PSA Soccer Youth Indoor Recreational League Small Sided turf fields Rules and Guidelines

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1 PSA Soccer Youth Indoor Recreational League Small Sided turf fields Rules and Guidelines - 1 -

2 Rule 1 The Field of Play PSA Indoor Soccer Rules 1.1 PSA Divided turf usage. Field Dimensions: PSA1: The length of the field will be 100 feet long and 65 feet wide. PSA2, PSA-McKinney and PSA-Murphy : The length of the field is 92 feet and are 65 feet wide. The full size turf field is divided into two small sized fields with a drop down curtain with equal goals at both ends. 1.2 Marking: The small fields are marked with distinctive 5 wide yellow lines 5. The markings are to scale of the full size turf fields. The small size turf fields are divided into halves with a center circle for Kick-Offs and a halfway line dividing the field equally. There is a 9 circle in each of the following areas: the halfway line and at the top of each Penalty Arch as well as the four (4) locations for the Corner Kicks. The function of each of the spots on the turf is as follows. The center of each line is as follows; the circle in the center of the Penalty Area is the location for Free Kick Re-Starts following fouls against the defending team, the circle in the middle of the field is for Kick-Offs. If there should be a Superstructure violation, (the ball hitting the ceiling or any fixture within the playing field, the center circle will be the placement of the ball for that Re- Start. 1.3 Penalty Area (Goal Area): At each end of the field of play two lines are drawn. They are six (6) feet from the outside of each goal standard. These lines extend into the field of play a distance of eighteen (18) feet. From the midpoint where these lines end there is an arch of 180 that completes the Penalty Area. 1.4 Free Kick Mark: There is a nine (9) inch circle at the top of each Penalty Area Arch for free kick restarts. 1.5 Kick Ins All Kick-Ins take place from the place on the turf where the ball was deemed by the referee to be out of play. The ball must be stationary and the distance shall be between from the wall. The distance is at the discretion of the referee. 1.6 Corner Kick Mark and Corner Flag: A Corner Spot and corresponding Corner Flag are located at each of the four corners. This indicates the location from which the Corner Kicks are taken. The corner flags are mounted on the netting a minimum of three (3) feet above the top of the wall. 1.7 Goals: A Goal is placed in the center of each Goal Line within the perimeter wall. The Goals consist of two vertical goal standards five (5) feet tall and equidistant from the corner flags and are equidistant from the inside of the goal standard. The bottom of the crossbar is five (5) feet from the turf. The goal structure is covered with netting on the left and right side and the top. The back wall is solid. 1.8 Player Benches: Player benches marked HOME and VISITOR are on either side of the Scorekeeper s area and the two Penalty boxes. Each bench has two doors for access to the field. The Visiting team will use the door nearest to the Visitors sign on the wall of the facility. The Home team will use the other end of the Player Box. These designations, Home & Visitor are listed each roster. All of the doors on both ends of the benches have latching doors. These doors are to be closed at all times, unless your team is making a substitution. Holding that door open waiting for the player coming off the field is not allowed, for safety reasons. The Referees are prompted to stop play if a coach leaves the door open. Safety for everyone is PSA s ultimate objective. The area above the shorter perimeter wall has netting that spans from six foot to the top of the structure. 1.9 Penalty Boxes: Penalty Boxes for each team are located on either side of the Scorekeepers area. Each Penalty Box has a door that opens to the field

3 Rule 1 The Field of Play (Continued) 1.10 Carpet: The turf is glued to the concrete floor. All of the field markings are permanent. NOTE: Anyone spitting on the carpet or defacing it in any manner will be sent off and in the case of anyone causing permanent damage, that individual may be barred from the facility permanently Safety Glass walls: The spectator side as well as the south end of the field are encased in eight 8 feet tall Safety Glass. Slamming doors and throwing objects at the glass could cause the Safety Glass to break Game Timing: The official time is kept on the field by each of the Referees Timing is crucial, due to the brief time between games. Between games there are three (3) minutes and between halves there is only two (2) minutes. When the previous game is completed, the Referee will reset their watch to twenty-three (23) minutes. This allows the facility to stay on time. Everyone is reminded to respect the teams coming on the turf for their game and vacate in a timely manner. Each team s representative: Coach, Manager, or designated team representative must present an accurate roster to the Referee. NOTE: No Game shall be started without both teams presenting their game roster to the Referee. The Facility provides the rosters. The Coach and or Manager should get their roster from the game day folder. They are in game time order. Rule 2 The Official Approved Ball 2.1 The ball to be used for games at Plano Sports Authority shall be size appropriate and shall be provided by the facility. 2.1 Ball Change: The Referee is the only one who is authorized to change a game ball. 2.2 Bringing in team or player balls is not allowed. PSA stresses to all teams not to bring in any balls. Teams not following this policy will be reported to the Soccer Director. 2.3 Any game ball becoming unplayable during play will replaced by the Referee. The restart will take place where the Referee stopped play for the defective ball. With neither team having clear possession of either team, there shall be a drop ball to re-start play. NOTE: PSA is not responsible for lost or stolen soccer balls. 2.4 Property All game balls are property of the PSA facility, and are to be returned to the Referee immediately following all games. No exceptions, to this policy. Rule 3 The Teams, Players, Coaches and Substitutions 3.1 Teams: Each game is played between two (2) teams; Home and Visitor as per the schedule. The Visiting Team kicks off to begin the game. Each Coach shall wear and display in a prominent location has on his or her person their PSA Coaching Badge the maximum of coaches on the bench is three (3) All must wear their PSA Coaching Badge Notice: The matrix provides the information for the numbers of players, size of the ball and the minimum number of players. The Matrix follows this section. In age groups that provide for it, one of the players shall be the Goalkeeper, and shall wear a jersey that distinguishes themselves from all other players on the field. In the grades where there is no provision for a Goalkeeper No player shall act in the capacity of that position The Referee will issue a warning to the Coach. If there is a repeat of this policy a formal report will be sent to the League Director - 3 -

4 Rule 3 The Teams, Players, Coaches and Substitutions (continued) 3.2 Team Roster: PSA furnishes the official roster. Both teams will receive their roster from the game day folder, the rosters are in game time order. The Coach or Manager makes any necessary changes to the roster adding jersey numbers and crossing out players who will not be present for the game. Return the signed completed roster to the Referee before the game will be started. NOTE: No game will be started without the Roster having being submitted to the appropriate game official. The Coach or Manager submitting the roster ensures the roster is correct and signed. The signature of the roster verifies to PSA the Players are; on the Online Roster and the team is in appropriate uniform. The signature also verifies the Coach is responsible for the behavior and actions of; the coach, players, parents and spectators are aware of the PSA Rules and guidelines) 3.3 Team Substitutes: All Players not participating on the floor are called Substitutes They are all under the jurisdiction of the PSA House Rules as well. Only players, coaches, managers, and trainers are allowed in the Team Area. All team personnel (up to three (3) in the Team Area must wear in plain sight the official PSA Coaches Badge. No photographers, family members or medical staff is allowed in the Team Area. As a Safety reminder Do Not pick the players and place them on the turf same with removing the players. No one wants their child dropped on their head. Use Common Sense 3.4 Unlimited Substitution: Substitutions may be made any time during active play. Substitutions are unlimited, provided the player(s) being substituted for are within the touchline, at their own bench area, or off the field of play within their own bench area, BEFORE the substitute enters the field of play. 3.5 Timed Substitutions: During any Guaranteed Substitution opportunities, both teams shall be allowed twenty (20) seconds to complete ALL player substitutions. (See the Appendix Section which follows the Rules Section for this definition. 3.6 Goalkeeper Substitution: NOTE: Goalkeeper Substitutions shall be done by notifying the Referee before the substitution is made and will be made during the next Guaranteed Substitution (See 3.7). Any goalkeeper change requires there be a stoppage in play. Any goalkeeper shall wear a jersey that distinguishes him from all of the other players. The Coach must inform the nearest Referee of the change in Goalkeepers. 3.7 Guaranteed Substitutions: During guaranteed substitutions occurrences, the teams shall be allowed twenty (20) seconds to complete all player substitutions. The restart of play will be delayed to allow the completion of the substitution(s) for the following occurrences; by notifying the nearest Referee a.) After a Goal has been scored b.) After a Time Penalty has been issued c.) For an injury (with clock stoppage) d.) At any unusual stoppage by the Referee e.) A Referee Managed Restart 3.8 Inadvertent restart: If play restarted inadvertently with the incorrect number of players, after a guaranteed substitution. The Referee shall stop play, correct the numbers and the correct restart will occur. No Timed Penalty shall be assessed. Play shall be restarted with the appropriate number of players

5 Rule 3 The Teams, Players, Coaches and Substitutions (continued) 3.9 Injured Player: In case of an injured player and the clock is stopped and the Coach (or his designee) enters the field to tend to the injured player, that player must be substituted for and shall not return to the field until a normal stoppage and must be approved by the near side Referee. If medical assistance is required such as EMT, or paramedics, the facility reserves the right to stop the clock and if the time delay is greater than the remainder of the game that game shall stand as of the time of said injury The facility game clock is not required to stop for injuries, that decision shall be exclusively the decision of the Referee(s) Blood: The Referee shall send any player to their team bench who requires treatment for any sort of bleeding, regardless whether the blood is that player s or any other player. If the player who is removed for having either blood on their uniform or is actively bleeding, that player shall not return until being inspected by the referee. No player shall be allowed to return with blood on any part of their person or uniform. This is for the Safety of everyone Rule 4 Players Equipment 4.1 Usual Equipment: The equipment worn by a player during the entire game shall consist of; Shirt with Permanent Number (* magic marker, tape, spray paint, are NOT Acceptable players with this type of number will not be allowed to participate the decision of the Referee is FINAL), Shorts, Shinguards - which shall be completely covered by the appropriate size socks or stockings, and indoor soccer footwear. No outdoor cleats or baseball shoes are allowed. The numbers on the jerseys shall be no less than four (4) inches in height. By virtue of the signature on the roster form of the team representative, this certifies the team is in complete compliance with this rule. 4.2 Footwear: A player s footwear must conform to the following standards: Flat Soled shoes or other footwear designed for an artificial surface must be worn. No footwear with fewer than thirty (30) molded mini-studs shall be permitted. Players must wear shoes. By virtue of the coach s signature on the roster form, the coach certifies that the team is in complete compliance with this rule. 4.3 Shinguards: All players must wear age appropriate shinguards during play. Shinguards are defined as protective equipment that is commercially available and designed specifically to protect the shin area. Under no circumstances may any player leave the bench area without shinguards to participate in play. By virtue of the coach s signature on the roster form, the coach certifies that the team is in complete compliance with this rule. 4.4 Goalkeeper: The Goalkeeper shall wear colors that would distinguish that positional player from any other player on the field. Anyone replacing the Goalkeeper shall also wear a distinctive color jersey. The Goalkeeper may wear approved protective headgear. By virtue of the coach s signature on the roster form, the coach certifies that the team is in complete compliance with this rule. 4.5 Dangerous Equipment: Players are not permitted to wear; necklaces, jewelry (this includes earrings), chains, bracelets during the game. Rings that cannot be removed must be taped to ensure that it does not present a danger to the wearer or any other player. Players wearing any of the prohibited items, once play has begun, shall be removed from the field immediately and must be re-inspected at a normal stoppage by the Referee before they may reenter the field. By virtue of the coach s signature on the roster form, the coach certifies that the team is in complete compliance with this rule. By - 2 -

6 Rule 4 Players Equipment (continued) PSA Rule, NO HARD CASTS ARE PERMITTED Splints or braces are at the discretion of the Referee(s) their decision is final. Rule 5 The Powers and Duties of the Referee(s) 1. Enforces the Rules of the Game 2. Stops play for fouls committed by a player 3. Stops play if there is a serious injury 4. Keeps the Official Time of the Game 5. Requires any player to leave the field of they are bleeding 6. Prevents anyone from coming on to the field unless beckoned by the Referee 7. Provides the official report of the game 8. Ensures the field, the ball and the players equipment are safe and legal. 9. Suspends or Terminates the game IF necessary 5.1 Referee: One Referee is assigned to officiate each game. 5.2 Powers: Referees decisions on points of fact connected with play shall be final so far as the result as the result of the game is concerned. The Referee s power to assess penalties, and maintain control of the game, extends to violations of these Rules committed during play, during stoppages, and as players on other team personnel proceed to and from the field of play. The Referee has the power to: 5.3 Warn/Penalize/Report/Caution/ and Eject: From the time the Referee enters the facility, he has the authority to penalize or report and team player, or bench personnel, as required by these Rules, for fouls, time penalties, warnings including all BLUE, YELLOW, and RED Card offenses, regardless whether the ball is in play. Should a player(s) simultaneously commit two (2) or more violations, the Referee shall penalize the most serious violation. A.) Apply Advantage: The Referee allows play to continue when the team against which an offense has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalizes the original offence IF the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time. B.) Exercise Discretionary Power: The Referee has discretionary power to stop the game for any violation and to suspend or terminate the game because of the elements, interference by spectators, or other cause, which he deems necessary. Terminated games require a written report by all Officials within forty-eight (48) hours. C.) Prohibit Entry onto the Field: The Referee ensures that no unauthorized persons enter the field of play. Bench personnel may enter the field only at normal and or scheduled times during the extent of the game. D.) Restart Signal: The Referee signals the restart of the game after all stoppages. A whistle is required for Corner Kicks, Shootouts, Kick-Off and restarts from the Free Kick Mark, and any Referee Managed Restart. E.) Ball Approval: The Referee approves the ball as specified in Rule 2.1. F.) Halt Play Due to Injury: The Referee may stop the game, if a player has been injured, the clock may be stopped dependant solely on the discretion of the Referee. G.) Non-player Discipline: Penalize or Eject as set forth under Rule 12 any coach or nonplaying team personnel who enters the field of play without Referee permission. 5.4 Game Report: The Referee shall file a Game Report that includes; both teams rosters, the result of the game, and any disciplinary actions taken against anyone

7 Rule 6 Duration of the Game: 6.1 The duration of regulation games shall be two (2) twenty minute halves. Where applicable, the length of halves may vary (See appendix for specific age groups game lengths) 6.2 Interval between Halves: There is a timed two (2) minute interval between halves. Note: PSA utilizes a Running Clock If your team is NOT on the field ready to play, the time runs with or without your team. 6.3 The facility clock is reset to twenty-three minutes immediately at the end of the previous game. Again PSA uses a running clock and the next game will start when the clock runs down to twenty (20) minutes 6.4 All teams are asked to quickly remove their teams and their game bags and trash as quickly as possible from the bench areas. Rule 7 Beginning the Game 7.1 The Visiting end of the field always kicks off. The Home Team shall occupy the Player Bench marked HOME and the Visiting Team shall occupy the Player Bench marked GUEST or Visitor Coaches are to verify their status by checking either the web site or by checking the schedule posted at the front desk of the facility. Once the previous games personnel have cleared the Player Bench area the teams may take their appropriate Player Bench. (Clean Up after your Team) As soon as the previous game has completed, the facility clock will be reset to twenty-three (23) minutes. NOTE: There shall be NO warm-up allowed on the field. There is no time for this. Warm up else where. PRESENT YOUR ROSTER TO THE TIMEKEEPER OR THE REFEREE. The game WILL NOT start until the Rosters has been turned in to the Officials, NO EXCEPTIONS. 7.1 All players from their appropriate teams must be in their own half of the field. The Visiting Team shall kick off. The Home Team shall kick off to begin the second half. Two (2) Touch applies on the kick off. A Goal may be scored directly from the Kick-Off. Encroachment by the defending team The Referee s whistle does not start the game; the attacking team touching the ball is the actual start of the game. After a Goal Has Been Scored: The game shall be restarted as indicated in Rule After the Half Time Interval: The Visiting end of the field shall kick off after the teams change ends prior to the beginning of the second half. 7.3 Restart Cause not mentioned: In the event of a Stoppage where neither team has Clear possession of the ball, a Drop ball shall be the appropriate restart. For Stoppages occurring within the Penalty Area, the Dropped Ball shall occur at the Free Kick Mark (at the top of the Arch) (Two-touch does NOT APPLY to Dropped Ball restarts) No player shall play the ball until it has touched the floor. Five Second Play Requirement: Failure by a team to put the ball into play within five (5) seconds after the Referee has signaled the ball ready for play or by blowing of the whistle, shall result in a possession turnover to the opponent. This restart requires a whistle to legally put the ball in play - 8 -

8 Rule 8 Ball in and out of Play 8.1 Ball in Play: The ball is in play at all times from the start of the game to the finish, including; a.) If the ball rebounds from a goalpost, a crossbar, corner flag post or perimeter wall into the field. b.) If the ball rebounds off a Referee when he is on the field of play. c.) In the event of a supposed infringement of the Rules until a decision has been made by the Referee. 8.2 Ball out of Play: The ball is out of play: a.) When the ball has wholly crossed the perimeter wall. b.) When the ball has made contact with any part of the building superstructure above the field of play or implements below the netting. Such contact will result in a Free Kick from the Shootout Mark nearest to the Attacker line where the ball was last played. c.) When the game has been stopped by the Referee. d.) In situations not covered above a Dropped Ball shall occur. In accordance with Rule 7.3 Rule 9 Method of Scoring 9.1 Legal Goal: Except otherwise provided by the Rules, a goal is scored when the whole of the ball has passed over the goal line, between the goal posts and under the crossbar, provided that the ball was not thrown, carried, or intentionally propelled by hand or arm, by a player of the attacking side, except in the case of a goalkeeper who was within his own penalty area when he legally propelled the ball. 9.2 Scoring: All goals shall have equal value. The team scoring the greater number of goals shall be declared the winner. 9.3 Outside Interference: A goal cannot, in any case, be allowed if the ball has been touched and or prevented by some outside agent from passing over the goal line. If this happens in the normal course of play, the game shall be restarted with a Dropped Ball in accordance with Rule 8.5 where the infraction occurred. Rule 10 Fouls and Time Penalties 10.1 Fouls: A player who intentionally commits any of the following offenses while the ball is in play shall be penalized by the Referee awarding a Free Kick to the opposing team, to be taken at the point the infraction occurred, subject to exclusions in Rule 13. a.) Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent j.) Boarding, i.e. propelling an opponent b.) Trips an opponent into the perimeter wall. A two (2) c.) Jumps at an opponent minute Power Play time penalty MUST d.) Charges an opponent from behind be assessed for Boarding This unless the latter is shielding the ball in a restart requires a whistle to legally legal manner put the ball in play e.) Charges an opponent in a violent or k.) Playing in a dangerous manner dangerous manner l.) Charging fairly at an improper time f.) Strikes, elbows, attempts to strike or when the ball is NOT within playing elbow, or spits at a player. A two (2) distance minute Power Play time penalty MUST be m.) When not playing the ball, assessed for any of these offenses. Any intentionally obstructing an opponent, i.e. player spitting at another player warrants running between the opponent and the an immediate Ejection. ball, or interposing the body so as to form g.) Holds an opponent an obstacle to an opponent h.) Pushes an opponent n.) Charging the Goalkeeper except when i.) Handles the ball this does not apply the Goalkeeper is outside the Penalty to a Goalkeeper within his teams Penalty Area. Area - 9 -

9 Rule 10 Fouls and Time Penalties (continued) 10.2 Additionally, the Referee may award a two (2) minute timed Penalty against any player or bench personnel who acts in an unsportsmanlike manner, at anytime. Sliding (slide tackling): Is not permitted during any level of play. PSA has a standard rule concerning sliding It is not allowed. Coaches are encouraged not to teach it at this level. Time Penalties: Time penalties shall be classified and noted as follows: 2-Minute Power Play Penalties 5-Minute Misconduct: Non-Power Play Dissent Ejectionable Offenses 10.3 Penal Time Penalties: A two (2) minute Power Play time penalty may be assessed against players for committing any of the offenses as outlined in Rule 12.1 (a. n.) Committed while the ball is in or out of play. A timed penalty MUST be assessed for incidents of Boarding, elbowing, spitting, striking, and or other offenses deemed severe, blatantly tactical, or blatant in nature. If the offense occurred within the Offenders Penalty Area. Play will be stopped and the offending player shall be issued a Two (2) Minute timed Penalty (Blue Card), said penalties shall be administered by the showing of a Blue Card by the Referee and shall be two (2) minutes in length. If a Penal Foul occurs, the Offending Player shall be ejected (See ) a Red Card should be issued, a two (2) minute penal time Penalty shall be assessed and served by a teammate (Coach s choice) of the player ejected Misconduct Penalties: At this age the Referee will speak to the coach and allow the coach to remove the player rather than issue any sort of card(s) If the player returns to the field and is again involved in Misconduct that player will be disqualified. As a matter of safety in terms of the other players involved Misconduct Technical Infractions: (see 10.9) Fouls committed against a Goalkeeper) 10.6 Ejections (with a Power Play timed Penalty): A player or non-player shall be ejected and a two (2) minute Power Play Penalty (the offending team plays short) unless during the serving of the two (2) minute penalty. The player serving the penalty time is allowed to return to the field of play.) awarded for incidents of: a.) Violent Conduct or Serious Foul Play b.) Foul or Abusive Language c.) Head Butting d.) Third player into an altercation e.) First player off the bench joining an altercation f.) Leaving the penalty box to join in an altercation g.) Spitting on an opponent or game official 10.6 Ejections (Without a Power Play Penalty): Accumulation of three (3) time penalties: he shall be ejected. No additional two-minute power play time penalty accompanies such an ejection 10.7 Ejected Players who are underage with no parent or guardian present may stay in the team area, provided that player is wearing a pennie or other shirt not to be confused with active valid players

10 Rule 10 Fouls and Time Penalties (continued) 10.8 Goalkeeper Restrictions: The following infractions a.) And b.) shall cause the Referee to stop play and award a free kick to the opposing team at the Free Kick Spot (Top of the Arch) a.) Ball played to Goalkeepers Hands from a Teammate: A goalkeeper is not permitted to play the ball with his hands in the event that the ball has been deliberately kicked to him by a teammate. If in the opinion of the Referee the goalkeeper has used trickery to circumvent the rule, the goalkeeper shall be issued a five minute Game Misconduct, for this attempt to avoid the Rule. b.) Illegal Procedure Handling: A Goalkeeper who receives the ball outside of the Penalty Area SHALL NOT handle the ball inside the Penalty Area. c.) Goalkeepers serve their penalty time. The team has 20 seconds to replace the offending Goalkeeper Any delay will result in the team being charged with a Team Misconduct and the penalty is a two (2) minute timed penalty for that delay Goalkeeper Privileges a.) Obstructing Goalkeeper: If a player intentionally obstructs the opposing goalkeeper in an attempt to prevent him from putting the ball into play, the Referee shall award a Goalkeeper Distribution. The obstructing player shall be cautioned for Unsporting Behavior and will serve a five (5) minute game misconduct - This restart requires a whistle to legally put the ball in play b.) Charging Goalkeeper: In cases of body contact in the Penalty Area between an attacking player and the opposing goalkeeper NOT IN POSSSESSION OF THE BALL, the Referee shall stop the game if, in his opinion, the action of the attacking player was intentional, and award Goalkeeper Distribution. The player guilty of charging shall be cautioned for Unsporting Behavior and will serve a five (5) minute game misconduct - This restart requires a whistle to legally put the ball in play c.) Endangering the Goalkeeper: A player who intentionally commits a foul against the goalkeeper which in the opinion of the Referee, falls short of Serious Foul Play (Ejection) but nevertheless endangers the goalkeeper beyond what is considered to be normal hazard of play that player guilty of Unsporting Behavior shall be cautioned for Unsporting Behavior and will serve a five (5) minute game misconduct - This restart also requires a whistle. (See Misconduct Technical Infractions) d.) Bouncing the ball, while in the possession of the goalkeeper, is legal and is considered to be possession Goalkeeper Penalties: All Time Penalties assessed to a goalkeeper shall be served by the offending goalkeeper Ejected Coach A Coach who has been ejected shall deliver their PSA Coaches Badge to the timekeeper or the Referee before leaving the facility. IF no other coach or parent with a PSA Coaches Badge present to take over for the Ejected coach, the game is over. This incident shall be written up on a separate PSA Game Report Form, and sent to the Director of the PSA Soccer Program. An Ejected Coach who refuses to leave the building within a reasonable amount of time shall cause that game to be abandoned by the Referee(s) - 8 -

11 Rule 11 Restarts 11.1 Definition: A Restart is a manner of resuming play after a stoppage other than a kickoff. For a stoppage of play while the ball was in play on the playing field, the following are possible: FREE KICK (Rule 13.4) SUPERSTRUCTURE (Rule 9.2) THREE-LINE PASS (Rule 11.1 DROP BALL (Rule 8.5, 13.5) For a stoppage in play due to the ball left the field of play, the following are possible: KICK-IN (Rule 15.1) CORNER KICK Rule 15.4) GOALKEEPER DISTRIBUTION (Rule 13.6) FREE KICK AT FREE KICK MARK (Rule 15.2) Definition of Playing Field: For purposes of determining restarts, the playing field includes the Players Bench and Designated Team Area. Restart Regulations and Restrictions: If a team commits an infraction causing a stoppage of play, the opposing team is awarded a Free Kick restart. The Referee may allow a Free Kick to be taken from a point within a three (3) foot radius of the point of the infraction unless, in his opinion, a team gains an unfair advantage in which cases the kick shall be retaken. Before a Free Kick is taken, the ball must be stationary and the kicker shall have five (5) seconds within which to play the ball after being spotted and signaled to play by the Referee. a.) A Goal may be scored directly against either team from any restart. b.) In case a Free Kick is taken from the opponent s Free Kick Spot, Corner Spot or otherwise controlled by the Referee, the Referee signals the restart with a whistle. c.) Except for a Drop Ball or Shootout, if the kicker, after taking the Free Kick plays the ball a second time before another player has touched it, a player of the opposing team shall take a Free Kick (two-touch having occurred) Playing the ball twice includes playing the ball on the rebound off the perimeter wall before being touched by another player. d.) During the taking of a Free Kick, all opposing players must be five (5) yards (15 ) from the ball until it is in play. e.) Failure to put the ball in play within five (5) seconds will result in the restart being turnedover to the opponent. f.) Vaulting the wall At anytime: (1) If a player or any team personnel vaults the wall at any time during or before the game that player(s) shall be adjudged a Game Misconduct and shall serve a hard five (5) minute penalty. The player serving the Game Misconduct will be replaced by the coach and the team shall not play short handed. The player may only return to the team box, not directly to the field. The player must wait until the next Guaranteed Substitution to rejoin his team area Drop Ball Restart: If neither team has clear possession of the ball at a stoppage, the Referee restarts play with a Drop Ball where the ball was when play was stopped. A Drop Ball originating while the ball is in the Penalty Area takes place at the Free Kick Spot. Once the ball contacts the floor the ball is in play

12 Rule 11 Restarts (continued) 11.6 Goalkeeper Distribution: Play restarts with a goalkeeper distribution by hand after an attacking player has last touched the ball before crossing the perimeter wall between the corner flags, for any infraction committed by the attacking team in the Penalty Arch. The distribution shall be taken from any point within the Penalty Area, by the Goalkeeper. The ball is considered in play, once the ball travels outside the Penalty Area. The following provisions also apply: a.) Player Positions: Opposing players remain outside the Penalty Area until the ball leaves the Penalty Area Encroachment and or infringement shall result in a Misconduct-Technical Infraction resulting in five (5) minute penalty assessed against the offending player(s) b.) Goalkeeper Infraction: A goalkeeper taking a distribution may not play the ball again after it has left the Penalty Area until it is touched by another player. Otherwise, the opposing team shall be awarded a Free Kick where the violation occurred Kick-In: When the ball is played over the perimeter wall along the touchline, it shall be kicked in form the point it crossed the perimeter wall by an opponent of the team who last touched the ball before it went out of play. The Referee shall signal the commencement of the Kick-In. If the ball touches a player or personnel on the bench, who inadvertently extending into the playing field, or if the ball exits the field through an open bench door, the Kick-In shall be awarded to the opposing team Ball Over the Perimeter Wall (Not between the Corner Flags): If a defensive player, plays the ball directly over the perimeter wall while it is in play anywhere in the defensive zone (between the Goal Line and the Attacker Line), the Referee shall award a Free Kick to the opposing team from the Free Kick Spot (top of the Arch) closest to the offending team s goal. Any ball which hits a player, the boards, glass, a Referee or bounces on the field before going out of play over the perimeter wall shall result in a Kick-In Goalkeeper Distribution: After an attacking player has last touched the ball before crossing the perimeter wall between the corner flags, play restarts with a Goalkeeper Distribution by hand in accordance with Rule 11.6 The ball must clear the Penalty Area before the ball can be considered to be in play. Violations result in a stoppage and the Goalkeeper Distribution retaken Corner Kick: When the whole of the ball having last been touched or played by on of the defending team passes over the end perimeter wall between the corner flags, excluding when a legal goal is scored, a member of the attacking team shall take a Corner Kick. A goal may be scored directly from such a Corner Kick. a.) Placement: The ball shall be placed on the Corner Spot at the nearest Corner Flag Post, and it shall be kicked from that position, after the Referee whistles. b.) Whistle: The blowing of the whistle by the Referee shall take place PRIOR to the taking of a Corner Kick. updated