
the second half starts, Player A is noticed to be wearing illegal jewelry; (c)
during the course of play, a knee brace is dislodged by a collision between two
players. RULING: In (a) and (b), if it is the first offense, the player
is sent off the field and the coach of Team A is cautioned for the team not
being legally equipped. If it is the second offense, the player is cautioned.
In (c), player is not cautioned, leaves the field and may re-enter after
reporting to an official, who shall be satisfied that the knee brace is now in
order.
5-2-3a: assist the head referee or center referee in inspecting the
game balls and field of play;
8-1-3: The ball shall be kicked while it is stationary on the ground
in the center of the field of play. A goal may be scored directly from the kickoff.
The ball is in play when it moves forward. If the kickoff is taken improperly,
it must be retaken.
9-2-2: (Also see 9-3)
10-1-3: d. goal kick into a team's own goal
e. corner kick into a team's own goal
12-1-1: A player shall not kick, attempt to kick, strike, attempt to
strike, spit at, or jump at an opponent.
12-1-3 Situation: (See definition of SLIDING TACKLE in 18-1-1)
12-8-3 Situation C: A person within Team A's team area spits at the
referee. RULING: The person, if identifiable, is disqualified. If not
identifiable, the coach is disqualified (12-8-4b).
13-2-1: Direct free kicks are awarded and taken from the point of the
infraction: (Except as in 13-1-3 and 14-1-1)
13-2-1d, e, f: d. if a player, other than the goalkeeper in his/her
own penalty area, deliberately handles the ball (12-2);
e. if a player pushes an opponent with the hand(s) or arm(s) extended from the
body (12-3);
f. if a player holds an opponent (12-3);
13-2-1g: If a player charges an opponent in a dangerous or reckless
manner or using excessive force (12-4-1);
13-2-2: Indirect free kicks are awarded and taken from the point of
the infraction (except as in 13-1-3 and 13-1-4):
13-2-2i, j, k: i. If the goalkeeper touches
the ball again with his/her hands before it has been touched or played by
another player (12-7-1);
j. If the goalkeeper touches the ball with his/her hands after it is
deliberately kicked by a player to his/her own goalkeeper (12-7-3);
k. If the goalkeeper touches the ball with his/her hands when receiving it
directly from a throw-in by a teammate (12-7-4);
13-3-1: Players opposing the kicker shall be at least 10 yards from
the ball until it is kicked, unless they are standing on their own goal line
between the goal posts. If the free kick is awarded to the defending team in
its penalty area, players opposing the kicker shall be outside the penalty area
at least 10 yards from the ball and must remain there until the ball clears the
penalty area.
14-1-2,3 Penalty: Encroachment by the
defending team is not penalized if the goal is scored. If a goal is not scored
on the penalty kick, it is retaken. If there is an infringement by the
attacking team and the ball enters the goal, the goal does not count and the
kick shall be retaken. If there is an infringement by the attacking team and
the ball does not go into the goal, there is no re-kick. If the ball rebounds
into play or is deflected out of bounds by the goalkeeper, the game shall be
stopped and restarted with an indirect free kick for the defending team at the
spot of the foul. If the ball is saved and held by the goalkeeper, play shall
continue. In cases where players from both teams are guilty of infringements,
the kick shall be retaken regardless of the outcome of the kick.
Sample Tournament Progression, B-2a: a. Any player,
including the goalkeeper, who is disqualified may not participate any further.
If his/her kick is not already completed, an eligible substitute is permitted.
Dual-Officiating System, Pregame Conference, Paragraph 2, Last Sentence: The head referee will speak with both
team captains and coaches prior to the game about good sportsmanship.
Diagonal-Officiating System, Paragraph 2, Last
Sentence: Referee will speak with both team captains and coaches prior to
the game about good sportsmanship.
Rules Comparison: The 2009-10 rules book contains an updated
comparison of the the major differences among NFHS
and NCAA rules and FIFA laws.
Points of Emphasis
1. Unconscious Player
2. Ankle Braces
3. Shinguard Placement
4. NFHS Code of Ethics
5. NFHS Soccer Signals
6. Ball Holders
7. Team Areas