Hi All,
For those who have not received the updates for this season or who have not bought a laws of the Game. The only amendments of note are as follows (THE NEW TEXT IS IN CAPITALS).
LAW 5 The Referee
A player must leave the field of play to receive treatment, the exceptions to this ruling are to be made only when: a goalkeeper is injured, a goalkeeper and an outfield player have collided and need immediate attention, PLAYERS FROM THE SAME TEAM HAVE COLLIDED AND NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
LAW 14 The Penalty Kick
Feinting in the run up to take a Penalty Kick to confuse opponents is permited as part of Football. HOWEVER, FEINTING TO KICK THE BALL ONCE THE PLAYER HAS COMPLETED HIS RUN-UP IS CONSIDERED AN INFRINGEMENT OF LAW 14 AND AN ACT OF UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR FOR WHICH THE PLAYER MUST BE CAUTION.
So a player can jink around on the way to kicking the ball but cannot stop until he has kicked the ball.
It is also interesting to note that even though representations were made, in their wisdom they stated 'The use of goal-line technology and indeed technology in general within the game was rejected by majority decision, I bet those who voted against it feel a little silly now!!
I hope you all have a good and enjoyable season.
Best wishes,
Ray Lloyd,
Area Referee Instructor
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