1. Technical Fouls (Part 2) Jason Costello and Jim Powers

2. Session Agenda  Review of sections 7 – 12 (about 15 minutes)  Group Work: Scenarios (about 10 minutes)  Questions (5 minutes)

3. Rule 6: Sections 7 – 12 (pgs. 67 – 70)  Section 7: Interference  Section 8: Off Sides  Section 9: Pushing  Section 10: Stalling  Section 11: Warding Off  Section 12: Withholding Ball from Play

4. Section 7: Interference  Cannot interfere with the free movement of a player in any way beyond 5 yards of the ball  Both offensive and defensive players can be called for interference  If contact occurs off the ball (more then 5 yard away) interference occurred  Problem is, who initiated the contact? It is often impossible to tell Sometimes players simply run into each other  A no call is best if we can’t be sure

5. Section 8: Off Sides  Off sides occurs when there are more than the allowed players in the offensive half of the field  7 or more attacking players at full strength  When man down, count the players in the box.  The number of players on the defensive half of the field is essentially irrelevant under the new rules  There is no more free clear on off sides. Restart the ball where it is when the call is made – lateral, outside the box.

6. Section 9: Pushing  One of the most common calls made.  A push occurs from the rear.  When in possession of the ball or within 5 yards of the ball, If a player pushes from the front or side, legal play. Outside of 5 yards, can be called interference.  With possession, 30 seconds time serving. Without, possession call.  The push becomes a issue around the crease or the sideline.

7. Section 10: Stalling  This Section is covered in another session but just some highlights:  It is the responsibility of the team in possession of the ball to attack the goal.  Article 2: “If the offensive team has the ball in the goal area, the defensive team must attempt to play the ball within the goal area in order for stalling to be issued”  Under 2 minutes = stalling is in effect for the team in the lead  NOTE: the last two bullets are different in the college rules.

8. Section 11: Warding Off  A player wards off when he uses his free hand or any other part of his body to establish separation between him and the defensive player  Warding off has to be on an offensive player while in possession  If there is no possession, it is illegal procedure/playing with the free hand.  If a defensive player uses the free hand to make separation, it is holding.  This is the most misunderstood call in the game.  Situation: offensive player extends his arm and the defensive player comes under the arm. The Offensive player raises his arm in a circular fashion to regain his position = this is NOT A WARD.

9. Section 12: Withholding Ball from Play.  When the ball is loose, a player cannot trap the ball in any way or lie on it to prevent the opposing team from gaining possession.  This call is common in two areas 1. Face – Offs: When the player clamps on the ball and does not “release” it in a continuous motion. 2. In a “scrum:” play may fall on the ball or it may be lodged in his uniform.  NOTE: the goalkeeper is a bit different. They may clap the ball.

10. Short Activity  6 Groups:  Each group has a scenario  Determine the call but keep it within your group:  When finished, each group will read their scenario and ask for the call from all members of the session.  Does their call match your call?  Don’t read too much in to this – just go with what you have.