The Field of Play (1)
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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
Goa
l Lin
e
Halfw
ay Line
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