Sportsmanship/gentleman’s rule
Even though we do not have a written rule about running up the score, we do expect coaches to work off of a ‘gentleman’s rule’. Coaches should act in the best interest of the game and show good sportsmanship. Scores should not get out of hand. If a team is dominating, below are some suggestions that coaches can do
- Have the team make certain number of passes before a shot can be made
- Example, team must make 5 passes before a shot can be made
- All players must touch the ball before a shot can be made
- Player positions should be moved. If a player is more comfortable in forward, move them to a defensive position
- Rotate goalkeepers
- Put in restrictions
- Example, Players can only shoot from crosses
- Players can only score from a head
- Only shoot using their weaker foot
- Adding or removing a player
- Team that is struggling add a player
- Team that is dominating remove a player
- In worst case scenario when all the above is not working, mix the teams up. Put pinnie’s on and scramble the team. This will allow a more equal balanced game.
