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2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis

2014 NFHS Rule Changes. 2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis. Age Specific Rules Properly Worn and Fitted Equipment Slashing NOCSAE Standard Balls Violent Collisions / Defenseless Players. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes. 2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis. NOCSAE Standard Game Balls.

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2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis

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  1. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis • Age Specific Rules • Properly Worn and Fitted Equipment • Slashing • NOCSAE Standard Balls • Violent Collisions / Defenseless Players Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  2. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis NOCSAE Standard Game Balls • All game balls must be stamped with:“Meets NOCSAE Standard” Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  3. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis NOCSAE Standard Game Balls Before The Game: • Responsibility of the home team to supply legal balls. • If visiting team has to supply legal balls possession is awarded to visiting on the opening faceoff. • If neither team can supply legal balls the game cannot be played. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  4. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Points of Emphasis NOCSAE Standard Game Balls During The Game: • If an illegal ball is found during the course of a game – remove the ball and restart with a legal ball • If found after a goal – the goal will stand,replace ball. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  5. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  6. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 1, Section 2, Article 7, 8, 9 The Field: The size of the scorer’s table area is increased from 10 to 20 yards. This larger Substitution/Table area complements the new substitution rules by allowing more space for players to get on and off the field; and also creates better sight-lines for table personnel. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  7. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  8. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  9. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 1, Section 7, Article 5 Crosse Construction: Any crosse used in a faceoff may not have tape on the plastic throat of the head. Tape on the throat area of the head makes it difficult or impossible to tell if a player has his glove on the throat area of the head, which is a deliberate attempt to deceive. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  10. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  11. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 1, Section 10, Article 1 Balls On Endline and Sideline: In addition to the four balls placed on each end line, the home team must now also place four balls on each sideline. Putting balls on the sidelines will speed up restarts and shorten overall game times. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  12. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  13. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 4, Section 4, Article 3 Facing Off: • During all penalty situations teams must have: • 4 players in the defensive area. • 3 players in the offensive area. • Exception: • If team has 3 players in penalty area a player may leave the defensive area to take the face-off. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  14. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 4, Section 4, Article 3 Facing Off (continued): During a face-off and penalty time expires the player shall not be released until possession is gained or the ball crosses either restraining line. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  15. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 4, Section 10 Offsides: A team is considered offside when it has more the six players in its offensive half of the field (including players in the penalty box) or more than seven players in its defensive half of the field (including players in the penalty box). Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  16. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 4, Section 21 (NEW) Substitution Procedures: This new language eliminates the use of the HORN for substitution when play is suspended and will simplify substitution procedures for coaches, players and officials Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  17. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 5, Section 3, Article 5 (NEW) Illegal Body Checks: This new rule stipulates that a body check that targets a player in a defenseless position is illegal and specifies a minimum two- or three-minute non-releasable penalty. Excessively violent violations may result in an ejection. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  18. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 5, Section 3, Article 5 (NEW) Illegal Body Checks (continued): This includes body checking of a player: • From the blind side • With his head down in an attempt to scoop a ground ball • Who is turned away to receive a pass Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  19. Violent Collision and Defenseless Players Presenter: Matt Davis, Maryland 2014 - US Lacrosse Convention • Lacrosse is a contact sport – not a collision sport. • Lacrosse is similar only to football and ice hockey in the sense that intentional player-to-player contact is permitted – NHFS. • Studies have been conducted showing lacrosse is only second to football in the rate of concussion and increasing by 17% annually. • Trends in concussion incidence in high school sports: a prospective 11 year study. AM J Sports Med, 2011;39:958-963. • Understanding the mechanics leading to injury is important to prevention. • Protecting defenseless players and penalizing violent collisions.

  20. Violent Collision and Defenseless Players Presenter: Matt Davis, Maryland 2014 - US Lacrosse Convention • “The Fairfax Study” • Video Incident Analysis of Concussions in Boys’ High School Lacrosse • American Journal of Sports Medicine – 2/14/13 • Characterize game play scenarios with concussions using video. • 59% of the injured players did not have possession. • 47% were injured during a loose ball • There were no flags thrown on 71% of the injuries. • See http://www.ohsla.net/Archives/2014/docs/Fairfax_Study.pdfon the OHSLA website for full study contents.

  21. Violent Collision and Defenseless Players Presenter: Matt Davis, Maryland 2014 - US Lacrosse Convention Top 4 initial impact locations Crown – 6% Mask – 15% Rear – 3% Side – 35% Ref: AM J Sports Med DOI: 10.1177/0363546513476265

  22. Violent Collision and Defenseless Players Presenter: Matt Davis, Maryland 2014 - US Lacrosse Convention Game Situations • Start low – finish high • High to high • The buddy pass • Protecting the crouching player • The five yard run • This isn't football.

  23. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 5, Section 4 Hits To The Head or Neck: With this revision, the penalty for hits to the head/neck will now be a minimum of a two- to three-minute non-releasable penalty. Hits to the head/neck continue to be a concern and this increased penalty will reinforce the need to eliminate these types of hits from the game. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  24. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 7, Section 2f (NEW) Penalty Time (“Stacking Penalties”): This revised rule specifies that no more than three players on a team can be in the penalty area at any time. If more than three players on a team are assessed penalty time to be served concurrently, the additional penalized team member(s) must wait in the bench area until the penalty time of one of the three players in the penalty area expires. This will eliminate the possibility of a team playing with fewer than seven players. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  25. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 7, Section 8, Article 2k Slow Whistle Technique: This revision specifies that, during a Flag Down situation (Slow Whistle), the officials will stop play to enforce penalties should a subsequent second defensive foul occur “during the final two minutes of regulation play with the team that is ahead possessing the ball in the goal/attack area, unless a scoring play is imminent.” This change will discourage the defensive team from fouling to gain possession. Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  26. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule 1, Section 9, Article 1g6 Legal Player Numbers 0 - 99 Rule 1, Section 10, Article 1c,2 Allows Electronic Equipment; Prohibits Audio Rule 1, Section 10, Article 1h Eye Shade – Solid Stroke (no words, numbers) Rule 2, Section 6, Article 1,7 Officials Authority Ends When They Leave Immediate Playing Facility Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

  27. 2014 NFHS Rule Changes Rule Interpretations for 2014 Brian Platz (Oregon Rules Interpreter) brian@oregon.com (503) 373-4728 • Please First Read 2014 Rule Book – Look It Up • Email Is Best • Reference Rule and Section Number In Email • More Details Is Better Than Less Oregon Lacrosse www.OHSLA.net

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