AYSO Basic Referee Course

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AYSO Basic Referee Course
Section 3 - Area A - Region 611 West Side Soccer
League Sara Fischer, sarawssl_at_gmail.com Gregg
Solomon, gmsolomon5_at_aol.com wsslrefadmin_at_wssl.org
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Why Are We Here?
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Basic Referee Course
OBJECTIVES

• Understand what AYSO expects from you
• Successfully transition from U-8 and younger play
  to U-9 and older
• Review of U-8 refereeing
• Understand the players you will be working with
  in U-9 and older
• Additional understanding of fouls
• Completely new material
• -Misconducts
• -Offside
• -Goalkeepers
• -Field Positioning
• -Signals

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Basic Referee Course
Course Prerequisites
Must - Be at least 12 years old - Have
previously passed the U-8 Official
Course Hopefully - You RSVPd and looked at the
Referee Survival Kit - You have already handed
in your annual volunteer form
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AYSO Philosophies - Review

• Everyone Plays
• Balanced Teams
• Open Registration
• Positive Coaching
• Good Sportsmanship

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AYSO Philosophies - Review
P I E Positive Instructional Encouraging
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AYSO Team - Review
PARENTS
REFEREES
KIDS
COACHES
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AYSO Team - Review
AYSO Team Rules

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

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Organization of the Game Review
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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Philosophy of the Game - Review
The object of the Laws of the Game can be
summarized in three simple words Safe Fair Fun

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Philosophy of Refereeing - Review

• 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
Do not compromise on safety Within that
guideline, if you are not sure you saw it, dont
call it
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Philosophy of Refereeing

• In the younger players games, the referee is
  more of a friendly guide than policeman
• Young players that commit technical errors (like
  taking a restart improperly) generally should be
  given a second chance
• Young players should never be subjected to public
  humiliation

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Checking for Learning - review
How many Philosophies does AYSO have? FIVE Name
three of the five AYSO Philosophies. Open
Registration, Balanced Teams, Everyone Plays,
Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship
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Checking for Learning - review
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 - review
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
U-8 and below a taste of the game U-9 and
above players increasing coordination and
abilities and lengthening attention span Players
expect - Fairness - Kindness - Respect -
Independence
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Understanding Younger Players - review
Implications for how we officiate these games
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Dealing with Coaches/Spectators - Review
Use the AYSO Team concept to enlist
cooperation Remain calm and professional Maintai
n 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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Pre-and Post-game Duties and Activities (overview)
1. Arrive early 2. Check field and equipment 3.
Introduce yourself to the coaches 4. Brief
assistant referees 5. Check players equipment 6.
Conduct coin toss 7. Post game duties
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
1. Arrive early - review At least 15 minutes
prior to game time (20 to 30 minutes if first
game of the day) In proper uniform
(look like a team!)
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
1. Arrive early - review With required equipment
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
2. Check Field and Equipment - review Holes,
glass, rocks, debris, etc. Goals (properly
secured) Nets (secured, no holes/gaps) Corner
flags Ball Weather Markings (next slide)
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Field of Play
2. Check Field (incl. Addl Markings)
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3
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West Side Soccer League Field Rules
No dogs at or around games No smoking, drugs or
alcohol at or around games or practices No
riding bicycles on North Meadow
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
3. Introduce yourself to the Coaches -
review Learn their names Be approachable Get a
game ball Get an AR/Club linesman Find out how
many players they expect
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Options if Either or Both Teams Are Short Players
1. Short team borrows one or more players from
long team 2. Short team allows WSSL registered
player not scheduled to play to join team
(playing on the defending half of the field) 3.
Shortening the field 4. It is not an option to
have both teams play short if that reduces a
players time on the field. Remember, EVERYONE
PLAYS! Coaches need to decide, but referee can
facilitate
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
4. Brief Assistant Referees - review Club
Linesmen Non-neutral 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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Pre-game Duties and Activities
4. 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

• 5. Check players equipment (addition of
  goalkeeper)
• Team Uniform - Shirt, Shorts, Shoes (next
  slide), Socks, Shinguards
• Shinguards must be under the socks
• No dangerous equipment in the opinion of the
  referee (list follows)
• Be ready to conduct inspection while previous
  game is still in progress
• Goalkeepers shirt must be distinguishable from
  all other players and the referee

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Shoes for West Side Soccer League Fields
Turf shoes okay anywhere in the system No
slip-ons on any field No baseball or football
cleats on any field No cleats on North Meadow or
Kantor Fields Soccer cleats okay on artificial
turf fields (Riverside Park, Jefferson, Frederick
Douglass, etc)
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Turf Shoes (Top) vs. Cleats (Bottom) - review
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
5. Check players equipment - review Nothing
dangerous (in your opinion) No jewelry,
watches, earrings, bracelets 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 may be worn,
but must be secured to the player with tape,
cloth wristband or something similar that is
safe. The information must remain visible
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Pre game duties and activities
6. Conduct coin toss - review Brief introduction
(no long lectures) Doesnt matter who tosses the
coin or who calls it Winner of the coin
toss chooses which goal to defend The other team
takes the kick-off
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7. Post-game Duties - review
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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Julie Foudy
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Tiffeny Milbrett
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Cindy Parlow
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Abby Wambach
Post-game Duties (Not in WSSL)
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Kristine Lilly
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Michelle Akers
Blue Angels
Red Devils
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Checking for Learning - review
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 - review
In a U-10 game, the ball offered by the home team
is a size 3 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 4 ball. If the team cannot
provide one, ask the other team for one. If no
size 4 ball is available, play the match with a
size 3 ball.
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Checking for Learning - review
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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Now that weve finished our pre-game
activities.... How do we start the game?
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Ready for the Kick-Off
Verify the correct number of players on the
field Minimum of seven (7) players on each team
for full-sided regulation games
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Defenders must be 10 yards from the ball
All players must be on their own side
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Starting the Game

• The assistant referee lets the referee know hes
  ready to start the game by
• Making eye contact with the referee, and
• Unfurling the flag

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4
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Kick-Off - review
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
No second touch by player putting it in play
Goal can be scored directly from kickoff
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Keeping Time - review
Time starts when the ball has been put into play
(kicked and moves forward) The match consists of
two equal periods The clock is stopped (or time
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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Time In WSSL Games - review

• Games should start, and must end, on time
• Do not run late and ask the next game to wait for
  you to finish
• Divide available time in two equal halves plus a
  halftime
• Quarter breaks are for substitutions only keep
  the clock running
• Conduct pre-game inspection off field while
  previous game is still in progress

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4
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Checking for Learning - review
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

• Seven reasons to stop play
• Ball goes out of play (referee stays on the
  field!)
• Goal is scored
• Foul is committed (by one or more players)
• Injury
• Halftime / End of Game
• Substitution breaks midway through each half in
  WSSL games
• The referee deems it necessary

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1. The lines of the field are part of the area
they define - review
In Play
In Play
IN
OUT
In Play
Either in the air or on the ground
Out of Play
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1. The balls position determines whether it is
in or out of play Not the players position -
review
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2. Play is stopped when a goal is scored - review
When the ball crosses entirely over the goal
line, between the goalposts and beneath the
crossbar
It does not matter which team put it there
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3. Play is stopped when a foul is committed
This is something that is unfair or unsafe (we
will discuss in greater detail later)
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4. Play is stopped for injuries - review
Immediately err on the side of caution with
younger players

• Blood
• On clothing must be neutralized
• On the body must be removed (coach responsibility)

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5. Play is stopped for substitutions - review

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

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5. Note on Injury Substitutions - review

• AYSO coach may substitute for rest of quarter
  or play short until injured player is ready to
  return
• WSSL maximize playing time for each player
  while retaining control of field
• All entering and leaving the field only on
  stoppage in play

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5
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6. Play is stopped at the end of the first half
and at the end of the game - review
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7. Play is stopped when the referee deems it
necessary - review
Sometimes there are outside influences that make
it necessary to stop play
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7. Play is stopped when the referee deems it
necessary - review

• Including but not limited to
• Stray ball
• Stray dog
• Stray younger sibling
• Fouls by both sides at the same time
• Thunder or lightning
• The referee makes a mistake
• Coach/spectator issues

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5
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Checking for Learning - review
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 - review
Is this ball IN or OUT of play?
OUT
IN
IN Play
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Checking for Learning - review
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 - review

• 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 - review
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 - review
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 - review
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 (Penal) Indirect Free Kick fouls
(Non-Penal)
These categories are named for the way play is
restarted
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There are Ten (10) Direct Free Kick (Penal)
Fouls
Four of Them Use Hands 1. Deliberately
handles the ball 2. Pushes 3. Holds 4.
Strikes or attempts to Strike (including use of
elbows)
Three of Them Use Feet 5. Kicks or attempts
to Kick 6. Trips or attempts to Trip 7.
Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the
ball, making contact with the opponent before
making contact with the ball
The Rest Use Other Body Parts 8. Unfairly
Charges 9. Jumps at an opponent 10. Spits at
an opponent
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Seven of These Direct Free Kick (Penal) Fouls
Require Careless or Reckless Behavior or
Excessive Force (CRE)
1. Pushes 2. Strikes or attempts to Strike
(including use of elbows) 3. Kicks or attempts
to Kick 4. Trips or attempts to Trip 5.
Unfairly Charges 6. Jumps at an opponent 7.
Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the
ball, making contact with the opponent before
making contact with the ball
The Other Three Penal Fouls Do Not Require CRE 8.
Deliberately handles the ball9. Holds10. Spits
at an opponent
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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Direct Free Kick Fouls
What do they look like? (DODO)
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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TYPES OF FOULS
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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Frequently Seen Penal Fouls at Younger Age Groups
Kick leg reaching around from behind Trip
leg reaching around from behind Unfair Charge
huge frontal collision may be a charge committed
by both sides Pushing hands up may be a push
from both sides Holding one set of hands
grabbing the opponents shirt or arm
Deliberate Handling of the Ball a good-faith
attempt to protect face and other body parts does
not constitute deliberate handling of the
ball Striking includes use of elbows
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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Deliberate Handling

• Not hand ball
• Handling the ball is arguably the source of most
  confusion amongst penal fouls
• Two questions the referee should judge
• Did the ball play the hand or did the hand play
  the ball?
• Was the contact by the player deliberate?

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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Protecting the Goalkeeper
No contact with or charging of the goal keeper
allowed in WSSL games A 50-50 ball belongs to
the keeper Call keepers ball to guide the
keeper and attacker in fast-developing
situations Stay at least an arms length away
from the keeper is a good explanation for young
players Stop play immediately if the keeper is
injured but otherwise use whistle with
discretion A goal scored by putting the goal
keeper in danger should be called back
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7 Indirect Free Kick Fouls (4 for the goal
keeper)
1. Keeper touches the ball with his hands after
it has been deliberately kicked to him by a
team-mate 2. Keeper touches the ball with his
hands after he has received it directly from a
throw-in taken by a team-mate 3. Keeper touches
the ball again with his hands after it has been
released from his possession and has not touched
any other player 4. Keeper takes more than six
seconds while controlling the ball with his
hands, before releasing it from his possession
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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7 Indirect Free Kick Fouls (3 for any player)
5. Impedes the progress of an opponent 6.
Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball
from his hands 7. Plays in a dangerous manner
(PIADM) - e.g. kicking the ball with leg above
waist level - e.g. heading the ball with head
below waist level - e.g. attempting to kick the
ball while on the ground while surrounded by
opposing players - e.g. baseball style slide
tackle with cleats up - e.g. falling on the ball
and deliberately keeping it trapped
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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Indirect Free Kick Fouls
Two of these fouls commonly occur in U-10 and
younger age groups 1. Plays in a dangerous
manner (PIADM) 2. Goalkeeper handles the ball
after it is kicked to him by a teammate Be
prompt with the Dangerous Play call!
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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MISCONDUCT
Behavior that is in serious conflict with the
spirit of the game and good sportsmanship (Someth
ing that is very rare at younger levels)
Two types of Misconduct Those resulting in a
Caution Those resulting in a Send-Off A Foul
may occur simultaneously with Misconduct, and may
guide the subsequent restart, but the Misconduct
is an independent occurrence, and is punished
separately
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MISCONDUCT
There are 7 cautionable offences
1. Unsporting behavior (good catchall category)
2. Dissent by word or action (most common in WSSL)
3. Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game
4. Delays the restart of play
5. Fails to respect the required distance on a
corner kick, free kick or throw-in
6. Enters/re-enters the field of play without
permission
7. Leaves the field of play without permission
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MISCONDUCT
There are 7 send-off offences
1. Serious foul play (penal foul w/excessive
force)
2. Violent conduct (looks like serious foul play
but does not involve a foul)
3. Spits at any person
4. Denies a goal or obvious goal-scoring
opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
5. Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by
an offense punishable by a free kick or penalty
kick
6. Offensive/insulting/abusive language or
gestures
7. Receives a 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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Your Options..
A quiet word with the player before the situation
escalates Time out/remove player to coach for
cool-down period U12 and above Yellow card may
be shown if a player is attempting to undermine
the referees control of the game to such an
extent that everyone on the field must be advised
that the referee is in charge Serious Foul Play,
Violent Conduct, and Spitting at Others should be
shown the red card at U12 and above U15 and
above Red and yellow cards may be shown for most
cautionable and send-off offenses
Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6
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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 (Penal) Indirect Free Kick Fouls
(Non-Penal) 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 an 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 - review
• 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
• The thrower is not allowed to be the second
  person to touch the ball after a throw in
  (restart after the whistle is an IFK)

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Restarting the Game

• THROW-IN - review
• 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
• yards from the point of the throw-in
• A goal may not be scored directly from
• a throw-in
• Improper throw-ins should not be
• permitted at U-9 unless the offense is trifling
• Restarts after a whistle on an improper throw-in
  are made via a throw-in for the other team

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Restarting the Game
GOAL KICK - review 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 - review 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 (for U-8 it
was the goal area) The kicker cannot touch the
ball a second time until the ball is 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 - review 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 - review
All of these balls are legally placed
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• CORNER KICK
• Players from the opposing team must be 10 yards
  from the ball (greater distance than U-8)
• The ball is in play when it is kicked (with a
  kicking motion) and moves
• The ball does not have to leave the corner arc
  area
• If the ball is kicked down the goal line and
  crosses the goal line in the air before arcing
  back into the field of play, it is out of play
  and the restart is a goal kick for the other team
• The kicker may not
• Move the corner flag
• Touch the ball a second time until another player
  has touched it
• A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick

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Restarting the Game FREE KICKS - review

• Restart play with a free kick when the referee
  has stopped play because of a foul
• The free kick is taken from the location of the
  foul, but no closer than 6 yards from the
  opposing teams goal
• The ball is in play once it is kicked (with a
  kicking motion) and moves
• The team who is to take the free kick may quick
  kick if they wish before the defense sets up

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Restarting the Game FREE KICKS - continued

• Unless a quick kick is taken, all opponents must
  be at least 10 yards from the ball (note special
  circumstances of Law 8)
• The team to take the free kick may ask the
  referee to move the defending team back
• If a quick kick is not taken, the referee may
  demonstrate to the defending team how far away
  from the ball they need to move
• Ceremonial restart with whistle after referee
  moves players (wait for my whistle)
• The defending team may build a wall but the
  kicker is not obligated to wait for them to do so

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Restarting the Game In U-9
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 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
The only signal for a Direct Free Kick is to
point to where the kick shall be taken
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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 (both types) 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 yards 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 can
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-9 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
• Until the ball is played

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• PENALTY KICK
• (U-9 and above, only)
• The goalkeeper must remain on the goal line (but
  can move side-to-side) until the ball is in play.
• The ball is in play
• once it is kicked
• and moves forward
• The kicker may not touch the ball a second time
  until touched by any other player

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Restarting the Game
DROPPED BALL - review
A way to restart play for an unusual but neutral
reason
Injury Dog on the field Stray ball Simultaneous
fouls committed by opposing teams
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DROPPED BALL - review

• 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
• A goal may be scored directly from a dropped ball
• The player may play the ball a second time before
  another player touches it
• There may be zero, one or two players present for
  a dropped ball

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Checking for Learning - review
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 - review
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 at least
  two opponents 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 offence to be in
an offside position It just means that player
is momentarily off his team He cannot interfere
with play or any of the opposing players He
cannot have any involvement in the match Hes
off his team
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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
• 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 1. POSITION 2. TIME OF JUDGMENT 3. 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 offence 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 offence 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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Referee and Asst. 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
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REFEREE POSITIONING
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REFEREE POSITIONING
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ASST. 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 infringement has
  occurred
• Indicate when substitution is desired
• Assist the referee to control the game

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

• FLAG SIGNALS
• Throw-in
• Goal Kick
• Corner Kick
• Offside
• 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 box play
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Law 15 - Throw-in

• Throw-in - referees side
• Referee
• Linesman

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Law 15 - Throw-in

• Throw-in - Linesmans side
• Linesman

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Law 16 - Goal Kick

• GOAL KICK
• Referee
• Linesman

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Corner Kick - Referees Side
Linesman (Ball clearly out)
Linesman (Ball out and back in)
Referee
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Law 10 - Method of Scoring

• Goal - ball back into play
• Linesman

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring

• Goal Disallowed
• Linesman

Shooter was offside
OR
Any other reason
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Law 11 - Offside

• To indicate offside
• Linesmen
• Referee

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Law 11 - Offside

• To indicate position
• Linesmen

Far side
Center
Near side
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Substitutions

• Give signal when referee looks
• When recognized, lower flag
• Supervise at halfway line
• Ensure substitute enters field after replaced
  player has left field

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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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OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME ATTACKERS
DEFENDERS SCORE STOP SCORING ADVANCE DELAY
MAINTAIN POSSESSION REGAIN POSSESSION
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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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AYSO Philosophies
P I E Positive Instructional Encouraging
EBOPS Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open
Registration Positive Coaching Good
Sportsmanship
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Additional WSSL Referee Topics
Referee Survival Kit www.wssl.org Online
referee scheduling system Refereeing a game in
which your child is not playing Continuing
education/enrichment Intermediate referee
certification wsslrefadmin_at_wssl.org
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