Shifting gears, NFHS/USSF

[phatneff]

Ahh yes, Nevada being Nevada. Oh how I miss thee!

Of course, I'm going to get chastised for this, but for a situation where play is stopped with the GK in clear possession by hand, I would do a one-person drop ball that includes the GK. He/she would then have the option to pick up the ball or kick it from the ground (for which a goal could be scored). It's one of those situations that DOES NOT NEED to follow the black and white letter of the law. The NFHS doesn't have ATR's, but if they did, I'm sure this would be allowed. I've seen it happen many times and I've done it a couple of times. All of which have NEVER been challenged by opponents' players or coaches.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by phatneff

Ahh yes, Nevada being Nevada. Oh how I miss thee!

Of course, I'm going to get chastised for this, but for a situation where play is stopped with the GK in clear possession by hand, I would do a one-person drop ball that includes the GK. He/she would then have the option to pick up the ball or kick it from the ground (for which a goal could be scored). It's one of those situations that DOES NOT NEED to follow the black and white letter of the law. The NFHS doesn't have ATR's, but if they did, I'm sure this would be allowed. I've seen it happen many times and I've done it a couple of times. All of which have NEVER been challenged by opponents' players or coaches.

NFHS does have an ATR. It's called the case book.

[phatneff]

Originally Posted by Eastshire

NFHS does have an ATR. It's called the case book.

Not for soccer.

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by Eastshire

NFHS does have an ATR. It's called the case book.

A woefully written poor version, at best. Not too different from the NFHS Rule Book, might I add....

[phatneff]

RULES BOOKS which are published by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) contain the official rules for high school sports. These books are designed to explain all aspects of the game. They are used by coaches, officials, players and many fans who wish to know more about the rules of the game.

CASE BOOKS are published separately in baseball, basketball, football, softball, and track and field and are a supplement to the rules books. These books contain actual play situations.

OFFICIALS MANUALS have been developed in baseball, basketball, football, softball, and track and field. These manuals are directed specifically to those who wish to enter the field of officiating or to those who wish to improve their competence.

CASE BOOKS AND MANUALS are published as a combination book of the case book and officials manual. They are printed for the sports of volleyball and wrestling.

SPORTS HANDBOOKS in basketball and football have been developed for use by players, coaches, officials and others interested in the game. They include brief histories of the games, procedures followed in developing the rules and emphasizing the philosophy of the rules committees. The football handbook also includes the rules for flag football and touch football.

RULES SIMPLIFIED AND ILLUSTRATED for basketball and football are published annually. These books make use of cartoons and diagrams to clearly explain situations which might otherwise be difficult to comprehend.

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by phatneff

Not for soccer.

The paper case book for soccer is co-printed in the rules book. It is listed separately in Arbiter. Either way, it still exists.

[phatneff]

Ok, fair enough. My previous post was taken from the NFHS site. Can you tell me where this situation is listed in the case book?