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1 NFHS vs. FIFA vs. NCAA Know Your Law/Rule February 9, /9/2013 1

2 Introduction Primary objective PLEASE GET IT RIGHT FOR THE VENUE YOUR ARE DOING!!! Recommendation Review appropriate rule book (NFHS, NCAA) or law book (FIFA) Discussion What are the differences and which to pay attention to 2/9/2013 2

3 Discussion Two ways to review From arrival at match to completion of match Law by law (FIFA) vs. Rule by Rule (NCAA and NFHS) url and reference at end of presentation Pre-game Game Situations Post Game Officials 2/9/2013 3

4 Pre-Game Field of play Inspect field NCAA mandatory 11 yd encroachment mark Nets not mandatory for FIFA Coaching and Team Areas NFHS permits padding on goal post FIFA and NCAA does not sanction goal post padding NFHS rear of goal posts on outer edge of goal line; FIFA and NCAA goal line same width as goal posts and crossbar FIFA actually states turf field must be green in color Balls NFHS 3; NCAA 5; FIFA 1 (USSF 6 suggested) 2/9/2013 4

5 Pre Game (continued) Equipment Casts, facemasks and ankle braces NFHS hard casts or splints must be padded by at least ½ in closed cell foam; facemasks may be worn for facial injury must be molded to face with no protrusions and a medical release at game site signed by physician, metal ankle braces must be inside socks, non-metal may be worn outside NCAA casts permitted if covered and not considered dangerous, no provision for facemasks FIFA referee discretion check for safety and require padding if cast is hard or dangerous, facemask if approved by referee Uniform numbers NFHS (6 back and 4 front including GK), NCAA (8 back and 4 front including GK), FIFA (nothing specified) Uniform colors NFHS home team white or light jersey and socks, visitors dark jerseys and stockings (fall 2013); goal keeper must differ from all players except other keeper NCAA home team responsibility uniforms contrast from visitors; goal keeper - must differ from all field players with socks differ from opponents FIFA nothing specified however, no political, religious, or personal statement allowed; goal keeper must differ from all other players and officials NFHS mandatory shirts tucked in; NCAA and FIFA not specified Shinguards NFHS NOCSAE approved; NCAA same as NFHS; FIFA required but no standard requirement Jewelry NFHS not permitted except medical or religious taped under uniform, first offense head coach receives first caution after that goes directly to player, player may be replaced at time of caution; NCAA not permitted except medic alert if taped to body. Penalty clock stopped player leaves field (NO SUB ALLOWED) until next sub opportunity (Electronic data monitoring devices may be worn); not permitted; FIFA not permitted 2/9/2013 5

6 Pre-Game Game NFHS 2-40 minutes or 4-20 minutes, overtime allowed by state assoc.; NCAA 2-45 minutes with 2-10 minute sudden victory and post season tournaments pk s; FIFA 2-45 minutes with allowance for time lost, local rules apply, overtimes not to exceed 15 minutes each with no golden goal Rosters NFHS and NCAA required submission prior to match; FIFA subs only given to referee NFHS names may be added after start of play NCAA if not provided forfeit NFHS require coach attend pre-game conference to discuss sportsmanship and ask if players are properly and legally equipped; NCAA and FIFA have no pre-game coach conference requirements Official game NFHS at least a half played, if less than half then determination of suspended or restarted; NCAA if suspended with less than 70 minutes played then no contest, if greater than 70 minutes played then governing authority may declare official; FIFA if less than full time played then must be replayed in entirety unless local rules state otherwise Clock stoppage NFHS and NCAA same except for last 5 minutes in NCAA; FIFA time added on, clock does not stop NFHS and NCAA clock stoppage Goal, issuing cards, injury where assistance called for, penalty kick, and referee discretion for time wasting 2/9/2013 6

7 Game Situations Start of Play NFHS - Host institution determines if field playable, after game starts referee decision; NCAA and FIFA referee determines if field playable to start and also after game starts Coin toss NFHS choice of goal or kick off, loser of toss has remaining choice; NCAA same as NFHS; FIFA must choose goal to attack, loser of toss always kicks off Players and Substitutes NFHS and NCAA - Specific times for either team or team in possession; FIFA any stoppage with referee permission of course there are local rules here NFHS either team - unlimited at end of period, goal, goal kick (must have reported), caution PLAYER MUST GO OUT, injury PLAYER MUST LEAVE IF TREATED OR REFEREE DEEMS INJURED, disqualification - but not for disqualified player, blood on player or uniform, any sign of concussion player removed and must be cleared to return by health care professional; team in possession sub must have reported throw-in or corner kick NCAA either team - end of period, goal, goal kick, player to leave for equipment (other team sub equal number), injury or caution (only players involved but other team may sub equal number), bleeding injury, blood on uniform, or concussion must be subbed but may return with medical approval with no charge for reentry; team in possession throw-in or corner kick (other team may also sub), goal keeper ejected may sub to put in a goal keeper other team may not sub NFHS sub becomes player when beckoned; NCAA first 85 minutes when beckoned, last 5 minutes clock stopped for winning team sub; FIFA when sub enters field NFHS once sub beckoned MUST enter; NCAA sub not required to enter but is charged with one reentry; FIFA no such rule NFHS no reentry restrictions; NCAA no reentry during 1 st half and overtime, one reentry during second half, GK allowed one reentry each period and OT; FIFA player may not reenter (of course local rules modify this) Minimum number 7 all to start and play, NFHS, if less, forfeit 2/9/2013 7

8 Game situations (continued) Restarts Drop Ball NFHS MUST BE DROPPED BETWEEN 2 OPPOSING PLAYERS; NCAA and FIFA does not require two opposing players After injury, inadvertent whistle, etc. NFHS if one team in possession IFK, otherwise drop ball; NCAA same as FIFA except if GK has possession of ball when play stopped, then IFK to GK s team; FIFA dropped ball where play was stopped by referee Throw-in Position of defenders NFHS and FIFA must stand no less than 2 yds from point of throw-in and may not jump about or distract thrower; NCAA no provision except cannot move to interfere once in position Ball not entering field NFHS and NCAA throw-in to other team; FIFA retake Thrown by impaired player FIFA and NFHS legal with one hand; NCAA no such provision Goal Kick Moving ball once spotted NFHS may not be moved; NCAA and FIFA no prohibition unless considered time wasting 2/9/2013 8

9 Game Situations (continued) Free Kicks Indirect Free Kick offenses similar for all three except: NFHS dangerous play against TEAMMATE; when game is stopped for injury or unusual situation and one team has clear possession of the ball; spitting at team mate or game official taken from spot of offense, if off field spot where ball was when play stopped NCAA - improper coaching from touchline after verbal warning; only for stoppage when GK is in possession of ball Direct offenses NFHS specifies charging an opponent in act of playing the ball with both feet off the ground NCAA assaulting an official and using blood to assault anyone FIFA Same as NCAA but specifies also tackling an opponent in a manner deemed careless, reckless or with excessive force Penalty Kicks Stutter stepping NFHS not permitted retake; NCAA and FIFA permitted no infraction if during the run-up, cannot stop completely Kicks from penalty spot 2/9/2013 9

10 Game Situations (continued) Violations and Misconduct Cautions NCAA, NFHS and FIFA most are similar NFHS player must go off, if subbed for, cautioned player may return at next sub opportunity; hand ball to prevent goal and ball goes into the goal NCAA taunting; excessive celebration and exaggerating an injury Disqualifications NFHS hand ball to prevent goal if ball does not go into the goal; taunting Disqualifications during interval only NFHS not required to play short in next period NFHS coach and bench personnel can be carded NCAA coach can be cautioned for 2 nd infraction of coaching outside of team area; 3 rd infraction for coaching outside the team area will result in an ejection FIFA coach and bench personnel cannot be carded but can be SENT OFF without show of card 2/9/

11 Post Game Reports NFHS as required by state association NCAA within 24 hours FIFA no provision Coach Protest NCAA may be filed up to 48 hours after match NFHS and FIFA no provisions 2/9/

12 Officials Referee Referee system NFHS DSC, Dual or Double Dual NCAA DSC shall be used, if one no show then dual may be used FIFA DSC only, if no show then club linesman may be used Forfeit or terminate NFHS forfeiture related to less than 7 players and not able to continue NFHS terminate if team refuses to play, no cross bar NCAA forfeit if no roster prior to match; no contest if team not on field 15 minutes after start time and terminated with <70 minutes played FIFA can suspend or terminate match but no power to declare forfeit Authority begins and ends NFHS Begins 15 min prior and ends when leave field and immediate surroundings NCAA Begins 30 min prior and ends when leave game site after signing score book FIFA Not specified; custom enter field area and ends when they leave the area 2/9/

13 Officials (continued) Uniform including articles worn NFHS set by state association; usually same as USSF including black shorts black stockings with white tops, must differ from field players but not necessarily goalkeepers NCAA gold, blue, green, or black in checked grid pattern; socks black with 3 top bands of white, gold, orange, or blue all dressed alike; except for watch no jewelry; electronic aids and field marking spray permitted USSF shirts gold, black, red, green or blue all with thin vertical stripping; socks with three white top bands Whistles NFHS and NCAA same FIFA fewer needs specified Signals NCAA and NFHS same except for NFHS clock windup Time keeping NFHS keeps time only by agreement of coaches or state association; otherwise home team controls clock NCAA backup to home team clock which is official unless malfunction match ends when timekeeper s signal sounds FIFA referee keeps official time 2nd caution mechanics no difference among all three yellow then red Addressing referee NFHS and NCAA Captains; FIFA no provisions 2/9/

14 Officials (continued) Assistant Referee No significant differences Fouls in penalty area by defender NFHS no specific method indicated NCAA and FIFA specific method to indicate Foul indicated Flag held vertically until referee acknowledges for all NFHS slight circular wave and point in direction of restart; NCAA slight circular wave; FIFA same as NCAA after eye contact with referee 2/9/

15 Summary Know the differences GET IT RIGHT FOR THE VENUE YOU ARE DOING!!! Suggest read appropriate book prior to match (FIFA) or game (NFHS and NCAA) you are doing Study and know the Laws or Rules for the exam you are taking or game you are doing Information for this presentation came from: d=6975 or pages 71 to 83 of NFHS Rule Book 2/9/

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