Game Management and Mechanics Possession Clock Refer to the Possession Clock Situations document Game Clock 10-Goal Differential: The game clock only stops for [RB p. 36, R4, Section 3 & RB p. 43, R5, Section 18]:

• Cards • Stick Checks • Injury, Accident, Illness • Timeouts

Balls It is recommended that the home team supply NOCSAE balls at each endline and sideline since the possession clock is now running during boundary balls. On the bench side, balls should be placed at the scorer’s/timer’s table and outside the bench area so they are not a danger to players and team personnel moving along their sideline. The amount of balls must be equal and must be replenished throughout the game. Pre-Game Stick Checks

• If one team has one or more non-releasable yellow cards for a violation of the stick check, a free position is awarded at center. Draw positioning applies. Play will commence on the official’s whistle.

• If both teams have one or more non-releasable yellow cards for a violation of the stick check, alternate possession will be awarded at center for the team who has the possession arrow as determined at the captain’s meeting. Draw positioning applies. Play will commence on the official’s whistle.

Self-Starts Allowed:

• Following a whistle blown for fouls outside the CSA • During the last two minutes of each half • During sudden victory overtime • Following a restart from out of bounds (endline and sideline) • Following an illegal draw (the official will not stop the game clock as a result of an illegal

draw)

Note: The Non-Engagement Area is a 2 meter circle surrounding the ball carrier, sticks and bodies must be out. Defenders may engage when the ball carrier takes a step or passes the ball. If players must be given a verbal warning then the clock must be stopped to verbally communicate the warning to all, this is considered a foul. Note: Following a whistle blown for fouls outside the CSA that do not require a stoppage of the clock, the player awarded the free position may self-start. Note: Official will quick whistle if the player with the ball delays her start. Use discretion. If a player gains an advantage from self-starting farther than 5 yards from the spot of the foul, the official shall whistle and the player must return to the spot of the foul for the self-start. If the

officials has to stop the clock and reset the free position, play will commence on the official’s whistle. A player’s momentum may not carry them over the restraining line or into the critical scoring area. Situation: A whistle is blown for a push foul by White in the midfield, the Blue player maintains possession and continues running beyond the 5 yards from where the foul occurred

• Whistles the player back to within 5 yards of the spot of the foul and allow the Blue player to self-start

Prior to herself-start, a horn is blown for a Blue team timeout • Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Place the ball on the spot of the free position • Following the team timeout, play will commence with a whistle, any player may take the

free position

The Draw Setting The Draw:

• The entire length of the crosses shall be parallel to the ground and above the center line and be within the vertical plane of the center line

• Once possession is determined, the nearest Official (A, B and/or C) will release the other players by winding the arm which will also start the possession clock (same signal)

• Once the official’s hands are in contact with both draw sticks, players from below the restraining lines may not switch with players between the restraining lines. However, players between the RL’s may exit below the RL thereby reducing the number of players in the midfield.

• If the official cannot determine why the ball did not go above the heads of both players, the official will call timeout and signal a redraw. [RB p.41, Section 8, e]

Draw Situation: Illegal draw by Blue (she moved early) • Whistle (timeout no longer required) • Signal Direction • Free position to White at center line • All others 2 meters away, non-engagement area • SELF-START ALLOWED

Draw Situation: Prior to the officials whistle for the draw, a Blue player crosses the RL

• Whistle (timeout no longer required) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position to White at center line • All others 2 meters away, non-engagement area • SELF-START ALLOWED

Draw Situation: After the whistle for the draw and prior to possession, a Blue player crosses over the RL early

• Whistle (timeout no longer required) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position to White at center line • All others 2 meters away, non-engagement area • SELF-START ALLOWED

Draw Situation: After the whistle, a White player draws illegally and a Blue player crosse the RL prior to possession

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Offsetting Fouls (both fouls are a draw violation) • Award alternate possession at the center line • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Draw Situation: After the whistle for the draw, a White player draws illegally and a Blue player pushes her opponent on the RL

• Whistle and Signal Timeout • Signal Offsetting Fouls and Signal Each Foul (push & verbalize illegal draw) • Alternate position awarded at center line • All others 2 meters away, non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Draw Situation: The C official whistles the draw, the ball goes toward the RL near the A official. As a Blue player is scooping up the ball, a White player crosses the RL early near the B official far away from play. The B official should not call for the early entry as a call would be a disadvantage to the non-offending team. Boundaries- Sidelines and End Lines Situation: Ball goes out of bounds over the end line or sideline

• Whistle (PC and Game Clock continue to run) • Signal Direction • Player may return to play at the spot where the ball went out of bounds and self-start

immediately, 2 meter non-engagement area for others • When possession cannot be determined for an out of bounds ball or two players are

equidistant from where the ball went out of bounds, administer alternate possession. If inside the CSA, at nearest dot. If outside CSA, at the spot where the ball went out and at least 2M inside boundary

• SELF-START ALLOWED

Situation: Ball goes out of bounds over the end line or sideline

• Whistle (PC and Game Clock continue to run) • Signal Direction for the appropriate team

Ball carrier enters the field from out of bounds at a spot that is advantageous for her team • Whistle (tweet, tweet --- same as when player has self-started more than 5 yards away

from the spot of the foul)[clocks continue to run] • Bring player back near to the spot where the ball went out of bounds, 2 meter non-

engagement area for others • SELF-START ALLOWED

Situation: Ball goes far out of bounds over the end line causing delay (use discretion when judging delay)

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction • Any player may bring the ball in bounds on the end line or sideline. This player does not

need to be the player who was involved in the out of bounds play. Officials should keep their focus on where the ball went out of bounds and the ball position for the self-start of play. 2 meter non-engagement area for others

• Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: Ball goes out of bounds at the 35 yd line, player gains an advantage and commences play inbounds at the 25 yd line

• Whistle • Signal Direction • Any player may bring the ball in bounds on the end line or sideline. This player does not

need to be the player who was involved in the out of bounds play. Officials should keep their focus on where the ball went out of bounds and the ball position for the self-start of play; 2 meter non-engagement area for others

• SELF-START ALLOWED

Note: When the ball goes out of bounds and there is a change of possession the official nearest to the spot where the ball went out will:

• Whistle the boundary • Signal direction • Signal a possession clock reset • The possession clock should start when the player self-starts

Note: Consider the following when managing boundary balls: • A player may not commence play from out of bounds • A player who is returning from out of bounds commences play as soon as she steps in

bounds • All players must be 2M from boundary and must adhere to the 2m Non-Engagement

Area • If a clear advantage is gained by the restart from the boundary, reposition the player to

be relative to the spot where the ball went out of bounds and allow a self-start. For example, a boundary ball that goes out of bounds above the RL cannot be brought back in below the RL.

Team Fouls/Offside Note: Due to free movement following a whistle for offside, all three officials must be engaged in the administration of the penalty for offside. Mechanics for offside fouls:

• Whistle & Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Immediately identify the ball position at the time of the whistle • Correct the offside • B.O.O. -

o Ball - the player with the ball or the closest player from the non-offending team to the ball will be awarded the free position

o Offender - the closest player on the offending team to the ball will move 4 meters behind

o Others - no other players within 2M or 4M (if ball is within 8M of goal) of the ball

Offside By The Attack

• Free position for the defending team at: o Spot of the ball - (if ball is outside CSA); all other players 2M away from the free

position, non-engagement area; No Self-Start

o A spot on the 8M - (if ball is inside CSA, above GLE, within 8M of goal); offender 4M behind; all others 4M away from the free position, non-engagement area; No Self-Start

o A spot on the 12M nearest to the spot of the ball - (if ball is inside CSA, above GLE, more than 8M from goal); offender 4M behind; all others 2M away from the free position, non-engagement area; No Self-Start

o The nearest dot - (if ball is inside CSA and below GLE); offender 4M behind; all others 2M away from the free position, non-engagement area; No Self-Start

Offside By The Defense

• Free position for the attacking team at: o Spot of the ball - (if ball is outside CSA); all other players 2M away, non-

engagement area; No Self-Start o A spot on the 8M - (if ball is inside CSA, above GLE, within 8M of goal); offender

4M behind, all other 4M away from the free position, non-engagement area; No Self-Start

o A spot on the 12M nearest to the spot of the ball - (if ball is inside CSA and above GLE, more than 8M from goal); offender 4M behind; all others 2M away from free position; no player may be directly in front of the free position obstructing the free space to goal; No Self-Start

o The nearest dot - (if ball is inside CSA and below GLE); offender 4M behind; all others 2M away from the free position, non-engagement area; No Self-Start

• Possession clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Both Teams Offside

• Alternate possession is awarded • Correct the offside, players nearest to the RL from both teams move back onside • Player on the team awarded AP and closest to ball takes the free position

o Inside CSA - nearest dot o Outside CSA - spot of the ball

• No other players may be within 2M of the ball • Possession clock RESET if change of possession • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Note: Players are still moving, be sure to count before you restart play. If you have given a card, make sure that you have the correct number of players below the RL. Note: Call offside immediately. However, do not call defense “offside” when the attack is on a scoring play and about to shoot. This would disadvantage the non-offending team. [RB p. 68, R6, Section 43 & RB p. 30, R3, Section 7]

The Critical Scoring Area An offender is placed 4M BEHIND for:

• Free positions for attack or defense fouls within 8M of goal • Free positions for attack or defense fouls on the 12M fan • Free positions on the dots, except for cards and alternate possession • Goal circle violations • Repeated false starts during 8M free positions that warrant a green card

Fouls inside the CSA and below the GLE Situation: A player (attack or defense) pushes her opponent

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Reset possession clock if applicable • Free position for the fouled player at nearest dot • Offender placed 4 meters behind the free position • Others must be 2 meters away from the free position, non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Fouls inside the CSA, above the GLE, more than 8M from goal Situation: Defense commits a foul between the 8M arc and 12M fan (push, cross check, empty check, cover, etc.)

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position for the fouled player on 12M nearest to the spot of the foul • Offender placed 4 meters behind the free position • Others must be 2 meters away from the free position, non-engagement area, no player

may be directly in front of the free position obstructing the free space to goal • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: Attack commits a foul between the 8M arc and 12M fan (push, cross check, empty check, cover, etc.), defense will get the ball going out

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Possession clock RESET • Free position for the fouled player on 12M nearest to the spot of the foul • Offender placed 4 meters behind the free position • Others must be 2 meters away from the free position, non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Fouls inside the CSA, above the GLE, within 8M of the goal Situation: The penalty administration for defense fouls in the “pie” area

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Reset possession clock if necessary • Free position to the fouled player on hanging hash • Offender placed 4M behind the free position • All others must clear the restricted areas (8M arc and the “red box”) and the “pie” area • Defenders are entitled to the adjacent hashes, first inside hash and GLE 8M mark • No other players are permitted within 4M of the ball, non-engagement area • Outside the restricted areas, the “pie” area, and non-engagement area, free movement

is allowed • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: Defender inside the 8M arc violates 3-Seconds (flag or immediate whistle)

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (immediately or at end of scoring play)(stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position for non-offending team on closest hash mark to the spot of the ball at the

time the whistle is blown • Lead Official raises arm up and holds it up to direct players • Offender placed 4 meters behind the free position • No other players are permitted within 4 meters of the free position • Defenders entitled to adjacent hashes • Once movement by players within the restricted areas and non-engagement area stops,

official drops arm and backs out of 8M arc • Check in with partners • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: Attacker inside the 8M arc charges into her opponent

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stops both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Possession Clock RESET • Free position for the fouled player on 8M nearest to the spot of the foul • Offender placed 4 meters behind the free position • No other players are permitted within 4 meters of the free position • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: During an 8M free position the attack false starts

• Immediate whistle • Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position on the 8M arc for the defending team going out • Offender placed 4M behind the free position • No other players are permitted within 4 meters of the free position • Possession clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: During the administration of an 8M free position, a player from the defending team false starts:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • The free position remains the same • Place the offender 4 meters behind the free position • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: During the reset of an 8M free position following a false start, a player from the defending team false starts again

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Administer a green card to the player who committed the 2nd false start, 1-min

releasable penalty • The free position remains the same • Original offender remains 4 meters behind the free position. • If the same player committed both false starts and is serving the green card penalty,

another defensive player must go 4M behind the free position • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: The goalkeeper while inside the goal circle reaches out her stick and covers the ball preventing an opponent from playing the ball

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position for non-offending team on 8M hash nearest the spot of the foul • Goalkeeper placed 4 meters behind the free position (open net) • No other players are permitted within 4 meters of the free position, clear restricted areas • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Note: The C and Trail officials MUST monitor the restricted areas (8M arc and the “red box”) ensuring players clear out and players are not moving back into these areas prior to the whistle to restart play. Note: During a free position and after the official has lowered their arm and cleared the arc, any movement by players into the non-engagement area and the restricted areas (8M arc, “red box” area and “pie” area when applicable) is a false start.

The Critical Scoring Area and the Restricted Area for Free Positions The top of the red box runs along the top of goal circle as wide as the dots.

Players are entitled to stand in the space in the pie area that is above the red box when the free position is on any of the 3 middle hashes. When the first inside hashes are used for a free

position the entire pie area on that side should be clear, no player within 4 meters of the ball. If a first inside hash on the right side of the arc is used for the free position, that right side pie

area should be completely cleared. However, players may stand inside the pie area on the left side of the arc.

Goal Circle Fouls by Attack or Defense

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both the Possession Clock and the Game Clock) • Signal Direction & Foul • Free position for any player from the non-offending team at closest dot • Offending player, except the goalkeeper, is placed 4 meters behind • Others 2 meters away, non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Note: If attack commits a goal circle and the ball remains in the goal circle, the free position is awarded to the goalkeeper. Offender is placed 4M behind the goal. No players may be within 2M of the free position. Fouls Outside the Critical Scoring Area

• Free position to the fouled player from the non-offending team • No player is placed 4 meters behind • Others must be 2 meters away, non-engagement area • Defenders may engage when ball carrier takes a step with her foot or passes the ball

Slow Whistle (Flag)

• The Penalty Administration at the conclusion of a slow whistle (flag) is different from the 2017 season [RB p. 69, R6, Section 45 & 46]

• The free position will be awarded at the HASH MARK nearest to the spot of the ball on the 8M arc when the whistle is blown

Situation: During a slow whistle for three seconds, attack carries the ball below the GLE and stops the continuous attempt to score:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • The attack player with the ball or nearest to the ball when the whistle is blown will take

the free position at the nearest hanging hash mark • Offending player placed 4M behind • No other players may be within 4M of the free position, clear restricted areas • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Alternate Possession/Offsetting Fouls Free positions for AP will either be at the spot of the incident/foul, at center line, or at a dot (no longer on GLE) If there is a change of possession the possession clock resets

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction • Signal Offsetting Fouls • Signal Each Foul • B.O.O.

• Outside CSA; ball positioned closest to where foul/incident occured that caused play to stop; all others 2m away, non-engagement area

• Inside CSA, above or below GLE; ball positioned on closest dot; all others 2m away, non-engagement area

• *Signal Possession Clock reset only if it is a change of possession (see exception) • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: During a slow whistle for three seconds, the attacking player charges into her opponent:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction • Signal Offsetting Fouls • Signal Each Foul • Free position at the closest dot by any player from the team awarded possession • No player may be within 2 meters of the free position, non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

*Exception: If there is no change of possession for alternate possession there is no possession clock reset unless, the opponent commits a possession clock reset foul which is a card or offside. Situation: Blue is in possession of the ball when she charges into her opponent at which time it is discovered that the White team is offside. We now have alternate possession and Blue is being awarded AP. There is no change of possession but due to the offside violation, the

possession clock will be RESET

Situation: Blue is in possession of the ball when she is slashed by a White opponent, it is then noticed that the Blue player is wearing jewelry. Administer a Green card to Blue for delay of game. Administer a yellow card to White for a slash. AP is awarded to Blue. There is no change of possession but due to the card, the possession clock will be RESET

SPECIAL SITUATIONS - SIMULTANEOUS WHISTLE Obstruction of Free Space to Goal (“shooting space”): If there is a whistle blown for shooting space simultaneous with or immediately following a shot and the shot results in a goal, the goal shall count, and the penalty shall not be administered. If the whistle was blown for shooting space prior to the shot on goal, administer the penalty at the nearest hash mark to the spot of the foul.

What happens if the ball does NOT enter the goal after release of a shot and official’s whistle? Situation # 1 following “release” - GK gains possession either inside or outside the goal circle. [Note: The ball at rest in the goal circle constitutes GK possession.]

• Signal Possession Clock Reset and play may commence on the official’s whistle. If the goalkeeper clears the ball prior to the whistle, do not penalize her. Reset the free position and whistle the restart

Situation # 2 following “release” - Shot deflects off the GK, the goal pipes, or a defender’s stick Situation # 3 following “release” - Shot goes wide or high of goal Situation # 4 following “release” - Shot goes out of bounds Situation # 5 following “release” - Shot touches the ground below the GLE Situation # 6 following “release” - Any player gains control of the ball after the shot

• Whistle [do not need to wait for possession] • Signal Timeout (stop both the Possession Clock and the Game Clock) • Signal Direction & Foul (Obstruction of Free Space to Goal) • Free position on 8M hash nearest to foul • Offender placed 4M behind the free position • All others must clear the restricted areas (8M arc, the “red box” and “Pie” area when

applicable) • Defenders are entitled to the adjacent hashes • No other players are permitted within 4M of the ball, non-engagement area • Note: No Possession Clock Reset! • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Note: The official calling shooting space should be quick to judge whether the goal will count or not count and then either confirm the goal or signal no-goal. This official (usually Trail) should step in and communicate clearly to the Lead official. Substitutions During a Team Timeout (After a Foul) with a Free Position Inside the CSA:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both the Possession Clock and the Game Clock)

• Set up the free position. Officials may place the ball on the spot of the restart • All players may substitute with the EXCEPTION of the player with the ball and the

offender. Players are not required to drop sticks • Note the jersey number of both players, the player getting the ball/free position and the

player serving the penalty 4 meters behind • Free movement allowed beyond the restricted areas and non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

During a Team Timeout (After a Foul) with a Free Position Outside the CSA:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both the Possession Clock and the Game Clock) • Officials may place the ball at the spot of the restart • Players do not need to drop sticks (free movement) • Any player may substitute, including the ball carrier • All other players 2 meters away, non-engagement area • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

During a Team Timeout - “Possession Timeout” (No Foul) Outside the CSA:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both the Possession Clock and the Game Clock) • Officials may place the ball at the spot of the self-start [Note: Any player on the team

with possession may assume the self-start position at the conclusion of the team timeout]

• When commencing play after a timeout, no player may be within 2M of the free position, non-engagement area

• Free movement allowed • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

During a Team Timeout - “Possession Timeout” (No Foul) Within the CSA:

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both the Possession Clock and the Game Clock) • Place the ball at the closest dot [Note: any player on the team with possession may

assume the self-start position at the conclusion of the team timeout] • When commencing play after a timeout all others must be 2M away, non-engagement

area • Free movement allowed • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Note: If the ball carrier is double teamed near the sideline and her team calls a possession timeout, when play resumes there must be a 2M non-engagement area and the restart must be at least 2M in from the boundary. Note: Following a goal, the trail official should hold subs from entering the field until the mandatory stick check is complete. If the goal scorers stick is found to be illegal the free position for the non-offending team will be back at center. Due to the illegal stick, substitutions will not be permitted until the whistle has blown to commence play.

Note: During the game, players may exit the field at any time and their substitutes may enter the field without waiting for play to commence. EXCEPTION: During the stoppage of the game clock, substitutes may not enter until play starts on the official's whistle.

Carding Mechanics • Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Administer the appropriate card • B.O.O.

• Outside CSA; ball positioned where foul occurs that caused play to stop; all others 2m away, non-engagement area; No player behind

• Inside the CSA; above GLE; ball positioned appropriately (based on the spot of the foul) for ball coming in (8M or 12M) or ball going out (8M or 12M); all others 2m or 4m away, non-engagement area; No player behind except for the second green card for repetitive false starts. Note: For free positions on the 12M coming in, no player may be directly in front of the free position obstructing the free space to goal

• Inside the CSA; below the GLE; ball positioned on the closest dot; all others 2m away, non-engagement area; No player behind

• Signal Possession Clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Green Card Situation: The Blue team commits a delay of game violation

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Signal Foul (if applicable) • Administer the green card, 1-minute releasable penalty • B.O.O.

• Outside CSA; ball positioned where foul occurs that caused play to stop; all others 2m away, non-engagement area. No player behind

• Inside the CSA; above GLE; ball positioned appropriately (based on the spot of the foul) for ball coming in (8M hash or 12M) or ball going out (8M or 12M); all others 2m or 4m away, non-engagement area. No player behind except for the second green card for repetitive false starts. No player may be directly in front of the free position obstructing the free space to goal

• Inside the CSA; below the GLE; ball positioned on the closest dot; all others 2m away, non-engagement area. No player behind

• Signal Possession Clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: Blue defense commits 3 fouls prior to the attack crossing over their RL into their offensive end. The 3rd foul is a cardable foul (slash, cross check, check to head, etc.) committed by Blue # 2 (mandatory yellow card)

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks)

• Signal Direction & Foul • Administer the yellow card for the slash, the Blue #2 player must serve the 2 minute

releasable penalty. If the yellow card is the team’s 4th card, Blue #2 serves a 2 minute non-releasable penalty

• Administer the green card for multiple fouls. The Blue coach must designate a separate player to serve the 1 minute releasable green card penalty

o Two players will be in the penalty area o The player serving the green card is released when 1 minute of playing time has

elapsed or when a goal is scored o The player serving the yellow card is released when 2 minutes of playing time

has elapsed or when a goal is scored o Both players may be released together upon a goal being scored

• Set up the free position at the spot of the 3rd foul, all other 2 meters away, non-engagement area, no player behind

• Signal Possession Clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Situation: White GK clears the ball to a teammate in the coffin corner, a Blue opponents pushes the player with the ball, the official whistles the foul (foul #1):

• Whistle • Signal Direction & Foul • Self-Start Allowed

The White player with the ball is waiting for her 2M of space but the Blue defenders are not moving (foul #2):

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul (Non-Engagement Area Warning)(show new NEA signal + “1”) • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

The White player with the ball continues down field, prior to crossing the RL she is checked in the head by a Blue defender (foul #3):

• Whistle and Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul (check to the head) • Administer the yellow card for the check to the head. Offending player leaves the field,

2-minute releasable penalty • Administer the green card for multiple fouls (green card + “3”) • The Blue coach must designate a separate player to serve the 1 minute releasable

green card o Two players will be in the penalty area o Both players will be released when their penalty time has elapsed or when a goal

is scored • Set up the free position at the spot of the 3rd foul, all other 2 meters away, non-

engagement area, no player behind • Signal Possession Clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START

Yellow Card Situation: During the pre-game stick check Blue #8 receives a 2 minute non-releasable yellow card for one illegal stick. The Blue team begins the game with one player in the penalty area.

The game begins with a free position for White at center, draw positioning applies. During the first half at 29:30 on the clock, Blue #12 receives a yellow card for a check to the head:

• Signal Timeout (stop both clocks) • Signal Direction & Foul • Administer the yellow card to Blue #12, 2-minute releasable penalty • B.O.O. • Signal Possession Clock RESET • Raise Arm, Whistle & Drop Arm • NO SELF-START • Two Blue players are now in the penalty area • At 29:10 the White team scores a goal • Blue #12 is released (no longer first in, first out); Blue #8 remains in the penalty area to

serve her full 2 minutes

Carding Notes:

• The 3 foul count includes any and all defensive fouls that are administered prior to the opposing team crossing over their restraining line and into their offensive end. A foul that occurs during or after a draw could be foul #1 against the defense.

• The 4th card (yellow or red) and all subsequent cards (yellow or red) issued to a team will result in a 2-minute non-releasable penalty for each offense

• Green cards are NOT included in the team’s card count

• DO NOT play down a player for the remainder of a game

• Officials must become familiar with Appendix F, pages 100-102, in the rulebook

Penalty Administration Summary Chart RB Pg Foul or Violation Where & Why Who Restart

20 Illegal Pre-Game Stick Center & draw positioning applies Any Player Whistle

21 Discretionary Stick Check Spot of Ball; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Player nearest ball/foul Whistle

22 Requested Stick Check Spot of Ball; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Player nearest ball/foul Whistle

24 Requested Stick Measure Center & draw positioning applies Any player Whistle

24 Goal Stick Illegal Center (disallow goal) Any Player Whistle

24 Stick of goal teammate Center (allow goal) Any Player Whistle

24 Head Disconnect & Goal No Goal; AP - Dot Player nearest ball/foul Whistle

25 Head Disconnect at Draw Redraw Any Player Whistle

25 Head Disconnect & no possession Spot of Ball; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Player nearest Whistle

27 Personal Equipment Green Card Spot of Ball; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Player nearest ball/foul Whistle

28 Illegal Uniform - Start of Game ONLY

Center & draw positioning applies Any Player Whistle

41 Draw Center Any Player SS

42 Foul outside CSA Spot of Ball & Foul Player Fouled SS

43 Illegal SS = False Start Spot of Ball; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Any Player

SS or Whistle

43 Possession Clock Spot of Ball; Restart-Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Any Player

SS or Whistle

44 Out of Bounds Spot went out Any Player SS

46 Alternate Possession Spot of Foul; FP - Spot or Dot Player nearest foul Whistle

47 Illegal Sub [Green Card] Spot where play to resume Any Player Whistle

47 Illegal Sub After Goal[Green Card] No Goal; GK GK Whistle

49 Ball Lodged- Player or Official Clothing AP - spot of foul Player nearest foul Whistle

49 Ball Lodged - Stick Spot of ball Opposing Team SS

49 Ball Lodged - Goal Net; GK equip or stick Goal Circle; 10 sec count GK GK Clear

52 Fouls Spot of Foul; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Player Fouled

SS or Whistle

54 Free Space to Goal (Shooting Space) Spot of Foul & Hash Nearest Player Fouled Whistle

54 Three Seconds Spot of Ball & Hash Nearest Player in Possession or nearest Whistle

54 NEA [Green Card] Spot of Foul & Ball Player Fouled Whistle

56 Delay [Green Card] Spot of Foul or Ball Any Player Whistle

59 Team Fouls/Offside Spot of Ball (Immediate Call) Player with Ball Whistle

62 Goal Circle - D (A & Ball outside Goal Circle) DOT Any Player Whistle

62 Goal Circle - A (Ball in Goal Circle) Goal Circle GK Whistle

63 Cards Spot of Foul; FP - Spot, Dot, 8, or 12 Player Fouled Whistle

68 Simultaneous & Goal Center - Carded Any Player Whistle

68 Simultaneous & NO Goal Hash Player Fouled Whistle

69 Shooter Fouled After Release - Goal Center & draw positioning applies Any Player Whistle

69 Shooter Fouled After Shot & NO Goal Hash Player Fouled Whistle

69 Slow Whistle (Flag) Hash nearest spot of ball Player Fouled or Nearest Whistle