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National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Field Hockey 2010 -11 Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis Officials’ Guide Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™

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National Federation of State High School Associations Corrections to the 2010 -11 Field Hockey Rules Book Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™

Corrections PAGE RULE CORRECTION 26 3 -2 -6 Self-pass is not a legal option on a Penalty Corner. “Legal strokes include a flick, drive or push. ” 28 3. 2. 4 SIT 3. 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 -1 Delete last sentence in its entirety. All opponents shall be 7 yards away [on a 16 -yard hit]. 46 51 “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 9 -1 -4 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] Penalty was omitted. 10 -PEN 3 is as follows: “For violations by 10 -PEN 3 the attack, a free hit shall be awarded the defense.

Corrections PAGE RULE 69 OG – 6 a CORRECTION “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]

National Federation of State High School Associations 2010 -11 Rule Changes Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™

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 25 mm 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 “selfpass” 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 -1 a) § 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 -1 a) § Should reduce the number of restarts 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 -4 c) § 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 -4 c) • 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 -4 c) § 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 -4 c) § 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 -4 c) § 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 -4 c) OFFICIALS DON’T SAY DO SAY Coach, I think your player has suffered a concussion. Coach, your player seems disoriented. Or, coach, your player says she has a headache. Officials do not diagnose injuries -- period. Officials may describe behavior.

Concussion Management (4 -2 -4 c) § 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.

National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Field Hockey 2010 -11 Major Editorial Changes Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™

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 7 b and 8 • Rules 10 -1 and 10 -2

Major Editorial Changes (4 -2 -PEN 2) § Penalty for requesting a third timeout (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.

National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Field Hockey 2010 -11 Points of Emphasis Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™

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/NFHSnewrules. USAFH/ 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 educationbased 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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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 § 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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