NFHS Rules

Two 40-minute halves will be played.

Except for the goalie, who may play in the full game, no other player may play in more than 60 minutes of a game.

All coaches should make every effort to help ensure that every player on the team play at least 10 minutes in each game.

Free substitution is permitted when the ball goes over the side line or end line.

An all-purpose type foam helmet may be worn and a mouthpiece may be worn by the soccer goalie for protective purposes.

One-time out period per half (including each overtime period) may be called whenever the ball is dead. The coach is permitted on the field during the time out period to instruct the players.

Corner flag posts must be flexible in nature (wood, plastic or plastic foam) and conform to the NFHS rule standard of not being less than 5 feet high. Plastic traffic cones may be substituted in place of corner flags.

There shall be two overtime periods of four minutes when the regulation game ends in a tie. A coin shall be flipped prior to the first overtime period. If time still exists after the second overtime, no further play shall be conducted.

In the event of a disqualification of a player, a substitution must be made for that disqualified player. If a team has no eligible substitute, the team may continue to play shorthanded.

The NFHS regulation that the boys’ and girls’ soccer goalie uniform jersey be numbered and all white away uniforms shall be waived at the modified level.