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THE LAWS OF THE GAMETHE LAWS OF THE GAME&

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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Th ‘7’ G t t W d i The ‘7’ Greatest Words in the English Language….the English Language….

“If in the opinion of the Referee ”the Referee…

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The Purpose of this ClinicTo review pertinent program informationTo review key elements of the LOTG y fTo provide veteran referees with updates concerning:g

Most recent points of emphasis presented in USSF annual trainingsR i i f h LOTG b h IFAB f Re-interpretations of the LOTG by the IFAB of FIFA and disseminated by USSF

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AgendaSign-In, ObjectivesImportant Policies & ProceduresUSSF ‘Points of Emphasis’ for 2010Review of the roles of all game participantsLaws of the GameTop 10 things that go wrong in a game20 most-missed questions on SAY testNew game assignment process

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www.thegameschedule.com/tcys

Contact informationContact information

Mike [email protected]@gmail.com620 Redwood Square

Cell 499 43785

Cell – 499-4378

Why are you refereeing?I need the money!I want to learn more about soccerI want to learn more about soccer.I want to learn new skills that will help me now and later in life as an help me now and later in life as an adult.

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Objectives of this ClinicReferees will have a better understanding of…understanding of…

the keys to being a successful refereethe role of the refereethe role of the refereethe roles of the Coach, Player, & Parentthe Characteristics of the Age Groupsthe Characteristics of the Age Groupsthe Laws of the Game

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Expectations for today?ListenAsk questionsAsk questionsRemember, you will be paid for refereeing This means you will be a refereeing. This means you will be a “professional”.

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Organizational RelationshipsWhat is FIFA?

Federation Internationale de Football Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

Founded in 1904 by delegates from y gFrance, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and SwitzerlandH d t i Z i h S it l dHeadquarters are in Zurich, SwitzerlandFIFA now consists of 6 Confederations and 208 Associations

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and 208 Associations

The FIFA Promise

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The FIFA Mission

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IFAB(maintains (maintains The LOTG)

AFC(Asia)

CAF(Africa)

CONCACAF(North &Central

CONMEBOL(SouthAmerica)

OPC(Oceania)

UEFA(Europe)( ) ( )

America) America) ( ) ( p )

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The IFAB maintains the rules

The International Football Association Board is the “guardian” of the LOTG.The IFAB consists of representatives from The IFAB consists of representatives from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, in recognition of their unique

t ib ti t th ti d hist f contribution to the creation and history of the game, plus four members from FIFA.Changes to the laws of the game must be g f g m magreed by at least six of the total eight delegates. Changes are made at the Annual General Membership meeting each March

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General Membership meeting each March.

REFEREES

MIAMI VALLEYEAST AREA

MIAMI VALLEYWEST AREA

MIAMI VALLEYNORTH AREA

MIAMIVALLEYSOUTHAREA

(5 Dist.) (7 Dist.) (6 Dist.) (9 Dist.)

BETHEL GRAHAM MIAMIEAST

NORTH-WESTERN

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Personal Relationships

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The Purpose of TCYS Association was founded in 1974.TCYSA entered into an “Agreement” with the Tipp City Travelling Teams in 1983the Tipp City Travelling Teams in 1983.TCYSA “incorporated” in 1985. TCYS, Inc.TCYS, Inc.

provides the youth of this geographic area the opportunity to learn the game of soccer and its rules.rules.allows all players to participate in each and every game.sponsors and promotes the game of soccer in

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sponsors and promotes the game of soccer in the Tipp City area.

Keys to Successful RefereeingPossess a desire to teach youthExercise patience and understandingp gAllow players to learn through failureRecognize your personal success in ways Recognize your personal success in ways other than in “right & wrong” callsPossess a general appreciation of and g pp frespect for the gameTake advantage of trainings offered

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Understanding Perspective Of Player, Coach And Referee Leads To Better Relationshipsp(By: Bobby Howe – USSF National Coordinator of Coaching Education)

As we continue to grow as a sport in the United States it is important for players, coaches and referees to have a mature understanding of each referees to have a mature understanding of each other's role in the development of the game. Since the history of the officiated game, there have been differences of opinion between players have been differences of opinion between players, coaches and the officials. In a sense, this is understandable because all parties observe the game from a different point of view Perhaps if game from a different point of view. Perhaps, if they were to appreciate the other person’s perspective of a game, there would be a better relationship

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relationship.

Player PerspectiveThroughout the game the player has to adjust to the movement of the ball. At times the player has to run with the At times the player has to run with the ball. He has to deal with the constant pressure pof opposition. The environment, importance of the game, the time in the game winning or losing the time in the game, winning or losing, making mistakes in the game, and individual personality will all affect a player's stress level

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level.

Player PerspectiveWhatever the circumstances of the game, the player has to make very g p y yimportant decisions and maintain a very high level of concentration. It

t b d t d th t l must be understood that players are playing to win the game, therefore, the game is very competitive; the the game is very competitive; the higher the standard of play, the more competitive the game

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competitive the game.

Player PerspectiveWhile soccer is unlike rugby or football in its physical aspect, soccer is a contact sport, although most of the contact is incidental as a result of players challenging f th b ll All f s ill b bl t for the ball. All referees will be able to recite the specific rules that disallow certain types of contact However the key certain types of contact. However, the key to their observation is the intent of the contact.

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Player PerspectiveWas the player going for the ball?

Or was he going for the opponent?Or, was he going for the opponent?Did the opponent fall over the ball or player after a correct challenge? player after a correct challenge?

Or, did the player hit the opponent before the ball?before the ball?

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Player PerspectiveDespite its simplicity, the very nature of the game of soccer presents of the game of soccer presents individual and group "battles" on the field which have to be won. f eld wh ch have to be won. Referees must understand that the player regards the game from one player regards the game from one perspective – he cannot be impartial.

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The Role of the PlayerTo do his best while playing fairlyTo demonstrate sportsmanshipTo demonstrate sportsmanshipTo respect the decisions of the refereerefereeTo refrain from dissenting the

f ’ d i ireferee’s decisions

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Coach PerspectiveThe coach's perspective is entirely different from the players and the referee. No matter what his personality is like, the coach cannot be impartial; he bs s th m f th d t f observes the game for the advantage of

his team. Soccer coaches must not fall into the trap Soccer coaches must not fall into the trap of copying coaches of baseball, football and basketball where it is accepted to be

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basketball, where it is accepted to be highly critical of officials during the game.

Coach PerspectiveIn those traditional American sports the coaching staff plays a vital role in the outcome of the game while the game is outcome of the game while the game is being played. Therefore, emotions tend to run high. Soccer coaches can do very little to affect the outcome of the game while it to affect the outcome of the game while it is being played. Soccer is a player's game.While emotions are undoubtedly affected, th h i d l d i the coach is under no real pressure during the game: he does not have to run, sweat, nor make split second decisions as do the

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pplayers and the referee. The coach has no excuse for poor behavior.

Role of the CoachCoaches should recognize the importance of their behavior; harsh importance of their behavior; harsh criticism of the referee by the coach during the game often gives coach dur ng the game often g ves license for the players and parents (spectators) also to criticize. (spectators) also to cr t c ze. Coaches should address referees respectfully quietly in a non-

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respectfully, quietly, in a nonconfrontational manner.

Advice to CoachesBefore each game, coaches should try to remind the players that the referees need to concentrate and that unnecessary talking concentrate and that unnecessary talking (directed at the referees) tends to create less concentration on the job of refereeing. Coaches should not approach the referee at half Coaches should not approach the referee at half time. This is the only time during the game that the coach has to talk to the players as a group. The coach should not waste valuable time in The coach should not waste valuable time in talking to the referee. The Head Coach is responsible for the behavior f h A i C h d h P

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of the Assistant Coaches and the Parents.

Role of the Assistant CoachShould manage the team benchShould allow the head coach to be the Should allow the head coach to be the “main voice” of instruction to the players during gamesplayers during gamesActs as head coach when the head coach is not availablecoach is not available

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Codes of EthicsCoach – I will treat the referee with respect, no matter what the call.Player – I will be respectful to coaches Player – I will be respectful to coaches, referees, parents and players and understand that creating an incident could be cause for my removal from the gameremoval from the game.Parent - I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship b h i t d t d b by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators.

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Coaches’ Rights?The SAY Rulebook, Law 5, Note 8, states, “All team members and coachesare subject to the Laws, whether on or off the field of play.” The FIFA LOTG, Law 5 states, “The referee takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may, at his discretion expel them from the field of play and its immediate his discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds.”US Soccer says,“A coach has no "right" to anything in the game of soccer, other than the right to conduct him/herself responsibly during the game --from within the technical or bench area -- while offering advice to his

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team's players. A referee who allows coaches or other team officials to parade around the field or shout abuse at players in the guise of instruction, in contravention of the requirements in Law 5 that coaches behave responsibly and that referees not permit anyone other than players to enter the field, should be ashamed.”The referee may first warn the coach who is behaving irresponsibly (unless the behavior is REALLY egregious). USSF suggests referees apply the “Ask, Tell (yellow card), Remove (red card)” approach when dealing with team officials. If the behavior persists, the coach is expelled from the field for failing to behave in a responsible manner.

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Distinguishing Responsible vs. Irresponsible behavior

Responsible behavior means that the coach or other team official has stuck to what his part of the game is……issuing tactical instructions or praise to their players. If th b d th s b ds th th i they go beyond those bounds, then their behavior is irresponsible. Shouting abuse and heaping derision on players is and heaping derision on players is irresponsible behavior and brings the game into disrepute. (US Soccer)

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Distinguishing Responsible vs. Irresponsible behavior

Bringing the game into disrepute in the normal course of the game means doing something that is totally counter to the something that is totally counter to the spirit of the game, which is meant to be played fairly and in a sporting manner. Such acts show a lack of respect for the Such acts show a lack of respect for the game, e. g., aggressive attitude, inflammatory behavior, deliberately kicking the ball into one's own goal or taunting " It the ball into one s own goal or taunting. It also includes intimidation and arguing with the referee. (US Soccer)

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What should/should not be said by the coaches or spectators

Nice ball!Nice shot!Nice save!

Get the ball!Boot it! What are you doing!Nice save!

Great effort!Drop!Patience!

What are you doing!Don’t let him push you! Get ‘im!Push him back! Patience!

Two touch!Clear it!Wide!

Push him back! Take him out!He’s no good!He can’t beat you!Wide!

Through ball!Give and go!Overlap!

He can t beat you!What were you thinking!What is wrong with you!That’s terrible!

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Overlap! That s terrible!

If you have problems….If you have any problems with a parent or a player during a game, tell p p y g gthe coach.If you have any problems with a y y pcoach, ask him or her to stop dissenting.Call me after the game to tell me what happened.

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Referee ConsiderationsThe referee has a high level of concentration for the duration of the game in which he is making split-second valued judgments, which may ff t th t f th affect the outcome of the game.

The referee is human. He will make i t k H th ill k mistakes. However, they will make

fewer mistakes than most players on the field

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the field.

Referee ConsiderationsReferees should not become defensive when criticized nor should defensive when criticized nor should they intentionally try to antagonize the players or coaches. If players or the players or coaches. If players or coaches become abusive, the referee should deal with the situation and get should deal w th the s tuat on and get on with the game.

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Referee ConsiderationsSoccer is a simple game with simple rules. The difficulty that many referees n nt is th t th l s itt n in encounter is that the rules are written in

black and white terms, but soccer is a gray game. Therefore, common sense should be g f ,applied to the decision making process. The very nature of the game presents diff t h ll d h i different challenges and ever changing situations within a game. The nature of the game also dictates that one game will be

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game also dictates that one game will be entirely different from another.

Referee ConsiderationsCurrently, the lack of experienced referees often dictates that most referees often dictates that most referees are asked to officiate different standards of play and both d fferent standards of play and both boys and girls games. Each game represents a different Each game represents a different challenge. It is vital that the referee recognizes the standard and type of

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recognizes the standard and type of game and take every game seriously.

Considerations for AllFinally, coaches and referees must recognize that soccer is a players’ gameand not an arena for them to exhibit their egos.

h f h h The best referees are those who are not remembered after the game because they have allowed the players to play have allowed the players to play. The best coaches are those who allow their players to play without interference

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players to play without interference.

SYSTEM OF CONTROL –1, 2, or 3 REFEREES?

SAY recognizes that SAYAreas and Districts may have to use different referee systems to cover games. gThere may be only one referee, or two referees, or one referee with two assistant referees, or even three referees. It is, of course, understood that referees use a whistle and assistant referees use flags. Each SAYArea or District should choose the system th t ks b st f its l s that works best for its leagues. It may take more than one season of trial and error to determine the one that is best.

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Role of the RefereeEnforce the lawsApprove the ball and players’ equipmentK th tiKeep the timeRecord goals, cautions, ejectionsStop for infringements of the laws and injuriesStop for infringements of the laws and injuriesMay reverse a decision if the game has not been restartedUs th d t l sUse the advantage clauseRefrain from penalizing for trifling offensesSignal to restart after all stoppages

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Role of the RefereeSuspend or terminate the match for:

Unacceptable field conditionsUnacceptable field conditionsLightning or thunderCoach interferenceCoach interferenceSpectator interferenceSerious disorderSerious disorder

Allow players and others on the field ith nl ur p rmissi n

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with only your permission

Referee’s Code of EthicsThe referee is responsible for the following:

Insuring fairness by enforcing the rules and laws of the matchMinimizing the possibility of injury to all involvedC t lli th d t f th t hControlling the conduct of the matchControlling the temperament of the crowd

Therefore, the referee must:Therefore, the referee mustHave a good understanding of the rules, rule changes, and mechanics of officiating.Be on time for the match (you are expected to arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before match time) Confer with your fellow of 20 minutes before match time). Confer with your fellow official. Cover all pre-game duties properly.Be proud of your appearance – Look and act like a referee!Be well prepared with: whistle, watch, coin, red &yellow cards, rulebook game card and pen/pencil These are absolute

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rulebook, game card, and pen/pencil. These are absolute necessities.

Referee’s Code of Ethics Be prepared to be physically in the game and mentally alert. Stay up with play but out of the way.Do not use abusive language or profanity at any time.Add ll l b th i b d h b th Address all players by their numbers and coaches by the title, “Coach”, “Sir”, “Mrs.”, etc. Never use first names while performing as a referee.Do not socialize with the coaches, players, or fans , p y ,immediately before, during, or after the game. Do not smoke on the field.Present an air of authority. Respect the coaches and players and inform them you expect the same conduct in players, and inform them you expect the same conduct in return. Always be courteous and considerate, but do not sacrifice firmness.Maintain your “cool” with an irate coach or player. Do not argue! You cannot win

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argue! You cannot win.

Referee’s Code of EthicsAlways deal firmly with actions that could result in injury to a player. You will maintain control of the match by good refereeing.Do not place your hands on a player when he appears to be Do not place your hands on a player when he appears to be highly agitated. The player may misconstrue the action and become aggressive.During or after the match, do not make statements to players, coaches, or spectators about the match except to clarify a rule

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interpretation. Never hesitate to explain rules and calls at appropriate times.Be professional with fellow referees. Do not discuss other referees with coaches. Constructive criticism must be directed i i t t th f din private to the referee concerned.

Note: Failure to do any of the above may result in disciplinary action.

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Areas of Referee Assessment

Appearanceshirt-tale tucked inno jewelry, no hat or sunglasses (unless needed)

EquipmentWatch, whistle, coin, game card, pencil

Pre-matchFitnessAttitude

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Areas of Referee Assessment

Positioning & MechanicsGame ControlGame ControlSignalingI i liImpartialityAccuracy of DecisionsyUse of Advantage

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Referee Equipment ChecklistEssentials:

Referee shirtBlack or dark shorts

Optional:FlagsAir pump

Black, 3-stripe (white) soccer socksWhistleW t h ith t

p pfirst aid kitTrash bagEquipment bag

Watch with count-up or count-down timerAppropriate shoesRulebook

Foul weather gear –gloves, ski cap, water-repelling shirt/shortsExtra whistle and watchRulebook

Red & yellow cardsGame cardPencil or pen

Extra whistle and watch

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10:00Important Policies & Rules

SAY “Times Two” policySAY “Communicable Disease Policy”SAY Communicable Disease PolicySAY “Lightning Policy”TCYS “W h I i ”TCYS “Weather Instructions”SAY Rule 9 – “Protests”

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SAY “Times Two” PolicyAll SAY Areas will require no less than two adults(at least 18 yrs of age and suggested as unrelated), per team, to be present at all team f h

p pfunctions such as games, practices, picnics, etc. No Exceptions!NOTE:

The adults assigned can be a combination of coaches, parents, board members, etc.While the focus of this policy is the child, it also provides protection for the volunteers in case of provides protection for the volunteers in case of misunderstandings.It is important that each SAY Area reviews their policy on car-pooling. SAY National has for a long time recommended that volunteers not provide transportation

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recommended that volunteers not provide transportation for non-family members. This was more of an insurance issue but now has implications in regards to the intent of the "Times Two" policy.

SAY “Times Two” PolicyIMPORTANT! Failure to implement the "Times Two" policy may adversely p y y yimpact your SAY Area’s liability insurance coverage. The referees are i t t d t h l th t instructed to help assure that coaches comply with this policy at the games and will ask a coach who is games and will ask a coach who is alone to have a parent come over to the team bench for the duration of

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the team bench for the duration of the game.

SAY “Communicable Disease Procedure”

When a player is bleeding, or has an open wound, or has an excessive amount of blood on the uniform, the player must leave the game immediately.

h l d d h d The bleeding must be stopped, the wound cleaned and covered, and the bloody uniform changed (or adequately cleaned oruniform changed (or adequately cleaned or covered) before the player may return to the game.

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game.

SAY “Communicable Disease Procedure”

When a player is bleeding, or has an open wound, or has an excessive amount of blood on the uniform, the player must leave the game immediately.

h l d d h d The bleeding must be stopped, the wound cleaned and covered, and the bloody uniform changed (or adequately cleaned oruniform changed (or adequately cleaned or covered) before the player may return to the game.

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game.

SAY “Lightning Policy”In SAY the safety of players andparticipants is of utmost importance. Soccerfields can be a dangerous place during severeweather.

1. You are in danger if you can see lightning.2. You are in danger from lightning if you can

hear thunder.hear thunder.3. Lightning often travels sideways as far as 10

miles and can strike away from any rainfall even when skies are blue

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even when skies are blue.

SAY “Lightning Policy”

In event of a storm, games and/or practices must be stopped and suspended until the danger has pp p gpassed using the following minimum criteria:

1. The sighting of a lightning flash or the hearing of the sound of thunder shall be reason enough to stop and suspend a game and/or a practice sessionsuspend a game and/or a practice session.

a) Do not wait until it rainsb) Do not try to reach the end of a quarter or the end of a

game.2 C h h ll t k th i l t f l ti 2. Coaches shall take their players to a safe location upon

suspension of a game and/or a practice session;3. Following suspension of a game, the referees shall

promptly leave the field to a safe location;

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p p y f f ;4. Play and/or practice shall not be resumed prior to 30-

minutes after the last sighting of lightning or the last sound of thunder heard.

Additional TCYS Weather Instructions1. The REFEREES will note the time in the game he

stopped the game, e.g. 3 minutes to go in the first quarter.q

2. The REFEREES will note where the ball was and whether it was in play or out of play when he stopped the game.

3. The REFEREES will begin timing a 30-minute interval.

4. The REFEREES will tell the players, coaches, and p yparents to seek shelter immediately, but not to leave the park. They will ask the coaches where they are going to wait. Both REFEREES will tell them where they will be and will wait there

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them where they will be and will wait there. Everyone must wait at least 30 minutes.

Additional TCYS Weather Instructions5. The REFEREES will repeat this procedure until 30 minutes

have elapsed with no audible (thunder) or visible (lightning) signs of the storm, or unless it gets too late to continue.

6 The REFEREES may consult with the coaches to determine 6. The REFEREES may consult with the coaches to determine if the game can be completed prior to the onset of darkness. Any 6 pm Passers game will be cancelled if a 7 pm game is to follow it. Even though the 6 pm game is cancelled, the 7 pm game may be playedgame may be played.

7. The game is considered complete if two full quarters are played. The REFEREES do not have to officially start the third quarter. This is an urban myth.

8. If the game is terminated before the completion of the 2nd quarter, the game will be re-scheduled at the discretion of the Miami Valley East Area. If it is to be re-played, the game will start completely over.

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SAY Rule #9 - Protests1. Judgment calls by referees may not be

protested. For example, no official protest may be made concerning the referee’s judgment as to:) h i d h f l h h f l a) who committed the foul, or whether a foul was

intentional or even committed;b) whether a goal was or was not scoredb) whether a goal was or was not scoredc) which team should be awarded the ball when

the ball goes out of play over the goal-lines or h h l

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the touch-lines;d) allowing or failing to allow an “advantage”, etc.

SAY Rule #9 - Protests2. An official protest concerning a particular

game and any incidents which occurred during that game may be lodged by the during that game may be lodged by the Head Coach (or by his assistant when the Head Coach is not present), ONLY if it is alleged that a PLAYING RULE or LAW was alleged that a PLAYING RULE or LAW was incorrectly applied or enforced by the referee. For example:

Th f d d lt ki k f The referee awarded a penalty kick for a dangerous play or unsporting behavior;The referee allowed a team to play with eleven pl s ft pl h s b j t d d i

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players after a player has been ejected during the course of the game, etc.

SAY Rule #9 - Protests3. Official Protest Procedure

a) An informal, but official, verbal protest must be made to the referees by the Head Coach, or the Assistant when the referees by the Head Coach, or the Assistant when the Head Coach is not present, at (preferably) or close to, the time of the incident; but in all cases, it must be made before the referees have left the playing area.

b) A i l l i b ll ll ill b) A simple or vague complaint about a call or calls will not suffice – the words “official protest” must be used, and the reason for the protest must be made clear. (If this is done at the time of the incident a mistake by a is done at the time of the incident, a mistake by a referee can often be easily rectified without the need for any further action.) Any coach who has made an official verbal protest may withdraw that protest at

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any time.

SAY Rule #9 - Protestsc) The opposing coach must be notified of the

protest by the referee.d) Th i f l b l b f ll d d) The informal verbal protest must be followed

by submission of a formal, written official protest…p1. Delivered to the District Representative or the

appropriate SAY Area designee,2 By midnight of the following day2. By midnight of the following day,3. Accompanied by a fee of $50.00, which will be

refunded if the official protest is allowed, and retained if the official protest is disallowed

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retained if the official protest is disallowed

Examples of Valid ProtestsReferee permits/denies a 2nd Penalty Kick opportunity incorrectly per Law 14.

e g the referee allows a goal upon a 2nd touch e.g. the referee allows a goal upon a 2nd touch by the kicker after striking any part of the goal

Referee allows a goal after discovering the scoring team had more than 11 players on scoring team had more than 11 players on the field.Referee allows an IFK to score after failing to raise his arm overhead.Referee allows a DFK to score after raising his arm overhead indicating it was an IFK

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his arm overhead indicating it was an IFK.

Fall CalendarAug. 21 – Opening DaySept 29 – last Passers gameSept. 29 last Passers gameOct. 2-3 – Passers TournamentO 17 18 24 25 A Wi Oct. 17-18, 24-25 – Area Wings

Tournament

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Referee Assignments & Payment

Logon at www.thegameschedule.com using your referee number & password.Select up to 7 games you can referee.You will receive confirmation of each game gby email.Just prior to game time, ask the HOME coach for a ball and the money.

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Characteristicsof the Various Age Groups

Passers (U8) Age of innocenceF ls id t l

Role of the Referee

P TIENCE! Fouls accidentalFrequently ask at game’s end, “Did we

PATIENCE! Safety Briefly explain calls g

win?” Limited attention span

Briefly explain calls Teacher70%Referee 30%span

Need constant movement

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Wings (U10)Still obedient to decision of Referee

Role of the Referee

SAFETY!decision of Referee and coachOpenly, intensively competitive

SAFETY!Patience Still briefly explain callscompetitive

Fouls usuallyaccidentalParents becoming

callsTeacher 50%Referee 50%Parents becoming

aware of lawsGames can move quickly

Because of unpredictability, this can be the m st diffi lt l l

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quickly most difficult level to referee


Strikers (U12)Occasional dissentSi d t th

Role of the Referee

T h 30%Size and strength of playersFrequently out-

Teacher 30%Referee 70%

q ydistance skillsVery competitiveFouls rarelyFouls rarelydeliberate, but are caused by lack of skill

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skill


Kickers (U14)Usually better balanced physically and mentally than

Role of the Referee Be wary and in control Players see through thep y y y

other groupsCan be intolerant of team-mates’ lack of expertise or lack of skill

Players see through the referee’s “ego trip”Teacher 10%Referee 90%of skill

Occasional dissent with callsHigh degree of team loyalty, and cooperation can emerge

b d d d Can be independent and headstrongFouls are occasionallyretaliatory

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retaliatoryFewer (and quieter) parents at games


MinorSeniors (U19)Wide range of skills seen, due to co-ed status and

Role of the Referee

Be wary and in due to co ed status and 14-18 yrs age spanMore intolerant of teammates’ lack of

Be wary and in control Be prepared to talk to players more teammates lack of

expertise or lack of skillBoys exhibit strong protective nature toward

to players more often and to issue discipline (cautions or ejections)protect ve nature toward

their female teammatesRetaliatory fouls more frequent

j )Teacher 1%Referee 99%

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USSF Points of EmphasisHandling

Old criteria still applies but if you Old criteria still applies, but if you are not sure…

Did the player make himself bigger?Did the player make himself bigger?Did the player benefit?Did the player Did the player

Advantage rule may be applied

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USSF Points of EmphasisManaging the ‘Technical Area’

Control the location and boundaries of Control the location and boundaries of the coaches, players, and equipmentAllow some “venting” by the coachesAllow some vent ng by the coachesDeal with the Assistant Coaches directlyUse the AC to control his Head CoachUse the AC to control his Head CoachUse the Head Coach control his AC“Ask Tell Remove”

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Ask, Tell, Remove

Things that Coaches do which annoy Referees

All 3 coaches give instructions at onceVerbally harass/abuse any player (his or y y p y (one on the opposing team)Verbally harass/abuse the young refereey y gComplain directly/indirectly about the callsShout out the calls…fouls and in-touchfShout, “What was the call, Ref?”Stand on or enter the field during play

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Stand on or enter the field during play without permission from the referee

Things that Parents do which annoy Referees

Coach their child excessivelyCoach their child’s teammatesCoach their child s teammatesVerbally abuse any player (theirs, or one on the opposing team)one on the opposing team)Verbally harass/abuse the young

frefereeArgue/fight with opposing parents

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Things that Referees do which annoy Coaches

Don’t use their whistle effectivelyDon’t use the SAY approved signalsDon t use the SAY approved signalsDon’t explain the calls enoughD ’ h i i Don’t answer their questions Don’t call the game both waysg yMake too many errorsMiss too many fouls

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Miss too many fouls

USSF Points of Emphasis100% Misconduct

Tactical foulsTactical foulsTackles

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USSF Points of EmphasisUSSF Referee Directives

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The 2009 U.S. Soccer Referee Directives

The ten (10) Directives are provided to assist in the management of games g gat the highest levels and, hence, are of interest not only to match officials b t h d d i i t t but coaches and administrators as well. The objective of the Directives is to provide a more unified and is to provide a more unified and consistent approach in key areas of game management

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game management.

100% Misconduct - Tactical and Red Card TacklesAssistant Referee InvolvementContact Above the ShoulderContact Above the ShoulderDissentFree Kick and Restart ManagementG Di t d M C f t tiGame Disrepute and Mass ConfrontationGame Management Model - Foul Selection & RecognitionHandling the BallInjury ManagementManaging the Technical Area

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Manag ng th chn ca r a

The Laws of the GameOpen your SAY RulebookTurn to the Table of ContentsTurn to the Table of ContentsTurn to Law 5

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Law 5 –The Referees

Ensure the game is safe, fun, fairEnforce the laws of the game Enforce the laws of the game togetherW k t th tWork together as a teamMaintain constant eye contactAvoid whistling for trifling fouls

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Training EmphasisTCYS Referees are instructed to:

Use their whistle…a lot!Use the approved SAY signals for foulsUse proper game mechanics…be in position Use proper game mechanics…be in position for a goalIf it looks like a duck, it’s probably a duckf , p yReport problems with players, coaches, and parents to the Director of Officiating

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Promote the flow of the gameTRIFLING INFRACTIONS

Games should be played with as little p yinterference as possible. It is the duty of the referees to penalize only deliberate

h f h breaches of the Law. Constant whistling for trifling and doubtfulb h d b d f li d l f breaches produces bad feeling and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of spectators

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spoils the pleasure of spectators.

Trifling & DoubtfulOffenses

A trifling infraction is an offense that has no significant impact upon g p pplay. A doubtful offense is one which neither referee can attest to. Under no circumstances should the advantage clause be invoked for such “offenses.”

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How trifling a foul is depends on your perspective

The referee’s decision as to whether a player’s action is trifling or not is affected considerably by the skill level of the playersby the skill level of the players.However, the referee should remember to consider trifling offenses in determining persistent infringement of the Laws persistent infringement of the Laws. Further, the referee may wish to talk to or warn a player regarding trifling infringements which, th h id d t ifli th l l d though considered trifling, may nonetheless lead to frustration and retaliation if they continue.

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When can the “advantage clause” be applied?

Only to Law 12 – Fouls & MisconductNOT to decide if a challenge is a foul.NOT to decide if a challenge is a foul.Giving the advantage is "calling the foul”foulMust be as obvious to the players as signaling to stop play.s gnal ng to stop play.Inconspicuous advantage signals are as much to be avoided as a whistle

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a much t a a a wh t which cannot be heard.

Misuse of “Advantage”Likewise, using the advantage signal to indicate that something is not ato indicate that something is not afoul or misconduct, or is a doubtful or trifling offense, is equally wrong.tr fl ng offense, s equally wrong.The referee always has the option to communicate to the players verbally communicate to the players verbally or through action that play should continue

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continue.

When does the refereeinvoke “advantage”?The Four Ps: Possession, Potential, Personnel, and Proximity.

Possession – means active and credible control by the player who was fouled or a teammate.

Potential – means the likelihood of continuing an immediate and dangerous attack on the opponents' goal.

Personnel – The referee evaluates Potential by judging the Personnel involved (the number and skills of the attackers relative to the number and skills of the defenders within 2-3 seconds of the offense)seconds of the offense).

Proximity – the distance to the opponents' goal; the less the distance, the greater the potential).

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When does the refereeinvoke “advantage”?The Four Ps: Possession, Potential, Personnel, and Proximity.

Possession – means active and credible control by the player who was fouled or a teammate.

Potential – means the likelihood of continuing an immediate and dangerous attack on the opponents' goal.

Personnel – The referee evaluates Potential by judging the Personnel involved (the number and skills of the attackers relative to the number and skills of the defenders within 2-3 seconds of the offense)seconds of the offense).

Proximity – the distance to the opponents' goal; the less the distance, the greater the potential).

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Minor vs. Serious InjuriesPlay is allowed to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is, in the opinion of the referee only slightly injured (hurt)the referee, only slightly injured (hurt) .Play is stopped if, in the opinion of the referee, a player is seriously injured.The referee must ensure an injured player is safely removed from the field of play.As soon as the referee has authorized the As soon as the referee has authorized the team officials to enter the field of play, the player must leave the field of play

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How many coaches are ypermitted in the bench area?

At least two (2), but no more than three (3) “rostered” coaches are three (3) rostered coaches are permitted in the bench area.A parent(s) may step in to comply A parent(s) may step in to comply with the SAY “Times Two Policy”.All other persons will be asked to All other persons will be asked to retire to the spectator side of the field by the referees

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field by the referees.

Referee CertificationTCYS Referees attend 8 hrs of training over two days.training over two days.TCYS Referees earn one of these patchespatches.

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Are you ready to move up?Referees with more experience should consider applying for SAY “State Referee” status

Must meet certain criteria annuallyMust meet certain criteria annuallySubmit the SAY application form signed by the District Referee Coordinator along with $10Successful applicants will receive a dated “State Successful applicants will receive a dated State Referee” patchGo to: www.saysoccer.org;

Click on Referees, then, Referee Qualifications, then SAY’s QReferee QualificationThe application form is under, Referee State and National Registration

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SAY ‘State Referee’ Qualifications

Presently is a “Certified” SAY Referee in good standing and has served as a Certified SAY Referee for at least two (2) years. Achieves an 80% or higher grade on the SAY Referee test Achieves an 80% or higher grade on the SAY Referee test. Has officiated at least 35 SAY matches, which must be as a referee (i.e. not as a Assistant Referee). At least ten (10) of these games must have been refereed within the past

year. Has attended a three (3) hour SAY intermediate/advanced referee clinic within the last year or an equivalent and approved USSF intermediate Referee Clinic. ppHas received two (2) favorable game evaluations as a Certified SAY Referee. Has been nominated and approved by the Referee's Area or District Referee Coordinator

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Law 6 –The Assistant Referee

TCYS utilizes a two-man system.If there is only one referee, he will ask each team to provide a club linesmaneach team to provide a club linesman.Club linesmen will be instructed to only indicate when the ball completely crosses p ythe touchline or end line, including the goal line (by raising a flag or their arm overhead).).The referee working alone keeps all the money!

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Top 10-100 things that can go wrong in a game:

Only one or neither team shows up.You are late.Your partner is late. You forget your whistle. You forget your watch.You forget to start/restart your watch.The coach starts with or subs too few players in. You allow too many subs onto the field

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You allow too many subs onto the field.

More bad stuff:You are not sure of the score.You are not sure which team last touched the ball across the touchline/goal line. You call the wrong direction on a FK.gYou call the wrong direction on a Throw-In.You fail to make the teams switch ends.f m mYou fail to end the quarter.You end the quarter too soon.

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You end the quarter too soon.

More bad stuff:A dog, child, or stray ball comes onto the field.A coach or substitute touches the ball with his foot before the ball completely crosses h hlthe touchline.

You are out of position when there is a dd h t l Th k sudden shot on goal. The keeper appears

to make a save/the ball appears to cross the line but you are not sure which

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the line, but you are not sure which.

Law 1 –The Field

Dimensions of the field and its internal areas vary with the age levels.y gCoaches must stay away from the touchline, penalty area, and half-line.p yThe HOME TEAM is responsible for the corner flags.gBoth teams are responsible for clearing debris from their bench area.

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Areas of the fieldThe lines are part of the areas they encompass.encompass.Therefore the ball is “in” an area or “on” the field when it is touching any on the field when it is touching any part of a line or breaks the plane of the outer edge of that linethe outer edge of that line.

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The ball is considered to be“inside” the Penalty or Goal Area

when it is touching any part when t s touch ng any part of the lines that encompass each area.

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Law 2 –The Ball

Traditionally, the HOME team provides the game ball, but the p greferee must approve it.The referees will look for a hand-sewn ball that is symmetrical with no tears on the cover and with the valve

l h ld ithi th f f securely held within the surface of the ball (not protruding).

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Law 3 –Players & Substitutions

Coaches must have their substitutes ready at the half-line flag prior to the request for a substitution for a substitution. The referee may not ignore a properly requested substitution regardless of the ti f th time of the game.Beginning in 2010 a substitute may not enter the field of play until the player he f f p y p yis substituting for has exited the field.The player being substituted is not obliged to leave the field of play on the halfway

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to leave the field of play on the halfway line.

Law 3 –Players & Substitutions

Allowing too many subs onto the field is the fault of the referee.

If too many players are discovered while the ball is in play, the game will be re-started with a dropped balla dropped ball.

Allowing too few subs onto the field is the fault of the coach the fault of the coach.

The referee may notify remind the coach that he is “playing short”, but he should not stop the

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game at any point.

Work together…It is the job of the referee on the bench-side of the field to count the players coming on/off.If a coach is unaware he is playing short do not If a coach is unaware he is playing short, do not allow him to suddenly put a player on the field (from the bench) when he suddenly realizes it.Wh th b ll t f b d (i t t h) When the ball goes out of bounds (into touch) on the spectator-side of the field, the bench-side referee should always:1. Blow his whistle to stop the game for a substitution2. Notify his partner with a hand signal when the player

being subbed are or are not far enough from the action for play to resume

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for play to resume.

Restarting play after a substitution

Referees are to use their whistle to indicate that the substitution is indicate that the substitution is complete and that play may resume

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Law 4 –The Player’s Equipment

No…Jewelry of any kind (medical alert necklaces y ymay be worn if taped on the chest)Splints or casts of any kindB d th h d d th kBandanas on the head or around the neckHard materials in the hair, including beadsBracelets or any other items on the wristBracelets or any other items on the wristWearing two differently colored socksChewing gum

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Law 4 –The Player’s Equipment

TCYS referee’s should perform the pre-game inspection on the touchline 5 minutes prior to the start of the game.HOME team must be aware of color

fl l h f conflicts; any alternate shirt is fine; numbers are not required.C h i d d th t lk ’ Coaches are reminded that goalkeepers’ shirts may not conflict either.

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Law 7 –The Duration of the Match

SAY games are played in quarters to facilitate substituting and to help coaches assure all players get to play coaches assure all players get to play at least half the game.The length of the quarters vary:

8 i 10 i 12 i 15 i 20 i8 min - 10 min – 12 min – 15 min – 20 minThe length of the intervals between quarters (1 min) and of the half-time q ( )break (5 min) are the same for all age groups; breaks are for substituting players and for hydration…not for

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players and for hydration…not for coaching.

Law 7 –The Duration of the Match

The period ends when time expires and not when the referee blows his whistle.A quarter may be extended for the q ytaking of a penalty kick.Time may be added at the discretion yof the referee for injuries and time-wasting.

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Law 8 –The Start & Restart of Play

StartsKick-off at the start, 2nd qtr, half, 4th qtr.Kick off after a goal is scoredKick-off after a goal is scored

Restarts (after play has been stopped)Dropped ballppFree kicks – Law 13 Penalty kick – Law 14Throw-in – Law 15Throw in Law 15Goal kick – Law 16Corner kick – Law 17

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O th ki k ffOn the kick-offplayers’ feet may extend a little

over the center linebut not into the center circle

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Dropped BallAny player may challenge for the ball (including the goalkeeper). There is no minimum or maximum number There is no minimum or maximum number of players required to contest a dropped ball. The referee cannot decide who may or may not contest a dropped ball.A goal may be scored directly from a A goal may be scored directly from a dropped ball, since the ball has been put into play by the referee.

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When is the whistle used?The whistle is required for all ceremonial restarts (every penalty kick and kick-off, plus any other restart which the referee has delayed for any restart which the referee has delayed for any reason). The whistle is needed to:

start play at each quarter and after a goalstop play for a free kick or penalty kick if match is stop play for a free kick or penalty kick, if match is suspended or abandoned, or when a period of play has ended due to the expiration of timerestart play at free kicks when the wall is ordered back p ythe appropriate distance or for penalty kicksrestart play after it has been stopped due to the issue of a yellow or red card for misconduct, injury, or

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substitution

When is the whistle not used?

The whistle is NOT needed:to stop play for a goal kick, corner kick or throw-in, a goalgoalto restart play from a free kick, goal kick, corner kick, throw-in

No whistle is needed when play is restarted with a No whistle is needed when play is restarted with a dropped ball. Except where required, whistling at other times should be held to a minimum so that when it is should be held to a minimum so that, when it is truly needed to gain the attention of players, the whistle is more likely to have the desired impact.

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Law 9 –The Ball In and Out of Play

The ball is out of play when it has completely crossed the goal line or completely crossed the goal line or touch line, or when the referee has stopped play. stopped play. The commission of a "supposed infringement" does not stop play; play infringement does not stop play; play can be stopped for any infringement only by the referee's whistle

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only by the referee s whistle.

When is play “dead” on a foul?

However, while it is the signal of the referee that announces a decision, play is

nsid d t h st pp d h n th considered to have stopped when the decision is made, not when the decision is announced. Thus, no act can be considered a foul if it occurs after the referee has decided to t l ( ft th b ll h l ft th stop play (or after the ball has left the

field) but before the signal has actually been given.

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been given.

InterferenceWhat if the ball touches a person other than a player while it is in play?p y p y

If, when the ball is in play, it touches the referee who is temporarily on the field of play play continuesfield of play, play continues.If, when the ball is in play, it touches an animal spectator or one of the coaches animal, spectator, or one of the coaches, the game is stopped and restarted with a dropped ball; the coach may be

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cautioned for interfering with play.

What if players stop at the whistle on the next field?

If a whistle is heard as a result of spectator action or of activity on a spectator action or of activity on a nearby field and if a player, thinking that play had been stopped by the that play had been stopped by the referee, then illegally handles the ball, the referee should treat this as all, the referee should treat th s as outside interference and restart with a dropped ball.

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Law 10 –The Method of Scoring

If the ball passes wholly over the goal line, a goal is scored.g

If the ball hits the referee prior to If the ball h ts the referee pr or to entering the goal, the goal is scored.

If the entire ball is trapped by the goalkeeper against the very back of

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g a p r aga n t th ry ac f the goal post, the goal is scored.

Fouls Committed While a Goal Is Scored

If a defender infringes Law 12 in an attempt to prevent a goal but the ball continues into the goal and the referee has not signaled to stop play, the

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goal is valid and the player may be cautioned or sent off, depending on the nature of the misconduct. It ld b i d th i t It would be improper under these circumstances to base the send-off on preventing a goal or denying a goal-scoring opportunity, because a goal was actually scoredwas actually scored.If the attacking team infringes the Laws of the Game before scoring a goal, then the goal is not valid

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valid.

What if the Goalkeeper steps p pbackward into the goal?

The position of the keeper’s feet or other parts of his body have no other parts of his body have no bearing on the determination of the goal.goal.

Only the position of the ball mattersOnly the position of the ball matters.

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No GoalIf a referee signals a goal before the ball has passed wholly over the goal line and immediately realizes his error, play shall be restarted with a dropped ball from the

siti f th b ll h l s st d position of the ball when play was stopped, unless play was stopped inside the goal area in which case the referee drops the area, in which case the referee drops the ball on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball

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pwas located when play was stopped.

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Own GoalAn "own goal" scored by a team against itself is valid and is given to the opposing t m team. However, a team cannot score against itself directly from any restart which it itself directly from any restart which it has performed and from which the ball has properly been put into play, e.g. a free kick; i h th t t i ki k in such a case, the restart is a corner kick (the ball has left the field across the goal line not counted as a goal last touched/

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line, not counted as a goal, last touched/ played by a defender).

After a Goal is Scored

TCYS referees are instructed not to chase balls or retrieve balls from chase balls or retrieve balls from within the net area of the goal.They should ask one of the players to They should ask one of the players to go get the ball and bring it to the center spot for the kick offcenter spot for the kick-off.The players learn better this way.

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Law 12 –Fouls and Misconduct

10 major fouls > Direct free kick (DFK’s)(DFK s)6 minor fouls > Indirect free kick (IFK’s)(IFK s)Misconduct > Caution = yellow card

or > Ejection = red cardor > Ejection = red card

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What is a foul?A foul is an unfair or unsafe action committed:

by a playerby a playeragainst an opponent or the opposing teamon the field of play

hil h b ll i i lwhile the ball is in play

If any of these four requirements is not If any of these four requirements is not met, the action is not a foul; however, the action can still be misconduct.

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Deliberate Foul?Except for a handling offense, it is not necessary for the player’s action to be considered “deliberate” in the sense that considered deliberate in the sense that the player intentionally set out to kick, push, trip, hold or otherwise foul the opponent If that were so the referee opponent. If that were so, the referee would have to be capable of reading a player's mind. Under Law 12, the referee makes a decision based upon what he or she makes a decision based upon what he or she sees a player actually do—the result of the player’s action—not upon what might be in th l ' i d

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the player's mind.

The Direct Free Kick Fouls10 offenses are described in Law 12 for which, if play is stopped as a result, the restart is a direct free kick (or a penalty restart is a direct free kick (or a penalty kick if committed by a team within its own penalty area). These offenses are referred to as direct free kick fouls They referred to as direct free kick fouls. They are divided into two groups:

7 actions (kick, trip, jump at, charge, strike, push, or tackle including the attempt to kick trip or strike) tackle, including the attempt to kick, trip, or strike) for which the referee must evaluate how the act was committed; and3 actions (holding, spitting, deliberately handling the ball) for which the referee need decide only if the

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ball) for which the referee need decide only if the act occurred.

The Direct Free Kick FoulsReferees should not punish actions that are accidental or inadvertent. that are accidental or inadvertent. In the case of the first group, the action becomes an offense only if the act on becomes an offense only f the referee decides that it was committed carelessly, recklessly, or comm tted carelessly, rec lessly, or with excessive force.

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Fouls: 1st Level“Careless“ indicates that the player has not exercised due caution in has not exercised due caution in making a play.”

If the foul was careless simply a If the foul was careless, simply a miscalculation of strength or a stretch of judgment by the player who j g y p ycommitted it, then it is a normal foul, requiring only a DFK (and possibly a t t lki t )

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stern talking-to).

Fouls: 2nd Level"Reckless" means that the player has made unnatural movements designed gto intimidate an opponent or to gain an unfair advantage.”

If the foul was reckless, clearly outside the norm for fair play, then the referee must award the DFK and also caution the must award the DFK and also caution the player for unsporting behavior, showing the yellow card.

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Fouls: 3rd Level"Involving excessive force" means that the player has far exceeded the use of f n ss t m k f i pl f th force necessary to make a fair play for the ball and has placed the opponent in considerable danger of bodily harm.”g f y

If the foul involved the use of excessive force, totally beyond the bounds of normal play, then the referee must send off the player for the referee must send off the player for serious foul play or violent conduct, show the red card, and award the DFK to the opposing team

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team.

DFK Fouls – Group 1Kicks an opponent (or Attempts to Kick)Strikes an opponent (or Attempts to Strike)Strikes an opponent (or Attempts to Strike)Trips an opponent (or Attempts to Trip)T kl Tackles an opponentJumps at an opponentp ppCharges an opponentPushes an opponent

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Pushes an opponent

Kicks or Attempts to kick an opponent

Kicks an opponent purposelyAttempts to kick an opponent purposely p pp p p ybut is unsuccessful Kicks the ball while in the possession of the pgoal keeperKicks persistently at the heels/feet of an opponent with the ball from behind Attempts to kick the ball but makes

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contact with the opponent instead

Strikes or Attempts to strike an opponent

Striking can be performed by direct contact using hands, arms, elbows, head, or knees, or by throwing any object (including the ball).

k f l h Striking as a foul occurs where contact is made with the opponent or where contact would have been made if the attempt to would have been made if the attempt to strike is unsuccessful.

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Aerial Challenges –Contact Above the Shoulder

Using the elbow legally or illegally

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Red card or Yellow card?Striking (as with kicking and spitting) suggests the use of some degree of force nd sh ld n m ll b nsid d and should normally be considered

misconduct (violent conduct or serious foul play) of the gravest sort requiring a send-p y) f g q goff and display of the red card. Only in the case of attempting to strike or ki k i hi h th i t t h ld kick, in which there is no contact, should even the possibility of a caution be considered.

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considered.

Trips or Attempts to trip an opponent

Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent includes those situations in ppwhich the player moves under the opponent and uses the body to upset or upend the opponent. This is also known as "bridging."

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Did the player just fall over jan opponent?

Referees must carefully distinguish an act of tripping from the fact of b i t i d T i i tt ti being tripped. Tripping or attempting to trip is an offense if it is clearly directed at an opponent and causes directed at an opponent and causes the opponent to falter or fall. Players, however, may trip over or fall Players, however, may trip over or fall over an opponent as a result of natural play and no infringement of

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p y gthe Law has been committed.

Tackles an OpponentA “tackle” is any play with the foot for a ball under the control of the for a ball under the control of the opponent, whether the player contacts the ball with the foot or not. contacts the ball w th the foot or not. A "tackle" is not limited to "sliding"; a sliding tackle is simply a tackle sliding tackle is simply a tackle performed in a particular way.

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When does “tackling” become an offense”?

The referee must judge whether the tackle of an opponent is fair or whether it is l ss kl ss in l s th s f is careless, reckless, or involves the use of excessive force. Making contact with the opponent before Making contact with the opponent before the ball when making a tackle is unfair and should be penalized. However, the fact that contact with the ball was made first does not automatically mean that the tackle is fair

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mean that the tackle is fair.

SAY Soccer treats “tackling” gmore stringently than USSF

A DFK is also awarded to the opposing team on any tackle made from outside team on any tackle made from outside peripheral vision (180 degrees) of the opponent, even if first contact is with opponent, even f f rst contact s w th the ball.An IFK is awarded if a player slide An IFK is awarded if a player slide tackles from the rear with no contact of the opponent or the ball

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of the opponent or the ball.

“Red Card” TacklesRed card tackles usually involve combinations of the following components:1 Speed of play and the tackle1. Speed of play and the tackle2. Intent3. Aggressive naturegg4. Position of the tackler – in particular, his legs:

(the height of the tackler’s leading leg and the follow-up action by the tackler’s trailing the follow up action by the tackler s trailing leg)

5. Opportunity to play the ball6 At h f th

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6. Atmosphere of the game

“But, Ref, I got the ball!”The declaration by a player that he or she has "got the ball first" is she has got the ball first is irrelevant if, while tackling for the ball, the player carelessly, recklessly, ball, the player carelessly, recklessly, or with excessive force commits any of the prohibited actions. (USSF)of the proh ted act ons. ( SSF)

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Jumps at an opponentU10-U12 players (Wings & Strikers) tend t d this to do this when challenging challenging for the ball.

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Charges an opponentThe act of charging an opponent can be performed without it being called as a foul. Although the fair charge is commonly Although the fair charge is commonly defined as "shoulder to shoulder“, this is not a requirement and, at certain age levels

h h i hts tl t where heights may vary greatly, may not even be possible. Furthermore, under many circumstances, a F m , m y m ,charge may often result in the player against whom it is placed falling to the ground (a consequence of players differing

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ground (a consequence of players differing in weight or strength).

How does a player “charge fairly”?

The Law requires that the charge be directed toward the area of the directed toward the area of the shoulder and not toward the center of the opponent's back (the spinal of the opponent s back (the sp nal area): in such a case, the referee should recognize that such a charge should recogn ze that such a charge is at minimum reckless and potentially even violent.

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PushingExtends the arm/hand arm/hand against an opponent in opponent n other than a striking motion.str ng mot on.

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DFK Fouls – 2nd GroupThree (3) other offenses in which the “careless, reckless, & excessive force criteria” are not required

Holds an opponent may be misconduct

Spits at an opponentalways a red cardalways a red card

Handles the ball (deliberately)may be misconduct or deny a goal-scoring

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may be misconduct or deny a goal scoring opportunity

Holds an opponentHolding an opponent includes the act of stretching the arms out to prevent an opponent from moving past or around. A player who blatantly holds onto or pulls

' l h an opponent or an opponent's clothing to play the ball, to gain possession of the ball, or to prevent an opponent from playing the or to prevent an opponent from playing the ball should be cautioned and shown the yellow card for unsporting behavior.

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yellow card for unsporting behavior.

Holding or Obstruction,or neither?

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What does “deliberate” mean?

The offense known as "handling the ball" involves deliberate contact with the ball by a player's hand or arm (including fingertips a player s hand or arm (including fingertips, upper arm, or outer shoulder). "Deliberate contact" means that the player

ld h id d th t h b t h s t could have avoided the touch but chose not to, that the player's arms were not in a normal playing position at the time, or that th l d lib t l ti d the player deliberately continued an initially accidental contact for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage.

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Can using the hands or arms ever be ‘legal’?

Moving hands or arms instinctively to protect the body when suddenly faced with a fast approaching ball does not constitute a fast approaching ball does not constitute deliberate contact unless there is subsequent action to direct the ball once contact is made contact is made. Likewise, placing hands or arms to protect the body at a free kick or similar restart is

t lik l t d i f i t l not likely to produce an infringement unless there is subsequent action to direct or control the ball.

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Rule of thumb for “handling”The rule of thumb for referees is that it is “handling” if the player g p yplays the ball, but not handling if the ball plays the player. The referee h ld i h l d lib t h dli should punish only deliberate handling

of the ball, meaning only those actions when the player strikes or actions when the player strikes or propels the ball with the hand or arm (shoulder to tip of fingers)

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(shoulder to tip of fingers).

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Use of the ShoulderFor purposes of determining deliberate h dl f h b ll h handling of the ball, the "hand" is considered to b f h be any part of the arm-hand from fingertip to h ld U i h shoulder. Using the top

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considered as using the hand.

Can the Goalkeeper commit a “handling” offense?

If the goalkeeper accidentally carries the ball over the line marking the penalty area while releasing it so that others may play while releasing it so that others may play it, this is a trifling infringement and the intelligent referee will overlook the matter matter. If the goalkeeper does it deliberately, the intelligent referee should first warn the

lk d l t l d d goalkeeper and only stop play and award a direct free kick to the opposing team if it occurs again.

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Indirect Free Kick FoulsIndirect free kick fouls must:

be committed by a playerbe committed by a playerwhile the ball is in playon the field of playon the field of play

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IFK FoulsPlaying in a dangerous mannerSlide tackling from the rear with no g fcontact of the opponent or the ballCharging fairly (shoulder-to-shoulder) g g y ( )when the ball is not within playing distanceObstructing an opponent (intentionally)Charging the goalkeeper

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IFK FoulsImproper clearing of the ball by the goalkeeper (except in Passers & Wings)

If a goalkeeper inside his own penalty area If a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following four offenses (not Passers or Wings):

1 controls the ball with his hands for more than six 1. controls the ball with his hands for more than six seconds before releasing it from his possession

2. touches the ball again with his hands after he has released it from his possession and before it has touched another playtouched another play

3. touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a teammate

4. touches the ball with his hands after he has

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received it directly from a throw-in taken by a teammate

Playingin a Dangerous Manner?

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Obstruction/Holding?

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What leads to dissent?1. The referee closest to the incident didn’t see

what happened.2 The other referee didn’t see it either or saw it 2. The other referee didn t see it either, or saw it

but didn’t want to call a foul, since his partner was closer.

3 Th f l th lt f th ti3. The referee saw only the result of the action.4. The referee saw the incident but determined it

wasn’t a foul, or was a trifling foul.g

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What leads to dissent?5. The referee saw the incident and recognized it as

a foul, but did not have the courage to blow his whistlehis whistle.

6. The referee saw the incident, recognized it as a foul, but did not know what to call……………… DFK or IFK?DFK or IFK?

7. The referee saw the incident, recognized it as a foul, but he applied the “advantage clause”.

8. The referee saw the incident, recognized it as a foul, knew what to call, blew his whistle to stop play, and awarded the appropriate

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p p y, pp pfree kick.

Four Types of Fouls1. The referee saw it, the coach didn’t.2 The coach saw it the referee didn’t2. The coach saw it, the referee didn t.3. Both saw it.4 N i h i4. Neither saw it.

ONLY IN THE LAST SITUATION IS EVERYONE HAPPY.

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Misconduct by Players -7 Cautionable Offenses

A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card for committing any of the yellow card for committing any of the following seven offenses (actions of special concern to FIFA are special concern to FIFA are displayed in RED print):

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Misconduct by Players -7 Cautionable Offenses

1. is guilty of unsporting behavior (UB)

2. shows dissent by word or action (DT)

3. persistently infringes the Laws of the Game (PI)m ( )

4. delays the restart of play (DR)

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Misconduct by Players -7 Cautionable Offenses5. fails to respect the required distance

when play is restarted with a corner kick, f ki k th in (FRD)free kick or throw-in (FRD)

6 enters or re enters the field of play 6. enters or re-enters the field of play without the referee’s permission (E)

7. deliberately leaves the field of play without the referee’s permission (L)

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The following actions are examples only and are not a complete list:a. Commits a direct free kick foul in a reckless manner (for example charging pushing tripping) example, charging, pushing, tripping)

b. Commits a direct free kick foul in a reckless manner while tackling for the ball from any direction g y

c. Commits a tactical foul designed to interfere with or impede an opposing team’s attacking play (e.g., pushing an opponent blatantly holding an opponent or an opponent's opponent, blatantly holding an opponent or an opponent s uniform, handling the ball deliberately)

d. Handles the ball deliberately to score a goal

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e. Commits an act which, in the opinion of the referee, shows a lack of respect for the game (e.g., aggressive attitude, inflammatory behavior, or taunting)

f. Fakes an injury or exaggerates the seriousness of an injury

g. Fakes a foul (dives) or exaggerates the severity of a foul

h I t f ith t th lk f h. Interferes with or prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from the hands into play

i Verbally distracts an opponent during play or at a restart

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i. Verbally distracts an opponent during play or at a restart


j. Unfairly distracts or impedes an opponent performing a throw-in

k Ch j ith th lk d i l k. Changes jerseys with the goalkeeper during play or without the referee's permission (both players must be cautioned)

l. Engages in trickery to circumvent the goalkeeper's limitation on handling the ball played from a teammate's foot (the defender who initiates the "trickery" is cautioned, the decision does not require that the goalkeeper actually decision does not require that the goalkeeper actually handles the ball, and the misconduct can occur during dynamic play or at a restart)

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m. Makes unauthorized marks on the field


n. Removes the jersey or covers the face with a mask or similar device after scoring a goal

U tifi i l id t f i l i t l (f l o. Uses an artificial aid to unfairly assist play (for example, leaning on the shoulders of a teammate, using an article of clothing to avoid direct contact with the ball, moving or removing a corner flag on a corner kick, hanging on a

b ) crossbar)

p. Uses tobacco or tobacco products in any form in the area of the fieldof the field

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2. shows dissent by word or action (DT)

a. Verbally or through action disputes or shows contempt for an official’s pdecision

b. If playing as a goalkeeper, leaves the penalty area (not beckoned by the p y yreferee) to engage an official in debate regarding a decision

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3. persistently infringes the Laws of the Game (PI)

a. Repeatedly fouls or participates in a pattern of fouls directed at an opponent

b. Violates Law 14 (Penalty Kick) again, ( y ) ghaving previously been warned

c. If playing as goalkeeper, wastes time, having previously been warned or penalized

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for this behavior


a. Kicks or throws the ball away or holds the ball to prevent a free kick restart by an opponent an opponent

b. Kicks or throws the ball away or holds ythe ball to prevent a throw-in or corner kick by an opponent

c. Fails to restart play after being instructed to do so by the referee or hi d th t t f l

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hinders the restart of play


d. Excessively celebrates a goal

F il t t t th fi ld e. Fails to return to the field upon conclusion of the quarter and half-time breaks, fails to perform a kick-off when psignaled to do so by the referee, or fails to be in a correct position for a kick-off

f. Provokes a confrontation by deliberately touching the ball after the

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referee has stopped play

5. fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or throw-in (FRD)

a. Does not retire at least 10 yards away from an opponent’s free kick y pp

b. Does not retire at least 10 yards b. Does not ret re at least 0 yards away from an opponent’s corner kick

c. Does not retire at least 2 yards away from an opponent's throw-in

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away fr m an pp n nt thr w n

6 enters or re-enters the field of play 6. enters or re enters the field of play without the referee’s permission (E)

a. After having previously been instructed to leave the field to correct equipment

b. After having previously been given permission by the referee to leave the permission by the referee to leave the field due to an injury

c. After having previously been instructed to leave the field due to bleeding or blood

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on the uniform

7 deliberately leaves the field of play 7. deliberately leaves the field of play without the referee’s permission (L)

a. To place an opponent in an apparent offside position offside position

b Other than through the normal b. Other than through the normal course of play

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The “STOP!” SignBeginning in 2009, referees are

d t th encouraged to use the “stop sign” (arm extended out and palm extended out and palm facing the player) to indicate to a player p ythat any further dissent (verbally or i ll ) l i

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visually) may result in a caution.

Misconduct by Players -7 Sending-off OffensesA player, substitute or substituted player is sent off

and shown the red card for committing any of the following seven offenses: the following seven offenses:

1. is guilty of serious foul play (SFP) 2. is guilty of violent conduct (VC) 3. spits at an opponent or any other person (S) 4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious

goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to the goalkeeper within his or her own penalty area) (DGH)

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Misconduct by Players -7 Sending-off Offenses5. denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an

opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty k k (DGF)

p y p ykick (DGF)

6. uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures (AL)

7. receives a second caution in the same match (2CT)

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1. is guilty of serious foul play (SFP)

A player is guilty of serious foul play if he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for the ball when it is in playwhen challenging for the ball when it is in play.A tackle that endangers the safety of an opponent must be sanctioned as serious foul play.A l h l t t i Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with

i f d d i th f t f excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play.

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Use of “advantage” in SFPAdvantage should not be applied in situations involving serious foul play unless there is a clear subsequent opportunity to score a goal The subsequent opportunity to score a goal. The referee shall send off the player guilty of serious foul play when the ball is next out of play.A player who is guilty of serious foul play should A player who is guilty of serious foul play should be sent off and play is restarted with a direct free kick (DFK) from the position where the offense occurred (see Law 13 Position of Free offense occurred (see Law 13 – Position of Free Kick) or a penalty kick (if the offense occurred inside the offender’s penalty area).

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Serious Foul Play is with the ball,yViolent Conduct is without it

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2. is guilty of g yviolent conduct (VC)

A player is guilty of violent conduct if he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball.when not challenging for the ball.He is also guilty of violent conduct if he uses excessive force or brutality against a teammate, spectator match official or any other personspectator, match official or any other person.Violent conduct may occur either on the field of play or outside its boundaries, whether the ball is i l tin play or not.A player, substitute or substituted player who is guilty of violent conduct must be sent off.

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3. spits at an opponent orp ppany other person (S)

Spitting should always result in a sending-off (red card) of a player.g ( ) p yThere may be instances where the spitting may not be directed toward a spitting may not be directed toward a player but is done an obviously dissenting manner In this case the dissenting manner. In this case the player should receive a “stern-talking-to” or a caution

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talking to or a caution.

4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (DGH)

The defender commits “handling” to prevent a goalp gIf the attempt is unsuccessful, the player may still be cautionedplayer may still be cautioned.

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5. denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an ff i h bl b f ki k l ki k offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick

(DGF)

The defender commits a “normal” DFK or IFK foul and denies a goal, e.g. g , gtripping or obstructionIf the attempt is unsuccessful (the If the attempt is unsuccessful (the goal is scored), but the offense is performed with “excessive force” performed with excessive force , then the player may still be sent off for serious foul play

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for serious foul play.

When determining if an OGSO ghas been denied, use the 4 D’s

Number of Defenders – not more than one defender between the foul and the goal, not counting the defender who committed the foulcounting the defender who committed the foulDistance to goal – the closer the foul is to the goal, the more likely it is an obvious goal-scoring opportunityopportunityDistance to ball – the attacker must have been close enough to the ball at the time of the foul to

ti l i th b llcontinue playing the ballDirection of play – the attacker must have been moving toward the goal at the time the foul was

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6 uses offensive insulting or abusive 6. uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures (AL)

The phrase, “foul language”, has been removed.Intended for behavior that is personal, public, and brings “disrepute

h ”to the game”Some emotional “venting” is usually

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referee’s discretion

7. receives a second caution in the same match (2CT)

For example, a player may have committed a foul in a “reckless” manner in the 1st quarter, then committed then dissented a decision by the referee later in the game.The referee shows the yellow card The referee shows the yellow card for the 2nd offense, followed by the red card

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red card.

Misconduct by CoachesWhile caution and ejection rules also apply to coaches, it is recommended apply to coaches, it is recommended that play not be stopped merely to administer such caution or ejection.adm n ster such caut on or eject on.If play is stopped merely to administer such caution or ejection administer such caution or ejection, play is to be restarted appropriately in accordance with LAW VIII-7

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in accordance with LAW VIII 7.

Law 13 –Free Kicks

This restart is called a "free kick" because it may be taken "freely" by y y ythe team to which it has been awarded—without interference, hi d d l F ki k hindrance, or delay. Free kicks are awarded for fouls, misconduct, a combination of the two offside or combination of the two, offside, or certain other offenses (such as the "second touch")

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second touch ).

ProceduresThe ball is in play when it has been kickedand moved. The distance to be moved is minimal and The distance to be moved is minimal and the "kick" need only be a touch of the ball with the foot in a kicking motion or being dragged with the top or bottom of the dragged with the top or bottom of the foot.Simply tapping the top of the ball with the f i h b ll

p y pp g pfoot or stepping on the ball are not sufficient.A free kick can be taken by lifting the ball

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A free kick can be taken by lifting the ball with a foot or both feet simultaneously.

What defines a “kick”?The referee must make the final decision on what is a "kick" and what decision on what is a kick and what is "not a kick" based on his or her feeling for the game-what FIFA calls feel ng for the game what FIFA calls “Fingerspitzengefühl" (literally: "sensing with one's fingertips").sens ng w th one s f ngert ps ).In other words, a technical violation may be determined to be trifling

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may be determined to be trifling.

Feinting the Free KickFeinting to take a free kick to confuse opponents is permitted as confuse opponents is permitted as part of football. However if in the opinion of the However, if in the opinion of the referee, the feinting is considered an act of unsporting behavior the player act of unsporting behavior, the player must be cautioned.

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Kicks taken in the Penalty Area

Kicks awarded to the attacking team within its opponent’s goal area must within its opponent s goal area must be taken from a point on the goal-area line (6-yd line) that is nearest to area l ne (6 yd l ne) that s nearest to where the infraction occurred.Kicks awarded to the defending team Kicks awarded to the defending team in its own goal area may be taken anywhere from within its own goal

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anywhere from within its own goal area.

Defenders must respect the required distance

Defenders must retire to the minimum distance from the ball: minimum distance from the ball

U6 (Wee Devils) = 4 yds, U8 (Passers) = 6 ydsU8 (Passers) = 6 ydsU10 (Wings) = 8 ydsAll other age groups = 10 ydsAll other age groups = 10 yds

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Offenses during aQuick Free Kick

If a player decides to take a free kick quickly and an opponent who is kick quickly and an opponent who is near the ball deliberately prevents him taking the kick, the referee must h m tak ng the k ck, the referee must caution the player for delaying the restart of play.restart of play.

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Interference vs. Interception

In brief the referee is encouraged to "wait and see" when an opponent stands too near the ball and the kicking team does not ask the ball and the kicking team does not ask for the full distance. Interference – the defending player steps TOWARD th ki k d l s th b ll TOWARD the kicker and plays the ball = failure to respect the required distance, and is a cautionable offense. Interception – the defending player either moves to the side or sticks his/her foot to the side to play the ball (there is NO

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the side to play the ball (there is NO forward motion) = no offense

Penalty Area IssuesIf, when a free kick is taken by the defending team from inside its own gpenalty area, one or more opponents remain inside the penalty areab th d f d d id t t k because the defender decides to take the kick quickly and the opponents did not have time to leave the penalty did not have time to leave the penalty area, the referee must allow play to continue

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continue.

Special NotesA team cannot score on itself directly from a DFK or an IFK; if a team kicks a free kick directly into its own goal the restart is a Corner Kick for the its own goal, the restart is a Corner Kick for the opposing team.An IFK must be retaken if the referee fails to raise his arm to indicate that the kick is indirect raise his arm to indicate that the kick is indirect and the ball is kicked directly into the goal. The initial IFK is not nullified by the referee’s mistakemistake.Likewise, a FK must be retaken if the referee indicates a DFK for an IFK foul, and a goal is

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scored directly, but not if it is scored indirectly.

Law 14 –The Penalty Kick

The penalty kick is a ceremonial restart which is awarded when the defending team commits a direct free kick foul within its own penalty area.One of the few procedures in soccer in which technical One of the few procedures in soccer in which technical decision errors made by referees can have a direct impact on the outcome of a game and, therefore, can be protested.The referee must consider all the following:

Placement of the ballWhen the penalty kick may be takenGoalkeeper movementPenalty kicks at the end of the halfPenalty kicks at the end of the halfInfringements of Law 14Kicking the ball forward for a teammateKicker back heels the ball

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Law 15 –The Throw-In

This procedure is way over-scrutinized by coaches.Many perceived illegal throws in the Many perceived illegal throws in the Passers and Wings divisions are trifling, at best.Referees are encouraged to assist young players.There is no requirement in Law 15 There is no requirement in Law 15 prohibiting spin or rotational movement. In addition, there is no requirement in the Law for both hands to be used with equal force

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for both hands to be used with equal force, only that both hands be used.

Law 15 –The Throw-In

The ball must come into play within 1 yd of where it exited the field.yOpponents must stay 2 yds away from the thrower. If the throw is taken illegally and does not enter the field, the throw is given to the opponents. Otherwise, a re-throw is allowed.

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Law 16 –The Goal Kick

Procedures – InfringementsIf a player who has taken a goal kick correctly deliberately plays the ball a second time when the ball deliberately plays the ball a second time when the ball has left the penalty area before another player has touched it, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team in the position where the second touch occurred (see Law 13 Position of Free Kick) However occurred (see Law 13 – Position of Free Kick). However, if the player touches the ball with his hand, he must be penalized with a direct free kick and a disciplinary sanction if required.qIf an opponent enters the penalty area before the ball is in play and is fouled by a defender, the goal kick is retaken and the defender may be cautioned or sent off d di th t f th ff

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Law 16 –The Goal Kick – Special Note

Teams must be allowed to take a “quick” Goal Kick with attackers still quick Goal Kick with attackers still in the penalty area, if they wish, just like in any other Free Kick. l ke n any other Free K ck. However, the defending team assumes the risks in doing so If a assumes the risks in doing so. If a defender interferes with the taking of the GK he may be cautioned

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of the GK, he may be cautioned.

No “Offside” on a Goal Kick?If the ball is kicked directly to a teammate in an offside position, that player cannotbe called for “Offside”.However, referees must still watch the “ ff d l l k h ll “offside” line on a Goal Kick in case the ball is first touched or played by an onside-teammate of the player in the offside teammate of the player in the offside position, or is deflected off of a defender.

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Law 17 –The Corner Kick

Procedures – InfringementsReferees are reminded that opponents must remain at least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the corner arc until the ball is least 9.15 m (10 yds) from the corner arc until the ball is in play (the optional marks off the field of play may be used for assistance). Where necessary, the referee must warn any player

i hi hi di b f h ki k i k d within this distance before the corner kick is taken and caution the player if he subsequently fails to retreat to the correct distance.If the kicker touches the ball a second time before it If the kicker touches the ball a second time before it has touched another player, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team in the position where the second touch occurred (see Law 13 – Position of Free

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Kick).

Law 17 –The Corner Kick

The ball must be placed inside the corner arc and is in play when it is kicked; therefore the ball does not need to leave therefore, the ball does not need to leave the corner arc to be in play. Opposing players must remain 10 yds from th t th flthe arc, not the flag.Players may return bent or leaning corner flags to the upright position, but they may f g p g p , y m ynot bend or lean them away from the upright position to take a corner kick, nor may the corner flag be removed for any

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may the corner flag be removed for any reason.

121 – 5 Always legal

6 Never legal

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Getting Picky?The ball is in play (able to be played by an attacker other than the kicker or by an pp n nt) h n it h s b n ki k d nd opponent) when it has been kicked and

moved. The distance to be moved is minimal and the "kick" need only be a touch of the y fball with the foot in a kicking motion or being dragged with the top or bottom of the foot Simply tapping the top of the ball the foot. Simply tapping the top of the ball with the foot or stepping on the ball are not sufficient.

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Law 18 –The Art of Refereeing

Law 18 is not in the Rulebook.It is applying Common SenseIt is applying Common Sense.Referees must remember the Laws are often “gray” and not “black & are often gray and not black & white”.I k i l hi L d It takes time to learn this Law and to apply it appropriately.

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Law 11 - OffsideAn offside position exists when a player is in the opponents' half of the field, nearer the opponents’ goal line than the next-to-last opponent, and is h d f h b ll

g ppahead of the ball.Any time the ball is touched/played by a player, the referee and lead assistant referee must d t i if t t f th t l i i determine if any teammate of that player is in an offside position. If so, the referee must then follow that teammate's activities to judge if he or she becomes actively involved in playshe becomes actively involved in play.Offside is punished where the infringement occurred. In other words, the IFK should be taken from the place where the offside player was

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taken from the place where the offside player was when the teammate played the ball.

Law 11 - OffsideA player becomes "actively involved" in the play only when he is in the "area of active play."This area shifts widens narrows lengthens or This area shifts, widens, narrows, lengthens, or shortens, according to where the ball is going and who is "involved." Involvement includes attempting to play the ball or preventing others from having a to play the ball or preventing others from having a fair play at the ball. Active involvement can occur without the ball being directly nearby. Th th l t i " ti i l t “ There are three elements in "active involvement.“ They are "interfering with an opponent," "interfering with play," and "gaining an advantage."

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Key Elements of “Offside”"Interfering with an opponent" means preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball by clearly obstructing the opponent's line of vision or movements or making a gesture or movement which in the movements or making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent.

Interference can also include active physical or verbal di t ti f th lk b t ll distraction of the goalkeeper by an opponent as well as blocking the view of the goalkeeper.

A player who is in an offside position when the ball is played A player who is in an offside position when the ball is played toward him by a teammate and who, in the opinion of the referee, attracts the attention of an opponent, drawing that opponent into pursuit, is guilty of “interfering with an opponent”

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opponent .

Key Elements of “Offside”"Interfering with play" means playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a teammate. A player can be considered playing the ball even without touching it if in the opinion of the referee or assistant refereetouching it if, in the opinion of the referee or assistant referee, that player is making an active play for the ball and is likely to touch it. If contact is likely, the offense (offside) can be called when the ffi i l k th t d t i ti if th i t tofficial makes that determination, even if there is no contact

with the ball. Because an attacker could decide not to play a ball passed in his direction, it is important to note that “interfering with play” must involve actual contact with the ball. Likewise, an attacker running from an offside position toward a ball played into space by a teammate could decide at any moment to stop or swerve away and thus avoid contact with the ball, the mere movement of the attacker toward the ball cannot

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,constitute interfering with play.

Key Elements of “Offside”An attacker in an offside position is not considered to be interfering with play (and, therefore, is not judged offside) if, in the opinion of the referee, another attacker starting from an onside position will clearly make first contact with from an onside position will clearly make first contact with the ball. In this situation, officials must refrain from calling an offside offense until they make this determination.However, if in the process of playing the ball an attacker in an offside position makes a gesture or movement which an offside position makes a gesture or movement which deceives or distracts an opponent, then the offside offense must be called immediately, even if there is no touch on the ball. Note that in this situation the basis for judging offside would be "interfering with an opponent" rather than would be interfering with an opponent rather than "interfering with play." Mere presence in the general proximity of an opponent should not be considered a distraction for that opponent.

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Key Elements of “Offside”The referee should only decide that a player is interfering with play or with an opponent if in the opinion of the referee not in the opinion of the opinion of the referee, not in the opinion of the opponents, that player truly interferes with play or with an opponent in the area of active play. If so then the player should be called offsideso, then the player should be called offside.Finally, note that a player in an offside position is not interfering with play if that player moves to avoid making contact with the ball or chooses to avoid making contact with the ball or chooses to cease moving toward the ball before making actual contact.

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Key Elements of “Offside”"Gaining an advantage by being in an offside position" means playing a ball that rebounds to the player off a post or crossbar or playing a ball the player off a post or crossbar or playing a ball that rebounds to him off an opponent having been in an offside position. It also means being near enough to the play to It also means being near enough to the play to capitalize immediately on a defender’s mistake, having gained the advantage solely by being in the offside position It is most often seen in offside position. It is most often seen in situations where the ball rebounds from the crossbar, goalposts, or goalkeeper (whose contact with the ball is not controlled)

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with the ball is not controlled).

C th ‘Ad t Cl ’ Can the ‘Advantage Clause’ be applied in Offside?be applied in Offside?

“NO!”

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IFAB Decision – Feb. 2005"A player in an offside position may be penalized before playing or touching the b ll if in th pini n f th f n ball if, in the opinion of the referee, no other teammate in an onside position has the opportunity to play the ball.pp y p y"If an opponent becomes involved in the play and if, in the opinion of the referee, th i t ti l f h i l t t th there is potential for physical contact, the player in the offside position shall be penalized for interfering with an

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penalized for interfering with an opponent."

IFAB Decision – Feb. 2005"In addition, the IFAB also agreed on the following clarification with regard g gto the position where the game restarts following an offside offence (L 11 I f i t /S ti )(Law 11 – Infringements/Sanctions):"The restart of the game shall be

ith i di t f ki k t k f with an indirect free kick taken from the initial place where the player was adjudged to be in an offside position "

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adjudged to be in an offside position.

ResourcesYour TCYS notebookSAY RulebookSAY Rulebookwww.tippsoccer.org

dwww.dasoa.orgwww.saysoccer.org/Referees

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Resourceswww.ussoccer.com/Referees

Laws-of-the-GameLaws of the GameInterpretations of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Refereesand Gu del nes for RefereesAdvice to Referees on the Laws of the GamePosition PapersAsk-A-Referee

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Ask A RefereeWeek in Review videos

Summary & Next StepsOutdoor Session

Sunday – 1 to 3 pm, Kyle Park ShelterTake home test – return by next Saturday!Opening Day & 1st week observationsp g y

You must watch part of 1 game prior to refereeing (find games on the Master Schedule)N tif Mik hi h tNotify Mike which game you can come too.You will get your shirt and whistle then.

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Requesting Gameswww.thegameschedule.com/tippcity

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Out of 100 SAY test questions:19 questions were answered correctly by everyone21 questions were missed 1x11 questions were missed 2x8 questions were missed 3x9 questions were missed 4x

10 questions were missed 5x5 ti i d 65 questions were missed 6x3 questions were missed 7x5 questions were missed 8x2 questions were missed 9x2 questions were missed 9x2 questions were missed 10x1 question was missed 12x2 questions were missed 13x

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2 questions were missed 13x1 questions was missed 14x1 question was missed 16x

21 Test-Takers1/3 or more of the test-takers missed 17 questionsmissed 7 questions

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#22 – 7xThe goalkeeper may legally touch the ball with his hands when the ball is ball with his hands when the ball is outside the Penalty Area as long as his feet are touching the ground h s feet are touch ng the ground inside the Penalty Area.

A. True B. False

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#24 – 7xIs the referee allowed to forfeit a game to one of the teams?game to one of the teams?

A Yes B NoA. Yes B. No

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#43 – 7xBetween quarters, the referee ejects a player from Team ‘A’ for spitting at p y p ga member of Team ‘B’. The player from Team ‘A’ was in the game at the

d f th t T ‘A’ t end of the quarter. Team ‘A’ must play short for the remainder of the gamegame.

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A. True B. False

#20 – 8xA ball in play is about to roll out of bounds, but before it does, the ball strikes a substitute who is standing on the touchline causing the ball to stay standing on the touchline, causing the ball to stay in the field of play. The referee should:

A. Stop play and give a throw-in to the opposing teamopposing team

B. Stop play and restart the game with a drop ball

C. Allow play to continueD. Stop play and give an IFK to the opposing

team

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#51 – 8xA player shielding the ball with his body and with his back to an opponent body and with his back to an opponent raises both arms out to each side. No contact is made with the opponent.contact s made w th the opponent.

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You make the call!

A. No foulB. ObstructionC. Holding

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#62 – 8xIn a two-referee system and the play near mid-field, one referee calls a foul for d n s pl hil th th f dangerous play, while the other referee rules the same action to be a foul for kicking an opponent.g pp

A. IFKB. DFKC. Penalty kickD. Drop ball

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#70 – 8xA goalkeeper standing inside his own goal area uses the ball to push an goal area uses the ball to push an opponent.

A IFKA. IFKB. DFKC P l ki kC. Penalty kickD. Drop ball

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#86 – 8xTeam ‘A’ has only 10 players in an 11v11 game. Late in the game the goalkeeper on T m ‘A’ is inj d nd h s t l th Team A is injured and has to leave the game. The coach informs the referee that his backup goalkeeper is not at the game. p g p gThe coach requests permission to play without a goalkeeper. Should the referee allow it?allow it?

A Yes B No

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A. Yes B. No

#96 – 9xA penalty kick is being taken just outside the player’s own penalty area. He attempts to kick the ball directly back to his goal-to kick the ball directly back to his goalkeeper, but instead the ball goes directly into the goal, untouched by any other player The referee should:player. The referee should:

A. Award the goalB. Retake the free kick. fC. Award a corner kickD. Award a goal kick

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#99 – 9xA player who is tripped outside the defender’s penalty area appears to keep his balance, so the referee correctly signals for the advantage and calls “Play

!” Th l th f lls Th f on!” The player then falls. The referee blows his whistle and awards a DFK at the spot of the trip Has the referee acted spot of the trip. Has the referee acted correctly?

A. Yes B. No

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A. Yes B. No

#63 – 10xDangerous play by a defender in his own penalty area results in which own penalty area results in which restart?

A IFKA. IFKB. DFKC P l ki kC. Penalty kickD. Drop ball

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#66 – 10xA defender has just used abusive language directed at an opposing g g pp gplayer, while in his own penalty area.

A. IFKB. DFKB. DFKC. Penalty kickD Drop ball

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D. Drop ball

#60 – 12xIf a player kicks an opponent when the ball is not in play, should the the ball is not in play, should the referee award a direct free kick?

A. Yes B. No

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#17 – 13xOn a throw-in, after the ball is released, the whole of the ball must released, the whole of the ball must pass completely over the outside edge of the touchline before the ball is of the touchl ne before the ball s back in play.

A. Yes B. No

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#28 – 13xA coach expresses disagreement with the referee’s call during play, and continues to d s h n fi st i n d b th f If do so when first ignored by the referee. If the coach continues, the referee should stop play, caution (yellow card) the coach and p y, (y )restart with:

A. A drop ballB. A direct free kick to the opponentsC. An indirect free kick to the opponents

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D. None of the above

#50 – 14xIf a defending player takes a free kick from inside her own penalty area kick from inside her own penalty area and kicks the ball a second time before it leaves the penalty area, the before t leaves the penalty area, the referee should stop the game and award an indirect free kick to the award an nd rect free c to the opposing team.

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A. True B. False

#47 – 16xJust before the taking of a corner kick, a defender within his own penalty area deliberately kicks an opponent The referee should:kicks an opponent. The referee should:

A. Eject the player and award a penalty kickB. Caution or eject the player and continue

with the corner kickC. Caution the player and award a penalty kickC. Caution the player and award a penalty kickD. Caution or eject the player and award an

IFK at the point of the offense

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