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U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 9 Referee CourseSmall Sided and Recreational Youth Training

Online Training Script:

Welcome to U.S. Soccers online training for the Grade 9 Referee Course.

Training for this course is specific to preparing officials for the small sided and recreational youth game.

This presentation focuses on Law 11 Offside. 1

PositionOffside positionNearer to the opponents goal line than the ball Nearer to the opponents goal line than the second to last opponentNot in your own half of the field

Online Training Script:

A player is in an offside position when he or she is nearer to the opponents goal line than both the ball and the second to last opponent.

Nearer to the opponents goal line means any part of the players head, feet, or body, but not including the arms, is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second to last opponent.

It is not a penalty in itself to be in an offside position.

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:There are three elements required for a player to be in an offside position. Circled player is the one we are interested in.First click illustrates position of ball before it was kicked.Second click shows position of 2nd last opponentThird click inside of opposing penalty area so player is not in own half of field.2

Remember!!!!!

Offside Position is NOT a crimeOnline Training Script:

In order for a player to be penalized for an offside offense, he or she must meet all of the following criteria.

He or she must be in an offside position at the moment the ball is touched played by a teammate, and, in the opinion of the referee, become involved in active play.

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:Emphasize that merely being in an offside position is not an offense. There has to be more .3

To have an OffenseAll three factors must be present!In an offside positionAt the moment the ball touches a teammateBecome involved in active play (More on this later!)Online Training Script:

In order for a player to be penalized for an offside offense, he or she must meet all of the following criteria.

He or she must be in an offside position at the moment the ball is touched played by a teammate, and, in the opinion of the referee, become involved in active play.

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:4

Exceptions

Goal KickCorner KickThrow InOffside Position?YesOffside Offense?NO!!!Online Training Script:

Note that there is no offense if a player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, throw-in or corner kick.

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:5

Review QuestionTo be in an offside position, a player must be which of the following?Nearer to the opponents goal line than the ballNearer to the opponents goal line than the second to last defenderIn the opponents half of the fieldAll of the aboveOnline Training Script:

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:6

Review QuestionShould a player always be penalized for being in an offside position?

YesNoA THOUSAND TIMES NO!!!!Online Training Script:

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:7

Review QuestionA player cannot be punished for being offside position if he or she receives the ball directly from which of the following?

Corner kickGoal kickThrow-inAll of the aboveOnline Training Script:

Classroom Instructor Talking Points:8