NEP Return to Play Power Point: Modified 9/2/2020
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See slides 12-17:
Regardless of what state you play a NEP Game in, these league rule modifications are in play. Mostly echo'ing MA.
GAL seems to be following competition rules of state you play in, hence why SSS and NEFC, seem to be moving games to play SEACOAST and OAKWOOD both times around in NH and CT
NECSL has not came out with clear competion rules yet, I would assume we have those by end of this week.
NEP Modified Rules
Referees uphold all laws / rules of the games and now include the below modifications for our Fall 2020 NEP season:
No slide tackling – infractions will result in an indirect free kick or other applicable foul or misconduct based on referee’s decision
No intentional heading of the ball – infractions will result in an indirect free kick
No throw-ins – they will be replaced by a Kick-in
The team that was awarded the ball after it crosses the touchline will use their feet to spot the ball on the touchline where it left the playing surface and play it in bounds with their feet. This will be treated as an indirect free kick and the defending team will need to stand 10 yards away from the spot of the ball
No drop balls – an indirect free kick will be awarded by the referee to the team last deemed in possession
Spitting is deemed unsportsmanlike behavior and enforced with a direct free kick and a potential yellow card
If teams are to form walls to defend free kicks, players must be properly socially distanced and cannot stand shoulder to shoulder
In substitution of the traditional coin toss, away team shall be provided the choice of kick off or starting half
For all restarts, players will need to be 6 ft from another player
It is a violation to intentionally place your hands on any part of the opposing team member’s body. This includes grabbing of the opponent’s shirt, mask or shorts. It will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team
It is a violation to intentionally make body contact with the opposing team member’s body. This includes outright aggressive attempts to go “shoulder to shoulder” with the opponent to body them off the ball and / or win a ”50/50” in that manner. This will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team
However, a player is allowed to make intermittent and / or unintentional contact of this type with an opposing team member if the player is attempting to make “foot to ball” contact and the resulting contact with the opposing team member is done during a ”normal soccer move or play”
The NEP acknowledges that it is almost impossible to avoid some sort of contact during a game like soccer. Our member clubs and coaches are committed to doing their part to support these modified rules. Our players will need to adapt their game and the NEP will support our players, at all times, with their transition to these new modified rules
Because of these modified rules, shielding the ball in an effort to run out the clock is not allowed
** Mask & Player Safety
All players who are on the field of play must have a mask on their person
All players who are on the field must properly wear their face covering on every restart.
On the referee’s whistle, players will have the ability to put their mask on and the referee will pause to ensure that players are able to put their mask on prior to the game restarting. Once the ball is in play, players should wear their mask whenever possible if they are within 6 feet of another player. With this said, players will be allowed to play without a mask fully covering their mouth and nose in moments of high exertion until the next stoppage in play / restart.
Players who have pre-existing conditions, such as asthma, will be allowed to manage their personal mask use to best support their health and well being while making attempts to adhere to our Mask & Player Safety guidelines
Players are asked to maintain 6 feet of distance between themselves and all teammates and opponents at the commencement of all restarts whenever possible
All players on the bench / technical area need to be socially distanced and wearing a mask
These Mask & Player Safety rules are subject to extreme weather conditions, such as torrential rain, in which the ability to wear a mask and breathe properly may be negatively impacted
CONTINUE reading in linked power point
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See slides 12-17:
Regardless of what state you play a NEP Game in, these league rule modifications are in play. Mostly echo'ing MA.
GAL seems to be following competition rules of state you play in, hence why SSS and NEFC, seem to be moving games to play SEACOAST and OAKWOOD both times around in NH and CT
NECSL has not came out with clear competion rules yet, I would assume we have those by end of this week.
NEP Modified Rules
Referees uphold all laws / rules of the games and now include the below modifications for our Fall 2020 NEP season:
No slide tackling – infractions will result in an indirect free kick or other applicable foul or misconduct based on referee’s decision
No intentional heading of the ball – infractions will result in an indirect free kick
No throw-ins – they will be replaced by a Kick-in
The team that was awarded the ball after it crosses the touchline will use their feet to spot the ball on the touchline where it left the playing surface and play it in bounds with their feet. This will be treated as an indirect free kick and the defending team will need to stand 10 yards away from the spot of the ball
No drop balls – an indirect free kick will be awarded by the referee to the team last deemed in possession
Spitting is deemed unsportsmanlike behavior and enforced with a direct free kick and a potential yellow card
If teams are to form walls to defend free kicks, players must be properly socially distanced and cannot stand shoulder to shoulder
In substitution of the traditional coin toss, away team shall be provided the choice of kick off or starting half
For all restarts, players will need to be 6 ft from another player
It is a violation to intentionally place your hands on any part of the opposing team member’s body. This includes grabbing of the opponent’s shirt, mask or shorts. It will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team
It is a violation to intentionally make body contact with the opposing team member’s body. This includes outright aggressive attempts to go “shoulder to shoulder” with the opponent to body them off the ball and / or win a ”50/50” in that manner. This will result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team
However, a player is allowed to make intermittent and / or unintentional contact of this type with an opposing team member if the player is attempting to make “foot to ball” contact and the resulting contact with the opposing team member is done during a ”normal soccer move or play”
The NEP acknowledges that it is almost impossible to avoid some sort of contact during a game like soccer. Our member clubs and coaches are committed to doing their part to support these modified rules. Our players will need to adapt their game and the NEP will support our players, at all times, with their transition to these new modified rules
Because of these modified rules, shielding the ball in an effort to run out the clock is not allowed
** Mask & Player Safety
All players who are on the field of play must have a mask on their person
All players who are on the field must properly wear their face covering on every restart.
On the referee’s whistle, players will have the ability to put their mask on and the referee will pause to ensure that players are able to put their mask on prior to the game restarting. Once the ball is in play, players should wear their mask whenever possible if they are within 6 feet of another player. With this said, players will be allowed to play without a mask fully covering their mouth and nose in moments of high exertion until the next stoppage in play / restart.
Players who have pre-existing conditions, such as asthma, will be allowed to manage their personal mask use to best support their health and well being while making attempts to adhere to our Mask & Player Safety guidelines
Players are asked to maintain 6 feet of distance between themselves and all teammates and opponents at the commencement of all restarts whenever possible
All players on the bench / technical area need to be socially distanced and wearing a mask
These Mask & Player Safety rules are subject to extreme weather conditions, such as torrential rain, in which the ability to wear a mask and breathe properly may be negatively impacted
CONTINUE reading in linked power point
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