MHSA Soccer Study Club Topics 2017 Season
MHSA Soccer Study Club Topics 2017 SeasonThirteen soccer study clubs are provided. Except for Topic #1, they do not have to be used in the order in which theyappear in this handout. Pools should select the topics that are most relevant to their area at any given time.Table of Contents1.Starting the Season with Current InformationA.2017 NFHS Rules ChangesB.Concussion Management2.Officials’ Exit Strategy3.Game Reports4.Procedures for Addressing Player Equipment5.Fourth Official Responsibilities6.Fitness7.Rules Comparison: NFHS/NCAA/FIFA8.Evaluating Knowledge of the Game (Rules Exam)9.Safety10.Dual Referee Mechanic11.Procedures for Post Season Play*Resources and Items of Interest2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Topic 1: Current InformationBackgroundThis year’s NFHS Soccer Rules Book several changes as listed below. Also, concussion managementand other safety issues continue to be points of emphasis.Activity – Part A2017 Soccer Rules Changes from the NFHS:4-1-1dRationale:If visible apparel is worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be a solid color matching thepredominant color of the respective garment. Visible arm compression sleeves shall be asimilar length, all alike and of a solid color matching the predominant color of the jersey.Visible leg compression sleeves shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid colormatching the predominant color of the shortsPlayers often wear compression shorts which are longer than the short or jersey. Theyshould be of the same color. This rule addition is needed to maintain consistency withcurrent uniform rule requirements and color restrictions.4-2-1Exception: 1Rationale:Deleted4-2-9Rationale:A soft padded headgear that meets the ASTM standard is permitted.This allows for the newer headgear styles that are currently in the market to be used thatare not just headbands.5-1-3fUnless otherwise prohibited by the state association, electronic communication devices maybe used to communicate with crew members.This rule allows, but does not require, the use of common communication devices that arecurrently available and affordable. This will permit officials to utilize such equipment andimprove communication allowing for a better officiated game, if permitted by the stateassociation.Rationale:8-1-3Rationale:With the adoption of the change related to the use of headgear as opposed to onlyheadbands, this exception is no longer necessary.The ball shall be kicked while it is stationary on the ground in the center of the field of playand may clearly move in any direction.Requiring that the ball move forward on the kickoff is meaningless in the modern game.10-1-3fRationale:A goal may not be scored directly from a kickoff into the kicking team's own goal.This change retains consistency with the concept that a team cannot score againstthemselves from a free kick, as provided in 10.1.3 c, d and e.13-1-2All free kicks, with the exception of penalty kicks, may be taken in any direction. Freekicks are taken from the spot of the foul except for the reasons listed in 13-2-3, which aretaken from the location of the ball when the referee stopped play. Free kicks resultingfrom fouls committed in the goal area are taken as described in 13-1-3 or 13-1-4. Indirectfree kicks for offside (13-2-2b) are taken from the spot where the offending player interferedwith play, interfered with an opponent or gained an advantage by being in that position.The current rule also does not clearly identify where indirect free kicks for offside aretaken. This change makes it clear.Rationale:14-1-4Rationale:The ball shall be kicked while it is stationary on the ground from the spot or any place on thepenalty mark. To be in play, the ball shall be moved forward. The player taking the penaltykick is permitted to use a stutter step or a hesitation move provided there is no stopping andthere is continuous movement toward the ball. Failure to kick the ball as specified shall beconsidered a violation by the attacking team and the appropriate penalties shall apply.Stutter-stepping is not an interruption in movement.This addition of these sentences clarifies that the stutter step is allowed.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Activity- Part BIn April 2013, the Montana Legislature passed the Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth Athletes Act.Review the current MHSA Rules and Regulations regarding concussion/serious injury:Section (4) CONCUSSIONS/SERIOUS INJURY REQUIREMENTS AND RETURN TO PLAYA.Return to Play:In accordance with the Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth Athletes Act, an athletic trainer, coach, orofficial shall remove a youth athlete from participation in any organized youth athletic activity at thetime the youth exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion. The youthcannot return to play until he/she is evaluated by a licensed health care professional and receiveswritten clearance to return to play from the licensed health care professional.In addition, the MHSA also requires that an athletic trainer, coach, or official shall remove a studentathlete from participation in any MHSA activity at the time the student exhibits signs, symptoms, orbehaviors consistent with a serious injury. The student cannot return to play until he/she isevaluated by a licensed health care professional and is cleared by a licensed health careprofessional, although written clearance is not required for serious injury other than concussionunless mandated by the local school district.B.MHSA Policy in Accordance with State Legislation:Each (high) school district in this state offering organized youth athletic activities shall adopt policiesand procedures to inform athletic trainers, coaches, officials, youth athletes and parents orguardians of the nature and risk of brain injuries, including the effects of continuing to play after aconcussion.(Sections C and D pertain to schools)E.Officials Education and Awareness:Each MOA or non-MOA official who works MHSA contests must take the NFHS Concussion instSports course each year. That course must be taken after June 1 for the subsequent school yearand must be completed before officiating scrimmages or contests. Schools using non-MOA officialsfor sub varsity games must verify those officials have completed training.Review the language in Substitutions, Rule 3, Section 3.It is the officials’ responsibility to monitor play and to observe players and situations for safety and faircompetition.It is not the officials’ responsibility to diagnose concussions. Officials who observe possible injuries orhealth-related concerns should stop play and tell the coach to evaluate the player.Review the information presented in the rules clinic:Officials, coaches and administrators are being asked to make all efforts to ensure the safety ofathletes who participate in MHSA activities. In regard to players experiencing possibleconcussions or other serious injuries during MHSA contests or practices, the followingprocedures will be implemented:Officials’ Responsibilities: Officials must complete the online Concussion in Sport course.Officials are asked to use their best judgment in observing the signs, symptoms and behaviors ofa concussion and other possible serious injuries. If there is a player that exhibits signs andsymptoms of an injury/serious illness, officials will make coaches aware of the injured player andcall an injury time out.The official should notify the coach by making the following statement: “Coach, you need to take a look at this player; he/she is exhibiting signs and symptomsof an injury.”Once the official notifies the coach, it is now the coach’s responsibility.The official does not need to view written permission for an athlete to return to play nor does the2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
official need to verify the credentials of the appropriate health-care professional. Theseresponsibilities belong to the coach.Ultimately, the decision to return an athlete to competition rests with the coach, after the affectedplayer is evaluated by an appropriate health-care professional.Concussion Resource InformationVarious information and resources are available on the MHSA website. Visit www.mhsa.org and proceedto the Sports Medicine page from the link on the home page.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Topic 2: Officials’ Exit StrategyBackgroundNFHS Soccer Rule 5-1-2 outline the officials’ jurisdiction.ActivityReview the sample plan below. Establish a specific timeline for your local pool, then follow-up by havingyour pool coordinator communicate the plan to the local administrators. Variations might occur forweather, levels of play (varsity, jv, freshman), emergencies etc.MinuteActivity 60Field prepped, goals/flags in place, lines drawn clearly, benches out-60 to -50Teams and officials arrive and begin warming up-50 to -40Officials inspect field & meet with school administrator to discuss crowd control,emergency plans, game exit plan, sign for checks etc.-40 to -25Officials conduct pre-game instruction/review-25Officials greet visiting coach, exchange rosters- 20Officials greet home coach, get game balls, exchange roster & meet/instruct ballhandlers-10Captains and coaches meet with officials to review rules, inquire about equipment,conduct coin toss & conduct sportsmanship talk-5National Anthem or pledge of allegiance (optional)-3Introductions of visitors and home-1Officials and players take the fieldKick OffAR even with 2nd to last defender, bench personnel seated or pinnies, balls in bagsHalftimeOfficials meet at center circle, leave field as a team. Discuss game issuesKick OffAR even with 2nd to last defender, bench personnel seated or pinnies, balls in bagsGame EndsOfficials meet at center circle, leave field as a team. Go to neutral spot and do notengage is a postgame handshake with teams. Confirm scores, cautions issued.Leave field complex as a team (when possible)W/in 24 hrsReferee send report to MHSA of cards or issues (cc to home school principal)Exiting the Field Discuss as a pool what things should be considered when developing an exit plan for each field. Examine each field where varsity and sub varsity games will be held in your area. Look for naturalexit paths that would avoid contact with bench or fans. Develop routes and plans for each area and suggest to pool members that they follow the agreedupon route and procedure. Have referee bags located in a “neutral area” perhaps in cars parked away from the fan parkingarea.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
If 4 officials are used, delegate responsibility to the 4 to gather referee gear and meet up withthe team at the predetermined location. Discuss how you will handle exceptions to the plan (like 2 games back to back where somemembers of the officiating team need to remain to work the next game and others need to leave.) Inform the site administrators of your plan and get input from them. Your plan should have theofficials meeting at mid field and leaving directly from there, avoiding the request for a postgamehandshake with the players. Ask the site administrator to inform both benches that you will not beavailable after the match.thth2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Topic 3: Game ReportsBackgroundThe Soccer Behavior Improvement Plan adopted by the MHSA Executive Board is in effect. This studyclub is designated as a rules review and discussion of reporting relevant items to MHSA/MOA.Activity1. Review NFHS Rule 12, Section 8 – Misconduct found on pages 58-61 of the NFHS rules book.Officials are asked to discuss best practices and strategies for applying the rules of the gameconsistently, particularly those rules involving good sporting behavior.2. As a group, discuss the requirements for game reports to be submitted to the MHSA/MOA.All cards and unusual situations must be reported to the MHSA office, including but not limited to: All yellow cards (please include the specific rule reference of the misconduct) All red cards (please include the specific rule reference of the misconduct) Any improper or illegal uniform situations (refer to study club #4) Any game situation in which a field barrier was not apparent Any unusual situation about which the MHSA/MOA should be aware2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Topic 4: Procedures for Addressing Player EquipmentBackgroundEquipment and uniform issues are ongoing, as evidenced by the number of major editorial changes thatrefer to uniforms. This was a study club in previous years, but a review is certainly in order, especially ifyour pool has new officials.ActivityReview the applicable rules for player equipment, coaches’ responsibilities, and the role of the official.Rule 4-1-1 Required Equipment (page 22 of the NFHS rules book)ART. 1 . . . The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes andshinguards. The shinguards shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionallymanufactured, age- and size-appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, andare worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regardingshinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for AthleticEquipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently markedon the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state andshall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that maleplayers wear a supporter and protective cup.Rule 4-3 Coaches’ Responsibilities (pages 29-30 of the NFHS rules book)Each head coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly and legallyequipped.Improperly Equipped Players (18-1-1-s)Cautions will not be issued for improperly equipped player(s).Improperly equipped player(s) shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to bein play. Play shall not be stopped for an infringement of this rule except that the referee may stop playimmediately where there is a dangerous situation. In all situations, the removed player(s) may re-enteronly after reporting to an official, who shall be satisfied the player’s equipment and uniform are in order.There shall be no replacement until the next opportunity to substitute. However, the removed player mayre-enter during the dead ball after reporting to an official, who shall be satisfied the player’s equipmentand uniform are in order.Illegally Equipped Players (18-1-1-t)The head coach shall receive the first caution issued (yellow card) for an illegally equipped player. Allsubsequent cautions (yellow cards) for illegally equipped player(s) shall be issued directly to the player(s)and not to the head coach. Illegally equipped player(s) shall be instructed to leave the field of play whenthe ball next ceases to be in play. Play shall not be stopped for an infringement of this rule except that thereferee may stop play immediately where there is a dangerous situation. The player(s) must be removedand may be replaced at the time of the caution to the coach or player(s). The removed player(s) may reenter at the next legal substitution opportunity only after reporting to an official who shall be satisfied theplayer’s equipment and uniform are in order.Rule 3-1-3 Players and Substitutions (page 16 of the NFHS rules book)Each team shall submit a team roster, containing the names and numbers of all players, and substitutes,all bench personnel and coaches to the officials at least five minutes prior to the start of the contest. Thegame shall not begin until this is complete. Players, substitutes, numbers, bench personnel and coachesmay be added to the roster after the start of play. Goalkeepers may have two numbers listed on theroster, a goalkeeper’s number and a field player’s number.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Rule 5-2-2d4 Officials’ Pregame Responsibilities (page 31-32 of the NFHS rules book)The head referee shall inquire of each head coach whether each of his/her players is properly and legallyequipped at the kickoff.Discuss the process with your officials’ pool.1.Obtain rosters from coaches or other personnel. Every individual who will occupy the team areamust be listed on the roster. Roster must include the height of each player. A sample roster hasbeen posted on the MHSA website. This form is strongly recommended, but not requiredprovided that the information is complete.2.Captains and coaches meet with officials to review rules, inquire about equipment, conduct cointoss & conduct sportsmanship talk.3.If officials have concerns about a particular player or players, the officials may ask to view theshinguard for the appropriate NOCSAE stamp. If the NOCSAE stamp is present and appropriatefor the student’s size, the shinguard is LEGAL and play may proceed provided that the shinguardis worn PROPERLY.4.Report any unusual situations to the MHSA/MOA using the forms posted on the MHSA website.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Topic 5: Fourth OfficialsBackgroundIn Montana, not all officials’ pools are large enough to have the opportunity to use fourth officials (orperhaps not on a regular basis). As a result, when the opportunity to use a fourth does arise, noteveryone has had enough experience to execute the fourth official’s duties.ActivityA sample list of fourth officials’ duties has been added to the NFHS Soccer Rules Book. Review theduties as a pool. Even if you rarely use fourth officials, those duties are part of many post seasoncontests, so this study club presents an occasion for discussion of that role.Refer to pages 101-103 of the current rules book.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
Topic 6: FitnessBackgroundSoccer is arguably the most physically demanding of all high school sports and proper proximity to play(within 15-20 yards) demands a high level of fitness on the part of the center referee as well as theassistant referees. At some point it may be a requirement to pass a fitness test, as it is for NISOA(National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association) and upper levels of USSF. Start now by getting inthe habit of having the entire pool take the fitness test and record the results.ActivityHave the entire pool take the NISOA fitness test and record the results. Use results for assigning anddiscuss ideas to improve. A copy of a description of this test sequence is attached. Simply administer thetests so your referees know how they stack up against their local peers. Later you will be able to showthem how they rank against collegiate officials.Distance – 12 minute runPro-40 test – 10 meter box runBrazilian AR – 50 meter testShuttle Run – 30 meter shuttleSuggest taking the test prior to the first games or shortly thereafter and when testing, take the distancerun first.2017 Soccer Study Club Materials
NISOA PROPOSED PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TESTThis is the procedure for testing the soccer referee to evaluate his/her fitness level at the elite national or international level soccer referee basedupon the findings of the leading researchers in the field of Soccer Referee Physiology. These are Larry Gardner’s recommendations based upon the findings ofthe researchers.The 12-minute run is done first to reduce the chance of injury due to improper warm-up.Test # 1: THE (12) TWELVE-MINUTE RUNA twelve-minute run performed on a soccer field 100-meters (m) longand not less than 60 meters wide. Using a 60-m wide field, forty (40)soccer referees could be tested using 1 1/2-m alley for them tocomplete the 12-minute test running goal-line to goal-line. The datacollector counting the completed laps would be standing at thestarting goal-line and recording the laps. A data collector should beable to record eight to ten referees at one time. A (10) ten-minute recovery period is required before the nexttest.TURN AROUNDFIELD1 ½ METERSGOAL LINECONES TO BE PLACED1 ½ METERS APARTTOUCH LINE2017 Soccer Study Club MaterialsOBS
2017 Soccer Study Club Materials Topic 1: Current Information Background This year’s NFHS Soccer Rules Book several changes as listed below. Also, concussion management and other safety issues continue to be points of emphasis. Activity – Part A 2017 Soccer Rules Changes from the NFHS:
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