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2007-08 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes and Major Editorial Changes Rule 1-5-3: EXCEPTION: When teams are placed on opposite sides of the field, each team area shall be located as specified above and shall be placed diagonally across from each other. Rule 4-1-1: Beginning with the 2008 season, shinguards must meet the National Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. Rule 4-3: Each Head Coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly equipped. ADD: Penalty: An improperly equipped player shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play. The head coach shall be cautioned (yellow card) for an improperly equipped player. Rule 5-2-2-d-3: The portion of this rule that requires the official to examine the uniform and equipment of each player to ensure compliance with the rules is deleted. The legality of player equipment is determined by the referee; the head coach has the responsibility to ensure that players are properly equipped. Rule1-4-1: If used on a football field, portable goals should be anchored at least 2 yards in front of the base of the football goal posts. Rule 5-3-1: Note 2: If a coach or bench personnel is being disqualified for a subsequent act of misconduct, the referee will show a yellow card, followed immediately by showing a red card. Rule 11-1-1-b: Note: The position of any part of the player's head,body,or feet will be the deciding factor, not the player's arms. Rule 12-8-3: Insert after b: c. subsequent caution on coach or bench personnel. Rule 12-8-5: Revised Misconduct Penalty chart added. Rule: 13-2-2j: spitting at a teammate or game official.
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