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).