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Post by bigvigs on Jun 1, 2019 14:57:00 GMT
Some very interesting changes.
If not already seen the changes to the laws next season from the BBC website:
DROP BALLS
Drop balls can no longer be contested, but the change is more positive than it sounds.
If play is stopped, the ball will be dropped to a player on the team that last touched the ball - and where they touched it. All other players must be 4.5 yards (4m) away.
What that means is if a team's attack is stopped, they will get the ball back in that position - instead of the opponents booting the ball down the field.
However, any play stopped in a penalty area will be returned to the goalkeeper, even if the attacking team had the ball.
Another big change now sees a drop ball awarded if the ball hits the referee and goes to the other team as a result, or if the referee accidentally scores a goal (as happened in the Dutch fourth division a week before the law change).
HANDBALL
The law remains that deliberate handball is an offence. But accidental handball will also be a free-kick if...
the ball goes into the goal off an attacker
a player gets the ball using his arm or hand and then scores, or creates a goalscoring opportunity
a player's hand or arm has made their body "unnaturally bigger"
the player's arm or hand is above their shoulder (unless the player has controlled the ball onto his own arm or hand)
But a handball will not be a free-kick if...
the ball is knocked on to a hand by the player in question or a nearby player
the arm or hand is close to their body and "has not made their body unnaturally bigger"
if a player is falling and the ball touches their hand or arm when it is between their body and the ground to support the body - but not extended to make the body bigger
Another change to the handball rule relates to the goalkeeper.
If the goalkeeper attempts to clear ("release into play") a throw-in or backpass and their clearance fails, then they can handle the ball.
Ifab says this is because "when the goalkeeper clearly kicks or tries to kick the ball into play, this shows no intention to handle the ball".
GOAL KICKS
Another change involving goalkeepers is to goal-kicks, which can now be played to a team-mate who is inside the penalty area.
The law now says the ball is considered in play once the kick is taken. Until now a goal-kick had to be retaken if it did not leave the box.
It could make a big difference to teams like Liverpool and Manchester City, whose defenders could drop into the box to receive a goal-kick from Alisson or Ederson.
FREE KICKS
When a defending team has three or more players in a wall, the attacking team can no longer place a player in or next to it.
If an attacker is standing within one yard (1m) of the wall when the kick is taken, they will be penalised with an indirect free-kick.
Another change means - similar to the goal-kick change above - if a defending team takes a free-kick in their own area, the ball is considered in play immediately and does not have to leave the box before another player touches it. Again, opponents must remain outside the box.
QUICK FREE KICKS
If the referee is about to show a yellow or red card but the non-offending team takes a quick free-kick and creates a scoring chance, the official can come back and show the card when the ball goes out of play.
Before now, the card would have to be shown before the free-kick could be taken.
However, if the referee had distracted the offending team by starting to show the card, the quick free-kick is not allowed.
Also if the offence was going to be a red card for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity, but the opposition take a quick free-kick, then the player will only be booked because the other team are considered to have restarted their attack.
PENALTIES
The laws have changed concerning what goalkeepers can do for penalties.
The penalty kick cannot be taken while the goalkeeper is touching the woodwork or nets - or if the net or posts are still moving after being touched.
The goalkeeper must have one of his feet partly on the goalline (or above it if jumping) when the kick is taken. He cannot stand behind or in front of the line.
The other change to penalties means an attacker can take a penalty if he needed treatment (as long as the treatment is quick).
Before now, a player would have to go off the field until after the kick was taken if he needed medical help.
SUBSTITUTIONS
A player who is being substituted must leave the pitch by the nearest point on the touchline or byeline - unless the referee says he can leave quickly at the halfway line - or elsewhere for safety or injury reasons.
This change is to stop players time-wasting. Any player who "infringes the spirit of this law" will be booked for unsporting behaviour.
CARDS FOR COACHES
A team official guilty of misconduct can be shown a yellow card or red card. If the offender cannot be identified, the senior coach in the technical area at the time will receive the card.
That new system was trialled in the EFL during the 2018-19 season and is now being introduced worldwide.
OTHER CHANGES
A player can now be booked for celebrating - for removing his shirt or celebrating with the fans - even if the goal is disallowed.
The team that wins the pre-match coin toss can now choose whether to take the kick-off or which goal to attack - previously they could only choose which goal to attack.
There is now a difference between cooling breaks (90 seconds to three minutes) and drinks breaks (maximum of one minute) in certain competitions played in high humidity and temperatures.
Multi-coloured or patterned undershirts are allowed if they are the same as the sleeve of the main shirt.
Opponents must still remain outside the penalty area until the kick is taken.
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Post by sportsman on Jun 1, 2019 15:08:46 GMT
I like how we are now changing the law for the likes of citeh. Goal kicks can now be played inside the area to help teams who play from the back.
Rightly or wrongly, where was the law when we had rory launching throw ins. Oh I remember. It tried to get them banned.
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Post by DC1863 on Jun 1, 2019 15:11:42 GMT
The goal kicks one just seems unnecessary to me, but the one about opposition players in the wall seems fair.
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Post by nott1 on Jun 1, 2019 15:28:17 GMT
We don't want goalkeepers standing on the line for penalties.......we want them off the pitch altogether!
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jun 1, 2019 15:39:03 GMT
The goal kick one seems to allow for more time wasting.
The drop ball change sounds reasonable.
The free kick rules means less invention/tactical play for the offensive team on free kicks.
The quick free kick rule sounds a bit of a minefield for the ref.
"A player can now be booked for celebrating - for removing his shirt or celebrating with the fans" - I thought that was already the case. A ridiculous rule.
Is it me, or are there more rule changes than ever in recent years? It's like someone has a role they have to justify by messing with the rules.
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Post by kelw on Jun 1, 2019 15:50:30 GMT
I like how we are now changing the law for the likes of citeh. Goal kicks can now be played inside the area to help teams who play from the back. Rightly or wrongly, where was the law when we had rory launching throw ins. Oh I remember. It tried to get them banned. Not sure about it helping them. Same for any team who wants to take a short one. Also means attacking teams can press them higher. Will stop refs having to order re-takes of goal kicks which is frustrating Secondly, Bournemouth are screwed |
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Post by Gods on Jun 1, 2019 17:37:22 GMT
I hope the change to the hand ball rule means we see fewer penalties when the ball randomly strikes an arm/shoulder/hand in the box as super slo-mo and the video referee shows us it does all the time.
These frequent accidental occurences really should not be penalties, it makes a mockery of a game where a proper goal is the most precious thing.
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Post by Gods on Jun 1, 2019 19:58:11 GMT
I hope the change to the hand ball rule means we see fewer penalties when the ball randomly strikes an arm/shoulder/hand in the box as super slo-mo and the video referee shows us it does all the time. These frequent accidental occurences really should not be penalties, it makes a mockery of a game where a proper goal is the most precious thing. With perfect timing up pops just such a penalty in football's biggest occasion, it's an absolute joke. |
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Post by sportsman on Jun 1, 2019 20:03:34 GMT
I like how we are now changing the law for the likes of citeh. Goal kicks can now be played inside the area to help teams who play from the back. Rightly or wrongly, where was the law when we had rory launching throw ins. Oh I remember. It tried to get them banned. Not sure about it helping them. Same for any team who wants to take a short one. Also means attacking teams can press them higher. Will stop refs having to order re-takes of goal kicks which is frustrating Secondly, Bournemouth are screwed Attacking teams can press them higher? That's why I said, it's been brought out to suite the likes of citeh and liverpool etc I bet you can count on one hand the number of times the ref has had to order a retake of a goal kick. |
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Post by kelw on Jun 1, 2019 20:06:22 GMT
Not sure about it helping them. Same for any team who wants to take a short one. Also means attacking teams can press them higher. Will stop refs having to order re-takes of goal kicks which is frustrating Secondly, Bournemouth are screwed Attacking teams can press them higher? That's why I said, it's been brought out to suite the likes of citeh and liverpool etc I bet you can count on one hand the number of times the ref has had to order a retake of a goal kick. ..Actually no...happened a lot last season with these short goal kicks. Do you seriously think the law has been changed to suit teams? Swansea do it, maybe they're in on it |
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Post by rawli on Jun 1, 2019 22:06:09 GMT
Not sure about it helping them. Same for any team who wants to take a short one. Also means attacking teams can press them higher. Will stop refs having to order re-takes of goal kicks which is frustrating Secondly, Bournemouth are screwed Attacking teams can press them higher? That's why I said, it's been brought out to suite the likes of citeh and liverpool etc I bet you can count on one hand the number of times the ref has had to order a retake of a goal kick. It was getting abused by teams who do play out from the back. Defenders were just stepping in to area is they were under pressure in order too get the kick taken again. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 1, 2019 22:33:08 GMT
The one about attackers in a defensive wall is utter bollox.
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Post by kustokie on Jun 1, 2019 22:48:18 GMT
We don't want goalkeepers standing on the line for penalties.......we want them off the pitch altogether! Can’t see how that would make any difference. |
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Post by markytcd on Jun 2, 2019 6:34:28 GMT
And guess which team's goalkeeper will be first to be pulled up on this after "eventually" making an actual save PENALTIES The laws have changed concerning what goalkeepers can do for penalties. The penalty kick cannot be taken while the goalkeeper is touching the woodwork or nets - or if the net or posts are still moving after being touched. The goalkeeper must have one of his feet partly on the goalline (or above it if jumping) when the kick is taken. He cannot stand behind or in front of the line.
The other change to penalties means an attacker can take a penalty if he needed treatment (as long as the treatment is quick). Before now, a player would have to go off the field until after the kick was taken if he needed medical help. Read more: oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/288294/changes-laws-next-season#ixzz5pfbIKi23 |
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Post by bloody56 on Jun 2, 2019 16:33:08 GMT
We don't want goalkeepers standing on the line for penalties.......we want them off the pitch altogether! We just start missing the goal all together. The sooner we realize that Stoke are never going to score from the penalty spot, the more relaxed we will become about penalty kicks. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 2, 2019 16:39:47 GMT
They all seem unnecessary.
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Post by bloody56 on Jun 2, 2019 16:45:44 GMT
Attacking teams can press them higher? That's why I said, it's been brought out to suite the likes of citeh and liverpool etc I bet you can count on one hand the number of times the ref has had to order a retake of a goal kick. It was getting abused by teams who do play out from the back. Defenders were just stepping in to area is they were under pressure in order too get the kick taken again. It would make more sense to make it an offence punishable by an indirect free kick. Also if the intention to make it more like any other free kick then it would make more sense for the opposition to be at least 10 metres away rather than outside the area. I wonder who will be the first keeper to kick the ball onto a players shin or knee then pick the ball up. |
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Post by leicspotter on Jun 3, 2019 18:03:53 GMT
They just love to tinker don't they  I think the "quick free kick / red or yellow card" scenario will cause all sorts of issues with players claiming to have been "distracted". |
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