2015-16
On-Line Training
Presentation
INSTRUCTIONS
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Web Sites:
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Training Schedule
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Misc Information
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Rules in Spanish
arbitersports.com –
Schedules
Personal Information
Photos of fellow officials
Board Member Contacts:
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Mac Brazelton: Assignor
Rigoberto Anguiano: At Large
Home: 909-548-4513
Cell: 909-226-3641
macsolid@gmail.com
Home: 909-622-2837
Cell:
909-843-7092
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Ron Cardin: Instructor Chair
Gabriel Herrera: At Large
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Cell: 909-437-1241
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Rick Bays: Treasurer
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Cell: 951-212-4878
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Fernando Barrera: Assessment Chair
Home: 909-986-0493
Cell:
909-418-8631
fernandobarrerajr@yahoo.com
Greg Mann: Secretary
Cell: 909-234-5896
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Home: 909-682-8694
Cell:
626-643-0817
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Patrick Cary: Vice-President
Home: 909-861-4947
Cell:
909-234-8506
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Dan Sobieski: Ranking Chair
Home: 909-484-3536
Cell:
714-342-6358
dan.sobieski@charter.net
On-Line Testing Procedures
Certification Test Link:
Go to FCSOA.com, then select “training information”,
then: “click here to take the official test in English” (or
Spanish): Enter,
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Password: soccer (lower case)
Group: Foothill (From Drop Down Menu)
Name: enter your first and last name
This is the web address for the test:
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OA2015-16
NFHS Soccer
Rules Changes
SUBSTITUTION ON BENCH
PERSONNEL MISCONDUCT
RULE 3-3-3(e) (new)
If the game is stopped to issue a caution to or to disqualify bench personnel,
any player who has already reported to be a substitute can enter the game.
GOALKEEPER SOCKS
DIFFERING FROM OPPONENTS
RULE 4-1-1(h)3
Socks of goalkeeper must differ from opponents.
If the referee stops the clock to attend to an apparently injured
goalkeeper, per SCSOA guidelines, the player may remain in the
game .
True – Correct Answer
False
NFHS Soccer
Points of Emphasis
HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION
AND SAFETY PRIORITIES
Be aware of Exertional Heatstroke (EHS) and take proper measures during
games involving high temperatures.
FIGHTING/RECKLESS PLAY
Players, coaches and officials must work together to model and
demonstrate sportsmanship and fair play, to minimize risk and to
maximize participation.
TAPE OR SIMILAR
MATERIALS ON SOCKS
If tape or a similar material is applied externally, it must be of similar
color as the sock. Home team shall wear white (PlayPic A). Away team
should have similar color, i.e. maroon could have red tape (PlayPic B).
COMMUNICATION
Game officials are encouraged to effectively communicate with other
officials, players and coaches.
GOAL KICK
Players opposing the
kicker shall remain
outside the penalty area
until the ball has
cleared the penalty
area.
A defender on the goal line sticks her hand out and attempts to
prevent the ball from entering the goal but the ball crosses the line
for a goal. The player should be cautioned not disqualified.
True – Correct Answer
False
Definitions of Playing Terms
Rule 18-1-1n Page 69
Simply tapping the top of the ball with the foot
or stepping on the ball is not “putting it in play.”
The ball is in play when it has been kicked and
moves.
On a corner kick, just touching the top of the ball without any
visible ball movement is not a legal restart.
True – Correct Answer
False
RULE CHANGE
Misconduct
Rule 12-8-2c, 5-3-1g
Pages 58, 33
For a subsequent yellow card to the same player in the
same game, first show the yellow card and then show the
red card.
© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
If the attacking team encroaches on a penalty kick and the
ball is saved and held by the goalkeeper, the referee should
blow the whistle and restart play with an indirect free kick.
True
False – Correct Answer
Penalty Kick
Rule 14-1-4
PENALTY KICK
CONTINUOUS FORWARD MOTION
Once the approach to the ball has started, the kicker’s
movement may not be interrupted. A continuous forward
motion throughout the approach is necessary. If continuous
forward motion does not occur, the restart is a retake of the
penalty kick regardless of whether a goal is scored or not.
A player taking a penalty kick may stutter step as he
approaches the ball.
True
False – Correct Answer
The clock is stopped for penalty kicks, cautions,
disqualifications, and when a goal is scored.
True – Correct Answer
False
An attacking player is injured and must be removed from the
game prior to his team taking a penalty kick. His
replacement may take the PK.
True
False – Correct Answer
A eligible player on the bench when the game ends may
participate in kicks from the mark.
True – Correct Answer
False
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
AUTHORITY TO
SUSPEND PLAY
1.7 SITUATION B
The head referee has
authority to suspend
play.
REPLACEMENT OF
GOALKEEPER
RULE 3-3-2(b)2
If the referee stops the clock for an apparent injury to a goalkeeper
and/or a goalkeeper is attended to on the field (PlayPic A), the
goalkeeper shall be replaced by a substitute or field player (PlayPic B).
(SCSOA interpretations supersede the stopping of the clock if
goalkeeper is not tended to on the field)
DISQUALIFIED GOALKEEPER
DURING PENALTY KICK SITUATION
RULE 3-3-3(c)2
During a penalty kick
situation, a disqualified
goalkeeper’s (PlayPic
A) replacement
(PlayPic B) may not
take the penalty kick.
BLEEDING AND
OPEN WOUND
RULE 3-3-3(d)1
A player required to leave the field because of a communicable disease may
be replaced from the bench.
STAYS AND STRAPS
4.1.1 SITUATION N
“Stays/straps” was added to the language of the rule to more clearly
define what is used to keep player’s shinguards in place. “Stays/straps”
must be similar to the color of the sock.
PROTECTIVE FACE MASK
RULE 4-2-8
Removing “with no protrusion” from the rule clears the issue of the nose as
a protrusion.
RULE OFFSIDE
11-1-3, 4
Player is offside and penalized if, at the time the ball touches or is
played by a teammate, the player is involved in active play and
interferes with play or with an opponent or seeks to gain an advantage
by being in that position.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
1.7 Situation B
During the course of a game, a downpour occurs. The head
referee or center referee suspends the contest. RULING:
Legal.
3-3-2(b)2
If the referee stops the clock for an apparent injury to a field
player or goalkeeper, the field player or goalkeeper will have
to leave the field. The field player may be replaced, and the
goalkeeper shall be replaced by either a substitute or a field
player.
3-3-3(c)2
If a disqualified goalkeeper is being replaced during a penalty
kick situation, the substitute may not take the penalty kick.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
3-3-3(d)1
An athlete who is bleeding, has an open wound, has any
amount of blood on his/her uniform or has blood on his/her
person shall be directed to leave the field until the bleeding
has stopped, the wound is covered, the uniform and/or body
is appropriately cleaned, and/or the uniform is changed before
returning to competition. That player shall leave the field and
may be replaced from the bench.
3.3.2 Situation E
Delete former 3.3.2 SITUATION E
3.3.3 Situation J
Player A2 is injured during the course of play but manages to
hobble across the touchline to avoid disrupting play and to
allow the game to continue. At the next stoppage in play (not
necessarily a stoppage for which Team A would normally be
permitted to substitute), the coach for Team A substitutes for
Player A2 directly from the bench. RULING: Illegal, unless
Player A2 has been disqualified under the provisions of 12-8
that do not permit a substitution and provided that the other
prerequisites for proper substitution have been met.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
3.3.3 Situation K
Team A substitutes an unlimited number of players that
reported prior to (a) a player caution, (b) an injured player is
required to leave the field, (c) a player has blood on his/her
uniform or (d) a bench personnel caution or disqualification.
RULING: Legal in (a), (b), (c) and (d).
3.3.3 Situations
Former Situation 3.3.2 A-L changed to 3.3.3 A-L and 3.3.3
Situation A-E changed to 3.3.3 Situation M-P
4-1-1(b)
Both socks shall be the same color, with the home team
wearing solid white socks and the visiting team wearing socks
of a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the
jersey. If tape or a similar material (stays/straps) is applied
externally to the socks, it must be of similar color as that part
of the sock to which it is applied.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
4-1-1(f)
One American flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may
be worn or occupy space on each item of uniform apparel. By
state association adoption, to allow for special occasions,
commemorative or memorial patches, not to exceed 4 square
inches, may be worn on the jersey without compromising its
integrity.
4-1-1(h)2
Only those names, patches, emblems, logos or insignias
referencing the school are permitted on the team jersey
and/or shorts as well as undergarments and goalkeeper
pants, except as in 4-1-1(f). The player's name may also
appear on the team uniform.
4.1.1 Situation N
Player A enters the game wearing (a) white socks with white
tape/stays/straps, (b) blue socks with blue tape/stays/straps,
(c) red socks with black tape/stays/straps, (d) white socks
with green tape/stays/straps. RULING: (a) legal, (b) legal, (c)
illegal and (d) illegal.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
4-2-7
A tooth and mouth protector (intraoral), if worn, shall:
a. include an occlusal (protecting and separating the biting
surfaces) portion;
b. include a labial (protecting the teeth and supporting
structures) portion;
c. cover the posterior teeth with adequate thickness;
d. be made of any readily visible color;
e. not be completely white; and
f. not be completely clear.
NOTES:
1. It is recommended that the protector be properly fitted,
protecting the anterior (leading) dental arch and:
1. constructed from a model made from an impression
of the individual’s teeth, or
2. constructed and fitted to the individual by impressing
the teeth into the tooth and mouth protector itself.
2. State associations may deem a tooth and mouth protector
required equipment.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
4-2-8
A protective face mask may be worn by a player with a facial
injury. The mask may be made of hard material, but must be worn
molded to the face. A medical release for the injured player signed
by an appropriate health-care professional shall be available at the
game site.
11-1-3
It is not an offense in itself to be in an offside position.
11-1-4
Player is offside and penalized if, at the time the ball touches or is
played by a teammate, the player is involved in active play and
interferes with play or with an opponent or seeks to gain an
advantage by being in that position.
12-8-1(g)
Using tobacco products or electronic cigarettes at the game site
during the period of the jurisdiction of the officials.
NFHS Soccer
Major Editorial Changes
12.8.1 Situation C
During the game, while the ball is in play, (a) Coach A talks on
a cell phone, (b) Coach B records video using a tablet, (c)
Player A1 wears an electronic heart monitor, (d) A2 wears a
hearing aid, (e) Coach A communicated with player A3 using
a wireless mic/headphone system. RULING: (a) Legal; (b)
legal; (c) legal; (d) legal; and (e) illegal and coach is shown
the yellow card for misconduct
per 12-8-1(e).
Rules Comparison The 2015-16 rules book contains an updated comparison of
the major differences among NFHS and NCAA rules and FIFA
laws.
NFHS Soccer Uniform
Requirements
Required Equipment
Rule 4-1-1(a)
Dark is defined as any color which contrasts with white
(hue, intensity, brightness, etc.).
Illegal Home Team Jerseys
Color Side Panels and Color Piping
Legal Home Team Jerseys
The home team may wear white jerseys with two blue
stripes diagonally across the front.
True
False – Correct Answer
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers must have a number on the front of their
jerseys or shorts/pants and on the back of their jerseys.
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers can wear the same colored socks as their
teammates but not their opponents.
The goalkeeper’s jersey must have numbers on the front
and back (unless the front number is on the shorts)
True – Correct Answer
False
EDITORIAL CHANGE
Pregame Responsibilities
Rule 5-2-2d(4)
PlayPic®
Inquire of each head coach whether each of his/her players
will be properly and legally equipped at the kickoff.
© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
The winner of the coin toss must choose which goal to
defend or to take the kickoff.
True – Correct Answer
False
Other Equipment
Rule 4-2-7
Tooth and mouth protectors are permitted (required by
some state associations), but they should be of a readily
visible color. They may not be completely clear or
completely white.
NFHS Soccer Rules Book
Additional Items
Comparison of NFHS and NCAA Rules
and FIFA Laws
Page: 73-85
NFHS Official Soccer Signals
Page: 108
NFHS Assistant Referee Signals
Page: 109
2015-16 NFHS Soccer Rules Book
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MISCELLANEOUS STUFF
 All coaches on the roster must stay in the Team Area…not in the bleachers or
press box communicating with the sidelines
(ref rule 1.5.3 page 14)
 It is the Lead Referee or Center Referee’s responsibility to insure that a
misconduct report is submitted for all send-offs and all necessary incident
reports such as Concussions, Injuries, Uniform Issues, Field Discrepancies and
Miscellaneous items you feel need to be reported
 If an Assistant Coach is misbehaving you should Caution the Head Coach if
necessary to control behavior-The Head Coach is responsible for the actions of
his bench personnel
 Remember: NFHS Rules are written for Varsity Level competition so we has
some flexibility when dealing with Uniforms (and other issues) at the JV and
Frosh levels
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS REVIEW
 Home team Jerseys and Socks must be SOLID
WHITE
 Visiting team Jerseys shall be dark in color
and socks must have a single dominant color
but do not have to match their Jersey color
 If tape is applied over the socks it must be of
similar color as that part of the sock to which
it is applied
 If an ankle brace is worn over the sock it does
NOT have to be the same color as the socks
Ordinary Injury
Rule 3-3-2(b)(1) Page 17
A coach or appropriate health-care
professional may not enter the field
without approval from a referee
Substitutions
Rule 3-3-2(b) Page 17
Either team may substitute an
unlimited number of players from
the bench when a player from
either team is injured and removed
from the field
A player is cautioned. She may remain in the game if
the coach chooses to do so.
True
False – Correct Answer
A coach may receive multiple yellow cards for illegal
equipment violations by different players.
True
False – Correct Answer
A player receives his second caution. The referee should
show a yellow card followed by a red card.
True – Correct Answer
False
RULES GUIDELINES to be followed by
SCSOA 2015-16
These guidelines/interpretations supersede the NFHS Rule Book.
Rule 3 - Substitutions shall be conducted in the following manner. Players leaving
the field must leave on their team's side anywhere along their touchline. If both
teams are on the same side of the field, the players must exit nearest their bench.
Substitutes must enter at mid-field, where the halfway line intersects the touchline
and may not enter until the player they are replacing has left the field of play and
has been directed to enter by the referee or assistant referee.
Reason: Preventative mechanics and better control. If players exit the field on
their own side or near their bench, there is less chance for confrontation with
opposing teams, substitutes or spectators. Also, the referee has better control of
players and less time is lost through substitution. In addition, scorekeepers are
rarely used by the schools.
For clarification, if a team starts with less than 11 players and a player or players
arrive late, can they enter the game? NFHS rules will allow them to enter at the
next stoppage in play provided their name is on the roster or is added to the roster,
and they are properly checked for legal equipment.
RULES GUIDELINES to be followed by
SCSOA 2015-16
Rule 3: If the referee stops play for an injury and feels it is appropriate
to stop the clock to address the injury, it is NOT required the the
player be removed from the game UNLESS the player is attended to
on the field or the referee deems it necessary for the player to leave
the game at that time. This applies to BOTH field players and
goalkeepers.
Reason: SCSOA wants the referee to have the ability to stop the clock
without concern for whether or not the player will have to leave the
game. This is often necessary to evaluate the seriousness of the injury
and/or to prevent time wasting toward the end of the game. Current
NFHS interpretations require that players be replaced any time the
clock is stopped for an injury – whether or not the player is attended to
on the field
Rule 4 - Section 4-2-2 refers to hair control devices being legal if made
of soft material and not for adornment. SCSOA policy is that head
scarves or bandanas will not be allowed under any circumstances.
Reason: SCSOA feels these are not a necessity and fall under the adornment category as well as having
potentially dangerous knots. Also, this will prevent gang colors from being displayed, which could lead to
other problems.
SCSOA will make an exception to permit headdress which is worn due to the individual's religious beliefs
(e.g., burqa, hijab); however, such headdress is permitted only if the referee feels the item does not provide
a safety concern for the player or an opponent (the referee is the sole authority in making such a decision).
Rule 5 - 5-1-3 (a) deals with referee shirt color conflicting with the teams, where the referee must change
to non-conflicting colors. SCSOA has adopted the standard colors approved by USSF for our referees. It is
mandatory that the referees dress alike in a shirt that isn't in conflict with either team. Referees must
carry alternate colors with them. If the goalkeeper is in conflict with teammates or opponents, the
goalkeeper will change uniform. (Note: Recent rule change does permit referees and goalkeepers to have
like color shirts.)
SCSOA policy is that only 3-striped cuff socks will be permitted. SCSOA policy is that sunglasses will not be
allowed to be worn by referees. The only exception is prescription glasses. No sunglasses allow for better
game control through eye contact (both with players and referees).
SCSOA policy is that referees will not wear jewelry (e.g., earrings, necklaces) as is the case for players
on the field.
RULES GUIDELINES to be followed by
SCSOA 2015-16
Rule 9 - SCSOA will adhere to a 'common sense' rule in the case
of football goal posts having crossbars and uprights that extend
over the soccer goal and into the field of play. If a ball in play
should hit the football goal posts, a goal kick or a corner kick will
be awarded depending on which team last touched the ball. Do
not award a drop ball for 'unusual circumstances.' You would be
dropping the ball on the 6-yard line. Make sure your assistant
referees as well as the coaches and the captains are aware of
this interpretation prior to the game beginning.
RULES GUIDELINES to be followed by
SCSOA 2015-16
Rule 9 - If the ball is caused to go out of bounds by two opponents simultaneously, the referee
should make a decision as to which team to award the throw-in (use common sense).
Reason: SCSOA feels the referee will maintain better credibility if he makes a decision on a
throw-in rather than show indecision by giving a drop ball, as indicated in the NFHS rule
book.
Rule 13 - If the referee fails to give the correct signal for an indirect free kick, the kick must be
retaken, regardless of the original outcome. This also applies to an incorrect signal for a direct
free kick.
Reason: Players will obviously respond in a different manner based on the visible signal which
is given. (for example, a GK will try to touch the ball before it goes into the goal if he/she
doesn't see an IFK signal; or a GK might purposely let the ball go in to the goal untouched if
sees an IFK signal - if either of these signals were incorrectly given then a fair result has not
taken place).
This is the same policy as adhered to under USSF rules (Advice to Referees 13.9) but note that
under NISOA college rules, the referee is directed to continue play in these circumstances
even if an incorrect signal is given.
Page 93: Reference to READY FOR PLAY chart:
When a restart is required. Change to the following:
No whistle needed on a Drop Ball.
Kickoff –
Trail
Goal Kick –
Trail
Corner Kick –
Trail
Penalty Kick –
Trail
Free Kick –
Trail
Throw-in - Official responsible for ruling on the legality of the throw
Add to Chart: Trail referee starts play after caution, disqualification, injury, and encroachment
(except in the case of a throw-in where the lead official is responsible for ruling on the legality of
the throw-in)
Reason: No whistle on a drop ball because the referee that initiates play has the ball in hand and
doesn't need to blow the whistle to start play. The Trail referee initiating play on a drop ball may
cause a problem if the referee dropping the ball is not ready for the restart. On a penalty kick or
free kick, the Trail referee should be at the place of the kick. He is in a better position to control the
restart since he will have to deal with encroachment or delaying kicks.
RULES GUIDELINES to be followed by
SCSOA 2015-16
NFHS Official Soccer Signals - Goal –
SCSOA strongly encourages the referee to blow his/her
whistle when a goal is scored.
Reason: Such a signal ensures that play is stopped and
that there is no confusion as to whether or not the goal
was scored. In addition, this is one of the required times
that the clock is to be stopped under NHFS rules, and the
whistle will always immediately precede the required hand
signal.
CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
Per CIF guidelines (CIFSS and State), any player, who is
suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury and is
removed from the game, shall not return to play on that
same date of competition. The player may only return to play
in following days if he/she has received written clearance
from a licensed health-care professional. In any NFHS rule
book reference to a "health-care professional", we will abide
by the CIF State definition of such an individual: "medical
doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO)”.
If a player is removed from the field due to a concussion or
any other serious injury, an INCIDENT REPORT must be filed
with the CIF within 24 hours.
RULES GUIDELINES to be followed by
SCSOA 2015-16
 LA CITY RULES or CIFSS RULES - For games which include
a LA City team against a CIFSS team, the rules which the
home team follows will be those under which the game
will be played. However, if both coaches agree to abide by
one team's set of rules, then the referee should also follow
those rules. The bottom line - use common sense and just
make sure that everyone is in agreement BEFORE the
game begins.
RULE 5-1-2 – GENERAL
Page 31
ART. 2 . . . The jurisdiction of the officials shall begin on their arrival at the field of play and its
immediate surroundings (to begin their official responsibilities), which shall be not later than 15
minutes prior to the start of the game and end with their leaving the field of play and its immediate
surroundings. They shall enforce the rules, and their decisions on points of fact are final. The officials
can only correct a decision so long as the game has not been restarted. The officials retain clerical
authority over the contest through the completion of any reports, including those imposing
disqualifications, that are responsive to actions occurring while the referees had jurisdiction. State
associations may intercede in the event of unusual incidents that occur before, during or after the
officials’ jurisdiction has ended or in the event that a contest is terminated prior to the conclusionof
regulation play. Protests of NFHS rules are not recognized. The officials shall not use video replays to
assist in any decision. The officials shall not use any tobacco products during this period.
COMMENTS ON THE RULES
The jurisdiction of the officials shall begin on their arrival at the field of play and its immediate
surroundings, which shall be no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the game. Previously, the
jurisdiction of the officials began 15 minutes prior to the start of the game. The original intent was to
establish a minimum arrival time for the officiating crew and not to place a limit on the start of their
jurisdiction. Jurisdiction now begins at the time of their arrival.
NFHS RULES DIFFERENCES FROM
USSF/NISOA
Rule 1 – Boundary lines are to be 4 inches wide
Penalty kick mark to be a 2 foot line or 9” spot
Nets are mandatory
Rule 2 ‐
Home team provides 3 balls and at least 2 ball holders
Approved ball must have NFHS logo
The game may be started without nets.
True
False – Correct Answer
Rule 3 ‐ Players and Substitutions
Unlimited number of substitutions for either team at these
substitution opportunities:
Between periods - Goal kick - Goal Scored - Play stopped for injury
and player attended to on the field (Injured player (including the
GK) must leave field and may be replaced) - After cautions or
disqualifications
Possession:
On a throw‐in or corner kick (other team can also
substitute
if team with possession substitutes)
‐ NOTE: On a penalty kick the only substitute permitted is for injury
or caution, and substitute may not take the penalty kick
‐ Players may be added to the roster after the start of the game
Either team may substitute on either team’s goal kick or
corner kick.
True
False – Correct Answer
Rule 4 - Uniforms
Home team – all white jerseys and socks
Visiting team – dark color (contrasting with White)
Both socks must be the same color with a single dominate color
NOTE: Shorts and socks of the goalkeeper are not required to be
the same color as his/her teammates, but socks can’t be the same
color as opponents.
Uniform numbers: on front and back (4” and 6”); number on front
may be on shorts; this rule includes the goalkeeper
CIF Ruling: Goalkeeper may not wear a jersey with advertising on it
(e.g., Corona, Newcastle, or Coca Cola)
Rule 5 ‐ Winner of coin toss can choose which goal to defend or to
take the kickoff
Rule 7 ‐ Clock is stopped at appropriate times;
time is not added on
Clock is stopped for: injury - penalty kicks - cautions disqualifications - when a goal is scored - and all other times the
referee orders the clock to be stopped
Rule 9 ‐ After temporary suspension of play (e.g., for injury or
any unusual situation), if one team is clearly in possession of the
ball, the restart will be an IFK for the team with possession from
the point where the ball was when play was suspended
A player is injured in the penalty area with the goalkeeper in
possession of the ball. The referee stops play. The correct
restart is an indirect free kick for the goal keeper’s team.
True – Correct Answer
False
Rule 12 ‐
- Coaches may be shown yellow cards and red cards
‐ Cautioned players must leave the field and may be replaced
‐ A Player disqualified during half‐time may be replaced
‐ Coaches receive a yellow card for first equipment violation
‐ Dangerous play against a teammate results in an IFK
Rule 13 ‐ An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the
spot where the ball was when play is stopped for misconduct by a
person in the team and coaching area (not a drop ball even if neither
team was in possession of the ball)
The referee may show a yellow or red card to a coach or
any bench personnel.
True – Correct Answer
False
A player who is disqualified between the first and
second halves cannot be replaced.
True
False – Correct Answer
Rule 14 ‐ Player taking the PK cannot stutter step or abruptly change
directions as he approaches the ball
‐ When there is an infringement by the attacking team, and the GK
saves the ball, the game plays on; there is no IFK for the defense
Rule 15 ‐ Throw‐in that doesn’t enter the field results in a throw‐in
awarded to other team
Kicks from the Mark – any eligible player can participate (not just those
on the field) ‐ 11th kicker can be a player who has previously taken a kick
(do not have to use all eligible players)
If a throw-in does not enter the field of play, the throwin is awarded to the other team at the original spot.
True – Correct Answer
False
CIF Ruling ‐ Noisemakers are prohibited inside stadiums or
playing fields at any CIF Southern Section contest. This
includes horns, bells, sirens, and any musical instruments
other than those in the band. The improper use of any of the
above listed devices by supporters of a team would subject
that team to possible forfeiture of the contest
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