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III. Discuss any problems, clarifications, concerns, or ideas that occurred while administering the majorrule changes from last year.A. Review and discuss all of the 2010 rule changes as follows:1-5-3a1-5-3b1, 2, Note 3Restrictions removed on penalty-marker colored pads or gloves.Illegal player equipment rule clarified.3-1-2; 1-7 Point differential rule modified for member state associations.3-2-2 Coin toss provisions revised.3-5-10bConcussion rule revised.3-7-1 Replaced players – replacement timeframe clarified.8-2-2; 8-2-3; 8-2-4(NEW); Penalty options for fouls on scoring plays expanded to include8-2-5; 10-4-5; scoring team fouls.10-5-1f; 2-41-109-4-3kHorse-collar clarified.9-4-8 (NEW) Penalty defined for unintentional contact between a nonplayerand an official in the restricted area.Nine-, Eight- andSix-player RulesOther Discussion Items:1. List 4-5 ways the bean bag is to be used.Field markings in nine-, eight- and six-player rule differencesadjusted.2. Discuss proper throwing of the penalty flag for a live-ball foul and for a dead-ball foul.3. Discuss the process of disqualifying or ejecting a coach. Who must be notified of thisejection within 48 hours?4. Discuss the guidelines for “when in question” principles would be applied.5. Review how one should carry the whistle as well as the process for sounding the whistle.What 2-3 situations would necessitate a different sounding of the whistle? Discuss theprocess when an inadvertent whistle occurs.Video –In all of your study clubs, we would strongly suggest the following video resources. These could beexcellent to use during all study clubs for visual learners and new officials. Here are three differentresources for video study:1. MHSA / NFHS Arbiter website for football – many great videos and resources for MOAfootball officials2. Refstripes.com - Procedure to register for this free service:• Go to “Home” and you will see different tabs, including one for “Tests / Quizzes” etc.