The new laws officially came into force on June 1
A number of new laws will come into force for the first time in the Premier League when the season
kicks off on August 13…
The International Football Association Board (IFAB)
announced more than 95 alterations to the laws of
the game last season after 18 months of consultation, with many of the changes trialled at
Euro 2016.
Here's an overview of some of the major
amendments…
CHANGE 1: Kick-off
The kick-off restart can now go backwards
As seen at Euro 2016, the ball no longer has to go
forward at kick-off. The previous law stated the ball
had to go into the opposition half at the restart, but
it has been changed to allow it to move in any
direction, as long as it "clearly moves". This change
has paved the way for one-man kick-offs, as seen
at Euro 2016.
CHANGE 2: Pre-match red cards
It will now be possible to get a red card before the match
starts
Referees will be able to give a player a red card
before the match kicks off. This allows officials to
punish red-card offences (e.g. violent conduct) in
the warm-up or as the two teams line up in the
tunnel. The new law states a player may be sent off
any time between the pre-match inspection and
when the referee leaves the field at the end of the
game.
CHANGE 3: An end to the 'triple-punishment law'
Players may only receive a yellow card if they concede a
penalty
The previous 'triple-punishment' law meant a player
who denied a goal-scoring opportunity in the box
was automatically red-carded and handed a
suspension, as well as giving away a penalty.
The law has now been changed so players
committing accidental fouls that deny goal-scoring
opportunities in the penalty area will not be
automatically sent off, with a yellow card sufficient
punishment.
As the amendment states: "When a denial of a
goalscoring opportunity offence is committed by a
defender in the penalty area, the penalty kick
effectively restores the goalscoring opportunity so
the punishment for the player should be less strong
(e.g. a yellow card) than when the offence is
committed outside the penalty area. However, when
the offence is handball or clearly not a genuine
attempt to play or challenge for the ball, the player
will be sent off."
CHANGE 4: Treating injuries
Players will be able to receive treatment quickly on the pitch
if they are injured in a challenge that results in a yellow or
red card
If a player is fouled and hurt by an opponent who
subsequently receives a yellow or red card for the
challenge, the injured player may be quickly treated
on the pitch without the need to leave the field of
play.
It was widely seen as unfair that a player injured by
a serious foul was forced off the pitch for
treatment, temporarily placing the fouled team at a
numerical disadvantage.
CHANGE 5: Changing boots/equipment
Assistant referees or fourth officials will be able to check
players before they return to the pitch
A player who briefly leaves the field (e.g. to change
boots) may have his new boots checked by an
assistant referee or fourth official before returning
to play.
Previously, the player required the referee's
permission to return.
CHANGE 6: Penalties
Feinting once the run-up is complete will result in a yellow
card for the taker
Among several minor changes to the laws regarding
penalties, potentially the most interesting is the
amendment to yellow card a penalty taker who
"illegally feints" once his run-up is complete. This
means slowing to a stop immediately before
shooting is not allowed, with a yellow card and an
indirect free-kick to the opposition the result.
The law does stress feinting during a run-up is still
permitted.
CHANGE 7: Infringements by substitutes/team
officials
Diego Simeone watched much of Atletico Madrid's win over
Malaga from the stand after he was sent off
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was sent to
the stands in April after a member of his backroom
team threw a ball onto the pitch during a La Liga
game in an attempt to interrupt an opponent's
attack.
To address what was threatening to become a
growing trend, the law has been changed so that if
play is stopped due to interference from a team
official or substitute, rather than the award of an
indirect free-kick or drop ball, the referee will now
award a free-kick or penalty kick to the opposition.
CHANGE 8: Colour of undergarments
Hector Bellerin's undershorts are the same colour as his
shorts
The new rule states undershorts/tights must be the
same colour as the main colour of the shorts or the
lowest part of the shorts. This takes into account
shorts with a different coloured hem.
Undershirts must still be the same colour as the
main colour of the shirt sleeve.
CHANGE 9: Offside
The offside rule has once again been clarified
A couple of minor clarifications to the offside rule.
The law now states the halfway line is neutral,
meaning a player must have part of the body
(excluding arms or hands) in the opponents' half to
be flagged offside.
A free-kick resulting from an offside will now always
take place where the offence is committed.
CHANGE 10: Handballs
Yellow cards will be awarded when handballs prevent a
promising attacking opportunity
In an effort to stop referees brandishing yellow
cards for every handball, "preventing an opponent
gaining possession" has been removed from the list
of bookable offences.
Handball is now a yellow card offence when "it
stops/interferes with a promising attack".
CHANGE 11: Restarts
When taking a corner, the ball must clearly move
The phrase "clearly moves" has been added to the
law on restarts, meaning attempts to trick the
opposition by lightly tapping the ball at a corner (or
free-kick) and then dribbling will come to an end.
This amendment is part of a renewed emphasis on
what constitutes sporting behaviour "within the
spirit of the game".
CHANGE 12: Player behaviour
Referees have been asked to clamp down on situations
when players contest their decisions
Referees have been urged to take a stronger stand
on "intolerable behaviour" by players following a
joint statement by the Premier League, English
Football League and FA.
Running to contest decisions, arguing face-to-face
with officials, and "visibly disrespectful" actions will
result in yellow cards.
Red cards will be issued to players who confront
officials and use insulting and/or offensive language
or gestures towards them.
The aim is to "reduce disrespectful conduct such as
aggressively challenging decisions or running from
distance to confront an official."
A complete breakdown of the amendments to the
laws of the game can be found on FIFA's website.

source: FIFA

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