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This document outlines key amendments to The Laws of the Game for the 2012/2013 season. Key areas of focus include regulations on the field of play, the number of players, and player equipment. Notably, there is a concern regarding the excessive use of tape on socks, which can confuse assistant referees when determining last touches on the ball. Moreover, changes in terminologies, such as the introduction of the word "blatant" in Law 12 concerning fouls and misconduct, are highlighted to improve clarity and consistency in officiating.
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The Laws of the Game Amendments Season 2012/2013
Law 1 – The Field of Play Commercial advertising
Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment • Basic Equipment REASON An increasing number of players are using excessive amounts of tape externally on their socks. This can be a multitude of colours and, as can be seen from the following slide, it completely changes the look of the sock. This can cause confusion particularly for assistant referees who may need to look at the sock to determine who last played the ball before it has gone out of play.
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct The use of the word “blatant”
Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct • The use of the word ‘blatant’