NFHS Soccer Rules Changes 2009-2010

2009-2010 Soccer Rules Changes

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.