Rule Adjustment on Slide Tackling

In order to make WSP leagues safer, we've just tweaked our rule on slide tackling and are introducing a rule on shot blocking (when players go to ground in the process).

If you make a play for the ball by going to ground when a player is within a few yards of you, it's the referees discretion to give you a yellow. And if you make any contact with an opposition player, when it's clear you've gone to ground by design, then you could find yourself with a red card.

Similarly, think of staying on your feet when a shot has been taken. If you do the splits to save a shot in the vicinity of other players - and especially when you make contact with an opposition player in the process - you could also find yourself with a booking.

The exception to the above two rules rests with goal keepers in the penalty area. They can dive as keepers are wont to do, within established FIFA rules.