7 on 7 Outdoor Soccer Training Spring 2009 DIMENSIONS & MARKINGS Maximum 130 yds (120 m) Optional Flag Minimum 100 yds (90 m) Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc Halfway.
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7 on 7 Outdoor Soccer Training Spring 2009 DIMENSIONS & MARKINGS Maximum 130 yds (120 m) Optional Flag Minimum 100 yds (90 m) Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc Halfway Line Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc Penalty Area Center Mark Penalty Mark Penalty Arc Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc Touch Line Penalty Center Circle Mark Penalty Arc Halfway Line Goal Penalty Area Optional Flag Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc Maximum 100 yds (90 m) Minimum 50 yds (45 m) Touch Line Goal Starting the Game Introductions Referee tosses coin, who calls it? Winner picks end to attack Loser gets to kick-off Be friendly, cordial and brief Traditionally the visiting captain Do not coach or lecture Start game on time Starting Mechanics One minute before kick-off: Assistant Referees supervise bench area line up with 2nd last defender count players in their half unfurl flag to signal readiness Referee supervises clearing of the field visually checks with AR’s for readiness Kick-Off Starting Mechanics At kick-off: Each team in own half of field Defenders at least 10 yards from ball Ball stationary on center mark Referee gives a signal for kick-off (How?) Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward Kick-Off Infractions Players in wrong half of field Ball does not move forward Taken before referee’s signal Retake the kick Kicker plays ball a second time “double-touch” IFK to opponent BALL OUT OF PLAY Only two methods of stopping play: Whole ball crosses a boundary line The referee stops play The ball is in play at all other times! BALL IS IN PLAY 1. If ball rebounds from 1. Goalpost, or 2. Crossbar, or 3. Corner flagpost and remains in the field of play 4. Referee or Assistant Referee, if they are on the field of play 2. Until the referee stops play for any reason BOUNDARY LINES Lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries This includes: Touch lines Goal lines Goal areas Penalty areas Corner areas BALL CROSSING LINES A ball may cross a boundary line on the ground or in the air A ball is not out if any part of the ball is on or above any part of the line BALL NEAR LINE ? Ball above the line is still “touching” outside plane of line CURVING BALL BLOWN BACK Field of Play Out of Play PERSPECTIVE Assistant Referee’s view Unsure of who the ball went out on…or extenuating circumstance? Restart with a dropped ball at spot The Throw-in DEFINITION – THROW-IN Method of restarting play when whole ball has crossed the touch line. Throw-in awarded to opponents of the player who last touched the ball. REQUIREMENTS Thrower must: Deliver from point where ball crossed line (within 1 yard) Face field of play with some part of body Have part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line Use both hands Deliver ball from behind and over the head TECHNIQUE Face the field of play Deliver ball from behind and over head HANDS Both hands on ball ----- FAIR ----if only one hand guiding ball FOUL Use common sense LOCATION OF FEET Part of each foot on or behind touch line RESTART Ball is in play when: Ball enters field of play, and Has left hands of thrower NOTE: A “soft” or “slow” throw-in motion is legal. A properly executed “flip throw” is legal. PLACEMENT Awarded from the point where it crossed the touch line If not, it shall be considered to be improperly thrown REFEREE TECHNIQUE Referee or Assistant Referee should indicate place from which the throwin should be taken If taken from improper point, throw-in awarded to other team INFRACTIONS Thrower plays ball second time before ball touches another player Improperly thrown or from wrong point “Double touch” - IFK to opponents Throw-in to opponents Ball thrown directly into opponents’ goal No goal - restart with goal kick INFRACTIONS 1. 1. 1. Ball thrown directly into own goal No goal - restart with corner kick Ball thrown directly into opponent’s goal No goal - restart with goal kick Ball does not enter field Retake throw-in INFRACTION BY OPPONENT If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower… they are Cautioned for “unsporting behavior” and shown the yellow card. But .… use Common Sense! Goal Kicks A goal kick is awarded when the whole ball has: A. Crossed the goal line in the air or on the ground B. Was last touched by an attacker C. A goal was not scored Note: Anything not standard equipment on the goalposts is considered out of play WHERE A goal kick is taken from anywhere in the goal area. RESTART Ball is placed in the goal area Any defensive player may take kick Whole ball must leave the penalty area on first touch If ball touched prior to leaving the penalty area Retake the goal kick SPECIAL SITUATIONS If anything happens before the whole ball exits the penalty area, the goal kick is retaken WHY? The ball is not in play yet. Note: An attacking player is not offside at the taking of a goal kick POSITIONING ON A GOAL KICK All attackers must be and remain outside of penalty area until ball has cleared the penalty area. GOAL KICK ENTERING GOAL A goal kick kicked directly into: Opponent’s goal award GOAL, restart with kick-off Own goal - retake goal kick Corner Kicks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Definition of a corner kick Where corner kick is taken Ball placement Encroachment Additional points Dangers DEFINITION A corner kick is awarded when the whole ball has: Crossed the goal line in the air or on the ground Was last touched by a defender A goal was not scored WHERE The corner kick is taken from the quarter-circle at the nearest corner to where the ball crossed the goal line. Corner flagpost shall not be removed or moved from a vertical position PLACEMENT Correct positioning Incorrect position The ball shall be placed inside the quarter-circle Correct positioning Must be in contact with some part of the quarter circle ENCROACHMENT 10 yards Opponents shall retire 10 yards away from the ball ! ADDITIONAL POINTS Kicker may not “double touch” the ball A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick May not declare a player offside who receives the ball directly from a corner kick DANGERS Corner kicks are a potentially dangerous situation! Before ball is in play: Pushing and jostling for position Hold up kick and warn or Caution After ball is in play: All fouls per Law 12 Penalize per Law 12 Goal Scoring A goal is scored when the whole ball has: Crossed the goal line Between the uprights (goalposts) Under the crossbar Provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. And it was propelled in a legal manner. WHAT’S A GOAL? AND WHAT’S NOT? No Goal No Goal Goal No Goal EXCEPTIONS A goal cannot be scored directly from: An indirect free kick (IFK) Any free kick into your own goal A throw-in OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE If the ball is prevented from passing over the goal line by an “outside agent” A spectator An animal Another ball Any other thing Dropped ball where contact was made *except in the goal area THE WINNER IS... 1. 2. The team scoring the most goals during the match is the winner Referee never decides the winner Fouls and Misconduct Fouls Fouls F A I R P L A Y TOPICS Major (Penal) fouls Involving Careless, Reckless, or Excessive Force Other major fouls Major Foul restarts Minor fouls (technical infractions) Minor Foul restarts DEFINITIONS Careless \ adj 1: unconcerned, indifferent 2: not showing care Reckless \ adj 1: lacking caution : rash syn: headlong, hasty MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following six offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force: 1. 2. 3. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Jumps at an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following six offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force: Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Charges an opponent Pushes an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent Foul tackle from behind - may be kicking or tripping MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent “Over the ball” tackle - may be kicking and serious foul play MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Tackler makes contact with ball first, player trips over ball or legs near ground Not a Foul! MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Jumping at (into) an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Charging an opponent (carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force) MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Charging an opponent (Carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force) MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Pushes an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following four offenses: Holds an opponent Spits at an opponent Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area) Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Holds an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Holds an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Holds an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Spits at an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Handles the ball deliberately INTENT However... Ball strikes player on arm - and - ball falls to player’s feet and he/she gains control No Foul! Reasoning… Player did not initiate the action MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Unintentional contact not a foul Did ball hit arm? Or Did arm hit ball? MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Restart with a Direct Free Kick at point of infraction Except when foul occurs by defender within the defender’s penalty area in which case a Penalty Kick shall be awarded. MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Goalkeeper inside own penalty area: 1. Takes more than 6 seconds while controlling the ball with his/her hands before releasing it from his/her possession 2. Regains hand control prior to touch by another 3. Touches ball with hands after deliberately kicked by team-mate 4. Touches ball with hands after throw-in by team-mate MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Takes more than 6 seconds while controlling the ball with the hands to release it from her/his possession. MINOR FOULS (NON-PENAL) Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her possession and has not touched any other player. MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Touches ball with hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a teammate MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Touches ball with hands if received directly from throw-in by teammate MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Plays in a dangerous manner Impedes the progress of an opponent Prevents goalkeeper from releasing ball from his/her hands Commits any offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Playing in a dangerous manner (to an opponent) Teammate doesn’t count MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Playing in a dangerous manner (an opponent) Teammate doesn’t count MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Impeding the progress of an opponent MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Restart with a Indirect Free Kick at point of infraction EXCEPT… - by defenders within their own goal area …kick taken from anywhere within goal area. - by attackers in opponent’s goal area …move ball to out to closest point on 6 yard line. Free Kicks “The way play is restarted after the referee has stopped play for an infraction” THERE ARE ONLY 2 TYPES OF FREE KICKS DFK (Direct Free Kick) IFK (Indirect Free Kick) DIRECT FREE KICK GOAL! B A One of the 10 major (penal) fouls Can score directly against opponent Outside penalty area of offending team INDIRECT FREE KICK GOAL! B A One of the 8 minor fouls (technical infractions) Cannot score directly against opponent Must touch another player! FREE KICK “RULES” Ball must be stationary Played in any direction No “double touch” No encroachment Restart signal requirements “Quick” restart “Ceremonial” restart Cannot score directly against self Point of infraction (2 exceptions) GOAL AREA REQUIREMENTS Exception #1 If given to a team within own goal area, 1. 2. All opponents must be out of penalty area Ball must clear penalty area prior to 2nd touch GOAL AREA REQUIREMENTS Exception #2 IFK in opponent’s goal area is moved out to the nearest point on the goal area line PENALTY AREA REQUIREMENTS Also, if given to a team within their own penalty area All opponents must be out of penalty area Ball must clear penalty area prior to 2nd touch “QUICK” FREE KICK Kicking team has a right to a quick restart if they wish to use it Opponents must retire 10 yards Opponents have no right to form a wall As referee, encourage the “quick” restart “QUICK” FREE KICK Do not interfere unless: Kicking team insists on 10 yards Encroachment is severe “Quick” restart is not taken Kicker restarting prior to the opponents retiring is at risk of losing possession Hand signal if IFK “QUICK” FREE KICK GUIDELINES Opponent retiring and kicker makes mistake and kicks ball to opponent Opponent retiring, but deflects ball when kicked right by him/her No offense - kicker at risk Warn player - retake kick if no goal results Opponent not retiring and makes an effort to intercept the ball. If player succeeds, Caution player - retake kick “CEREMONIAL” FREE KICK Organized “defensive wall” Clearly show kicker to wait for whistle Be “first brick” in the wall - 10 yards Bring opponents to you Move to your next position Signal for restart When you are ready As soon as possible ENCROACHMENT 10 yards in all directions Failure to respect the required distance is a cautionable offense ENCROACHMENT Opponents must retire 10 yards with one exception, if they’re between goalposts and on the goal line. RESTART MECHANICS Point direction! Indicate IFK if appropriate Players want/need to know if they are “attacking” or “defending” Players want/need to know if they can score directly from this kick Indicate position of ball RESTART MECHANICS Position defenders Do not allow encroachment Position yourself Indicate IFK if appropriate Signal for restart Use whistle if “ceremonial” kick BALL IN PLAY VS. GOAL SCORED A. Ball is “in play” when: A. Kicked and moves and B. Leaves penalty area (if appropriate) B. Goal can be scored when: A. Ball is “in play” B. Ball is touched by 2nd player on IFK C. Ball is kicked into opponents goal The Referee TOPICS Duties of the Referee When to penalize Advantage Law Powers of the Referee Coaching from the boundary lines DUTIES OF THE REFEREE Enforce the Laws of the Game Controls match using Assistant Referees Ensures game ball meets requirements Inspects players’ equipment Acts as timekeeper & records game Ensures bleeding player leaves field DUTIES (Continued) Punishes the more serious of two offenses Acts on advice from neutral assistant referees on incidents he/she has not seen Not allow persons on field without permission Restarts match after a stoppage Decisions of the Referee The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final. Those facts include whether a goal has been scored or not and the result of the match. Decisions of the Referee The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his/her discretion, on the advice of an assistant referee, provided that he/she has not restarted play. When to Penalize The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that games should be played with as little interference as possible, and in this view it is the duty of the referees to penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law. Constant whistling for trifling or doubtful breaches produces bad feeling and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of the spectators. REFEREE / Assistant Referees Referee decides all calls An effective Referee uses assistant referees Assistant Referees assist the Referee Did referee have clear view? Was the assistant referee closer? Referee may use AR’s information including cancellation of goal REFEREE / Assistant Referees Referee has duty to act upon information of incident the referee did not see when the AR is closer to the action ADVANTAGE LAW Allows play to continue when the team against which an offense has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalizes the original offense if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time. ADVANTAGE LAW Once decided, referee may revoke his/her decision if the presumed advantage does not materialize The foul “Goes Away” unless referee decides, within 2-3 seconds, that the original advantage does not materialize Misconduct always stays You may caution or send-off at the next stoppage of play only ADVANTAGE LAW • Verbal - “PLAY ON!” • Visual - Arms swing in front • Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur ADVANTAGE LAW Example: Defensive player wants to attack on goal stopped. Fouls attacker. Attacker not stopped by foul. If referee stops game for that foul, then referee is doing the defender’s job for them (stopping attack), thus “advantage” goes to offending (defensive) team. POWERS OF THE REFEREE Stops, suspends or terminates the match for any infringements Stops, suspends or terminates the match for outside interference Stops the match for serious injury Allows play to continue for minor injury POWERS (Continued) Applies “Advantage Law” Issues cautions and send-offs Reports or expels team officials for misconduct or irresponsible behavior Reverses a decision prior to restart TECHNIQUES OF OFFICIATING Know the Laws Be firm, not overbearing Indicate your decision - Do not explain it Be near the play - Do not be in the play Use common sense PRE-GAME ORGANIZATION The referee and assistants should arrive early (at least 30 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Inspection of field Markings, nets, goalposts, safety issues Conduct a pre-game meeting Check players’ equipment Check game balls Note: You should never be the cause of a delayed start. PRE-GAME ORGANIZATION The referee and assistants should arrive early (at least 30 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Inspection of field Markings, nets, goalposts, safety issues Conduct a pre-game meeting Check players’ equipment Check game balls Note: You should never be the cause of a delayed start. Timing Time shall be added for: time lost for substitutions assessment of injury to players removal of injured player from field wasting time any other cause Amount of time is at referee’s discretion SIGNALS Visual Hand or flag Audible Verbal or whistle Note: Whistle tone should be varied according to the situation. SIGNALS Corner kick Goal kick SIGNALS Penalty kick SIGNALS Indirect free kick Direct free kick SIGNALS Play on! Throw-in Advantage SIGNALS Caution Send-off (yellow card) (red card) SIGNALS Second Cautionable offense First show yellow card Then show red card. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Fitness: Must get to drop zone -- near center of action Must be within 10 - 20 yards of significant challenges CRITICAL TECHNIQUES (cont’) Eye contact – keep your head up!!! At every stoppage - make eye contact with assistants to ensure that you know if they have information for you. After foul - make eye contact with player who fouled as you point direction. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES (cont’) Proximity to fouls when: Challenge was very hard/ physical A player remains on the ground Opponents are not departing the area You must move in quickly to control the situation and prevent/stop/deal with misconduct CRITICAL TECHNIQUES (cont’) Watch play - not the ball Ball gone - start move to next position, watch for late contact Ball coming - move to position, watch for foul prior to ball arriving Set plays - vary position, use voice to manage players, signal when ready The Assistant Referees ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES Indicate: Ball out of play Side entitled to corner kick, goal kick or throw-in When a player may be penalized for being in an offside position When a substitute is requested When an incident has occurred out of the view of the referee ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: when offenses have been committed whenever the assistants are closer to the action than the referee (this includes, in particular circumstances, offenses committed in the penalty area) whether at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper has moved forward before the ball has been kicked and if the ball has crossed the line COMMUNICATIONS Good communication is essential Eye contact at every opportunity Verbal contact only as necessary The assistant referees provide information and the referee makes the decisions COMMUNICATIONS Whenever the ball is out of play, the referee and the assistant referees have the opportunity to exchange information MECHANICS Assistant referees shall patrol: Off the field, along the touch line One-half of the field only Even with second-to-last defender Follow all balls to goal line Special situations / Set plays Follow pre-game instructions MECHANICS AR 2 Spectator side Team side AR 1 MECHANICS It is important to be in the correct position ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS For most situations, the raised flag tells the referee all that is needed 1. Stop the game 1. Foul 2. Ball out of play 3. Goal 4. Offside 2. 3. 4. Ball not correctly placed Ball did not leave penalty area I need to have a chat with you ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS Throw-in Corner kick Goal kick ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS Offside or Stop play Offside Far side Offside Near side Offside Center ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS Foul - Flick or wave flag Substitution requested FLAG TECHNIQUES Flag to field side, always in referee’s view Switch flag while hands are low Flag motionless while running When signaling, stop, face field, stand erect and make eye contact with referee FLAG TECHNIQUES Lower flag as soon as referee acknowledges it Flag signals are straight point finger along stick flags are an extension of your arm No cross body signals Flag is controlled up, lazy coming down ASSISTANCE IN GAME CONTROL Fouls / misconduct behind referee’s back Fouls / misconduct when referee is shielded by players’ bodies Verbal misconduct out of earshot of referee (bench personnel or players) Reflect other assistant referee’s flag ASSISTANCE IN GAME CONTROL Flag up for serious misconduct ASSISTANCE IN GAME CONTROL Give opinions on points of fact when requested by the referee What you saw What you heard Be specific - not vague Offside EXPLANATION Offside refers to the English term for a team - SIDE - thus… When a player is in “offside” position, they are “off their team” and cannot participate in that play. O-F-F-S-I-D-E ELEMENTS OF THE LAW Position nearer to opponent’s goal line than the ball and the second last opponent (last but one) Unless is in own half of the field is level (even) with second last opponent is level with the last two opponents ELEMENTS OF THE LAW Timing at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of their team Opinion of the referee involved in active play by: interfering with play interfering with an opponent gaining an advantage by being in that position ELEMENTS OF THE LAW It is not an offense in itself to be in an offside position Judgement of offside occurs at the moment the ball is touched or played by a teammate - not - when the player receives the ball ELEMENTS OF THE LAW “TOUCHED” or “PLAYED BY” have the same meaning as “MADE CONTACT WITH” ELEMENTS OF THE LAW There is no offside offense if a player receives the ball directly from: a goal kick corner kick or a throw-in ELEMENTS OF THE LAW “For any offside offense, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred” Not where the whistle sounded! AREA OF ACTIVE PLAY Is that sector of the field where players actively participate in that play Determination of Offside Is the player in the attacking half? Is the player nearer the goal than the ball? Is the player nearer the goal than the second last defender? If yes to above, then Is the player interfering with play or an opponent? Is the player gaining advantage? IF yes to either above, then Offside, otherwise no infraction OFFSIDE POSITION? INVOLVED IN ACTIVE PLAY? POSITION & INVOLVEMENT? AN INFRINGEMENT The player in offside position has played the ball and has gained an advantage and must be penalized for offside Offside Position vs. Activity Offside position alone is not an infringement Offside position and activity is an infringement OFFSIDE POSITION? AT THE MOMENT THE BALL WAS KICKED WHERE WAS THE PLAYER? NO INFRINGEMENT Offside is judged at the moment the ball is played to a teammate, not when it is received OFFSIDE POSITION? TIMING? WHAT IS YOUR DECISION? NO INFRINGEMENT The attacker is level and therefore Not offside What is Even? The torso is the factor for determining “even” for purposes of offside. Not hands Not legs Not feet TORSO ! Is This Even? Absolutely! Not Offside Is This Even? Not! Offside OFFSIDE POSITION? WHAT IS YOUR DECISION? AR POSITIONING IS CRITICAL If the AR thinks he is level then he really is level! NO INFRINGEMENT The attacker is level and therefore Not offside OFFSIDE POSITION? WHAT ABOUT NOW? THE GIVE AND GO 9 makes a pass and runs to space THE GIVE AND GO 10 makes a pass AFTER 9 runs to the new position THE GIVE AND GO Where is 9 when 10 passes? VIOLATION It’s easy isn’t it? OFFSIDE POSITION? Which half is #9 in? NO VIOLATION ASSISTANT REFEREE To determine offside the assistant referee must be concerned about and concentrating totally on his or her task. The assistant referee can not be a spectator of the game. OFFSIDE POSITION? INVOLVED IN ACTIVE PLAY? Where is the area of active play? NO INVOLVEMENT OFFSIDE POSITION? GOALKEEPER NOT DISTRACTED As play approaches the goal, the goalkeeper’s primary focus is on the ball. Offside decisions are the responsibility of the officials not the goalkeeper. Goalkeepers should not allow themselves to be distracted by the nearby presence of opposing players, whether they are offside or not offside. The goalkeepers’ attention should be on the ball !! Interfering with an Opponent? Where should the goalkeeper be focusing his/her attention? NO INVOLVEMENT OFFSIDE POSITION? INVOLVED IN ACTIVE PLAY? Where is the area of active play? Interfering with an Opponent The player, in an offside position interfered with an opponent and must be penalized for offside. OFFSIDE POSITION? Involved in active play? SHOT AT GOAL HITS POST Now he’s involved GAINED AN ADVANTAGE AN INFRINGEMENT In this example, the player who was in offside position gained an advantage from being in an offside position and must be penalized OFFSIDE POSITION? SHOT AT GOAL Involvement in Active Play? BALL ENTERS THE GOAL Allow the shot and the goal! No Infringement IT IS LEGAL TO BE IN AN OFFSIDE POSITION FREE KICK Involvement in active play? NO INFRINGEMENT If that player were removed would it have made a difference? Referee / Assistant Referee It is the assistant referee’s responsibility to determine position and activity of the players. The referee makes the final decision to stop the game. REBOUND FROM GOALKEEPER Does the player gain an advantage? INFRINGEMENT BALL DEFLECTED BY DEFENDER Does the player gain an advantage? AN INFRINGEMENT OFF-SIDE At the moment the ball was played by a teammate, the player was in offside position CORNER KICK CORNER KICK CORNER KICK CORNER KICK THROW-IN THROW-IN THROW-IN THROW-IN Non-Involvement Clear intention to not participate: Standing still Moving away from active play Stepping off the field of play DYNAMIC PLAY ISSHOULD “A” IN OFFSIDE “A” BE PENALIZED? POSITION? DYNAMIC PLAY NO VIOLATION DYNAMIC PLAY WHAT THE BALL IS “A” IF IN OFFSIDE HOW ABOUT “C” POSITION? IS KICKED TO “C” DYNAMIC PLAY MECHANICS At the moment a teammate plays the ball, the assistant referee, before raising the flag must: Observe players’ positions Evaluate players’ activities In other words ask the questions! Player activities means that the player is immediately involved with that particular sequence of play MECHANICS Before raising the flag to indicate a player is off-side, be certain that the player is involved with active play by: Interfering with play, or Interfering with an opponent, or Gaining an advantage by being in an off-side position Only then signal to the referee when you are wholly satisfied that this is the case REVIEW Position is a fact Timing is a fact Exceptions are facts Penalty is a fact Opinion of the Referee is the “Heart of the Law!” If in Doubt, keep the flag down! Fouls and Misconduct TOPICS Misconduct Seven (7) Cautionable Offenses Examples Seven (7) Send-off Offenses Examples Procedures for issuing cards 7 CAUTIONABLE OFFENSES A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: is guilty of unsporting behavior (UB) shows dissent by word or action (DT) persistently infringes the Laws of the Game (PI) delays the restart of play (DR) 7 CAUTIONABLE OFFENSES A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick (FRD) enters or re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (E) deliberately leaves the field without the referee’s permission (L) Examples of Unsporting Behavior Commits a penal foul in a reckless manner Commits a penal foul while tackling for the ball from behind 3. Commits a tactical foul designed to interfere with or impede an opposing team’s attacking play 4. Commits an act deemed by the referee as bringing the game into disrepute (e.g. aggressive attitude, inflammatory behavior, or taunting) 1. 2. Examples of Unsporting Behavior Pushes or holds (including holding the opponent’s uniform) to interfere with that opponent’s attacking play Handles the ball deliberately to interfere with an opponent’s attacking play Handles the ball deliberately to score a goal Fakes an injury or exaggerates the seriousness of an injury Examples of Unsporting Behavior Fakes a foul (dives) or exaggerates the severity of a foul 2. Interferes with or prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands into play 3. Unfairly distracts or impedes an opponent performing a throw-in; 1. 1. this is a mandatory caution Examples of Unsporting Behavior Verbally distracts an opponent during play or at a restart If identified as the kicker, engages in unfair deception while taking a penalty kick Changes jerseys with the goalkeeper during play or without the referee’s permission; this is a mandatory caution for both players Examples of Unsporting Behavior Engages in trickery to circumvent the goalkeeper’s limitation on handling a ball played from a teammate’s foot (the defender who initiates the “trickery” is cautioned and the decision does not require that the goalkeeper actually handles the ball); this is a mandatory caution whether it occurs during dynamic play or at a restart. Show Dissent by Word or Action Verbally or through action disputes or shows contempt for an official’s decision If playing as the goalkeeper, leaves the penalty area (not beckoned by the referee) to engage an official in debate regarding a decision Persistently Infringes the Laws of the Game Repeatedly commits fouls or participates in a pattern of fouls directed at an opponent 4. Violates Law 14 again, having previously been warned 5. Fails to start or restart play properly or promptly, having previously been warned 6. If playing as goalkeeper, wastes time, having previously been warned or penalized for this behavior 3. Delays the Restart of Play Kicks or throws the ball away or holds the ball to prevent a free kick, throw-in or corner kick restart by an opponent 5. Fails to restart play after being so instructed by the referee 6. Fails to return to the field upon conclusion of the mid-game break, fails to perform a kick-off when signaled by the referee, or fails to be in a correct position for a kick-off 7. Excessively celebrates a goal 4. Fails to Respect the Required Distance... 5. 6. Does not retire at least ten yards away from an opponent’s free kick Does not retire at least ten yards away from an opponent’s corner kick Entering or Re-entering the Field... 6. Illegally returning to the field having previously been substituted; 6. 7. this is a mandatory caution After a player at fault is instructed to leave the field to correct his/her equipment; 6. this is a mandatory caution After a player leaves the field for an injury or for bleeding or blood on the uniform 9. Entering the field as a substitute without having received a signal from the referee; 8. 6. this is a mandatory caution Deliberately Leaves the Field... 7. 8. Leaves the field to place an opponent in offside position Leaves the field other than through the normal course of play 7 SEND-OFF OFFENSES A player is sent-off and shown the red card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: is guilty of serious foul play (SFP) is guilty of violent conduct (VC) spits at an opponent or any other person (S) 7 SEND-OFF OFFENSES A player is sent-off and shown the red card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area)(DGH) denies obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick (DGF) 7 SEND-OFF OFFENSES A player is sent-off and shown the red card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures (AL) receives a second caution in the same match (2CT) SEND-OFF EXAMPLES Striking an opponent (SFP or VC) Striking a teammate (VC) Violently kicking an opponent (SFP or VC) Foul tackle from behind with hard contact (SFP) Spitting at another person (SFP or VC) Tackle from behind on breakaway (DGF) Any act intended to injure another (VC) MISCONDUCT PROCEDURES Procedure for issuing cards For a Caution: Isolate Offender Record info (Name, number, time, offense) Display card For a Send-off: Isolate Offender (If necessary) 2. Display card 3. Record information (after player has left) 1. MISCONDUCT REVIEW When can misconduct occur? Can you name the seven cautionable offences? Unlike fouls, misconduct can be against anyone, at anytime, anywhere including team areas, stands or parking lot Do you use an acronym to remember? Can you give an example of each? MISCONDUCT REVIEW Does the yellow card have to be displayed? Yes, display cards to players and substitutes Do NOT display cards to team officials Can a foul also be misconduct? Yes, a foul may also be misconduct Does misconduct require a foul to have been committed? No. Can you give an example? MISCONDUCT REVIEW What is the restart if you stop play for misconduct, but no FOUL has been committed? Misconduct causing a stoppage of play without a DFK foul will warrant restarting with a IFK If you don’t stop play for misconduct, when does it have to be dealt with? It must be dealt with at the next stoppage or not at all MISCONDUCT REVIEW What about physical contact that looks the same as a major foul against anyone including teammates, spectators or officials at any time (or opponents, if the ball is out of play)? Deal with it as Unsporting Behavior or Violent Conduct depending on the severity of the action MISCONDUCT REVIEW What is the difference between Serious Foul Play and Violent Conduct? SFP must meet the requirements for a FOUL and must be committed during a challenge for the ball, for example, a tackle from behind which endangers the safety of the opponent. Violent Conduct can happen anytime, and anywhere MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Did you stop play for the misconduct? NO Normal Restart YES MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Was the misconduct committed by a player on the field? NO Dropped Ball YES MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Was a major foul committed? NO Indirect Free Kick YES MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Direct Free Kick or Penalty Kick Penalty Kick A penalty kick is awarded when a defender commits any of the 10 major fouls inside their own penalty area against an opponent * while ball is in play *Handling the ball is an exception BEFORE KICK IS TAKEN 1. Clear penalty area of all but keeper and kicker (all other players must be behind penalty mark) 2. Get ball into your possession 3. Set keeper on line - between posts 4. Identify kicker to keeper 5. Give ball to kicker to place on penalty mark BEFORE KICK IS TAKEN 6. Tell kicker to wait for whistle (use gesture) 7. Final check - all out of penalty area, 10 yards from ball and behind mark 8. Take position to observe keeper, kicker, other players and assistant referee 9. Check with keeper to see if ready 10. Whistle for kick REQUIREMENTS OF KICKER Kick must be taken from the mark Ball must be kicked forward Kicker may feign a kick must not unnecessarily delay the kick must not change direction excessively Must not distract keeper Must not “double touch” the ball REQUIREMENTS OF KEEPER Must be on goal line, between posts, facing field of play May not move forward from the goal line until kick (may move laterally or side to side) Must not distract the kicker Must not engage in Unsporting Behavior REQUIREMENTS OF ATTACKERS Must be outside of penalty area Must be outside of penalty arc Must be laterally behind penalty mark Must be on the field of play Must not encroach Must not distract the goalkeeper REQUIREMENTS OF DEFENDERS Must be outside of penalty area Must be outside of penalty arc Must be behind penalty mark Must be on the field of play Must not encroach Must not distract the kicker POSITIONING DIAGRAM AR R Proper setup for a penalty kick. LAW ANALYSIS The referee does not signal for a penalty kick to be taken until the players have taken up position in accordance with the Law. If the referee gives the signal… and before the ball is in play, an infringement occurs, the referee allows the kick to proceed When someone “cheats” Kick is taken Ball in net Goal Ball not in net No cheating Goal Defense cheats Live ball Retake Retake Attackers cheat Live ball* Retake Both cheat Retake IFK Defense 2nd touch by kicker IFK Defense * If cheating attacker touches ball, IFK to defense EXTENDING TIME Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time. The referee decides when a penalty kick has been completed Kicks from the Penalty Mark A method of determining a winner of a match where competition rules require a winner after the match is drawn. Not a part of the match. Referee chooses goal at which kicks will be taken Coin toss winner kicks first Only players on field at end may kick Kicks from the Penalty Mark When a team finishes the match with a greater number of players than their opponents, they shall reduce their numbers to equate with that of their opponents and inform the referee of the name and number of each player excluded. The team captain has this responsibility. Kicks from the Penalty Mark Before the start of kick from the penalty mark the referee shall ensure that only an equal number of players from each team remain within the center circle and they shall take the kicks.