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NFHS Field Hockey2010-11

Rules Changes

Major Editorial Changes

Points of Emphasis

Officials’ Guide

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Corrections to the 2010-11 Field Hockey Rules Book

Corrections

PAGE RULE CORRECTION

26 3-2-6Self-pass is not a legal option on a Penalty Corner. “Legal strokes include a flick, drive or push.”

283.2.4 SIT3.2.8 SIT

Self-pass option was omitted from the COMMENT. “COMMENT: The only legal strokes on a long hit or a free hit are a drive, push, or self-pass.”

39 7-3-1Delete last sentence in its entirety.All opponents shall be 7 yards away [on a 16-yard hit].

46 9-1-4

“If the attack is awarded a free hit within 5 yards of the circle, the hit shall be taken on the broken line circle. All players other than the player taking the free hit must be at least 7 yards away from the spot where the hit is taken.” [Delete exception]

51 10-PEN 3Penalty was omitted. 10-PEN 3 is as follows: “For violations by the attack, a free hit shall be awarded the defense.

Corrections

PAGE RULE CORRECTION

69 OG – 6a“Be aware that the ball must travel at least 5 yards from the point of the hit before the taker can play the ball into the circle.” [not 7 yards]

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2010-11Rule Changes

Player Uniform(1-5-1)

Players may wear solid color undergarments, either short or long sleeved.

Must match predominant color of uniform top or•White for HOME team•Black for VISITING team

Color worn by teammates must be the same.

The Stick(1-6-4)

Deleted requirement that the bow measurement be permanently labeled on the stick.•Sticks that have a bow greater than

25mm should be fairly obvious.•Coaches certify in the pre-game

conference that players are legally equipped.

Article 1-6-4 was reorganized for clarity.

Protective Equipment(1-6-1)

Added a requirement that hard and unyielding items worn on the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm or shoulder must be padded with a closed-cell, slow-recovery foam padding no less than ½” thick.

Knee and ankle braces which are unaltered do not require any additional padding.

Protective Equipment(1-6-7)

Required equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state.

Required equipment must be worn as intended.

Self-pass(Rules 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & O.G.)

Defined and described the procedures and rules governing the use of a “self-pass” option when taking a free hit, 16-yard hit, center pass, long hit or side-in.•Enhance player safety•Add excitement•Open up the game•Consistent with other rule codes

Self-pass(Rules 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & O.G.)

May be used to restart play in all situations except Penalty Corners or Penalty Strokes.

Player taking the hit is the next to play the ball.

Requires clear separation between initial touch and subsequent play on the ball.

Self-pass(Rules 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & O.G.)

Between the 25-yard lines (mid-field area) OPPONENTS must be at least 7 yards from the spot where the ball will be played.

Inside the attacking team’s 25-yard line, ALL players must be at least 7 yards away from the spot where the ball will be played.

Self-pass(Rules 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & O.G.)

When inside attack 25-yard line, the ball may not be played into the circle unless it has been•Dribbled/moved 5 yards, or•Touched by another player

Free hits awarded to the attack within 5 yards of the circle --•Taken from the broken line circle•ALL players 7 yards away

Center Pass(5-1-4)

Until the ball is played, ALL players except the player taking the center pass must remain in their own half of the field.

Opposing players must be at least 7 yards from the ball until it is played.

The Bully(5-2-1a)

The bully procedure was simplified.•Bullying players begin with sticks on the

ground to the right of the ball.•On the whistle, the two players shall tap

their sticks ONCE over the ball after which either player is permitted to play the ball.

The Bully(5-2-1a)

Should reduce the number of re-starts due to violations.

ALL other players must be at least 7 yards from the ball until it is in play.

Penalty Corner(New 10-1)

Added new 10-1 (When Awarded) to make Rule 10 consistent with the construct of Rules 9 and 11 (Free Hit and Penalty Stroke).•When/Where Awarded•How taken

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate healthcare professional.

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

•Mandated by NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

•State associations may choose to define a physician in accordance with their state statutes.

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

Signs, symptoms and behaviors consistent with a concussion include (but are not limited to):•Loss of consciousness•Headache•Dizziness•Confusion•Balance problems

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion (in the

Rule Book, Appendix B, page 87)

Must know state association requirements for returning the athlete to play.

Concussions are very serious injuries.

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

Responsibility is shared by coaches and officials.•It is imperative that coaches and officials

are informed and able to recognize signs, symptoms and behaviors consistent with concussions.

•Officials, when in doubt – send them out!

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

DON’T SAY

Coach, I think your player

has suffered a concussion.

Officials do not diagnose

injuries -- period.

DO SAY

Coach, your player seems

disoriented.

Or, coach, your player

says she has a headache.

Officials may describe

behavior.

OFFICIALS

Concussion Management(4-2-4c)

Responsibility of the officials is to send the player out.

It is not the responsibility of the officials to determine whether or not the player received appropriate medical care prior to returning.•Know your state association

requirements.

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2010-11Major Editorial Changes

Major Editorial Changes(2-12-5 Note)

Several sections were rewritten for clarity and grammatical consistency.•Rule 1-2 (The Field and Markings)•Rule 1-6 (Player Equipment)•Rule 3-4 (Fouls)•Rule 8-1-7 Penalties 7b and 8•Rules 10-1 and 10-2

Major Editorial Changes(4-2-PEN 2)

Penalty for requesting a third time-out (and the official stops play) --•“not” was inadvertently omitted from the

penalty in last year’s Rule Book

If a team requests a third time-out and the official stops play --•Yellow card to coach•Time-out is NOT granted•Change of possession if applicable

Major Editorial Changes(Rule 12-2 Penalties)

If a spectator becomes unruly or interferes with the orderly progress of the game, the officials should:•Stop the game on the first dead-ball and

request assistance of the game manager.•If poor conduct continues, stop play a

second time and again request assistance from the game manager.

Major Editorial Changes(Rule 12-2 Penalties)

•If the problem persists, declare the game a suspended game and follow state association procedures for reporting.

Do NOT award a penalty stroke for poor spectator behavior.

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2010-11Points of Emphasis

Concussion Management

Player safety is paramount.• Coaches must teach safe skills.• Players must play in a safe manner.• Officials must penalize unsafe play.

A Concussion is a very serious injury

Officials and coaches must recognize the signs, symptoms and behaviors associated with a concussion.

Concussion Management

A player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors associated with a concussion should be immediately removed from the game and seen by an appropriate healthcare professional.

Concussion in Sports www.nfhslearn.com

Self-Pass

The self-pass is a new and exciting option for putting the ball into play.

• Reduces risk• Opens up the game• Consistent with other rule codes• Adds excitement and speed to the game• Allows for more flexibility and creativity of

strategies

Self-Pass

Remember the key points:• Separation between initial and subsequent

plays on the ball• Distance required by teammates and

opponents• When the ball must move 5 yards

NFHS and USA Field Hockey Collaboration

The NFHS and USA Field Hockey have collaborated to animate the Self-Pass to better assist umpires, coaches and players with understanding and implementation of the new “Self-Pass” rule. You can see the animation designed and narrated by Terry Welsh, USA Field Hockey Technical Director of High Performance by clicking on http://www.terrywalsh.net/NFHSnewrulesUSAFH/Self_Pass_Rule.html

Comparison Chart of the Major Rules Codes

The NFHS and USA Field Hockey have collaborated again with a comparison of the three major rules codes, Rules of Hockey, NFHS and NCAA.

It will be available on the NFHS Website, http://www.nfhs.org/fieldhockey.aspx

Listed as Major Rules Codes Comparison 2010.

Good Sporting Behavior

One of the primary goals of education-based athletics is the teaching of good sportsmanship.

Coaches are teachers and role models.

Coaches may spend more time with some players than their parents do!

Good Sporting Behavior

Coaches who care more about winning than providing opportunities for players to learn life skills through the sport of field hockey should not be in education-based athletics.

Good Sporting Behavior

Officials are also role models.• You are ALWAYS an official, whether you are

watching a game from the stands or in the grocery store.

• One official represents all officials.• Watch what you say.

Officials are “protectors of the game.”• Your integrity must be unquestionable.

Good Sporting Behavior

Officiate with P.R.I.D.E•Be PROFESSIONAL•Treat others with RESPECT•Have INTEGRITY•Be DETERMINED to be the best official

you can be.•Always give your best EFFORT.

Good Sporting Behavior

If, as an official, you are all about “power,” maybe you should do something else.

Good Sporting Behavior

The key to good sporting behavior is respect.

• For coaches• For players• For game officials• For administrators• For opposing fans• For the game itself.

Respect must be mutual. We must all work together.

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2010-11Official’s Guide

Officials Guide(Pages 60-80)

There has been a major re-write of the Officials Guide.

Special thanks to the following people:•Taylor Smallwood•Jane Hansen•Jeanne O’Brien

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Protective Eyewear

Protective Eyewear

There is now an ASTM Standard for field hockey eyewear.•Poke test•Ball impact test

Currently, 19 states sponsor field hockey.•8 states mandate protective eyewear.•In those states that mandate, no eye

injuries have been reported.

Protective Eyewear

Protective eyewear that meets the ASTM Standard for Field Hockey is permitted.

Players who wish to wear approved eyewear may do so.

Players should not be discouraged from wearing eyewear.

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