1. Memorandum 2010
4. Background for the change to be displayed in the next two slidesBackground for the change to be displayed in the next two slides
5. Current languageCurrent language
6. New language (in red). IFAB reason: It was considered unfair that players of the same team who collided were required to leave the field of play to receive treatment, leaving the team concerned at a numerical disadvantage.New language (in red). IFAB reason: It was considered unfair that players of the same team who collided were required to leave the field of play to receive treatment, leaving the team concerned at a numerical disadvantage.
7. IFAB reason: Requiring stretcher-bearers to always enter the field along with medical personnel frequently caused unnecessary disruption to the game. With this new language, permitting stretcher-bearers to enter the field has become a separate decision of the referee.IFAB reason: Requiring stretcher-bearers to always enter the field along with medical personnel frequently caused unnecessary disruption to the game. With this new language, permitting stretcher-bearers to enter the field has become a separate decision of the referee.
11. Note for Instructors: Upon arriving at this point, please assure attendees that this decision does not adversely affect any of the official USSF publications for example, Advice to Referees, Guide to Procedures, position papers, Directives, and Week in ReviewNote for Instructors: Upon arriving at this point, please assure attendees that this decision does not adversely affect any of the official USSF publications for example, Advice to Referees, Guide to Procedures, position papers, Directives, and Week in Review
12. IFAB reason: In view of an increasing trend in players feinting to take a penalty kick to deceive the goalkeeper, it is necessary to clarify what is permitted and what action a referee must take in the event of an infringementIFAB reason: In view of an increasing trend in players feinting to take a penalty kick to deceive the goalkeeper, it is necessary to clarify what is permitted and what action a referee must take in the event of an infringement
14. IFAB Reason: It is considered that the scope of the fourth officials duty to assist the referee should be extended to allow him to offer support and advice not only in the limited number of situations under the existing Laws of the Game.IFAB Reason: It is considered that the scope of the fourth officials duty to assist the referee should be extended to allow him to offer support and advice not only in the limited number of situations under the existing Laws of the Game.
15. IFAB Reason: It is considered that the scope of the fourth officials duty to assist the referee should be extended to allow him to offer support and advice not only in the limited number of situations under the existing Laws of the Game.IFAB Reason: It is considered that the scope of the fourth officials duty to assist the referee should be extended to allow him to offer support and advice not only in the limited number of situations under the existing Laws of the Game.
16. Note the earlier than usual implementation date.Note the earlier than usual implementation date.
