The Field of Play (1)

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

Field Size

Touch Line

Goal Line

o Field size will varyoDetermined by local rules

o Boundary linesoTouch linesoGoal linesoTouch line > goal line

Parts of the Field

Touch Line

Touch Line

Goal Line

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Halfw

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Center CircleCenter MarkCorner Arc(s)Corner Flag(s)Goal(s)Goal Area

Goal Area

Penalty Area

Penalty Area

Penalty Arc(s)

Penalty Mark(s)

Technical Area Technical Area

Optional Mark(s)

Field Safety - #1 Priority

o Arrive 30 minutes prior to kickoff – find the problems before the game

o Home coach – responsible for fixing problemso Referee decides if the field is safe

Goal Safety

Goal not anchored?This is a deal breaker!!!

Corner Flags

MINIMUM OF 5 FEET TALL

Why?

Review Question

Who should correct any reported problems with the field of play?

o Referee teamo Away team coacho Home team coacho Spectators

Review Question

Must the goals be securely anchored to the ground before starting play?

o Yeso No

Review Question

At a minimum, how many minutes before the game should the referee team arrive?

o 5 minuteso 10 minuteso 15 minuteso 30 minutes

Review Question

In a small sided game, what will determine the size of the field and the field markings used?

o Laws of the Gameo Local rules of competition

Review Question

Will the local rules of competition determine the size of the goals used?

o Yeso No

Review Question

The corner flags must be at least how many feet high?

o 2 feeto 4 feeto 5 feeto 6 feet