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A Play On should never be used to remind coaches and players that the ball is still live during a slow whistle. The Play On mechanic indicates to coaches, players and fellow officials that a loose ball foul has occurred and an immediate whistle would disadvantage the offended team. It is not meant to be used to indicate that play should continue because the ball is loose during a slow whistle.  The new changes to the slow whistle rule were communicated to all head coaches who then should have informed their players and staff of the change and how it effects play on the field.  And changes to the Play On technique were not part of those rules changes.

RULE 7 SECTION 8 SLOW-WHISTLE TECHNIQUE ART. 3 . . . The slow whistle shall be used whether the foul is committed against the player in possession of the ball or some other member of the attacking team. A second defensive foul is committed, unless a scoring play is imminent. The slow whistle shall be used whether the foul is committed against the player in possession of the ball or some other member of the attacking team.

RULE 7 SECTION 10 PLAY-ON TECHNIQUE ART. 1 . . . If a player commits a loose-ball or line violation technical foul, goalkeeper interference or crease violation and an offended player may be disadvantaged by the immediate suspension of play, the official shall visually and verbally signal play-on, and withhold the whistle until such time as the situation of advantage gained or lost has been completed.

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