Refereeing for the Good of All

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Welcome
Referee Safe Haven Regional Referee
Certification

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AYSO Regional Referee Training

• Introductions

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Course Topics Agenda
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Basic Referee Course
OBJECTIVES
Know what to expect from U-10 players Successfully
manage pre-game duties Know the parts of the
field Know the number of players in each age
group Recognize ball in and out of play
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Basic Referee Course
OBJECTIVES
Understand method of scoring Know how to start,
when to stop, and how to restart play. Basic
understanding of fouls, misconduct and free
kicks.
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Basic Referee Course
OBJECTIVES
Understand basics of Offside Use appropriate
signals Manage post-game situations Understand
the AYSO Team concept
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AYSO Philosophies
Open Registration Balanced Teams Everyone
Plays Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship
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AYSO Philosophies

• Open Registration
• Our program is open to all children between 4½
  and 19 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

• Balanced Teams
• Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as
  possible because it is fair and more fun when
  teams of equal ability play

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AYSO Philosophies

• Everyone Plays
• Our programs 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

• Positive Coaching
• Encouragement of player effort provides for
  greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately
  leads to better-skilled and better-motivated
  players

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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
Open Registration Balanced Teams Everyone
Plays Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship
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American Youth Soccer Organization

• Referee Safe Haven Certification

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What is Safe Haven?

• Provides Protection for Children
• Provides Protection for Volunteers
• Provides Child-Specific Certification
• Additional Discipline-Specific Training is Needed

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Volunteer Protection Legal Responsibilities

• AYSO Requires
• Volunteer Application Form
• Complete Safe Haven Certification
• Properly Trained
• Authorized by Appropriate Authority

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Alcohol, Tobacco andOther Drugs Are Prohibited

• AYSO National Rules and Regulations
• Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
• Volunteers as Role Models

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Supervision Policies

• One Adult for Every 8 or Fewer Children
• At Least 2 Adults Present at All Times
• At Least 1 Adult of the Same Gender
• Never Alone with a Child

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5 Types of Abuse

• Emotional Abuse
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Neglect Abuse
• Ethical Abuse

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Prevent False Accusations

• Avoid Being Alone with a Child
• Stay Within Sight of Others
• Respect Privacy
• Hug From the Side (coaches)
• Avoid Sexual Jokes, Comments or Gestures
• Do Not Use Corporal Punishment
• Set and Respect Boundaries

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AYSO Touching Policy (coaches)

• In Response to Childs, Not Adults, Needs
• Done with Childs Permission
• Resistance Must be Respected
• For Referees Never touch a player

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AYSO Touching Policy (coaches)

• Avoid Breast, Buttocks, or Groin
• Done in the Open, Not in Private
• Brief in Duration
• Factors Change with Age and Gender

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Blood-Borne Disease

• Contracting a Blood-Borne Disease
• Precautions
• AYSO Guidelines
• NSCAA Recommendations

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AYSO Team
PARENTS
REFEREES
KIDS
COACHES
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AYSO Team
AYSO Team Rules

• Work Together
• Help Each Other
• Protect Each Other
• Do Our Best

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History of the Game
Soccer is known as Football outside the
USA Tribal lore had battle victors kicking
body parts around Earliest organized game was
called Calcio, played by the Romans.
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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. The other was Football (soccer)
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History of the Game
FIFA (Federation International 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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History of the Game
The Laws of the Game can be summarized in three
simple words Fun Fair Safe
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Philosophy of Refereeing

• The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that
  games should be played with as little
  interference as possible, and in this view it is
  the duty of the referee to penalize only
  deliberate breaches of the Law.
• Constant whistling for trifling and doubtful
  breaches produces bad feelings and loss of temper
  on the part of the players and spoils the
  pleasure of spectators.

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Philosophy of Refereeing

• Younger games more a friendly guide than
  policeman.
• Give younger players a second chance.
• No public humiliation.

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Checking for Learning
How many Philosophies does AYSO have? FIVE Name
three of the five AYSO Philosophies. Open
Registration, Balanced Teams, Everyone Plays,
Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship What
acronym is used to describe how coaches are to
behave with their players? PIE
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Checking for Learning
What does the acronym PIE stand
for? Positive Instructional Encouraging How many
members are on the AYSO Team? THREE Name two of
the four AYSO Team rules. Work
together, Help each other, Protect each other,
Do their best
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Checking for Learning
Which AYSO team member is the foundation of the
program? The Coach What three words embody the
Spirit of the Laws of the Game? FUN FAIR
SAFE Should a young player who misbehaves be
publicly disciplined as an example? No
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Understanding Younger Players
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U-6 PlayersPhysical 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   Cant sit still long
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U-6 PlayersSocial/Emotional Characteristics
Craves praise and attention  Fearful of
unknowns Needs encouragement Rapid and
unpredictable mood changes Disposition to
telling tall tales
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U-6 PlayersThought/Cognitive Characteristics
Lacks judgment regarding own safety/abilities  Do
es not think logically  Asks lots of
questions  Fond of stories
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U-8 PlayersPhysical Characteristics
Plays hard and works at playing hard  Sense of
timing is developing Eye-hand coordination has
improved Agility / endurance much better than
U-6 U-8 can now balance on one foot
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U-8 PlayersSocial/Emotional Characteristics
Starting to define likes and dislikes  Friendship
is important Play needs a purpose Afraid of
failure Need for honesty training Starting to
compare self to others
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U-8 PlayersSocial/Emotional Characteristics
Self-esteem and self concept a big
issue Becoming more outgoing Peer acceptance is
very important Quick to tattle Cooperative with
adults Interested in belonging to group
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U-8 PlayersThought/Cognitive Characteristics
Beginning to understand moral rules of
behavior  Can solve some problems Starting to
grasp the Team concept Understands the viewpoint
of others
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U-8 PlayersThought/Cognitive Characteristics
Needs concrete reinforcement Treats every little
mistake as a major crime Rigidly interprets
ideas of justice and fair play  
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U-10 PlayersPhysical Characteristics
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
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U-10 PlayersSocial/Emotional Characteristics
Group acceptance is important Wants to be
liked  Feelings are easily hurt May blame
others to explain their own mistakes Needs
reinforcement
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U-10 PlayersThought/Cognitive Characteristics
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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Understanding Younger Players
Implications for how we officiate these games
Whats wrong here?
Referees never touch a child
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Dealing with Coaches/Spectators
AYSO Team concept to enlist cooperation
Remain calm and professional Maintain
control of your emotions Intervene early to
prevent escalation (A smile, wink or look can
defuse a bad situation)
Keep adults focused
on creating an enjoyable
experience for the players
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Law 1 The Field
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Field of Play
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Arrive early Check field and equipment Introduce
yourself to the Coaches Check players
equipment Brief Assistant Referees Conduct coin
toss
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Arrive early At least 15 minutes prior to game
time (20-30 minutes if first game of the day)
In proper uniform
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Arrive early With required equipment
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Check Field and Equipment Markings Holes, glass,
rocks, debris, etc. Goals (properly secured) Nets
(secured, no holes/gaps) Corner flags Ball
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Introduce yourself to the Coaches Learn their
names and write them down Be approachable Not
flippant, cold or arrogant
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Check players equipment Team Uniform Shirt,
Shorts, Shoes, Socks, Shinguards If thermal
shorts are worn, they must be the same color as
the shorts Shinguards must be under the
socks Goalkeepers shirt must be distinguishable
from all other players and the referee
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Check players equipment Nothing dangerous (in
your opinion) No jewelry, watches, earrings
No casts or splints (even if padded) Knee braces
are okay, but only if padded and safe to all
players (in your opinion) Medical alert
bracelets secured with tape, cloth wristband
or something similar that is safe. The
information must remain visible
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Brief Assistant Referees Neutral ARs Work as a
team Follow standard signals Discuss non-standard
signals
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Brief Assistant Referees Club Linesmen Non-neutr
al Explain expectations Put at ease Only call
in/out of play Raise flag straight up when ball
has gone completely over the line.
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Julie Foudy
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Tiffeny Milbrett
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Cindy Parlow
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Abby Wambach
Pre-game Duties
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Kristine Lilly
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Michelle Akers
Blue Angels
Red Devils
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Post-game Duties
Collect the game ball and return to
owner. Supervise team handshake Complete lineup
card and misconduct report (if any) Congratulate
referee team and seek feedback
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Checking for Learning
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
player that earrings are not permitted if she
wishes to play, she must remove them. The
referee may choose to involve the coach.
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Checking for Learning
In a U-8 game, the ball offered by the home team
is a size 4 but otherwise acceptable. What
should the referee do? Point out to the team that
provided the ball that it is the wrong size and
ask for a size 3 ball. If the team cannot
provide one, ask the other team for one. If no
size 3 ball is available, play the match with a
size 4 ball.
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Checking for Learning
During the field inspection, the referee notices
that a goal is being held in place by two bricks
placed on the back of the structure. What
should the referee do? Bricks resting on the goal
structure are not sufficient to anchor it
securely. The referee should inform the coaches
that the goals need to be securely anchored
before the match can start.
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Checking for Learning
The goalkeeper must wear a jersey that is ____
? Different from the referee and all other
players It is not necessary to check the field
prior to the start of the match if it is the last
game of the day. (True/False) False
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Checking for Learning
A club linesman may indicate whether a corner
kick can be awarded or not. (True/False) False.
Club linesmen can only indicate when the ball
has gone over the touchline or the goal line (not
a goal). Knee braces may be worn by a player.
(True/False) True, but only if padded and if it
is safe for all players, in the opinion of the
referee.
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Break
10 Minutes
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Now that weve finished our pre-game
activities.... How do we start the game?
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Starting the Game
Conduct coin toss Brief introduction (no long
lectures) Doesnt matter who tosses the coin or
who calls it Winner of the coin toss chooses
which goal to attack The other team takes the
kick-off
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Kick-Off
Verify the correct number of players on the
field (no visible or audible counting). Minimum
of seven (7) players on each team for full-sided
regulation games.
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All players must be on their own side
Defenders must be 10 yds from the ball
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Kick-Off
The ball is stationary in the center of the
field.
Referee blows whistle to start play. Ball is in
play when kicked and moves forward.
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Keeping Time
Time starts when the ball has been put into play
(kicked and moves forward). The match consists
of two equal periods. Time is added for
excessive time lost due to substitutions, time
wasting or unusual delays. The amount of time
lost (if any) is determined by the referee.
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Checking for Learning
The team that wins the coin toss chooses ____
? Which goal to attack Where should the players
be on a kick-off? Each team should be in its own
half of the field. The team that is not taking
the kick-off must be outside the center circle.
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Stopping the Game

• There are seven reasons to stop play
• Ball goes out of play
• The referee deems it necessary
• Goal is scored
• Foul is committed
• Injury
• Substitution
• Halftime / End of Game

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The lines of the field are part of the area they
define
In Play
In Play
IN
OUT
In Play
Either in the air or on the ground
Out of Play
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The balls position determines whether it is in
or out of play Not the players position
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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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Play is stopped when a goal is scored
When the ball crosses wholly over the goal
line, between the goalposts and beneath the
crossbar.
It does not matter which team put it there.
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Play is stopped when a foul is committed
This is something that is unfair or unsafe.
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Play is stopped for injuries
ANYTIME
IMMEDIATELY
In younger players games its 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.
OK if Coach
This is the coachs responsibility
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Play is stopped for substitutions

• There are four opportunities for substitutions
• Injury
• Approx. midway through the first half
• Halftime
• Approx. midway through the second half

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Play is stopped at the end of the first half and
at the end of the game
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Checking for Learning
When can the referee stop play for an
injury? Anytime Immediately A player dribbling
the ball steps over the line. The ball is out of
play. (True/False) False. Its the position of
the ball (not the player) that determines whether
the ball is in play or not.
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Checking for Learning
Is this ball IN or OUT of play?
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Checking for Learning
How many substitution opportunities are there in
a regulation match? Four Name them Approx.
midway through the first half Halftime Approx.
midway through the second half Injury
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Checking for Learning

• A player is injured and leaves the field (with
  the referees permission). What are the coachs
  substitution options?
• The team can play short until the player returns
  to the field (with the referees permission) or
• A substitute can replace the injured player.

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Checking for Learning
A player is injured and leaves the field (with
the referees 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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Checking for Learning
If the boundary line of the field is a rut in
the grass and the ball gets caught in the rut as
it rolls, is it in play? Yes. The lines are a
part of the area they define. The ball remains
in play until the entire ball crosses the entire
line.
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Checking for Learning
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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Fouls and Misconduct

• OBJECTIVES
• Explain the two categories of fouls
• Cover fouls that occur in younger players games
• Introduce the concept of misconduct

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A foul is an unsafe or unfair act

• Committed by a player
• Against an opponent
• On the field of play
• While the ball is in play

All four elements must exist for the incident to
be a foul.
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Fouls are categorized into two types Direct
Free Kick fouls (DFK) Indirect Free Kick fouls
(IFK)
These categories are named for the way play is
restarted
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DFK Fouls

• 7 CREX fouls
• Only if player was Careless, Reckless, or used
  Excessive Force
• 3 others
• The offense is always a foul

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Direct Free Kick fouls(DFK) There are 10

• Kicks an opponent
• Trips an opponent
• Strikes an opponent

Even the attempt to commit any of these three
actions is a foul.
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Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
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Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
Foul tackle from behind - may be kicking or
tripping
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Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
Over the ball tackle - may be kicking and
serious foul play
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Tripping or attempting to trip an Opponent
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Why do tripping and kicking happen?
Foul Recognition
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Because players are trying to tacklethe ball.
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Tackling is when a player takes the ball away
from an opponent by use of his feet or lower
leg.He must contact the ball first.
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Tackler makes contact with ball first, player
trips over ball or legs near ground
Not a Foul!
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These are NOT Tripping
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Striking or attempting to strike an opponent
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Striking or attempting to strike an opponent

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Direct Free Kick fouls (DFK) There are 10

• Tackles an opponent

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A common example of an unfair tackle would be
making contact with the opponent before touching
the ball
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Direct Free Kick fouls (DFK) There are 10

• Jumps at an opponent
• Unfairly charges an opponent
• Pushes an opponent

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Jumping at (into) an opponent
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Charging an opponent (carelessly, recklessly or
using excessive force)
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Charging an opponent (Carelessly, recklessly or
using excessive force)
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Fair Charge

• Shoulder to shoulder, playing the ball

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Pushing an opponent
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CREX Fouls

• 3 with the feet
• Kicks or attempts to kick
• Trips or attempts to trip
• Tackles an opponent
• 2 with hand / arm
• Pushes
• Strikes or attempts to strike
• 2 with the body
• Charges
• Jumps at

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Direct Free Kick fouls (DFK) The other 3

• Holds an opponent
• Spits at an opponent
• Handles the ball deliberately

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Holding an opponent
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Holding an opponent
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Holding?
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Spitting

• Spitting at an Opponent is a Foul
• Spitting at anyone is a Sendoff

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Deliberately Handling the Ball

• Be sure that the arm strikes the ball, not the
  ball strikes the arm.
• Allow players to protect their faces.
• Hand runs the full length of the arm.

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Deliberately handling the ball
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Unintentional contact not a foul Did ball hit
arm? Or Did arm hit ball?
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Direct Free Kick fouls (DFK)
Six of these fouls most commonly occur in U-10
and younger age groups

• Kicks an opponent
• Trips an opponent
• Pushes an opponent
• Holds an opponent
• Unfairly charges an opponent
• Handles the ball deliberately

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Indirect Free Kick fouls There are 7 The
first four pertain solely to the goalkeeper in
his own penalty area.

• Takes more than six seconds while controlling the
  ball with his hands, before releasing it from his
  possession

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Indirect Free Kick fouls (IFK) The first four
pertain solely to the goalkeeper in his own
penalty area.

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

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Indirect Free Kick fouls (IFK) The first four
pertain solely to the goalkeeper in his own
penalty area.

• Touches the ball with his hands after it has been
  deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate.

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Indirect Free Kick fouls (IFK) The first four
pertain solely to the goalkeeper in his own
penalty area.

• Touches the ball with his hands after he has
  received it directly from a throw-in taken by a
  team-mate.

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Indirect Free Kick fouls (IFK) The remaining
three pertain to all players.

• Plays in a dangerous manner
• Impedes the progress of an opponent
• Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball
  from his hands

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Indirect Free Kick (IFK)
Two of these fouls most commonly occur in U-10
and younger age groups

• Plays in a dangerous manner
• Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds to put the
  ball into play

Be prompt with the Dangerous Play call. Dont be
too ticky-tacky with the six second call
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Dangerous Play

• High kick near opponents head
• Heading a low ball about to be kicked
• Playing ball on ground if opponent in danger
• Action that endangers Goalkeeper

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Playing in a dangerous manner (dangerous to an
opponent)
Teammate doesnt count
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Playing in a dangerous manner (dangerous to an
opponent)
Teammate doesnt count
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Impeding the progress of an opponent
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MISCONDUCT
Behavior that is in serious conflict with the
spirit of the game and good sportsmanship (Someth
ing thats very rare in the U-10 games)
Two types of Misconduct Those resulting in a
Caution Those resulting in a Send-Off
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MISCONDUCT
There are seven cautionable offenses

• Unsporting behavior
• Dissent by word or action
• Persistently infringes Laws of the Game
• Delays the restart of play
• Fails to respect the required distance on a
  corner kick, free kick or throw-in
• Enters or re-enters the field of play without
  permission
• Leaves the field of play without permission

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MISCONDUCT
There are seven send-off offenses

• Serious foul play
• Violent conduct
• Spits at any person
• Denies a goal or obvious goal-scoring opportunity
  by deliberately handling ball
• Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an
  offense punishable by a free kick or penalty kick
• Offensive/insulting/abusive language or gestures
• Receives second caution in the same match

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Misconduct is rare in U-10 games. Referees
should deal with it informally without showing
cards.
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Coaches and spectators can be warned and even
dismissed from the game.
But they must never be shown the red or yellow
card.
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Checking for Learning
There are two types of fouls. Name them. Direct
Free Kick Fouls Indirect Free Kick Fouls Why are
the fouls given these names? They are named for
the way play is restarted after the referee has
stopped play because of the foul.
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Checking for Learning
What are the six Direct Free Kick fouls most
often seen in U-10 games? Kicking an
opponent Tripping an opponent Pushing an
opponent Holding an opponent Unfairly Charging an
opponent Handling the ball deliberately
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Checking for Learning
What are the two Indirect Free Kick fouls most
often seen in U-10 games? Dangerous
Play Goalkeeper takes more than six seconds to
put the ball into play
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Checking for Learning
What kind of foul is Handling the ball
deliberately? Direct Free Kick Foul What kind
of foul is Pushing and opponent? Direct Free
Kick Foul
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Checking for Learning
What kind of foul is Playing in a dangerous
manner? Indirect Free Kick Foul If a player
tries to hit another opponent but misses, the
referee cannot call a foul. (True/False) False.
Even the attempt to strike an opponent can be
a foul.
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Checking for Learning
The ball bounces up and hits a player in the arm.
Is this a foul? No A player thats lying on
the ground kicks at the ball. No one else is
near. Is this dangerous play? No
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Checking for Learning
The referee thinks a foul may have occurred but
hes not sure. Should he stop play? No A U-10
player is guilty of one of the types of
Misconduct. The player should be shown the
yellow or red card. (True/False) The referee
has the authority to show the card, but should
work together with the coach to resolve the
matter without displaying a card.
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Checking for Learning
A coach is behaving badly and the referee elects
to dismiss the coach from the field. If the
coachs conduct is terribly bad, the referee may
show the coach the red card. Cards are solely
for the players. Coaches/Spectators are NEVER to
be shown the cards.
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Restarting the Game
For some reason, the game has been stopped.
(Injury, goal, foul, ball out of play, etc.)
How do we restart play?
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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 is taken by the opponents of the team
that last touched the ball. The throw is taken
from the approximate point on the line where the
ball left the field.
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Restarting the Game

• THROW-IN
• At the moment of delivering
• the ball, the thrower must
• Face the field of play
• Have part of each foot touching the ground either
  on or behind the line and
• Use both hands to deliver the ball from behind
  and over the head.

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Restarting the Game

• THROW-IN
• The ball is in play as soon as released and any
  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
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
placed within the goal area.
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Restarting the Game
GOAL KICK The ball is in play when it leaves the
penalty area into the field of play. The kicker
cannot touch the ball a second time until its
touched by any other player. A goal can be
scored directly from a goal kick, but only
against the opposing team.
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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
arc area.
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Restarting the Game
CORNER KICK
All of these balls are legally placed
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CORNER KICK Players from the opposing team must
be 10 yds. from the ball. The ball is in play
when it is kicked (with a kicking motion) and
moves. It does not have to leave the corner arc
area. The kicker may not move the corner
flag. A goal may be scored directly from a
corner kick.
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Restarting the Game
FREE KICKS
A way to restart play when the Referee has
stopped play because of a foul.
There are two types of free kicks Direct Free
Kick Indirect Free Kick
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Restarting the Game
Direct Free Kick (DFK) A DFK is awarded when the
Referee has stopped play for a Penal or DFK
Foul A goal may be scored directly from the
kick (against the opposing team)
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Restarting the Game
Indirect Free Kick (IFK) An IFK is awarded when
the Referee has stopped play for Offside,
Non-Penal or IFK Fouls, or for Misconduct on the
field not involving a Foul The ball must touch
any other player before a goal may be scored
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Restarting the Game
To signal an Indirect Free Kick, the Referee
holds his hand straight up into the air. The hand
remains in this position until the ball either
(a) touches any other player, or (b) goes out of
play.
Other than direction, there is no signal for a
Direct Free Kick
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Restarting the Game
The kicker may not touch the ball a second time
until it has touched another player.
Exception If a free kick taken by the defending
team in its own penalty area is touched a second
time before the ball leaves the penalty area, the
kick is retaken.
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• In most cases a Free Kick is
• Taken from the location of the foul, and
• In play once it is kicked (with a kicking motion)
  and moves.
• All opponents must

• be 10 yds. from the ball.
• But there are some exceptions.

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If a free kick of any type is awarded to the
defending team in its own goal area, the ball may
be placed anywhere in the goal area
Direction of Kick
The ball is in play once it leaves the Penalty
Area
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If an IFK is awarded to the attacking team in its
opponents goal area, the ball is moved out to
the goal area line.
Direction of Kick
The ball is in play once it is kicked and moves
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If a Direct Free Kick Foul is awarded to the
attacking team in the opponents penalty area, a
penalty kick is awarded instead.
Direction of Kick
The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves
forward.
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• PENALTY KICK
• (U-10 and above, only)
• A penalty kick is awarded when a direct free kick
  foul has been committed by a team within its own
  penalty area.
• All players (other than the kicker and the
  goalkeeper) must be
• Outside the penalty area and penalty arc
• Behind the ball
• On the field of play
• Until the ball is played.

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• PENALTY KICK
• (U-10 and above, only)
• The goalkeeper must remain on the goal line
• until the ball is in play (may move
  side-to-side) .
• The ball is in play
• once it is kicked
• and moves forward.
• Kicker may not touch the ball a second time
  until touched by any other player.

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Restarting the Game
DROPPED BALL
A way to restart play for an unusual but neutral
reason.
Good technique?
Injury Dog on the field Stray ball
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DROPPED BALL
The referee drops the ball where it was when play
was stopped. The ball is dropped from the
players waist height. 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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Checking for Learning
The ball goes completely over the touch line,
last touched by an attacker. What is the
restart? Throw-in for the defending team The
ball goes completely over the goal line (not a
goal), last touched by a defender. What is the
restart? Corner Kick
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Checking for Learning
Is this ball legally placed for a corner
kick? Yes
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Checking for Learning
What does this signal indicate? Indirect
Free Kick
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Checking for Learning
How many players must be present for the taking
of a dropped ball? There is no requirement 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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OFFSIDE
The Offside Law is the only law that restricts
tactical positioning during dynamic play. The
offside law is intended to ensure that players
earn the right to shoot on goal.
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OFFSIDE

• Elements of the offside infraction
• Position
• Time of Judgment
• Active Involvement
• All three elements must be present or there
  cannot be an infraction

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OFFSIDE

• Offside Position
• A Player is in an offside position if he is
• In the opponents half of the field
• Closer to the opponents goal line than the
  second to last defender and
• Closer to the opponents goal line than the ball
• All three elements must be present or the player
  is not in an offside position, and there cannot
  be an infraction

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Offside Position It is not an offense for a
player to be in an Offside Position.
BUT His involvement in play may be restricted if
a team-mate touches or plays the ball
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OFFSIDE
Time of Judgment Offside Position is judged at
the moment the ball touches or is played by one
of his team
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OFFSIDE

• Active Involvement
• A player may be involved in active play by
• Interfering with play (playing the ball)
• Interfering with an opponent or
• Gaining an advantage by being in that position.

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OFFSIDE
Once all three of these conditions have been
met POSITION TIME OF JUDGMENT ACTIVE
INVOLVEMENT An offside infraction has
occurred An indirect free kick is awarded to the
opposing team from the place the infringement
occurred.
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OFFSIDE
Exceptions There is no offense if a player
receives the ball directly from Goal
Kick Corner Kick Throw-In
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Direction of attack
AR
OFFSIDE
A1
D
A2
A
A
D
A
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Direction of attack
AR
NOT OFFSIDE
D
A1
A
A2
A
D
A
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Direction of attack
AR
NOT OFFSIDE
D
A1
A
A2
A
D
A
A
A3
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Direction of attack
AR
NOT OFFSIDE Goal Kick
A2
A1
A
A
D
A
D
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Direction of attack
AR
OFFSIDE
A
D
D
A
Deflection off goalpost or goalkeeper
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Direction of attack
AR
NOT OFFSIDE
A
D
D
A
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Direction of attack
AR
OFFSIDE
A
A
A
D
D
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Direction of attack
AR
OFFSIDE
A
D
D
A
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Direction of attack
AR
OFFSIDE
D
A
A
A
D
D
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Direction of attack
AR
NOT OFFSIDE
D
A
A
D
A
D
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Direction of attack
Corner Kick
AR
A
A
A
OFFSIDE
D
D
D
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Key Takeaways It is not an offense to be in an
offside position Wait for Active Involvement
before penalizing for offside The player is not
required to touch the ball for the offside to
be penalized
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Break
10 Minutes
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Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics
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What are the Duties of the Referee ?

• Keep a record of the match
• Timekeeper
• Scorekeeper
• Control substitutions
• File a written report
• Stop play for injury
• Restart play when it has been stopped
• Suspend/terminate a match for cause

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REFEREE COMMUNICATION / SIGNALS
Whistle
Voice
Hand
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Referee Positioning

• 10-15 yards from play
• Keep play between referee and A/R
• Stay out of passing lanes

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REFEREE POSITIONING
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REFEREE POSITIONING
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REFEREE POSITIONING
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ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES AND SIGNALS

• Neutral Assistant Referee
• Indicate ball out of play
• Indicate which side gets
• throw-in, goal kick or corner kick
• Indicate when offside offense has occurred
• Indicate when substitution is desired
• Assist the referee to control the game

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ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES AND SIGNALS
Club Linesmen Only indicate ball in-and-out of
play
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ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES AND SIGNALS

• FLAG SIGNALS
• Throw-in
• Goal Kick
• Corner Kick
• Offside
• Foul
• Goal
• Other

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Key Takeaways The Referees role is to ensure
the game is Fun, Fair and Safe Assistant
Referees assist the Referee The referee team
positions themselves to bracket play
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Checking for Learning
Who determines when the half is over? The
Referee Who calls offside? The Referee
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Checking for Learning
What method of communication by the Referee is
most effective to say to the players Stop
playing I saw a foul? The whistle What is
the Assistant Referees signal for a throw-in
awarded to the attacking team? Faces the field
of play and raises the flag 45 degrees above the
diagonal in his right hand, parallel to the touch
line
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FUNDAMENTAL COACHING CONCEPTS
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING ADVANCE
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING ADVANCE DELAY

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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING ADVANCE DELAY
MAINTAIN POSSESSION
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING ADVANCE DELAY
MAINTAIN POSSESSION REGAIN POSSESSION
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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING ADVANCE DELAY
MAINTAIN POSSESSION REGAIN POSSESSION
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS DEFENDERS
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY BALANCE
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY BALANCE WIDTH
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY BALANCE WIDTH CONCENTRATION
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY BALANCE WIDTH CONCENTRATION CREATIVITY
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY BALANCE WIDTH CONCENTRATION CREATIVITY
COMPOSURE
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PRINCIPLES OF PLAY ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS PENETRATION DELAY DEPTH DEPTH
MOBILITY BALANCE WIDTH CONCENTRATION CREATIVITY
COMPOSURE
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In AYSO, Its about more than the game !
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Continuing Education

• Web sites
• AYSO
• www.ayso11L.org
• www.soccer.org
• www.aysohelp.org
• USSF
• www.ussoccer.com
• FIFA
• www.fifa.com

• Publications
• AYSO
• Laws of the Game
• Guidance for Referees and Coaches
• USSF
• Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game
• FIFA
• Questions and Answers to the Laws of the Game

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