The defending team may not send a substitute to the scoring table after the dead ball occurs just because the team in possession has a substitute ready to enter the game. Previously it was not clear when a player could re-enter the game in various situations when a team was playing short. The NFHS Soccer Rules Committee is concerned about the safety of the players first and encourages coaches and officials to properly inspect cleats on shoes to be certain they are safe for play. Over time cleats can become worn or jagged and become dangerous for play. The NFHS Soccer Rules Committee is concerned about the safety of the player first and foremost and recognizes that altering the brace may void its effectiveness.
Sleeves designed for the brace the player is wearing are legal.
This change allows state high school associations more freedom to determine the officials shirts. The NFHS Soccer Rules Committee wants to clarify that each state association should determine the color of the officials shirts in its state. The old language appeared more like a mandate than a guideline. The committee strongly suggests that only NFOA or state association logos be permitted on officials shirts. All Rights Reserved.