2019 Rules Changes

Question 1

Goalkeeper Uniform: 2-6-1, Appendix B 42

Answer 1

Goalkeepers must wear a chest protector that meets NOCSAE Standard at the time of manufacture beginning 1/1/2012 to prevent injury

Question 2

Headgear and chinstrap: 2-7-3

Answer 2

Must be properly worn to minimize the risk of injury

Question 3

Goalkeepers Uniform Bottoms: 2-9-2

Answer 3

Option of white to align the goalkeepers uniform with undergarment options

Question 4

Time Out Horn: 3-7-2d

Answer 4

Sound the horn twice for time out to indicate a difference between Time Out and other horns

Question 5

Legal Shot: 4-8-1, 4-8-2 (NEW), 4-8-3c

Answer 5

The release of the of the ball from the crosse before time expires is a legal shot, eliminating the call at the goal line.

Question 6

New rule which decreases the amount of official involvement in restarting play

Answer 6

Self Start

Question 7

Alternate possession in the critical scoring area

Answer 7

is awarded at the closest dot, erasing the administration of alternate possession in the critical scoring area

Question 8

Administration of the foal circle foul

Answer 8

is moved to the closest dot easing administration and increasing safety.

Question 9

Establishes a penalty zone t

Answer 9

hat must be cleared when a major foul by a defensive player occurs within 8 meters of the goal circle and above the goal line extended increasing safety around the 8 meter free positions.

Question 10

Establishes specific allowance to the placement of defensive players

Answer 10

On the ball side on the 8-meter free position.

Question 11

Clarify Ejection penalties

Answer 11

Adminisrative options for ejection by not requiring the attendance of ejected players at the next game. N/A in Connecticut