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AYSO Regional Referee Class National Referee Program Region 678

Marguerite Weil, Ref Council Gabe Barroso, Ref Council John Bartke, Referee Council Mark Goorsky, Region 678 Referee Administrator

Regional Referee Course

Where Referees Can Get Help •REFEREE COUNCIL MEMBERS – We’ve been there; we support referees •Referee Tent, Ref Rap sessions, Other referees “Learn of the skillful: he that teaches himself

•Referee page at www.ayso678.org has a fool for his master.” •Referee page at www.aysohelp.org -Benjamin Franklin •Web site: www.askasoccerreferee.com •Web site: www.ussoccer.com/Referees •Web site (Laws of the Game): https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/ruqcsf0671k1bcf6dzwf/1/3926841583 •Web site (Advice to Referees): Referee Training http://www.ayso.org/Assets/For+Volunteers/Referees/Soccer+Governing+Rules/ USSF_Advice_Referees_Laws_ofthe_Game.pdf •Web site (AYSO Guide): •http://www.aysosm.org/referee/AYSO-Guidance-for-Referees-Coaches.pdf U12 Scrimmages

•Whistle Stop: Weekly e-Mail (2015) http://www.ayso.org/For_Volunteers/referees/Whistle_Stop.htm#.VdNWmqT7 Wednesday August 30 5:00 – 7:30 pm Jdg Sign up today

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Teaching Objectives Teaching Objectives

• How to fill out a game card • AYSO team concept • Recognize ball in and out of play • Understanding 10U players • How to start play • Manage pre-game duties • When to stop play • Learn the different parts of the field • How to restart play

Teaching Objectives AYSO Vision

Basic fouls and misconduct To provide world class Basic Offside knowledge Appropriate referee and youth soccer programs assistant referee signals that enrich children’s Manage the post-game lives.

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AYSO Mission 1) Everyone Plays

Our program’s goal is for kids to play soccer so we To develop and deliver quality youth mandate that every player on every team must soccer programs which promote a play at least half of every game. fun, family environment based on Region 678 Rules (but the referee does not enforce) our AYSO… • Every player plays at least 3 “quarters”. • No player plays 4 unless all others play 3. • At U10 and U12, the number of quarters a player is Six philosophies: keeper is limited to the number of quarters played as a field player.

2) Balanced Teams 3) Open Registration

Our program is open to all children Each year we form new teams as between 4½ and 18 years of age who evenly balanced as possible because want to register and play soccer. it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.

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4) Positive Coaching 5) Good Sportsmanship

We strive to create: Encouragement of player effort provides a positive environment based on for greater enjoyment by the players mutual respect rather than a win-at-all- and ultimately leads to better-skilled costs attitude and better-motivated players. AND our program is designed to instill good OSITIVEPIE sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. NSTRUCTIONAL NCOURAGING

6) Player Development Is There and Easy Way to We believe: Remember the Six that all players should be able to develop Philosophies? their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, Why Yes, as a matter of fact there is! both individually and as members of a team, Thank you for asking. in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. We call it:

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BEGPOP AYSO Team Balanced Teams Everyone Plays Good Sportsmanship Positive Coaching Open Registration KIDS Player Development COACHES (or look at the bottom of every slide)

AYSO Team History of the Game

Rules: Soccer is known as Football outside the USA.

Earliest “organized” game was called Work Together Harpastum, played by the Romans Help Each Other (keep away + rugby + soccer) Protect Each Other It was brutal… but a lot of fun! Do Our Best

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History of the Game History of the Game The modern game dates from 1863 when the Laws of the Game were established at a FIFA (Federation International de London pub. Football Association) governs the Two factions split from worldwide game. one another… one was Rugby, the other was USSF (United States Soccer Football (soccer) … Federation) is the national U.S. Association Football governing body. “socca”  soccer AYSO is a National Association

*61 Great Queen Street member of USSF. (near Holborn Station)

Spirit of the Game Laws of the Game (LOTG)

The Spirit of the Game can be The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that games should be played summarized in three simple with as little interference as possible, and in words: this view it is Fun the duty of the referee to penalize only Fair deliberate breaches of the Law. Safe This is not Olympic gymnastics – no ‘gotcha’ Unlike most team sports, not all fouls are ‘called’ (advantage) The game flows, there are not always ‘breaks’

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Spirit of the Game Philosophy of Refereeing

Constant whistling for trifling and In the younger players’ games, the doubtful breaches produces: referee is more of a friendly guide than “policeman.” bad feelings and loss of temper on Young players that commit the part of the players and spoils the technical errors (like taking a restart pleasure of spectators. improperly) initially should be given a second chance.

Philosophy of Refereeing Checking for Learning

Young players should never be How many Philosophies does subjected to public humiliation. AYSO have? SIX Name three of the 6 Philosophies. What acronym is used to describe how coaches are to behave with their players? PIE

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Checking for Learning Checking for Learning

What does the acronym PIE stand for? Name 2 of the 4 AYSO Team Rules POSITIVE Work Together INSTRUCTIONAL Help Each Other ENCOURAGING Protect Each Other How many members are on the Do our Best AYSO team? THREE

Checking for Learning Understanding Young Players

Which AYSO team member is the foundation of the program? The Coach What three words embody the Spirit of the Laws of the Game? SAFE FAIR FUN Implications for how we referee these games

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Physical Characteristics

Physical Characteristics 6U Players Social/Emotional Characteristics Early stages of development Can run, jump and skip, but motor skills are still developing Thought/Cognitive Characteristics Lots of energy, but in bursts… Can still tire easily Can’t sit still for a long time

Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics

8U Players 10U Players Play hard & works at playing hard More interested in competitive activities Sense of timing is developing More interested in improving skills Improved eye-hand coordination Attention span is increasing Better agility/endurance than U-6 May accept a physical touch, but some will begin to reject it U-8 can now balance on one foot

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Social/Emotional Characteristics Social/Emotional Characteristics

6U Players 8U Players Craves praise and attention Starting to define likes & dislikes Fearful of unknowns Friendship is important Needs encouragement “Play” needs a purpose Unpredictable rapid mood change Afraid of failure Disposition to telling tall tales Need for honesty training Start comparing self to others

Social/Emotional Characteristics Social/Emotional Characteristics

10U Players 8U Players, cont’d: Group acceptance is important Self-esteem and self concept are big issues Becoming more outgoing Wants to be liked Peer acceptance is very important Feelings are easily hurt Quick to tattle May blame others to explain their own Cooperative with adults mistakes Wants to belong to a group Needs reinforcement

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Thought/Cognitive Characteristics Thought/Cognitive Characteristics

6U Players 8U Players Lacks judgment regarding own Beginning to understand moral safety/abilities rules of behavior Does not think logically Can solve some problems Asks lots of questions Starting to grasp Team concept Fond of stories Understands viewpoint of others

Thought/Cognitive Characteristics Thought/Cognitive Characteristics

8U Players, cont’d: 10U Players Needs concrete reinforcement Can recall details with accuracy Treats every little mistake as a Can understand the concept of major crime cause and effect Enjoys attention but their reaction Rigidly interprets ideas of justice to praise may be more subdued and fair play Still takes what is said quite literally

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Pre-game Duties & Activities Pre-game Duties & Activities Arrive early… why? Have the Proper Equipment At least 30 minutes prior to game Wear a proper uniform

•Yellow shirt with black pinstripes •(Other colors: red, black, blue and green) NO JEWELRY! •Black shorts •Black knee socks with 3 white horizontal stripes •Appropriate shoes, black or mostly black

Pre-game Duties & Activities ONE MORE ‘MARKING’ Check Field markings The technical area • Width of the center circle Halfway Line Corner Halfway • At least 1 yard off the touchline Flag Flag Penalty Goal Goal • Coaches must stay within it Area Area AR Spectators Penalty Arc

Penalty Mark Center LOTG Circle Goal Line Corner “Technical Area” Arc Law 1 Spectators AR Touch Line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

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9U/10U Build-Out Line (BOL) 9U/10U Build-Out Line

• 9U/10U matches now include BOL to help promote development of player skills • Located halfway between the halfway line and penalty area line parallel to the goal line • BOL only impacts these three situations: • Line may be solid, dashed, or simply marked by cones (or • Goalkeeper putting ball into play after flags) off the field possessing in hands • Offside • Referee needs to know how line is marked prior to match • Good practice to remind players/coaches prior to match • Goal Kicks

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9U/10U Build-Out Line Pre-game Duties & Activities

Check Field & Equipment Holes, glass, rocks, debris, etc.

halfway halfway Goals: properly secured (must be anchored) Goal nets: secured, no holes/gaps Corner flags Ball

Build-Out Lines

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Goal Position: Placerita Region 678 Pre-game Duties & Activities

Check the game balls provided by the HOME team:

Spherical and safe Firm, but yields ¼ inch to thumb Ideal pressure Size 3 for 6U & 8U Back of post to back of line Size 4 for 10U & 12U if post is not as wide as line (U-14 and above is Size 5)

Pre-game Duties & Activities Pre‐game Duties and Activities 678 U10 G04 Coach provides Game Card Blue Angels Introduce yourself to the coaches Blue/White • Number Jill Ellis Learn and use their names – coaches instructed to put the names Steve Swanson in number order 1 Mia Hamm Be approachable, respectful, • First & Last name 2 Lauren Cheney‐Holiday 3 Sydney Leroux • No marks for ‘qtrs’ player 4 Alex Morgan informative, and not arrogant – Intended lineup is not necessarily actual 5 Abby Wambach line‐up 6 Carli Lloyd 7 Tobin Heath 8 Heather O’Reilly AR Duties: 9 Christie Rampone • Marks before game and at each substitution opportunity) – G or GK: Goalkeeper • Not “K”, can look like “X” – X: Not playing – I: Injury • Goals Scored 9/12/15 9:30 P2 • Assist Coach in Avoiding “Minimum Playing Time” errors

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

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Pre-game Duties & Activities Pre-game Duties & Activities Check players equipment: Check players equipment

Team uniform: NO JEWELRY, watches, earrings shirt, shorts, socks, shoes shinguards Knee braces are allowed, but only if padded and (same color jerseys? Home team – pinnies at RefTent) safe to all players - in the opinion of the referee – you Shinguards must be under socks Medical alert bracelets may be worn, but must be Goalkeeper’s shirt must be different than all secured to the player with tape, cloth wristband: other players the information must remain visible No casts or splints- even if padded Nothing dangerous- your opinion

Pre-game Duties & Activities Pre-game Duties & Activities Brief Assistant Referees (ARs) Brief any Club Linesmen Neutral ARs (Non-neutral Assistant Referee) Work as a team Make them feel welcomed Discuss & follow standard signals Only call out of play… Raise flag straight up when ball has gone completely over the line.

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Post‐game Duties and 678 U10 G04 Post-game Duties Blue Angels Blue/White Activities Jill Ellis Coach provides Game Card Steve Swanson Project teamwork • Number 1 Mia Hamm G Lauren Cheney‐Holiday | – coaches instructed to put the names 2 X 3 Sydney Leroux X G in number order 4 Alex Morgan X 5 Abby Wambach I X • First & Last name 6 Carli Lloyd ||| G X Collect the game balls and return to • No marks for ‘qtrs’ player 7 Tobin Heath | X 8 Heather O’Reilly X G owner (home team) – Intended lineup is not necessarily actual 9 Christie Rampone X line‐up Supervise team handshake Complete lineup card & misconduct AR Duties: • Mark before game and at each report (if any) substitution opportunity – G or GK: Goalkeeper Thank the referee team and ask for 9/12/15 9:30 P2 • Not “K”, can look like “X” 4‐1 G04 Blue Angels – X: Not playing 5‐2 G04 Blue Angels feedback G07 Red Dragons – I: Injury • Goals Scored • Assist Coach in Avoiding “Minimum Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3 Playing Time” errors

POST-GAME: Review cards front & backPost‐game Duties  Fill in missing info Fill in sportsmanship points (Referee in 678) Sign cards Turn in cards to specified authority (in 678, Checking for Learning box at RefTent)

Test for learning: During the safety inspection of the players, the referee Good parts? notices that a player is wearing earrings. She explains Not-so-good parts? that she had her ears pierced the previous day and if she removes the earrings the holes will close.

What should the referee do? Coach told players not to shake hands with opponent #11 The referee should explain to the player that earrings are not permitted; if the player wishes to play, the jewelry must be removed. The referee may choose to involve the coach. The referee may also send the player / parent to

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3 the RefTent for an explanation

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Checking for Learning Checking for Learning

In a 10U game, the ball offered by the home team is During the field inspection, the referee notices that a goal is being held in place by two a size 5 but otherwise acceptable. bricks placed on the back of the structure.

What should the referee do? What should the referee do?

Point out to the team that provided the ball that it is Bricks resting on the goal structure are not the wrong size and ask for a size 4 ball. If the team sufficient to anchor it securely. The referee cannot provide one, ask the other team for one. If should inform the coaches that the goals no size 4 ball is available, play the match with a need to be securely anchored before the size 5 ball. match can start.

Checking for Learning Pre‐game Duties and Activities HOW TO SIGN UP TO It is not necessary to check the field prior to the OFFICIATE MATCHES IN REGION 678 start of the match if it is the last game of the day. True Use Web site: www.ayso678.org False DO NOT SIGN UP TO REFEREE THE FOLLOWING MATCHES: The goalkeeper must wear a jersey that is __? Different from the referee and all other players. • Involving your children or siblings, even as an AR (unless the referee asks) Knee braces may be worn by a player (T/F) True, but only if padded and if it is safe for all • Above your level of certification players, in the opinion of the referee. • If coach, as (center) referee in your division • Avoid back‐to‐back on different fields

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Starting the Game Now that we’ve finished our pre-game SHORT activities.... How do we start the game? BREAK

8 Minutes

Starting the Game Coin Toss (Continued)

Conduct coin toss • If prior game is running late, conduct team Brief introduction (long lectures) check‐ins, inspections and perform the coin toss for your game off the field Doesn’t matter who tosses the coin or who calls it

Winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to • Tell coaches match will begin immediately attack after end of prior match

The other team takes the kick-off

Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

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Starting the Game Minimum number of players on a team is Kick-off one-half the U-level Verify the correct number of players on • U-10: Five players the field (no visible/audible counting). • U-12: Six players • U-14 (and up): Seven players Seven (7) players on the field for each • To start the game and to team for regulation U-10 games continue the game (but a player can be off temporarily)

Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

DefendersAll players must must be be 10 on yds their from own the side ball Starting the Game

Kick-off

D A A D The ball is stationary in the center of the field A D A D D Referee blows whistle to start play A A Ball is in play when kicked and clearly moves A in any direction D A D D

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Keeping Time Checking for Learning

Time starts when the ball has been put into play The team that wins the coin toss gets to choose (kicked and clearly moves in any direction). ______? The match consists of two equal periods. Which goal to attack The clock is stopped (or time added) for excessive Where should the players be on a kick-off? time lost due to substitutions, time wasting or Each team should be in its own half of the field. unusual delays. (Kicker may stand in opponent’s half). The amount of time lost (if any) is determined by the The team that is not taking the kick-off must be referee. outside the center circle. Region 678: Clock normally runs during substitution breaks

Stopping the Game Stopping the Game There are seven reasons to stop play: When the ball goes out of play

1. Ball goes out of play (Law 9) The lines of the field are part of the area

2. The referee deems it necessary (Law 9) they define.

3. Goal is scored (Law 10) Either in the air or on the ground.

4. Foul or infraction is committed (Law 11,12)

5. Injury (Law 5) IN In Play

6. Substitution (Law 3) OUT In Play 7. Halftime / End of Game (Law7) In Play Out of Play Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

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Stopping the Game The ball’s position determines whether it is in or out of play; When referee deems it necessary Not the player’s position

Because of outside influences

Stopping the Game Stopping the Game

When a goal is scored When a foul or infraction is committed YES When the ball crosses wholly A foul / infraction is an action that is over the goal line between the unsafe or unfair (e.g., offside) goalposts & beneath the crossbar in active play It doesn’t matter which team put it there NO

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Stopping the Game Stopping the Game When an injury happens When an injury happens Anytime… immediately With younger players: Remove blood on the body and clothing Replace equipment that has blood it’s better to err on the side of caution Coach’s responsibility

Referee (can delegate AR) to confirm before player resumes play

Stopping the Game Stopping the Game For substitutions (4 opportunities) When time expires (i) Injury st (ii) Approximately mid-way of 1st half At the end of the 1 half (iii) Halftime At the end of the game (iv) Approximately mid-way of 2nd half

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Checking for Learning Checking for Learning

When can a referee stop play for an injury? Anytime… immediately A player is injured and leaves the field with the referee’s permission. What are the coach’s A player dribbling the ball steps over the substitution options? touch line. The ball is out of play (T or F). The team can play short until the player False. It is the position of the ball, not the returns to the field with the referee’s permission player, that determines whether the ball is or… in play or not. A substitute can replace the injured player. How many substitution opportunities are there in a regulation match? Four

Checking for Learning Checking for Learning A player is injured and leaves the field with the referee’s permission. The coach decides to Is this ball in or out of play? substitute the injured player. OUT Which player gets the credit for having played the IN IN Play “quarter”? The player that started the quarter. According to the National Rules and Regulations, what is the minimum amount of time each team member must play? Half of the game… two “quarters” Some Regions and tournaments require 3, so check to be sure.

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Fouls & Misconduct SHORT BREAK

8 Minutes

Foul - Definition Foul – Two Types A foul is an unsafe or unfair act: Committed by a player… Against an opponent… Direct Indirect On the field of play… Free Free While the ball is in play. Kick Kick fouls fouls All four elements must exist for the (DFK) (IFK) incident to be a foul. Generally occurs on the field of These categories are named for play… the way play is restarted.

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Eleven Direct Free Kick Fouls Eleven Direct Free Kick Fouls The first seven done Carelessly, Recklessly, or w/Excessive Force: Next 4 if they just happen… 8. Holds an opponent 1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 9. Spits at an opponent 2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent 10. Handles the ball deliberately (except 3. Strike or attempt to strike an opponent for the goalkeeper within his own 4. Jumps at an opponent penalty area) 5. Unfairly Charges an opponent 6. Pushes an opponent 11. Impedes an opponent (with contact) 7. Unfairly Tackles an opponent

The 6 Most Common DFK: Handles the ball deliberately: 10U and younger age games At 10U level, when a ball touches a Kicks an opponent hand, most of the time it is not a foul Trips an opponent because the touching is inadvertent, Pushes an opponent reflexive or accidental and not Holds an opponent deliberate. Unfairly charges an opponent Ask yourself: Handles the ball deliberately Did the ball play the player or did the player play the ball?

Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

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Seven Indirect Free Kick Fouls Seven Indirect Free Kick Fouls

The 1st four relate to a goalkeeper in his The 1st four relate to a goalkeeper in his own penalty area: own penalty area:

(i) Takes more than six seconds while (ii) Touches the ball again with his hands controlling the ball with his hands, after it has been released from his before releasing it from his possession and has not touched any possession. other player.

Seven Indirect Free Kick Fouls Seven Indirect Free Kick Fouls

The 1st four relate to a goalkeeper in his st own penalty area: The 1 four relate to a goalkeeper in his own penalty area:

(iii)Touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by (iv) Touches the ball with his hands after a team-mate. he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate.

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Seven Indirect Free Kick Fouls The 2 Most Common IFK : in 10U and younger age games The last three relate to all players: (i) Plays in a dangerous manner Plays in a dangerous manner (ii) Goalkeeper takes more than 6 seconds to put the ball into play. Impedes the progress of an opponent (w/o contact) Be prompt with Dangerous Play calls but Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing don’t be too precise with the 6-seconds the ball from his hands calls.

Video Examples I: PIADM Video Examples I Charging

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Video Examples II Charging Video Examples III Charging

Video Examples I Impeding Other IFK restarts for 10U & 11U/12U • Two relatively new changes to how the game is to be played at lower divisions

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Deliberately Heading the Ball in US Soccer PDI Mandate Impact 12U and Below (11U and Below for (9U/10U and 11U/12U Matches) EXTRA) Not Permitted

NOT a Foul but an Infringement of the • Player Development Initiative (1-Aug-2017) Rules of Competition • Goalkeeper punts are now NOT allowed in Heading MUST be deliberate 9U/10U and 11U/12U Restart is an IFK for the opposing team • In addition, 9U/10U has Build-out Line (BOL) generally at the spot of the infringement to promote development of technical skills Mandated by US Soccer starting 2016 114

GK Punts Are Prohibited in How Does GK Put Ball Into 9U/10U and 11U/12U Play? (9U/10U and 11U/12U)

Punts, Drop Kicks and Half-Volleys • With ball in possession (in hands), the GK are not permitted must put ball into play by throw, roll, or pass • Punts (drop kicks, etc) are not permitted Goal line • Per LOTG the GK may not be challenged when ball in his/her hands • Ball is “in play” when released from GK hands

GK

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Goalkeeper Punt Infraction 9U/10U Build-Out Line Basic (9U/10U and 11U/12U) Concept

• If Goalkeeper (GK) punts ball: • Putting the ball into play from a Goal Kick or from the • Referee stops play and awards IFK to opponents Goalkeeper’s hands requires that the player putting the at location where GK punted ball ball into play attempt to pass the ball to a teammate on • If GK was inside Goal Area, the ball is placed on the same side (goal-side) of the BOL the Goal Area Line, parallel to the Goal Line, • Promotes development of skills closest to the punt location • In the same vein the BOL replaces the halfway line in the • Repeated Infractions should not be considered as judgement of offside infractions part of Persistent Infringement misconduct • Allows attacking team more room to develop attack • What is the ARs position? 117 118

BOL Does Not Restrict Player Opponents MUST Move Behind Location During Normal Play BOL When GK Gets Possession

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3 OK in regular 9 9 game play

1-GK GK holding the ball 5 7 5 7 1-GK 2 2

11 12 119 9 120 Red team “Defensive Third” 0

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BOL and Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Putting Ball into Possession Play • GK must throw, roll, or pass ball to teammate • During normal play there is no restriction on standing on goal-side of BOL player location • GK may dribble ball before passing to teammate • When GK gains possession of ball with hands: • Infraction: Ball deliberately thrown, rolled, or passed beyond BOL • Opponents must retreat behind BOL • Stop play, restart play with IFK for opponents at the • GK has option to put ball into play without location where the Goalkeeper released the ball into play waiting for opponents to retreat • If not deliberate, play continues • Repeated infractions should not be considered as part of Persistent Infringement misconduct

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Putting Ball into Play: Other Putting Ball Into Play: Considerations Opponent Considerations

• Opponents may cross the BOL as soon as the ball is • GK does not need to wait for opponents to retreat • takes risk of interception released from the GK’s hands • Referee should encourage opponents to retreat • Infraction: opponents cross BOL before GK releases • GK has “6-seconds” to put ball into play after opponents have ball retreated across BOL (not commonly enforced in 10U – vocally • Hold up play, ask opponent to retreat, and then continue encourage GK to put ball into play) play (if necessary to stop play, then restart with Dropped • If ball goes directly out of play without crossing BOL, then ball to Goalkeeper) restart with TI or CK as appropriate • Use judgement and don’t interfere for trifling infraction • If GK dribbles ball past BOL let play continue as normal • Repeated infractions should not be considered as part of Persistent Infringement misconduct 123 124

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Summary Misconduct

• Goalkeeper punts NOT allowed in 9U/10U and Behavior that is in serious conflict with 11U/12U the spirit of the game and good • Build-Out Line used in 9U/10U to help reduce sportsmanship pressure and promote attacking skills development Misconduct is rare in 10U games • Impacts offside, goal kicks, goalkeeper possession Two types of misconduct: • Work with the coaches to address repeated Those resulting in a caution infractions 125 Those resulting in a send off

Seven Cautionable Offenses Six Cautionable Offenses

Unsporting behavior Entering or re-entering the field Dissent by word or action of play without the referee’s Persistent infringement of LOTG permission Delaying the restart of play or Failure to respect the required Deliberately leaving the field of distance when play is restarted play without the referee’s with a C/K, free kick, or T/I permission

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Seven Send-off Offenses Seven Send-off Offenses

Serious foul play Denying an obvious goal scoring Violent conduct opportunity by an offense Spitting at any person punishable by a free kick or a Denying a goal or an obvious goal penalty kick scoring opportunity by deliberately Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures handling the ball Receives 2nd caution in a game

Misconduct: Rare in 10U Game Deal with Coaches/Spectators Referees should deal with it informally without showing cards. Use the AYSO Team concept to enlist cooperation

Keep adults KIDS focused on creating a fun experience for Remember: Referee Philosophy: Young players should never be subjected to public humiliation. COACHES the players

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Deal with Coaches/Spectators Deal with Coaches/Spectators

Remain calm, professional and Intervene early to prevent escalation maintain control of your emotions - a smile, wink or look can defuse a bad situation

Deal with Coaches/Spectators Checking for Learning

There are two types of fouls. Name them. Coaches and spectators can be warned Direct Free Kick & Indirect Free Kick and even dismissed from the game Why are these fouls given these names? But they must never be shown the They are named for the way play is restarted red or yellow card after the referee has stopped play because of the foul.

What type of foul is pushing an opponent? Direct Free Kick foul

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Checking for Learning Checking for Learning What are the six Direct Free Kick fouls most often seen in 10U games? What kind of foul is playing in a dangerous manner? Kicking an opponent Indirect Free Kick foul Tripping an opponent Pushing an opponent If a player tries to hit another opponent but misses, Holding an opponent the referee cannot call a foul. (True/False) Unfairly charging an opponent False. Even the attempt to strike an Deliberately handling the ball opponent can be a foul. What type of foul is Handling the ball deliberately? Direct Free Kick foul

Checking for Learning Checking for Learning

The ball bounces up and hits a player in the arm. Is A coach is behaving badly and the referee elects to this a foul? dismiss the coach from the field. If the coach’s NO conduct is terribly bad, the referee may show the coach the red card. (True / False) A player that’s lying on the ground kicks at the ball. FALSE No one else is near. Is this dangerous play? Cards are solely for the players. NO Coaches/Spectators are NEVER to be shown the cards. The referee thinks a foul may have occurred but he’s not sure. Should he stop play? NO

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Coaching Concepts Coaching Concepts

Objectives of the game Attackers: Defenders: Score Stop scoring Advance Delay Maintain Regain Possession Possession

Coaching Concepts

Principles of play Attackers: Defenders: lunch Penetration Delay Depth Depth Mobility Balance 45 Minutes Width Concentration Creativity Composure

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Restarting the Game Restarting the Game THE EIGHT RESTARTS •Throw in (Law 15) The game has been stopped •Goal kick (Law 16) Injury/goal/foul/ball out of play etc. •Corner kick (Law 17) How do we restart play? •Direct free kick (Law 13) •Indirect free kick (Law 13) •Penalty kick (Law 14) •Dropped ball (Law 8) •Kickoff (Law 8)

Restarting the Game Restarting the Game With a Throw-in The thrower must:

When the ball completely passes out of play Face the field of play over a touch line Have part of each foot touching the ground Throw is taken by opponents of the team that either on or behind the line last touched the ball Use both hands to deliver the ball from behind and over the head Throw taken from approximate point on the line where the ball left the field

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Restarting the Game Restarting the Game Throw-in

The ball is in play as soon as released and any portion of it is on or over the touchline Opposing players must be at least 2 yds. from point of the throw-in A goal may not be scored directly from a throw-in Player taking throw-in cannot directly play ball (infraction) until touched by another player. IFK for infraction

Restarting the Game Restarting the Game

With a Goal Kick With a Goal Kick When the whole ball passes over the goal line: last touched by an attacker (not a goal) play is restarted with a Goal Kick for the defending team All of these balls are legally The ball is placed anywhere in the goal area and placed within the goal area must be stationary before kick is taken

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Restarting the Game 9U/10U Goal Kick Goal Kick Ball is in play when it leaves the penalty area into the field • Player taking Goal Kick must attempt to pass of play ball to teammate standing on goal-side of BOL If the ball doesn’t leave the penalty area, the kick is retaken—again and again, if necessary. • Infraction: Ball deliberately kicked beyond BOL The kicker cannot touch the ball second time until it’s touched by any other player • Referee stops play and awards IFK to opponents on Goal Area Line, parallel to Goal Line, closest to A goal can be scored directly from a goal kick, but only where the Goal Kick was initially taken against the opposing team • If, in Referee’s opinion, the infraction was not Opposing team not allowed in PA during goal kick deliberate then play continues (G/K retaken if ball is played again before it leaves the • Repeated infractions should not be considered as penalty area) part of Persistent Infringement misconduct 154

9U/10U Goal Kick: Other Opponents MUST Move Behind Considerations BOL for 9U/10U Goal Kick • Referee should encourage opponents to #3 taking Goal Kick 11 3 retreat. OK position 9 • Player taking Goal Kick need not wait. • If ball kicked directly out of play without 1-GK 5 7 crossing BOL then restart with TI or CK as

2 appropriate

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9U/10U Goal Kick: Opponent Restarting the Game Considerations With a Corner Kick • Opponents may cross BOL as soon as ball is When the whole ball passes over the goal line kicked last touched by a defender (not a goal) • Ball is NOT in play until it exits penalty area play is restarted with a Corner Kick for the • Infraction: Opponents cross BOL before attacking team kick is taken • Referee stops play; asks opponents to retreat, Ball must be stationary then Goal Kick is retaken prior to restart • Repeated infractions should not be considered as part of Persistent Infringement misconduct 157

Restarting the Game Restarting the Game With a Corner Kick

With a Corner Kick Players from the opposing team must be 10 yds. from the arc The ball is in play when it is kicked (with a kicking All of these balls are motion) and clearly moves legally placed It does not have to leave the corner arc area The kicker cannot move the corner flag. A goal can be scored against the opponent directly from a corner kick The kicker cannot play the ball a second time until touched by any other player [IFK for infraction]

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Restarting the Game Restarting the Game With a Free Kick With a Free Kick A way to restart play when play is Direct Free Kick (DFK) - A goal can stopped because of a foul be scored directly from the kick There are two types of free kicks: against the opposing team Indirect Free Kick (IFK) – The ball Direct Free Kick (DFK) must touch any other player before Indirect Free Kick (IFK) a goal can be scored Notice the referee signal for an IFK

Restarting the Game Restarting the Game With any Free Kick With a Free Kick The kicker may not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another Free Kicks taken from the location of the foul player Ball is in play once it is kicked and clearly Free kick by defending team in its own moves penalty area is touched a 2nd time before the ball leaves the penalty area - kick is retaken All opponents must be 10 yds from the ball

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If a free kick of If a free kick of Direction of Kick Direction of Kick any type is any type is awarded to the awarded to the defending team in defending team in its own penalty its own goal area, area… the ball can be placed anywhere in the goal area The ball is in play once it leaves the The ball is in play Penalty Area into once it leaves the the field of play Penalty Area into the field of play

If a Direct Free If an IFK is Direction of Kick Kick Foul is Direction of Kick awarded to the awarded to the attacking team in attacking team in its opponent’s the opponent’s goal area, the ball penalty area, a is moved out to Penalty Kick is the goal area line. awarded instead. The ball is in play The ball is in play when it is kicked once it is kicked and moves and moves. forward.

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Restarting the Game Restarting the Game With a Penalty Kick With a Penalty Kick All players (other than the kicker and the goalkeeper) must be: Outside the penalty area and penalty arc A penalty kick is awarded when a direct Behind the ball free kick foul has been committed by a Until the ball is played team within its own penalty area Penalty kicks are given in 9U/10U and older group games

Restarting the Game Restarting the Game With a Dropped Ball With a Penalty Kick A way to restart the game when the referee The goalkeeper must remain on the goal line stops play for an unusual but neutral reason (but can move side-to-side) until the ball is in play Examples: Injury The ball is in play once it is kicked and moves Dog on the field forward Stray ball on the field impacts play The kicker may not touch the ball a 2nd time until touched by any other player

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Restarting the Game Restarting the Game

With a Dropped Ball With a Dropped Ball If a player kicks the ball before it hits the ground, the ball is dropped again The referee drops the ball where it was when play was stopped A goal can not be The ball is dropped from the players’ waist scored directly from a height dropped ball The ball is in play when it hits the ground

Heading Rules Checking for Learning 10U and 12U Matches (in Region 678) The ball goes completely over the touch line, last • If a player deliberately touches the ball with his/her head touched by an attacker. during a game: What is the restart? • An indirect free kick (IFK) is awarded to the opponent Throw-in for the defending team team from the place where the player touched the ball with his/her head. The ball goes completely over the goal line (not a • In the goal area, the restart position follows the goal), last touched by a defender. procedure for IFK infractions: – Defending team heads ball in the goal area – attacking team What is the restart? IFK from the goal area line Corner Kick – Attacking team heads ball in goal area – defending team IFK from anywhere within the goal area

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Checking for Learning Checking for Learning

How many players must be present for the taking of a dropped ball? Is this ball legally placed for a There is no requirement corner kick? The ball goes completely over the goal line Yes (not a goal), last touched by an attacker.

What is the restart? Goal Kick

Checking for Learning

What does this signal indicate? SHORT Indirect Free Kick BREAK

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Law 11 - Offside Law 11 - Offside

Spirit of the Law Time of judgment (snapshot) The Offside Law is the only law that restricts tactical positioning during dynamic play Offside Position is judged at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team The offside law is intended to ensure that players earn the right to shoot on goal

Law 11 - Offside Law 11 - Offside A player is in an offside position if he is: Two elements of the infraction • In the opponents’ half of the field and • Closer to the opponents’ goal line than at least 1 - Position of the player two opponents 2 – Involved in active play and • Closer to the opponents’ goal line than the ball

Both elements must be present or there All three conditions must be present is no offside infraction The AR aligns with the second to last defender

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Law 11 - Offside Law 11 - Offside

A PLAYER CAN BE IN AN OFFSIDE POSITION A player may be involved in active play by: It just means that player is momentarily off his Interfering with play “side” (team) He cannot interfere with play or any of the opposing or players He cannot have any involvement in the match as he Interfering with an opponent is off his team (until his offside position is reset) or Gaining an advantage by being in that position

Law 11 - Offside Law 11 - Offside

Once these conditions have been met : Exceptions Position and… There is no offense if a player receives Involvement in active play the ball directly from a: Goal Kick An offside infraction has occurred Corner Kick An indirect free kick is awarded to Throw-in the opposing team from the place where offside player interferes

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Law 11 - Offside Direction of attack

AR

If a Defender PLAYS the ball, OFFSIDE A1 A2 D Offside is Reset (a new snapshot) A

BUT D If a Defender TOUCHES the ball (or the A ball touches him) Offside is NOT Reset

Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

Direction of attack Direction of attack

AR AR

NOT NOT OFFSIDE OFFSIDE D D A1 A2 A A1 A2 A D D

A A A A3

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Direction of attack Direction of attack A AR AR

NOT A2 Deflection off OFFSIDE A A1 the Defender A D Goal Kick D NOT A OFFSIDE ??? D D

Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

Intermediate Referee Course - Lesson 3

Direction of attack

9U/10U BOL and Offside AR

OFFSIDE WHERE IS PLAY • The area of potential offside infractions RESTARTED?

is defined by the BOL and the closest A D goal line. D • The BOL replaces the Halfway Line as the boundary where offside infractions are A Deflection off goalpost considered. or goalkeeper

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Direction of attack Direction of attack

AR AR

NOT OFFSIDE WHERE IS PLAY OFFSIDE A RESTARTED?

A D A D D D

A

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Direction of attack Direction of attack

AR AR

OFFSIDE WHERE IS PLAY OFFSIDE WHERE IS PLAY RESTARTED? RESTARTED? D

A A A D D D D A

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Direction of attack Direction of attack

AR AR Corner Kick A NOT A WHERE IS PLAY RESTARTED? OFFSIDE D

A D OFFSIDE

D D D A

D

Basic Referee Course 1.1 - Lesson 1

Intermediate Referee Course - Lesson 3

BOL Limits Location of Offside BOL Defines Potential Offside Position Infractions

Attacking Attacking 11

3 9 No longer NOT in Offside position can be Possible Offside area Offside In 9U/10U 1-GK in 9U/10U 5 7

Offside boundary line 11U/12U and older 2

Offside boundary line 9U/10U 20 3 203 204

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Key Takeaways BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions Law 11: Offside

Attacking 11 It is not an offence to be in an offside 3 9 position In Offside position Wait for Active Involvement before 1-GK 5 penalizing for offside 7 2 The player is not required to touch the ball for the offside to be penalized 205

Referee and Asst. Referee Mechanics SHORTER BREAK

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Referee Duties Referee Duties Priorities Priorities Keep a record of the match Time keeper Stop play for injury Score keeper Restart play when it has been Manage substitutions stopped File a written match report Suspend/terminate a match for cause

Referee Communication Referee & AR Positioning

AR2 Signals Direction of play Whistle Hand Voice

R

Fouls and injuries Goal line

Touch line AR1 Offside

Diagram 1

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Referee & AR Positioning Referee & AR Positioning

Offside Offside Touch line Touch line AR2 AR2

Direction of play Direction of play e e l lin l l lin a a o o G G

R Fouls and injuries

R Fouls and injuries

AR1 AR1

Diagram 3

AR Duties & Signals Club Linesmen Priorities Only responsibility Indicate ball out of play Indicate ball out of play Indicate which side gets throw-in, goal kick or corner kick Indicate when offside infringement has occurred Assist the referee to control the game

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AR Signals AR Signals Priorities Priorities Throw-in Goal kick

AR Signals AR Signals Priorities Priorities

Corner kick Offside

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AR Signals Key Takeaways Priorities Referee and AR Teamwork Offside Far Side The Referee’s role is to ensure the game is Fun, Fair and Safe Middle Assistant Referees assist the Referee Near Side The referee team positions themselves to “box” play

Checking for Learning Checking for Learning Who determines when the half is over? What is the Assistant Referee’s signal for The referee a throw-in awarded to the attacking team? Who makes the decision to stop play for offside? The referee Faces the field of play and raises the flag 45 degrees above the diagonal with the What method of communication by the Referee is right hand, parallel to the touch line. required to say to the players “Stop playing – I saw a foul”? The whistle

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Checking for Learning In AYSO, What method of communication by the Referee is It’s about more than the game ! required to announce to the players to take a kickoff? The whistle

What is the Club Linesman’s signal for a throw-in awarded to the attacking team?

None. A Club Linesman can only indicate when the ball has gone completely out of play (by raising the flag straight up). He cannot indicate who gets the throw-in. Thank You!!

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