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REGIONAL REFEREE COURSE

National Referee Program

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AYSO is a non-profit youth soccer organization for players all over

the United States, the Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago.

• 500,000• 50,000• 125,000• 50

In AYSO there are:

PlayersTeamsVolunteersStaff

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History of the Game

The modern game dates from 1863 when the Laws of the Game were established at a London pub.

Two factions split from one another.

One was Rugby Football.

The other wasAssociation Football

(soccer).

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Governing Organizations

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) governs the

worldwide game

USSF (United States Soccer Federation) is the national

governing body

AYSO is a National Association member of USSF

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OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY

• Understand what to expect from younger players

• Be able to perform pre-game duties

• Know the parts of the field

• Recognize ball in and out of play

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• Understand method of scoring

• Know how to start, when to stopand how to restart play

• Cursory understanding of offenses, misconductand free kicks

OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY

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AYSO Philosophies

– Everyone Plays

– Balanced Teams

– Open Registration

– Positive Coaching

– Good Sportsmanship

– Player Development

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AYSO Philosophies

Everyone Plays

Our program’s goal is for kids to play soccer. So we mandate that

every player on every team must play at least half of every game.

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AYSO Philosophies

Balanced Teams

Each year teams are formed as evenly balanced as possible.

It is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.

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AYSO Philosophies

Open Registration

Our program is open to all children between 3 and 18 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only

criteria for playing.

Some of our regions even have VIP Programs that provide a quality soccer experience for those

with physical or mental disabilities.

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AYSO Philosophies

Positive CoachingEncouragement of player effort provides for

greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and

better-motivated players.

P I EOSITIVE

NSTRUCTIONAL

NCOURAGING

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AYSO Philosophies

Good Sportsmanship

We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of

AYSO.

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AYSO Philosophies

Player Development

We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and

knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a

team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

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AYSO Team

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The AYSO Team consists of the

parents, coaches and referees

who in addition to supporting the

players, also volunteer to help run

the AYSO regions.

This AYSO Team triangle

demonstrates how kids in AYSO

are surrounded and protected by

AYSO Team members.

AYSO Team

AYSO Team Rules

Work Together

Help Each Other

Protect Each Other

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Philosophy of Refereeing

“Football [Soccer] must have Laws which keep the game ‘fair’, as a crucial foundation of the beauty of the ‘beautiful game’ is its fairness –

this is a vital feature of the ‘spirit’ of the game.

The best matches are those where the referee is rarely needed as the players play with respect

for each other, the match officials and the Laws.”

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The spirit of the Laws of the Game can

be summarized in three simple words:

SafeFair

Fun

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6U Players

Physical Characteristics

Early stages of development

Can run, jump and skip, but motor

skills are still developing

Lots of energy, but in bursts…

Can still tire easily

Can’t sit still for a long time

6U Players

Social/Emotional Characteristics

Craves praise and attention

Fearful of unknowns

Needs encouragement

Unpredictable rapid mood change

Disposition to telling tall tales

6U Players

Thought/Cognitive Characteristics

Lacks judgment regarding own

safety/abilities

Does not think logically

Asks lots of questions

Fond of stories

8U Players


Play hard & works at playing hard

Sense of timing is developing

Improved eye-hand coordination

Better agility/endurance than 6U

8U can now balance on one foot

8U Players


Starting to define likes & dislikes

Friendship is important

“Play” needs a purpose

Afraid of failure

Need for honesty training

Start comparing self to others

8U Players


Self-esteem and self concept are

big issues

Becoming more outgoing

Peer acceptance is very important

Quick to tattle

Cooperative with adults

Wants to belong to a group

8U Players


Beginning to understand moral

rules of behavior

Can solve some problems

Starting to grasp Team concept

Understands viewpoint of others

8U Players


Needs concrete reinforcement

Treats every little mistake as a

major crime

Rigidly interprets ideas of justice

and fair play

10U Players


More interested in competitive

activities

More interested in improving skills

Attention span is increasing

May accept a physical touch, but

some will begin to reject it

10U Players


Group acceptance is important

Wants to be liked

Feelings are easily hurt

May blame others to explain their

own mistakes

Needs reinforcement

10U Players


Can recall details with accuracy

Can understand the concept of

cause and effect

Enjoys attention but their reaction

to praise may be more subdued

Still takes what is said quite literally

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Pre-game Duties and ActivitiesArrive early

At least 15 minutesprior to game time (preferably more),

in the proper uniform.

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Pre-game Duties and Activities

Arrive earlyWith required equipment

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NO JEWELRY!

Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

Touch Line

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Penalty Area

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Pre-game Duties & Activities

Check Field markings


Touch Line

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Penalty Area

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Pre-game Duties & Activities

Check Field markings

9U/10U Build-Out Line (BOL)

• 9U/10U matches now include BOL to help promote development of player skills

• BOL only impacts these three situations:

• Goalkeeper putting ball into play after possessing in hands

• Offside

• Goal Kicks

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9U/10U Build-Out Line

• Located halfway between the halfway line and penalty area line parallel to the goal line

• Line may be solid, dashed, or simply marked by cones (or flags) off the field

• Referee needs to know how line is marked prior to match

• Good practice to remind players/coaches prior to match

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9U/10U Build-Out Line

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Build-Out Lines

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Introduce yourself to the Coaches

Learn their names

Be friendly

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Check Field and Equipment

MarkingsHoles, glass, rocks, debris, etc.Goals Ball

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The Ball

• Spherical and safe (not torn)

• Firm, but yields ¼ inch tothumb pressure

• Size 4 for10U and 12U


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Pre-game Duties and ActivitiesInspect Goals

• Secured properly• Position — the back of the goalposts on

the back of the goal line • Net — no holes or gaps

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Team Uniform Shirt, Shorts, Shoes, Socks, Shin guards.

Shin guards must be under the socks.

Goalkeeper’s shirt must be distinguishable from all other players and IDEALLY the Referee.

Check Players and Substitutes

Uniforms & Equipment

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Pre-game Duties and ActivitiesAllowed equipment

GlassesPlayers may wear Prescription glasses. It is recommendedthey wear aretaining strap.

Gloves Goalkeepers may wear gloves as long as they are not dangerous.

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Pre-game Duties and ActivitiesAllowed Equipment

Sweatpants and Shirts are often allowed under the player’s jersey in cold weather.

Knee BracesThe Referee must ensure that the brace is padded and does not pose a danger to other players.

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Pre-game Duties and ActivitiesProhibited equipment

CASTS OR SPLINTSMay never be worn in AYSO games and may not be removed at the field in order to play.

JEWELRY OF ANY KINDThis prohibition includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anything hard in hair (including woven beads).Exception: medical alert bracelets may be worn, taped down with the medical information visible.

HATSException: goalkeepers may wear soft hats for sun purposes, and the Referee may permit soft hats for warmth.

SUNGLASSESException: prescription sunglasses may be worn.

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Pre-game Duties and ActivitiesBrief Assistant Referees

How we are going to

work as a team.

How we are going to

communicate:

• Follow standard signals

• Discuss non-standard signals47


Brief Club Linesmen

(the non-Referee volunteer):

• Explain expectations.• Put at ease.• Only signal in/out of play.• Raise flag straight up when the whole

ball has gone over the whole line.

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Conduct coin toss

Brief introduction (no long lectures)

Doesn’t matter whotosses the coin orwho calls it

Winner of the cointoss chooses which goal to attack

The other team takes the kick-off


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Now that we’ve finished our pre-game activities....

How do we start the game?

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Kick-OffVerify the correct number of

players on the field.

For 10U - seven (7) players on each team (5 minimum).

For 12U - nine (9) players on each team (6 minimum).

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All players must be on their own side

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Defenders must be 10 yds from the ball

The kicker may be on the opponents’ side of the field.

Kick-Off

The Referee blows the whistle to start play.

The ball is in play when it iskicked and clearly moves.

The ball is stationary in the center of the field.

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Kick Off

A Kick Off is used:

• To start the game• After a goal is scored• To start the second half

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Keeping TimeTime starts when the ball has been put into play (kicked and clearly moves).

The match is divided into two equal halves:19U 90 minutes (45 minute halves)16U 80 minutes (40 minute halves)14U 70 minutes (35 minute halves)12U 60 minutes (30 minute halves)10U 50 minutes (25 minute halves)8U 40 minutes (20 minute halves)6U 32 minutes (16 minute halves)

Clock runs during substitutions that are approximately midway through each half.

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Keeping Time

Law 7 grants Referees the discretion to add time for time that is lost through time wasting, injuries, etc.

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Stopping the Game

There are really onlytwo reasons play stops:

• The ball goes out of play(which includes a goal),

Or• The Referee deems it necessary

(which includes everything else).

Only whistle if needed – players generally know already!

Always requires a whistle!

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In Soccer:

Not the player’s position

The ball’s position determines whether it is in or out of play,

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The lines of the field are part ofthe area they define:

IN

OUT

In Play

In Play

Out of Play

In Play

Either in the air or on the ground

YOU MAKE THE CALL: IN or OUT

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Play is stopped when a goal is scored

When the whole ball crosses over the whole goal line, between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar.

It does not matter which team put it there.

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When an offense is committed

An offense is an action that is

unsafe or unfair

Play is stopped when the referee deems it necessary.

Play is stopped when the referee deems it necessary.

Sometimes there are outside influences that

make it necessary to stop play.

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Weather Safety• Thunder & Lightning:

“Hear it, fear it; see it, flee it.”

– If you see lightning or hear thunder, suspend the game until at least 30 minutes has past since the last lightning or thunder is heard.

• Very hot days: Be sure players get adequate water opportunities.

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Play is stopped when the Referee deems it necessary

If the Assistant Referee raises the flag, the

Referee does not have to stop play.

The Referee can “allow” play to

continue.

WHY?

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Play is stopped for injuries

ANYTIME IMMEDIATELY

In younger players’ games, it’s better to err on the side of caution.

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Play is stopped for injuries

Blood on

clothing must be

neutralized.

Blood on the

body must be

removed.

This is the coach’s responsibility.

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Play may be stopped for injuryIf a player is injured and leaves the field

(with the Referee’s permission):

• The coach can decide if the team will play short (less than the number normally on the field) until the player returns to the field (with the Referee’s permission),

or

• The coach can substitute the injured player.

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Play is stopped for substitutions

There are four opportunities for substitutions:

1. Injury2. About midway through the first half3. Halftime4. About midway through the second half

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When time expires, the game is over.

If the ball is out of play when time expires, the Referee is not required to wait

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What acronym is used to describe how coaches are to behave with their players?

PIEWhat does the PIE stand for?

Positive

Instructional

Encouraging72

Who are the 3 members of the AYSO Team?

Coaches – Referees - Parents

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AYSO Team

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What three words embody the Spirit of the Laws of the Game?

SAFE FAIR FUN

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The goalkeeper must wear a jersey that is ____ ?

Different from the players on both teams and (ideally)

the Referee.

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True or FalseIt is not necessary to check

the field prior to the start of the match if it is the last game

of the day.

False

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During the safety inspection of the players, the Referee notices that a

player is wearing earrings. She explains that she had her ears pierced the

previous day and if she removes the earrings the holes will close.

What should the Referee do?

The Referee should explain to the coach that earrings are not permitted; if the

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The team that wins the coin toss chooses ____ ?

Which goal to attack

(The other team kicks off)

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Where should the players be on a kick-off?

Each team should be in its own half of the field (except the player taking the kick).

The team that is not taking the kick-off must be outside the center circle.

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1. Position

2. Active Involvement

OFFSIDE

Both elements must be present or there cannot be an offense.

Elements of the offside offense

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STOP PLAY

Offside Position

Players are in an offside position if they are:

1. In the opponents’ half of the field*, AND

2. Closer to the opponents’ goal line than the ball, AND

3. Closer to the opponents’ goal line than the second-to-last opponent.

All three elements MUST be present for a player to be in an offside position.

*For 10U we use the BOL as an offside line instead of the halfway line

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Offside Position

Therefore, whichever is closestto the goal line …

• the second to last opponent,• the ball, or • the halfway line*

becomes the boundary between onside and offside position.

This is the “Offside Line.”*For 10U we use the BOL as an offside line instead of the halfway line

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Offside Position

It is not an offense to be in an offside position.It just means that player ismomentarily off her team.

She cannot interfere with play or any of the opposing players.

She cannot have any involvementin the match.

She’s “off” her “side.”

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Time of Judgment(Very Important!)

Offside Position is judged at the MOMENT the ball touches or is played by a teammate.

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Time of Judgment

If attackers are onside when their teammate plays or is touched by the ball, they are free to move forward.

If they are offside when their teammate plays or is touched by the ball, they may NOT become involved in active play.

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P laying the ball

(or being touched by it)

I nterfering with an

opponent

Gaining an advantage**Gaining an advantage is doing P or I after the ball rebounds or is deflected by an opponent or the goal frame, or after an opponent makes a save.

Active Involvement

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OFFSIDE

Once these two conditions have been met:

POSITION (at time of judgement)

ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT

An offside offense has occurred.

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place the offense occurred.

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OFFSIDE

Exceptions

There is no offense if a playerreceives the ball directly from a:

Goal Kick

Corner Kick

Throw-In

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It is a violation of the offside law to be in an offside position.

TRUE or FALSEFALSE

It is not an offense to be in an offside position.It just means that player ismomentarily off his team.

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Let’s look at some examples:OFFSIDE

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Restart with

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WHERE IS PLAY

RESTARTED?

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And now . . .

. . . YOU make the call!

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9U/10U BOL and Offside

• The area of potential offside infractions is defined by the BOL and the closest goal line.

• The BOL replaces the Halfway Line as the boundary where offside infractions are considered.

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BOL Limits Location of Offside Position

Offside boundary line 11U/12U and older

Possible Offside area

In 9U/10U

No longer

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Offside

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Offside boundary line 9U/10U 11

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Attacking

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BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions

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NOT in Offside position

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Attacking

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BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions

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In Offside position

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Offside: Key Takeaways

• It is not an offense to be in an Offside Position.

• Time of Judgment is when the ball touches or is played by a teammate.

• Wait for Active Involvement before penalizing for offside.

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When can the Referee stop play for an injury?

Anytime

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How many substitution opportunities are there in a regulation match?

Four

Can you name them?

About midway through the first half

Halftime

About midway through the second half

Injury

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A player is injured and leaves the field (with the Referee’s permission).

What are the coach’s substitution options?

The team can play short until the player returns to the field (with the Referee’s

permission),or

A substitute can replace the injured player.

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A player is injured and leaves the field

(with the Referee’s permission).

The coach decides to substitute the injured player.

Which player gets credit for the “quarter”?

The player that started the “quarter.”

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According to the National Rules and Regulations, what is the minimum

amount of time each team member must play?

Half the game

(two “quarters”)

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The Referee is required to signal that the ball has crossed the touch line by

blowing the whistle.

TRUE or FALSE

When the ball leaves the field, the whistle is only needed if

players keep playing.

FALSE

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A free kick offense is an unsafe or unfair act:

1. Committed while the ball is in play

2. Generally while on the field of play

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Free kick offenses are categorized into two types:

These categories are named for the way

play is restarted.

• Direct Free Kick Offenses• Indirect Free Kick Offenses

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Direct Free Kick offenses

There are 12

The first 7 must be done

• Carelessly• Recklessly

or with

• Excessive Force

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1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent

Even the attempt to commit any of these three

actions is an offense.

3. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent

2. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent

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5. Charges an opponent

4. Jumps at an opponent

6. Pushes an opponent

7. Tackles or Challenges an opponent

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8. Holds an opponent

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9. Handles the ball deliberately

The next five are an offense if they just happen

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11. Bites or Spits at someone

12. Throws an object at the ball, opponent or match official, or makes contact with the ball with a held object

These are both VERY rare.

The next five are an offense if they just happen (cont’d)


These Four offenses commonly occurin 10U and younger age groups:

• Pushes an opponent• Holds an opponent• Handles the ball deliberately• Trips or attempts to trip an opponent

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Indirect Free Kick offenses There are 9

Four apply to goalkeepers in their own penalty area.

1. Takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with their hands, before releasing it from their possession.

Don’t be too picky with the “six second” call. “Lets go, Keeper.” works very well.

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Indirect Free Kick offenses

2. Touches the ball again with their hands after it has been released from their possession, and has not touched any other player.

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(Goalkeeper only)


3. Touches the ball with their hands after it has been deliberatelykicked by ateam-mate.

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(Goalkeeper only)


4. Touches the ball with their hands after they have received it directly from athrow-in taken by a team-mate.

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(Goalkeeper only)

Indirect Free Kick offensesThe remaining five pertain to all players:

5. Playing in a dangerous manner6. Impeding the progress of an opponent without contact7. Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from their

hands or kicks or attempts to kick the ball when the goalkeeper is in the process of releasing it

8. Is guilty of dissent, using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures or other verbal offenses

9. Commits any other offense, not mentioned in the Laws, for which play is stopped to caution or send off a player

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The most common IFK offensein 10U and younger age groups:

• Plays in a dangerous manner

Indirect Free Kick

Examples:

• A kick high up when it is dangerous to an opponent.

• Playing the ball from the ground when it unfairly makes it dangerous for an opponent to play the ball.

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Players at 12U and below* may not deliberately head the ball

USSF Safety Rule

This can never be the basis for a caution or send off.

* If there is a 11U division (such as in EXTRA) the

restriction does not apply to the 12U division

The restart is an Indirect Free Kick

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Goalkeepers at:• 11U and 12 U may punt the ball.• 10U and 9U may NOT punt the ball.

This can never be the basis for a caution or send off.

The restart for a 10U or 9U goalkeeper

punt is an Indirect Free Kick

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GK Punts Are Prohibited in 9U/10U

GK

Punts, Drop Kicks and Half-Volleys

are not permitted

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BOL Does Not Restrict Player Location During Normal Play

OK in regular

game play

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1-GK

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Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL When GK Gets Possession

Red team “Defensive Third”14

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GK holding the ball

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BOL and Goalkeeper Possession

When the goalkeeper gains

possession of the ball with their hands

• Opponents must retreat behind the BOL.

• The goalkeeper has the option to put the ball back into active play without waiting for opponents to retreat.

• Opponents may cross the BOL once the ball is released from the goalkeeper’s hands.

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What about other saves by the goalkeeper? (9U - 10U)

• If the goalkeeper kicks/punches ball rather than trying to collect ball with their hands, then play continues as usual.

• The BOL is not a factor in this situation.

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Putting Ball into Play: Referee Considerations

• The goalkeeper may play the ball to either side of the BOL.

• The BOL only impacts opposing team position on field.

• The goalkeeper does not need to wait for opponents to retreat; takes the risk of interception.

• Referee should encourage opponents to retreat.

• The goalkeeper has “6-seconds” to put the ball into play afteropponents have retreated across the BOL (not commonly enforced in 9U/10U – vocally encourage the goalkeeper to put the ball into play).

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Opponent Considerations• Opponents may cross the BOL as soon as the ball is

released from the goalkeeper’s hands.

• Offense: an opponent crosses the BOL before the goalkeeper releases the ball and subsequently interferes with play:

• Be vocally proactive; manage opponents to avoid this behavior.

• Use judgement and don’t interfere for trifling offense.

• If play has to be stopped to deal with the offense:

• Remind the opponents of the proper procedure.

• Restart with an IFK for the goalkeeper’s team on the BOL where the opponent crossed early .

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• Position• Active Involvement

What are the 2 elements of the OFFSIDE offense?

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When is the TIME OF JUDGEMENT?

When the ball last touches or is played by a teammate

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What are the 3 ways of ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT?

• Playing the ball• Interfering with an opponent• Gaining an advantage by

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What are the 3 exceptions when it is not an offense for a player in an offside position to receive the ball directly from a teammate?

• Goal Kick• Corner Kick• Throw In

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MISCONDUCTBehavior that is in serious conflict with the spirit of the game and good sportsmanship.

(Something that’s very rare in the 10U games.)

Two types of Misconduct:

Those resulting in a Caution

Those resulting in a Send-Off

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MISCONDUCT

There are eight cautionable offenses:1. Fails to respect the required distance on a corner

kick, free kick or throw-in2. Enters/re-enters/ leaves the field of play without

permission3. Dissent by word or action4. Delays the restart of play5. Unsporting behavior6. Persistent offenses7. Entering the Referee Review Area (RRA)8. Excessively using the “review” (TV screen) signal

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MISCONDUCT

There are eight send-off offenses:1. Serious foul play2. Abusive, offensive, or insulting language and/or gestures3. Violent conduct4. Spit or bite at someone5. Receives a second caution in the same match6. Denies a goal or obvious goal-scoring opportunity by

deliberately handling the ball7. Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an offense

punishable by a Free Kick or Penalty Kick8. Entering the video operation room (VOR)

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Misconduct is rare in 10U games.

Referees should deal with it informally, usually without showing cards.

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Coaches and spectators can be warned and even expelled from the game.

But they must never be shown

the red or yellow card.

These are not common incidents

in AYSO younger age games.

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Ask coaches to deal with inappropriate spectators.

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AYSO Team

A KEY TOOL TO GAME MANGAGEMENT

Work Together

Help Each Other

Protect Each Other

Do Our Best

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Restarting the Game

For some reason, the game has been stopped. (Injury, goal, offense, ball out of play, etc.)

How do we restart play?

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Restarting the Game

To restart play for an unusual but neutral reason.

DROPPED BALL

InjuryDog on the field

Stray ball

Let’s look at how to Drop the ball . . .163

The Referee drops the ball where it was when play was stopped.

The ball is dropped from the players’ waist height.

DROPPED BALL

The ball is in play when it hits the ground.

If a player kicks the ball before it hits the ground, the ball is

dropped again.

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Restarting the Game

THROW-IN

When the ball passes out of play over a touch line, play is restarted with a Throw-in.

The throw-in is taken by the opponents of the team that last touched the ball.

The throw-in is taken from approximately where the ball left the field.

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Restarting the Game

• Face the field of play.

• Have part of each foot touching the ground either on or behind the line.

• Use both hands to deliver the ball from behind and over the head.

At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must:

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Restarting the GameTHROW-IN

• The ball is in play as soon as released andany portion of it is on or over the outside edge of the touchline.

• Opposing players must be at least 2 yds. from the point of the throw-in.

• A goal may not be scored directly from a throw-in.

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Restarting the Game

on the field off the fieldFacing the field

Direction of Throw

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Is this Throw-In OK?

YesBoth feet

are onor

behind the

touchline

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Play is stopped by error

While running the field, the Referee

mistakenly blows the whistle.

What does the Referee do?

Everyone stops playing.

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Restart with adropped ball.

Restarting the Game

GOAL KICK and CORNER KICK

When the whole ball passes over the goal line and no goal

is scored, play is restarted with either a Goal Kick for the

defending team or a Corner Kick for the attacking team.

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Restarting the Game

GOAL KICK

When the whole ball passes over the goal line, last touched by an attacker (not a goal),

play is restarted with a Goal Kick for the defending team.

The ball is placed anywhere in the goal area.

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GOAL KICK

All of these balls are legally placedwithin the goal area.

Players can put the ballanywhere within the goal area.

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Restarting the Game

GOAL KICK

The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out ofthe penalty area into the field of play.

If the ball does not completely leave the Penalty Area, the Goal Kick is always retaken.

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GOAL KICK

The kicker cannot touch the ball a second time until it’s touched by any other player.

A goal can be scored directly from a Goal Kick, but only against the opposing team.

During the Goal Kick, only members of the kicking team can be in the Penalty Area,

and it doesn’t matter how many.

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Opponents MUST Move Behind the BOL for Goal Kick

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Putting the Ball Into PlayFrom a Goal Kick

• Opponents must move behind the BOL when play is restarted with a goal kick.

• The player taking the goal kick does not need to wait for opponents to retreat across the BOL.

• The ball may be kicked to either side of the BOL.

• Opponents may cross the BOL when the ball is in play (the ball exits the penalty area).

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Putting the Ball into Play from a Goal Kick: Referee Management

• The Referee should encourage opponents to retreat.

• The player taking the goal kick does not need to wait for opponents to retreat, but they risk interception.

• The ball may be kicked to any point on the field.

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Putting the Ball into Play from a Goal Kick:

• Opponents may cross the BOL as soon as the ball exits the penalty area.

• Offense: Opponents cross the BOL before the goal kick is taken or before the ball exits the penalty area:

• The Referee stops play and asks opponents to retreat; then the goal kick is retaken.

• Use judgement and don’t interfere for a trifling offense.

• Be proactive; manage opponents to avoid this behavior.

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Apply AYSO Team Concept

Work with coaches to address repeated offenses of the BOL.

Repeated offenses should NOT be considered as part of

Persistent Offenses/Misconduct.

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Restarting the Game

CORNER KICK

When the whole ball passes over the goal line, last touched by a defender (not a goal), play is restarted with a Corner Kick for the attacking team.

The ball is placed anywhere within the corner area.

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Restarting the Game

All of these balls

are legally placed.

CORNER KICK

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CORNER KICK

Players from the opposing team must be 10 yds. from the ball (8 yds. in U10).

The ball is in play when it is kickedand clearly moves.

It does not have to leave thecorner area.

The kicker cannot move the corner flag.

A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick.

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Restarting the Game

A way to restart play when the Referee has stopped play because of an offense.

FREE KICKS

There are two types of free kicks:

Direct Free KickIndirect Free Kick

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Restarting the Game

Direct Free Kick (DFK)A goal can be scored directly from the kick

(against the opposing team).

Indirect Free Kick (IFK)The ball must touch any other player before a

goal can be scored.

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Restarting the Game

To signal an Indirect Free Kick, the Referee holds an arm

straight up into the air.

The arm remains in this position until the ball either

(a) touches any other player, or (b) goes out of play.

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Restarting the Game

To signal aDirect Free Kick,

the Referee raises an arm at a

45 degree anglein the direction

of the kick.

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Restarting the Game

The kicker may not touch the ball a second time until

it has touched another player.

If they do, an Indirect Free Kick is awarded to

the other team.

This is true for all restartsEXCEPT a dropped ball.

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In most cases, a Free Kick (Direct & Indirect) is:

• Taken from the location of the offense, and is

• In play once it is kicked and clearly moves.

All opponents mustbe 10 yards from the ball

(8 yards for 10U).

But, there are some exceptions based on the location of the offense.

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If a free kick of any type

is awarded to the

defending team in its

own penalty area…

The ball is in play once

it leaves the Penalty

Area into the field of

play (untouched by

another player)

Direction of Kick

If a free kick of

any type is

awarded to the

defending team in

its own goal area,

the ball can be

placed anywhere

in the goal area

The ball is in play

once it leaves the

Penalty Area into

the field of play

Direction of Kick

If an IFK is awarded to the

attacking team in its

opponent’s goal area, the

ball is moved out to the

goal area line.

The ball is in play once it is

kicked and clearly moves.

Direction of Kick

Defenders must be either 10

yards away (8yds for 10U) or

can be on the goal line

between the goal posts.

If a Direct Free Kick

Offense is awarded to

the attacking team in

the opponent’s penalty

area, a Penalty Kick is

awarded instead (10U and

above)

The ball is in play

when it is kicked and

clearly moves forward.

Direction of Kick

Penalty KickOnly kicker and GK are in the PA.

A

A

Kicker places ball on penalty mark.

R

GK must be on the goal line between the posts until the ball is kicked.

The referee makes sure the GK is ready and then must use the whistle to tell the kicker when to take the kick.

AR watches GK movement and whether ball crosses line.

All other players (from both teams) must be outside the PA and penalty arc andbehind the ball.

The ball must be kicked forward. The kicker cannot touch a second time until touched by another player.

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Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics

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What are the Duties of the Referee ?

1. Keep a record of the match.a. Timekeeper.b. Scorekeeper.c. Control substitutions.d. File a written report.

2. Stop play for injury.3. Restart play when it has been stopped.4. Suspend/terminate a match for cause.

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REFEREE COMMUNICATION / SIGNALS

Whistle Voice

Hand

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REFEREE POSITIONINGStarting the game

ARs line up with offside

line (2LD, ball, or

halfway/build-out line).

During the game, ARs stay on this part of touchline –because that is always where the offside position is.

A

A

R anticipates play, keeping play between her and the lead AR and staying close

but out of the way.

R

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REFEREE POSITIONINGDuring the game

(Red has ball and is attacking)ARs stay with the offside line – here the 2LD.

A

A

R

Three goals for the Referee to find the best position:

1. “I can see play and the potential problem areas.”

2. “I can see my AR.”

3. “I am not occupying space the players need.”

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REFEREE POSITIONINGApplying the three principles (see play/see AR/out of way) & where the ARs need to be causes the Referee to follow what we call the “Standard Diagonal.”

AR

AR

R

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REFEREE POSITIONINGExample: Free Kick (by Red)

AR is lined up with her offside line.

A

A

R

Referee:1. Can see all key

play areas.2. Can see the AR.3. Isn’t in the way.

Our trail AR is back here at his offside line – which is now the halfway line.

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ASSISTANT REFEREEDUTIES AND SIGNALS

• Indicate ball out of play

(includes a goal scored).

• Indicate which side getsThrow-in, Goal Kick or Corner Kick.

• Indicate when offside offense has occurred.

• Assist the Referee to control the game.

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• Should be positioned at halfway line, even with the second-to-last defender or the ball (whichever is closest to the goal line) in order to judge offside position accurately.

• Should hold the flag at their side pointing to the ground, except when signaling.

• Should assist the

Referee to enforce

the Laws of the Game.


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• Throw-in• Goal Kick• Corner Kick• Offside• Goal• Other

FLAG SIGNALS


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Please Stop Play.

I will tell you why with my next signal.


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GOAL KICK

CORNER KICKTHROW-IN

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Proper position to see goal

Offense - Flick or wave flag

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Goal scored

OFFSIDE


OFFSIDE – MIDDLE

OFFSIDE – NEAR SIDEOFFSIDE – FAR SIDE

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What are the two types of free kick offenses?

Direct Free Kick

Indirect Free Kick

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What are the four Direct Free Kick offenses most often seen in 10U games?

Pushing an opponent

Holding an opponent

Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent

Handling the ball deliberately

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A player who is lying on the ground kicks

the ball. No other player is nearby.

What is the restart?

A. Direct free kick

B. Indirect free kick

C. Penalty kick

D. None – there is no offenseD. None – there is no offense

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What Indirect Free Kick offense is seen

most often seen in 10U games?

Playing in a dangerous manner

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What kind of offense is:

Pushing an opponent?

Direct Free Kick Offense

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Play is stopped for a pushing offense, but the offense was not too bad, so the Referee

should award an Indirect Free Kick.

TRUE or FALSEFALSE

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True or False

If a player tries to hit an opponent but misses, the Referee cannot call an

offense.

False.

Even the attempt to strike an opponent can be an offense.

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If a player tries to handle the ball and

misses it completely, the Referee cannot call an

offense.

TRUE or FALSETRUE

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Is this deliberate handling?

Red #7 throws his hands up for protection when a ball is coming hard

at his face.

No – instinctive protection is not considered deliberate.

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A. Caution the opponent for unsporting behavior and award an indirect free kick to the goalkeeper’s team.

B. Stop play and award an indirect free kick to the goalkeeper’s team, because the opponent prevented the goalkeeper from releasing the ball into play.

C. Disallow the goal, since the opponent’s play was dangerous.

D. Allow the goal, unless the opponent played dangerously.

A 12U goalkeeper legally controls the ball with his hands, then accidentally releases it. An opponent standing nearby kicks the ball

into the net. The Referee should:

D. Allow the goal, unless the opponent played dangerously.

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The Assistant Referee usually stands even with the Offside Line during play.

Where is that?

• The halfway line (Build-out line in 10U), or

• The second-to-last defender, or• The ball,

Whichever is closest to the goal line. 220

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Post-game Duties

Collect the game ball and return to

owner.

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Post-game Duties

Supervise team handshake.

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Post-game Duties

Congratulate Referee team and seek

feedback.

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Post-game Duties

The lineup card must be completed and signed by the Referee and Assistant Referees.

Why is this important?

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Post-game Duties

During the game, keep track of substitutes,

goalkeepers and scoring.

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During the taking of a goal kick, only the goalkeeper and the kicker

(if not the goalkeeper) may be inside the penalty area.

TRUE or FALSEFALSE

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Red #4 is preparing to take a corner kick.

Her teammate, Red #7, is standing 3 yards from the corner flag.

Blue #4 approaches and stands rights next to Red #7.

The Referee should prevent this.

TRUE or FALSETRUE

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What is the restart, and for whom?

The Blue Goalkeeper, standing in his goal area, deflects a shot

by a Red attacker over the crossbar and out of play.

The restart is a Corner Kickfor the Red Team.

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What does this signal indicate?

Indirect Free Kick230

How many players must be present for the taking

of a dropped ball?

There is no requirement forany players be present

WHY?231

Red #8 is taking a free kick from within her own penalty area. The ball stops without leaving the penalty area. The Referee should:

A. Award an indirect free kick to BlueB. Wait for a player to kick the ball againC. Have the kick taken properly – but

only one more chanceD. Have the kick taken again (and again and

again if necessary, until it properly leaves the penalty area)

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All free kicks must be taken in a forward

direction.

TRUE or FALSEFALSE

Only 1 restart requires a forward kick.• Penalty Kick

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The ball goes completely over the goal line

(not a goal),

last touched by an attacker.

What is the restart?

Goal Kick

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The Assistant Referee …A. Should usually be positioned even with the second-

to-last defender in order to judge offside position accurately.

B. Should hold the flag at their side pointing to the ground, except when signaling.

C. Should assist the Referee to enforce the Laws of the Game.

D. All of the aboveD. All of the above

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Who determines when

the half is over?

The Referee

Who penalizes offside?

The Referee236

The Assistant Referee should raise the flag to indicate an offside position each time it occurs.

TRUE or FALSEFALSE

It is not an offense to be in an offside position.It just means that player ismomentarily off his team.

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What method of communication by the Referee is most effective

to say to the players,

“Stop playing. I saw an offense.”?

The Whistle

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In AYSO, it’s about more than the game!

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Picture Key for Test

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