AYSO Basic Referee Course

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1 AYSO Basic Referee Course Section 3 - Area A - Region 611 April 2011 West Side Soccer League Sara Fischer, sarawssl@gmail.com Gregg Solomon, gmsolomon5@aol.com wsslrefadmin@wssl.org

2 Why Are We Here? AYSO AYSO Referee Instructors (Gregg Solomon, Sara Fischer, Noel Para) Ass't Instructors (Michael Titowsky, Doug Geary, Kipp Sylvester & Mark Mravic) Teen Ref Coordinator (John Drayton) & Ass t Teen Ref Coordinator (Jacob Hill) Data Integrity (Linnette Cruz) Referee Equipment (TBD) Safe Haven + U-8 Official Course Basic Referee Course Potential U-6, U-7, U-8 Referees Potential U-9+ Referees, previously took U-8 Official Course Potential U-9+ Referees who plan to take Basic Referee Course

3 Basic Referee Course OBJECTIVES Understand what AYSO expects of you Successfully transition from U-8 and younger play to U-9 and older Understand the players you will be working with in U-9 and older Additional understanding of fouls Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

4 Basic Referee Course OBJECTIVES Prepare you to run the lines as an Assistant Referee Completely new material Misconducts Offside Goalkeepers Field Positioning Signals Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

5 Basic Referee Course Course Prerequisites Must: - Be at least 12 years old to be certified - Have previously passed the U-8 Official with Safe Haven course Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

6 Basic Referee Course Hopefully you: - RSVP d Course Prerequisites - Reviewed the o Referee Survival Kit o U-8 Official PowerPoint presentation o Restarts Review and Q&A - Have already handed in your annual volunteer form Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

7 Players and Referees U-8 and below a taste of the game for both Players and Referees U-9 and above Players increasing coordination and abilities and lengthening attention span Players expect - Fairness - Respect - Kindness - Independence Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

8 AYSO Philosophies No change EBOPS-P PIE Safety, Fairness, Fun Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

9 Philosophy of Refereeing No Change 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 Referee to penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law Constant whistling for trifling and doubtful breaches produces bad feelings and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of spectators Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

10 Philosophy of Refereeing No Change Do not compromise on safety Within that guideline, if you are not sure you (or your Referee team) saw it, don t call it Referee continues to be a friendly guide, not a policeman Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

11 Dealing with Coaches/Spectators Mostly Review Use the AYSO Team concept to enlist cooperation Remain calm and professional Maintain control of your emotions Intervene early to prevent escalation (a smile, wink or look can defuse a bad situation) Keep adults focused on creating an enjoyable experience for the players effectively Experience helps you manage difficult situations more Basic Referee Course - Lesson 2

12 Pre-and Post-game No change overall from U-8 1. Arrive early 2. Check field and equipment 3. Introduce yourself to the coaches and find out how many players they expect 4. Brief Assistant Referees 5. Check players equipment 6. Conduct coin toss 7. Post game duties Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

13 Pre-and Post-game Duties and Activities (overview) Referee Survival Kit contains a Game Day Basics outline which goes over the mechanics of organizing the match and its participants Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

14 Field of Play for U-9 and older new lines and areas Penalty Area Corner Flag Goal Area Halfway Line Halfway Flag Goal Penalty Arc Goal Line Corner Arc Penalty Mark Center Circle Touch Line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

15 Larger Ball Size for Larger Players.. U9, U10, U11, U12 - #4 Ball U13, U14, U19 - #5 Ball Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

16 Increasing Use of Three Person Referee Team Brief Assistant Referees or Club Linesmen Details of qualifications and expectations will come later Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

17 Pre-game Duties and Activities Check players equipment (addition of goalkeeper) Team Uniform - Shirt, Shorts, Shoes (next slide), Socks, Shin-guards Shin-guards must be under the socks Goalkeeper s shirt must be distinguishable from all other players and the Referee Involving your Assistant Referees in the process Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

18 Shoes for West Side Soccer League: NO Cleats on Grass Fields Sneakers/turf shoes okay on any field No slip-ons on any field No cleats on grass fields (North Meadow, Kantor Fields or Riverside Park in 70s): our permits do not allow them Soccer cleats okay on artificial turf fields (Riverside Park in 100s, Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, Schiff) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

19 Turf Shoes (Top) vs. Cleats (Bottom) - Review Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

20 Pre-game Duties and Activities 5. Check players equipment no change from U-8 Nothing dangerous (in your opinion) No jewelry, watches, earrings, bracelets No casts or splints (even if padded) Knee braces are okay, but only if padded and safe to all players (in your opinion) Medical alert bracelets may be worn, but must be secured to the player with tape, cloth wristband or something similar that is safe. The information must remain visible Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

21 West Side Soccer League Field Rules No dogs at or around games No smoking, drugs or alcohol at or around games or practices No riding bicycles inside the fences that surround WSSL fields Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

22 Options if Teams Are Short Players Coaches decide, Referee facilitates 1. Short team borrows one or more players from long team 2. Short team allows WSSL registered player not scheduled to play to join team (playing on the defending half of the field) 3. Shortening the field 4. It is not an option to have both teams play short if that reduces a player s time on the field. Remember, EVERYONE PLAYS! Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

23 7. Post-game Duties - Review Collect the game ball and return to owner Supervise team handshake Complete lineup card, incident report and misconduct report (if any) Congratulate Referee team and seek feedback Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

24 Checking for Learning - Review How many Philosophies does AYSO have? SIX Name them AYSO Philosophies Open Registration, Balanced Teams, Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching, Sportsmanship (, Good), Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1 Player Development

25 Checking for Learning - Review What three words embody the Spirit of the Laws of the Game? Safe, Fair Fun Should a young player who misbehaves be publicly disciplined as an example? No, but the misbehavior should be stopped Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

26 Checking for Learning - Review What does the acronym PIE stand for? Positive Instructional Encouraging Basic Referee Course - Lesson 1

27 Checking for Learning - Review During the safety inspection of the players, the Referee notices that a player is wearing earrings. The player explains that she had her ears pierced the previous day and if she removes the earrings the holes will close. What should the Referee do? The Referee should explain to the player that earrings are not permitted; if she wishes to play, she must remove them. The Referee may choose to involve the coach. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

28 Checking for Learning - Review In a U-10 game, the ball offered by the home team is a size 3 (or 5) but otherwise acceptable. What should the Referee do? Point out to the team that provided the ball that it is the wrong size and ask for a size 4 ball. If the team cannot provide one, ask the other team for one. If no size 4 ball is available, play the match with a size 3 ball. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

29 Checking for Learning - Review During the field inspection, the Referee notices that there is an unsafe condition. What should the Referee do? The Referee should enlist the aid of the coaches to correct the condition; if that is not possible, move or shorten the field to try to get the game played Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

30 Checking for Learning The goalkeeper must wear a jersey that is? Different from the Referee and all other players It is not necessary to check the field prior to the start of the match if it is the last game of the day (True/False) False Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

31 Checking for Learning A knee brace may be worn by a player (True/False) True, but only if padded and if it is safe for all players, in the opinion of the Referee (ITOOTR) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

32 Checking for Learning What are the 5 S-s of equipment for players? Shirt Shorts Shoes Shin-guards, completely covered by Socks Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

33 Now that we ve finished our pre-game activities... How do we start the game? Basic Referee Course - Lesson 3

34 Ready for the Kick-Off Verify the correct number of players on the field for your age group Verify that goal keepers and Assistant Referees are ready Minimum of seven (7) players on each team for full-sided regulation games Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

35 Defenders All players must must be be 10 on yards their from own the side ball A D D A A D A D D A A A A D D D Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

36 Starting the Game The Assistant Referee lets the Referee know he s ready to start the game by: Making eye contact with the Referee, and Unfurling the flag Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

37 Kick-Off No Change from U-8 The ball is stationary in the center of the field Referee blows whistle to start play Ball is in play when kicked and moves forward No second touch by player putting it in play Goal can be scored directly from kickoff Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

38 Keeping Time No Change from U8 Time starts when the ball has been put into play (kicked and moves forward) The match consists of two equal periods The clock is stopped (or time added) for excessive time lost due to substitutions, time wasting or unusual delays The amount of time lost (if any) is determined by the Referee Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

39 Time In WSSL Games - Review Games should start, and must end, on time Do not run late and ask the next game to wait for you to finish Divide available time in two equal halves plus a halftime Quarter breaks are for substitutions only; keep the clock running Conduct pre-game inspection off field while previous game is still in progress Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

40 Checking for Learning - Review The team that wins the coin toss chooses? Which goal to attack Where should the players be on a kickoff? Each team should be in its own half of the field The team that is not taking the kick-off must be outside the center circle Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

41 Checking for Learning - If time is lost during substitutions, what should the Referee do? To the extent permitted by WSSL tight schedules, he should add the time lost onto the half it occurred in Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

42 Checking for Learning - Name the three reasons for a kick-off to occur Start of the game Start of the second half After a goal Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

43 Checking for Learning - If the player taking the kick-off kicks the ball forward, then touches it a second time before another player has touched it, what should the Referee do? Award a free kick to the other team If the player taking a kick-off kicks it backwards, and then touches it a second time before another player has touched it, what should the Referee do? Re-take the kick-off Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

44 Checking for Learning - Review In West Side Soccer, what is the minimum amount of time a player is promised to play in the game? WSSL three quarters (subject to attendance!) AYSO National - Half the game (two quarters) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

45 Checking for Learning - If time expires while the ball is out of play, must the Referee wait until the ball is in play to end the game? No, the game is over when time expires, regardless of where the ball is at the time (exception penalty kick) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 4

46 Stopping the Game No change from U-8 Seven reasons to stop play 1.Ball goes out of play (Referee stays on the field!) 2.Goal is scored 3.Foul is committed (by one or more players) 4.Injury 5.Halftime / End of Game 6. Substitution breaks midway through each half in WSSL games 7.The Referee deems it necessary Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

47 1. The lines of the field are still part of the area they define IN In Play In Play OUT In Play Either in the air or on the ground Line has 2 sides ball must pass both of them! Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5 Out of Play

48 2. Play is stopped when a goal is scored no change from U8 When the ball crosses entirely (completely, totally.) over the goal line, between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar In general it does not matter which team put it there Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

49 7. Play is stopped when the Referee deems it necessary - review Sometimes there are outside influences that make it necessary to stop play Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

50 7. Play is stopped when the Referee deems it necessary - review Including but not limited to Stray ball, dog, younger sibling. Fouls by both sides at the same time Thunder or lightning The Referee makes a mistake Coach/spectator issues Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

51 Checking for Learning - Review When can the Referee stop play for an injury? Anytime Immediately A player dribbling the ball steps over the line. The ball is out of play. (True/False) False. It s the position of the ball (not the player) that determines whether the ball is in play or not. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

52 Checking for Learning - Review How many substitution opportunities are there in a regulation match? Four Name them Approx. midway through the first half Halftime Approx. midway through the second half Injury Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

53 Checking for Learning - Review A player is injured and leaves the field (with the Referee s permission). What are the coach s substitution options? 1.The team can play short until the player returns to the field (with the Referee s permission); or 2.A substitute can replace the injured player Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

54 Checking for Learning - Review A player is bleeding from a wound on the knee. What should the Referee do? Referee should enlist the help of the coach to remove the player from the field until the bleeding has stopped and the blood has been removed from all articles of clothing. A substitute may enter the game until the injured player is ready to return. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

55 Checking for Learning - Review Is this ball IN or OUT of play? OUT IN IN Play (must entirely cross both sides of the line before it is out of play) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

56 Checking for Learning - Review If the boundary line of the field is a rut in the grass and the ball gets caught in the rut as it rolls, is it in play? Yes. The lines are a part of the area they define. The ball remains in play until the entire ball crosses the entire line. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

57 Checking for Learning - Review If the Referee blows the whistle to stop play, and then realizes it was a mistake, what should he/she do? Since play has stopped with the whistle, it must be restarted with a restart appropriate to a neutral reason (dropped ball) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

58 Checking for Learning - Review In the interests of time, when the ball goes out of play, the Referee should retrieve it for the players True? False? False, the Referee should stay on the pitch. Let the players retrieve the ball. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

59 Fouls and Misconducts OBJECTIVES: Explain the two categories of fouls Cover fouls that occur in younger players games Introduce the concept of misconduct Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

60 A foul is an unsafe or unfair act: 1.Committed by a player 2.Against an opponent 3.On the field of play 4.While the ball is in play All four elements must exist for the incident to be a foul Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

61 Fouls are categorized into two types: Direct Free Kick fouls (Penal) Indirect Free Kick fouls (Non-Penal) These categories are named for the way play is restarted Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

62 There are Ten (10) Direct Free Kick (Penal) Fouls Four of Them Use Hands: 1. Deliberately handles the ball 2. Pushes 3. Holds 4. Strikes or attempts to Strike (including use of elbows) Three of Them Use Feet: 5. Kicks or attempts to Kick 6. Trips or attempts to Trip 7. Tackles an opponent in an unsafe or unfair manner The Rest Use Other Body Parts: 8. Unfairly Charges 9. Jumps at an opponent 10. Spits at an opponent Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

63 Three Offenses are Always Penal Fouls Regardless of Context (No CRE ) 1. Deliberately handles the ball 2. Holds 3. Spits at an opponent - Never an incidental part of the game - Either it happened or it didn t Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

64 The Other Seven Direct Free Kick (Penal) Fouls Require Careless or Reckless Behavior or Excessive Force (CRE) 1.Pushes 2. Strikes or attempts to Strike 3. Kicks or attempts to Kick 4. Trips or attempts to Trip 5. Unfairly Charges 6. Jumps at an opponent 7. Tackles (in an unsafe or unfair manner) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

65 What is CRE? Careless player did not exercise due caution a mistiming or miscalculation Reckless player made an unnatural movement to intimidate the opponent Excessive Force player far exceeded the force needed to make a fair play for the ball, endangering the opponent Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

66 A few issues.. Lack of intent, Just a little bit and sincere apologies do not excuse fouls Soccer is a contact sport, but the contact should be incidental, not purposeful Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

67 Direct Free Kick Fouls What do they look like? Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

68 C:\SaraTemp\DODO.MPG Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

69 Frequently Seen Penal Fouls at Younger Age Groups Kick or Trip beaten defender s leg reaching around from behind Unfair Charge huge frontal collision may be a charge committed by both sides Pushing hands up may be a push from both sides, or may be the ball carrier unfairly clearing a path Holding one set of hands grabbing the opponent s shirt or arm Striking includes use of elbows Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

70 Deliberately Handling the Ball - Review Were the hands in normal running position? Was the contact by the player deliberate? Did the ball play the hand or did the hand play the ball? A good faith effort to protect the face, chest or groin with the hands should not be called a foul Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

71 Youth Soccer: Always Protect the Goalkeeper 1. No contact with or charging of the goal keeper 2. A ball belongs to the keeper 3. One finger on the ball = keeper s ball 4. If a goal keeper is down in a forest of kicking feet, blow your whistle to stop play 5. Call keeper s ball to guide the keeper and attacker in fast-developing situations Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

72 Protecting the Goalkeeper (cont d) 6. Stay at least an arm s length away from the keeper is a good explanation for young players 7. Stop play immediately if the keeper is injured or hit, but otherwise use whistle with discretion (Restart with dropped ball to keeper if needed) 8. A goal scored by putting the goal keeper in danger should be called back Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

73 7 Indirect Free Kick Fouls (4 for the goal keeper) 1. Keeper touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate 2. Keeper touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate 3. Keeper touches the ball again with his hands after it has been released from his possession and has not touched any other player 4. Keeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his hands, before releasing it from his possession Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

74 7 Indirect Free Kick Fouls (3 for any player) 5. Impedes the progress of an opponent 6. Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands 7. Plays in a dangerous manner (PIADM) - Kicking the ball with leg above waist level - Heading the ball with head below waist level - Attempting to kick the ball while on the ground while surrounded by opposing players - Falling on the ball and deliberately keeping it trapped Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

75 Additional IFK Restarts Certain technical violations also result in an indirect free kick restart Illegal second touches Misconducts committed under certain circumstances Offside (which we will cover in detail later)

76 Indirect Free Kick Fouls Two of these fouls commonly occur in U-10 and younger age groups: 1. Plays in a dangerous manner (PIADM) 2. Goalkeeper handles the ball after it is kicked to him by a teammate Be prompt with the dangerous play call! Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

77 MISCONDUCT Behavior that is in serious conflict with the spirit of the game and good sportsmanship (Something that is very rare at younger levels) Two types of Misconduct: Those resulting in a Caution Those resulting in a Send-Off A Foul may occur simultaneously with Misconduct, and may guide the subsequent restart, but the Misconduct is an independent judgment, and is punished separately Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

78 Misconduct is rare in U-10 (and younger) games Referees should generally deal with it informally without showing cards Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

79 Your Options.. A quiet word with the player before the situation escalates Time out/remove player to coach for cool-down period U-12 and above Yellow card may be shown if a player is attempting to undermine the Referee s control of the game to such an extent that everyone on the field must be advised that the Referee is in charge Serious Foul Play, Violent Conduct, and Spitting at Others should be shown the red card at U12 and above U-15 and above Red and yellow cards may be shown for most cautionable and send-off offenses Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

80 MISCONDUCT There are 7 cautionable offences: 1. Unsporting behavior (good catchall category) 2. Dissent by word or action (most common in WSSL) 3. Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game 4. Delays the restart of play 5. Fails to respect the required distance on a corner kick, free kick or throw-in 6. Enters/re-enters the field of play without permission 7. Leaves the field of play without permission Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

81 MISCONDUCT There are 7 send-off offences: 1. Serious foul play (penal foul w/excessive force) 2. Violent conduct (looks like serious foul play but does not involve a foul and occurs away from the ball) 3. Spits at any person 4. Denies a goal or obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball 5. Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an offense punishable by a free kick or penalty kick 6. Offensive/insulting/abusive language or gestures 7. Receives a second caution in the same match Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

82 CRE & Misconducts Careless player did not exercise due caution a mis-timing or miscalculation foul, but no misconduct Reckless player made an unnatural movement to intimidate the opponent could be a yellow card Excessive Force player far exceeded the force needed to make a fair play for the ball, endangering the opponent. Probably a red card Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

83 Coaches and spectators may be warned and even dismissed from the game But they must never be shown the red or yellow card Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

84 Checking for Learning There are two types of fouls. Name them. Direct Free Kick Fouls (Penal) Indirect Free Kick Fouls (Non-Penal) Why are the fouls given these names? They are named for the way play is restarted after the Referee has stopped play because of the foul Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

85 Checking for Learning What are the six Direct Free Kick fouls most often seen in U-10 games? Kicking an opponent Tripping an opponent Pushing an opponent Holding an opponent Unfairly Charging an opponent Handling the ball deliberately Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

86 Checking for Learning What is the Indirect Free Kick foul most often seen in U-10 games? Playing in a dangerous manner Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

87 Checking for Learning What kind of foul is: Handling the ball deliberately? Direct Free Kick Foul What kind of foul is: Pushing an opponent? Direct Free Kick Foul Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

88 Checking for Learning What kind of foul is: Playing in a dangerous manner? Indirect Free Kick Foul If a player tries to hit another opponent but misses, the Referee cannot call a foul (True/False) False. Even the attempt to kick, trip or strike an opponent can be a foul. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

89 Checking for Learning The ball bounces up and hits a player in the arm. Is this a foul? No A player that s lying on the ground kicks at the ball. No one else is near. Is this dangerous play? No Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

90 Checking for Learning A player falls on the ball, deliberately keeping it trapped, though not touching it with his/her hands. What should the Referee do? Call PIADM (Playing in a dangerous manner) and award an IFK to the other team Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

91 Checking for Learning A goal keeper accidentally releases the ball from her hands. A player from the other team shoots it into the net. What should the Referee do? Award the goal there was no infraction A goal keeper accidentally releases the ball from her hands, and picks it up again. What should the Referee do? The goal keeper has touched the ball with the hands again before another player - IFK Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

92 Checking for Learning A player tackles for the ball, makes contact with the ball first, and then makes contact with the opponent in a careless manner. Has a foul been committed? Yes the defender s initial action may have been legal, but his/her subsequent action, if careless, would be a foul Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

93 Checking for Learning If a player tries to handle the ball, and misses, should the Referee penalize the attempt? No deliberate handling of the ball is NOT one of the three offenses for which even the attempt is a penal foul Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

94 Checking for Learning The Referee thinks a foul may have occurred but he s not sure. Should he stop play? No A U-10 player is guilty of one of the types of Misconduct. The player should be shown the yellow or red card. (True/False) The Referee has the authority to show the card, but should work together with the coach to resolve the matter without displaying a card Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

95 Checking for Learning A coach is behaving badly and the Referee elects to dismiss the coach from the field. If the coach s conduct is terribly bad, the Referee may show the coach the red card. No. Cards are solely for the players. Coaches/Spectators are NEVER to be shown the cards. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 6

96 Restarting the Game For some reason, the game has been stopped (Injury, goal, foul, ball out of play, etc.) How do we restart play? Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

97 Restarting the Game (Overview) Six ways to restart play overview 1.Throw-in (review) 2.Goal Kick (mostly review) 3.Corner Kick (mostly review) 4.Free Kicks A. In general (mostly review) B. Penalty kicks (new) C. Other specialized situations (new) 5. Dropped ball (review) 6. Kick off (previously covered) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 5

98 Useful Questions About Restarts (On the Test or On the Field.) Why did play stop? Which team touched the ball last? Where is the restart taken? What distance should be respected? When is the ball in play? Can the player putting the ball in play touch it twice? Can a goal be scored directly from the restart ( direct )? Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

99 Useful Questions About Restarts Prior to the class we circulated two documents about restarts: o Restarts Review o Restarts Q&A Use these as a good reference tool! Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

100 Restarting the Game THROW-INS -No change from U-8 EXCEPT Improper throw-ins should not be permitted at U-9+: however, the Referee should not over-emphasize correct throw-ins in what is still a young age group Restarts after a whistle on an improper throw-in are made via a throw-in for the other team Restarts on a second touch by the thrower are made via an Indirect Free Kick (more later) for the other team Recall - Goal may NOT be scored directly from throw-in Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

101 Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

102 GOAL KICK (Mostly Review) No changes from U-8 except those due to the addition of a penalty area All opponents must be outside of the penalty area, but defenders may be inside the penalty area The ball is in play when it leaves the penalty area (for U-8 it was the goal area) into the field of play Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

103 All offense must be outside of the penalty area on a goal kick Direction of Kick Any number of defenders may stay in the penalty area The ball is in play once it leaves the penalty area Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

104 Restarting the Game (Mostly Review) GOAL KICK Recall - No second touch permitted once ball is in play A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

105 GOAL KICK - Review All of these balls are legally placed within the goal area Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

106 CORNER KICK No change from U-8 except opposing team must be 10 yards from the kicker (was 6 yards in U-8) Recall No second touch permitted Goal may be scored directly from corner kick New practical matter with bigger and stronger players: if ball curves out and then back in.restart with a Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

107 Restarting the Game CORNER KICK - Review All of these balls are legally placed Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

108 Restarting the Game DROPPED BALL - Review A way to restart play for an unusual but neutral reason Injury Dog, stray ball, tourist Simultaneous fouls committed by opposing teams Referee mistake Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

109 DROPPED BALL NO change from U-8, but new nuances. Recall - The Referee drops the ball where it was when play was stopped A goal may be scored directly from a dropped ball After an injury to a team in possession of the ball, the Referee may choose to drop the ball to that team in order to preserve fairness Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

110 FREE KICKS Mostly Review A free kick is the restart after a foul The kick is taken from the location of the foul, but no closer than 6 yards from the defender s goal line (diagrams to follow) Unless a quick kick is taken, all opponents must be at least 10 yards from the ball (note special circumstances of Law 8 on IFKs) The ball is in play once it is kicked (with a kicking motion) and moves in any direction Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

111 FREE KICKS New Information The defending team may build a wall but the kicker is not obligated to wait for them to do so A free kick awarded to the defenders in their own penalty area must exit the penalty area into the field of play before it is in play (similar to a goal kick) The team who is to take the free kick may quick kick if they wish before the defense sets up Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

112 FREE KICKS Quick Kicks/10 Yards If there is no quick kick taken and the defense hasn t provided at least 10 yards distance: The kicking team may ask the Referee to move the defending team back, OR the Referee should ask the kicking team if they want to have the Referee move the defending team back If the Referee moves the defending team back, he should instruct the kicker to wait for his whistle for a ceremonial restart The Referee has the option of issuing a yellow card for either failure to respect distance or delay of game Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

113 Restarting the Game In U-9+ Direct Free Kick (DFK) A goal may be scored directly from the kick (against the opposing team) Indirect Free Kick (IFK) The ball must touch any other player before a goal can be scored Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

114 Restarting the Game To signal an Indirect Free Kick, the Referee holds his hand straight up into the air The hand remains in this position until the ball either (a) touches any other player, or (b) goes out of play The only signal for a Direct Free Kick is to point to where the kick shall be taken Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

115 Restarting the Game The kicker on a free kick may not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player Exception: If a free kick taken by the defending team in its own penalty area is touched a second time before the ball leaves the penalty area, the kick is retaken Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

116 If a free kick of any type is awarded to the defending team in its own goal area, the ball may be placed anywhere in the goal area Direction of Kick The ball is in play once it leaves the penalty area Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

117 If an IFK is awarded to the attacking team in its opponent s goal area, the ball is moved out to the goal area line Direction of Kick The ball is in play once it is kicked and moves Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

118 If a Direct Free Kick Foul is awarded to the attacking team in the opponent s penalty area, a penalty kick is awarded instead Direction of Kick The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

119 PENALTY KICK (U-9 and above, only) A penalty kick is awarded when a direct free kick foul has been committed by a team within its own penalty area All players (other than the kicker and the goalkeeper), until the ball is played, must be: - Outside the penalty area and penalty arc - Behind the ball Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

120 PENALTY KICK (U-9 and above, only) The goalkeeper must remain on the goal line (but can move side-to-side) until the ball is in play The ball is in play once it is kicked and moves forward The kicker may not touch the ball a second time until touched by any other player Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

121 PENALTY KICK (U-9 and above, only) Referee Positioning Lead AR at intersection of goal line and penalty area on his side of the field Center Referee inside penalty area between penalty mark and 18 yard line on other side of penalty area Responsibilities Lead AR looks for keeper encroachment Center Referee stops play, positions players & lead AR, counsels keeper, blows whistle (ceremonial restart), looks for player encroachment Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

122 Checking for Learning - Review The ball goes completely over the touch line, last touched by an attacker. What is the restart? Throw-in for the defending team The ball goes completely over the goal line (not a goal), last touched by a defender. What is the restart? Corner Kick Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

123 Checking for Learning - Review Is this ball legally placed for a corner kick? Yes Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

124 Checking for Learning What does this signal indicate? Indirect Free Kick Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

125 Checking for Learning How many players must be present for the taking of a dropped ball? There is no requirement The ball goes completely over the goal line (not a goal), last touched by an attacker. What is the restart? Goal Kick Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

126 Checking for Learning A player takes a throw-in, and then runs onto the field and touches the ball before it has been touched by another player. What should the Referee do? The restart after all second-touch offenses is an IFK for the other team A player takes a throw-in improperly (clearly lifts foot, steps over line). What should the Referee do? Award a throw-in to the other team Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

127 Checking for Learning A player takes a throw-in, but the ball travels outside the field, never crossing the touch-line. What is the restart? Retake the throw-in A player takes a throw-in, the ball crosses the touch line into the field of play but then curves outside the field. What is the restart? Award a throw-in to the other team Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

128 Checking for Learning Can the Referee Change His/Her Mind? Yes, IF play has not yet restarted, the Referee may award a restart to the other team. Example: Referee awards throw-in (or other restart) to Blue team, then realizes it should have been awarded to Red. If play has not yet restarted, Referee may award throw-in (free kick, etc) to Red. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

129 Checking for Learning All Free Kicks must be played in a forward direction true or false? False Name the Free Kick(s) that must be played in a forward direction Penalty kick Name the other restart(s) that must be played in a forward direction Kick off Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

130 Checking for Learning After a goal kick is taken, the ball is touched by a defender before the ball exits the penalty area. What should the Referee do? Retake the kick After a goal kick is taken, the ball is touched by an attacker before the ball exits the penalty area. What should the Referee do? Retake the kick Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

131 Checking for Learning What are the elements of a proper throwin? Use both hands Deliver ball from behind and over head Part of each foot on ground Part of each foot on or behind touch line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

132 Checking for Learning Should the Referee be strict about throwins in younger games (U-9 to U-11)? No, the Referee should only penalize egregious violations of proper throw-in technique at this age level Basic Referee Course - Lesson 7

133 Offside: Overview The Offside Law is the only law that restricts tactical positioning during dynamic play The offside law make attacking play more fair and promotes good tactical play by both teams Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

134 Offside: Overview In general, offside has occurred when: 1) A ball is played to a teammate 2) Who is in the offside position 3) At the moment the teammate in the offside position becomes involved in the play Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

135 Offside consists of three elements: 1. Position Offside: Requirements 2. Time of judgment 3. Active involvement All three elements must be present or there cannot be an infraction Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

136 Offside: Position A player is in an offside position if he is: 1.In his/her attacking half of the field; 2.Ahead of the second to last defender; and 3.Ahead of the ball All three elements must be present or the player is not in an offside position Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

137 Offside: Position - It is not an offence to be in an offside position - It just means that player is momentarily off his team - If his team has played the ball, he cannot interfere with play or any of the opposing players - He s off his team (off his side) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

138 Offside: Time of judgment Offside position is judged at the moment the ball touches or is played by a teammate An intervening touch by a defender doesn t change this unless the defender establishes control Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

139 Offside: Active involvement A player may be involved in active play by: 1. Interfering with play (e.g. receives a pass); 2. Interfering with an opponent (e.g. causes him to do something he wouldn t have ); or 3. Gaining an advantage by being in that position (e.g. playing the ball off a deflection or a rebound) Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

140 Offside: The Infraction Once all three of these conditions have been met: 1. Position 2. Time of judgment 3. Active involvement - An offside infraction has occurred - An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place the infringement occurred Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

141 Offside: Exceptions There is no offence if a player receives the ball directly from a: Goal kick, Corner kick, or Throw-in Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

142 Offside: Difficult to always get right Application of the offside law involves Facts a combination of facts and judgments - Where was the player/recipient of the pass? - Who played the ball? - From where was the ball played? Judgments - Where was the player/recipient of the pass at the precise moment the ball was played by a teammate? - If the defending team contacted the ball, was the ball controlled or was it a deflection? - Did the player/recipient of the pass become involved in active play? Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

143 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A2 A1 A D D A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

144 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE A2 D A A1 D A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

145 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE A2 D A A1 D A A3 A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

146 Direction of attack AR A2 A1 A D NOT OFFSIDE Goal Kick D A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

147 Direction of attack OFFSIDE AR D A D A Deflection off goalpost or goalkeeper Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

148 Direction of attack NOT OFFSIDE AR D A D A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

149 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A D D A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

150 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A D D A Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

151 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE D A A D D Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

152 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE D A D A D Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

153 Direction of attack AR A Corner Kick A D OFFSIDE D D Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

154 Key Takeaways It is not an offence to be in an offside position Wait for active involvement before penalizing for offside The player is not required to touch the ball for the offside to be penalized Basic Referee Course - Lesson 8

155 Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

156 What are the Duties of the Referee? 1. Keep a record of the match a. Scorekeeper b. File a written report 3. Stop play a. For injury b. For other reasons 4. Timekeeper 5. Control substitutions 6. Restart play when it has been stopped 7. Suspend/terminate a match for cause Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

157 Referee Communication / Signals Whistle Voice Hand Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

158 Assistant Referee Duties And Signals Neutral Assistant Referee: Positions him/herself even with the second to the last defender in order to indicate offside infringement Indicates fouls that the Referee has not seen Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

159 Assistant Referee Duties And Signals Neutral Assistant Referee: Indicates ball out of play Indicates which side gets throw-in, goal kick or corner kick Indicates when substitution is desired Assists the Referee to control the game Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

160 Assistant Referee Duties And Signals Club Linesmen Only indicates ball in-and-out of play Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

161 Referee Positioning Box Play Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

162 Referee Positioning each AR takes half a touch line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

163 Referee Positioning - 3 Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

164 Assistant Referee Duties And Signals FLAG SIGNALS: Throw-in Goal Kick Corner Kick Goal/No goal Offside Other Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

165 Restart is a throw-in; AR signals direction Throw-in - Linesman s quadrant Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

166 Restart is a throw-in; AR Throw-in - Referee s quadrant signals in or out Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

167 Restart is a goal kick Center Referee points down to goal AR points horizontally into field Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

168 Restart is a corner kick Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

169 Goal Scored AR signals goal scored after making eye contact with the Referee by jogging 4-6 steps toward center of field roughly where they expect second to last defender to be upon the kickoff Referee signals goal scored by pointing to restart a kick-off at the center of the field and jogging towards the halfway line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

170 Ball went in the net, but no goal AR stands on the corner arc and Goal disallowed AR stands and signals. <= Shooter was offside O R Any => other reason Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

171 Offside has occurred To indicate offside <= AR Referee => Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

172 Where has the offside occurred? AR s signal after indicating offside, Referee whistles to stop play, and making eye contact with the Referee indicates position.. Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

173 Substitutions Give signal until Referee acknowledges it When recognized, lower flag Supervise at halfway line Ensure substitute enters field after replaced player has left field Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

174 Checking for Learning Who determines when the half is over? The Referee Who calls offside? The Referee Can the AR call offside? No but he/she indicates to the Center Referee when an offside infringement has occurred Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

175 Checking for Learning What method of communication by the Referee is most effective to say to the players Stop playing I saw a foul? The whistle What is the Assistant Referee s signal for a throw-in awarded to the attacking team? Faces the field of play and raises the flag 45 degrees above the diagonal in his right hand, parallel to the touch line Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

176 Checking for Learning Can the Referee suspend or terminate a match if spectators or coaches fail to behave in a fun fair and safe manner? Yes Does the Assistant Referee indicate when the ball has passed completely out of play over either the touch lines or the goal lines? Yes Basic Referee Course - Lesson 9

177 AYSO Philosophies EBOPSP Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development P I E Positive Instructional Encouraging

178 Additional WSSL Referee Topics Referee Survival Kit Online Referee scheduling system Refereeing a game in which your child is not playing Continuing education/enrichment Intermediate Referee certification wsslrefadmin@wssl.org