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AYSO National Referee Program
REGIONAL REFEREE COURSE
2024-2025
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History of the Game
The modern game dates from 1863 when the Laws of the Game were established at a London pub.
Two factions split from one another.
One was Rugby Football.
The other was
Association Football
(soccer).
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Governing Organizations
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) governs the worldwide game
USSF (United States Soccer Federation) is the national governing body
AYSO is a National Association member of USSF
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LAWS and Rules used by AYSO
International Football Association Board (IFAB) Laws of the Game
theIFAB.com
PDF and mobile app
AYSO National Rules & Regulations
aysovolunteers.org
within “AYSO Reference Book”
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OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY
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OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY
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AYSO’s SIX PHILOSOPHIES
Open Registration
Balanced Teams
Everyone Plays
Positive Coaching
Good Sportsmanship
Player Development
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Everyone
Plays
In our
Community
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AYSO Team
The AYSO Team consists of the parents, coaches and referees who in addition to supporting the players, also volunteer to help run the AYSO regions.
This AYSO Team triangle demonstrates how kids in AYSO are surrounded and protected by AYSO Team members.
Referees
Coaches
Parents
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Philosophy of Coaching
AYSO teaches coaches that they need to be
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Philosophy of Refereeing
“Football [Soccer] must have Laws which keep the game ‘fair’, as a crucial foundation of the beauty of the ‘beautiful game’ is its fairness – this is a vital feature of the ‘spirit’ of the game.
The best matches are those where the referee is rarely needed as the players play with respect for each other, the match officials and the Laws.”
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Philosophy of Parenting
PARENTS should CHEER for the players. That’s it.
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The spirit of the Laws of the Game can be summarized in three simple words:
Safe
Fair
Fun
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Understanding Youth Soccer
and 6U-10U Players
Physical Characteristics
Early stages of development
Can run, jump and skip, but motor skills are still developing
Lots of energy, but in bursts… Can still tire easily
Can’t sit still for a long time
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6U Players
Social/Emotional Characteristics
Craves praise and attention
Fearful of unknowns
Needs encouragement
Unpredictable rapid mood change
Disposition to telling tall tales
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6U Players
Thought/Cognitive Characteristics
Lacks judgment regarding own safety/abilities
Does not think logically
Asks lots of questions
Fond of stories
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6U Players
Physical Characteristics
Play hard & works at playing hard
Sense of timing is developing
Improved eye-hand coordination
Better agility/endurance than 6U
8U can now balance on one foot
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8U Players
Social/Emotional Characteristics
Starting to define likes & dislikes
Friendship is important
“Play” needs a purpose
Afraid of failure
Need for honesty training
Start comparing self to others
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8U Players
Social/Emotional Characteristics
Self-esteem and self concept are big issues
Becoming more outgoing
Peer acceptance is very important
Quick to tattle
Cooperative with adults
Wants to belong to a group
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8U Players
Thought/Cognitive Characteristics
Beginning to understand moral rules of behavior
Can solve some problems
Starting to grasp Team concept
Understands viewpoint of others
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8U Players
Thought/Cognitive Characteristics
Needs concrete reinforcement
Treats every little mistake as a major crime
Rigidly interprets ideas of justice and fair play
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8U Players
Physical Characteristics
More interested in competitive activities
More interested in improving skills
Attention span is increasing
May accept a physical touch, but some will begin to reject it
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10U Players
Social/Emotional Characteristics
Group acceptance is important Wants to be liked
Feelings are easily hurt
May blame others to explain their own mistakes
Needs reinforcement
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10U Players
Thought/Cognitive Characteristics
Can recall details with accuracy
Can understand the concept of cause and effect
Enjoys attention but their reaction to praise may be more subdued
Still takes what is said quite literally
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10U Players
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Pre-Game Duties and Activities
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Region 37 Specific Duties
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Check in at the tent.
At least 15-30 minutes prior to game time (preferably more),
in the proper uniform.
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Arrive early
With required equipment
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Introduce yourself to the Coaches
Learn their names
Be friendly
For most coaches, this is their first time as a coach.
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Touch Line
Goal Line
Goal
Corner
Flag
Halfway Line
Center Circle
Penalty Area
Goal
Area
Corner
Area
Penalty Mark
Penalty Arc
Halfway
Flag
Pre-game Duties & Activities
Check Field markings
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The Ball
Pre-game Duties and Activities
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Check the field and Equipment
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Inspect goals
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Team Uniform (5 Components)
Shirt, Shorts, Shoes, Socks, Shin guards.
Shin guards must be under the socks.
Goalkeeper’s shirt must be distinguishable from all other players and IDEALLY the Referee.
Captain’s Armband: Teams must designate a captain who wears an authorized, single color “Captain” or “C” armband. (AYSO Guidance)
Check players and substitutes uniforms & equipment
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Allowed equipment
Glasses
Players may wear Prescription glasses. It is recommended they wear a retaining strap.
Gloves
Goalkeepers may wear gloves as long as they are not dangerous.
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Allowed Equipment
Sweatpants and Shirts
are often allowed under the player’s jersey in cold weather.
Knee Braces
The Referee must ensure that the brace is padded and does not pose a danger to other players.
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
NO CASTS OR SPLINTS
May never be worn in AYSO games and may not be removed at the field in order to play.
NO JEWELRY OF ANY KIND
This prohibition includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anything hard in hair (including woven beads).
Exception: medical alert bracelets may be worn, taped down with the medical information visible.
NO HATS
Exception: goalkeepers may wear soft hats for head protection.
NO SUNGLASSES
Exception: prescription sunglasses may be worn.
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Brief Assistant Referees
How we are going to work as a team?
How we are going to communicate?
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Pre-game Duties and Activities
Brief Club Linesmen
(the non-Referee volunteer):
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Conduct the coin toss
Pre-game Duties and Activities
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Pre and Post Game Duties R37
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Now that we’ve finished our
pre-game activities....
How do we start the game?
Blow the whistle!
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Kick-Off
Kick-Off is used:
Pro Tip: The Kickoff can be a single person from the attacking team, it does not require 2 people.
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Kick-Off
Verify the correct number of players on the field.
For 10U - seven (7) players on each team (5 minimum).
For 12U - nine (9) players on each team (6 minimum).
Pro-Tip: AR’s can help here
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All players must be on their own side
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Defenders must be 10 yds from the ball
The kicker may be on the opponents’ side of the field.
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Kick-Off
The ball is stationary in the center of the field.
The Referee blows the whistle to start play.
The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves.
Time officially starts when the ball is put into play
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Keeping Time – 1st Half
Example Game 10U:
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Keeping Time – 2nd Half
Example Game 10U:
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Keeping Time
Time starts when the ball has been put into play (kicked and clearly moves).
The match is divided into two equal halves:
19U 90 minutes (45 minute halves)
16U 80 minutes (40 minute halves)
14U 70 minutes (35 minute halves)
12U 60 minutes (30 minute halves)
10U 50 minutes (25 minute halves)
8U 40 minutes (20 minute halves)
6U 32 minutes (16 minute halves)
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Keeping Time
Law 7 grants Referees the discretion to add time for time that is lost through time wasting, injuries, etc.
In Region 37,
NEVER EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER,
ADD ADDITIONAL TIME.
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Ball in and out of Play
(Stopping the Game)
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Stopping the Game
There are really only
two reasons play stops:
(which includes a goal),
Or
Only whistle if needed – players generally know already!
Always requires a whistle!
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In Soccer:
Not the player’s position
The ball’s position determines whether it is in or out of play,
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The lines of the field are part of
the area they define:
IN
OUT
In Play
In Play
Out of Play
In Play
Either in the air or on the ground
YOU MAKE THE CALL: IN or OUT
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Play is stopped when a goal is scored
When the whole ball crosses over the whole goal line, between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar.
It does not matter which team put it there.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When an offense is committed An offense is an action that is unsafe or unfair
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Play is stopped when the referee deems it necessary.
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Play is stopped when the Referee deems it necessary
If the assistant referee raises the flag for an offense, play does not stop until the referee blows the whistle. The Referee has the final decision and does not have to stop play.
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Play is stopped when the referee deems it necessary.
Sometimes there are outside influences that make it necessary to stop play.
Weather Safety
“Hear it, fear it; see it, flee it.”
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Play is stopped for injuries
ANYTIME
IMMEDIATELY
In younger players’ games, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
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Play is stopped for injuries
Blood on clothing must be neutralized.
Blood on the body must be removed.
This is the coach’s responsibility.
Players CANNOT be on the field if they have blood on their person or their clothing.
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Play may be stopped for injury
If a player is injured and leaves the field
(with the Referee’s permission):
or
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Play is stopped for substitutions
There are four opportunities for substitutions (THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE A TEST QUESTION):
Ok, it’s a test question, pay attention!
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When time expires, the game is over.
If the ball is out of play when time expires, the Referee is not required to wait
until play resumes to blow the final whistle.
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Offside
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Offside
There are 3 elements of an offside offense
All three elements MUST be present or there cannot been an offside.
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Element #1 Offside Position
Offside position defined
Players are in an offside position if they are:
All three elements MUST be present for a player to be in an
offside position.
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Whichever is closest to the goal line …
becomes the boundary between onside and offside position.
This is the “Offside Line.”
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Last Defender
Offside Position
2nd to Last Defender
*For 10U we use the BOL as an offside line instead of the halfway line.
Opponent’s Half
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Effect of being in offside position
It is not an offense to be in an offside position. It just means that player is momentarily off their team.
Offside Position
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Element #2 Time of Judgment
(Very Important!)
Offside Position is judged at the MOMENT that the ball is played or is touched by a teammate.
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Attackers in onside vs offside position
Element #2 Time of Judgment
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Playing the ball or being touched by it (Interfering with play)
Interfering with an opponent
Gaining an advantage*
*Gaining an advantage is doing P or I after the ball rebounds or is deflected by an opponent or the goal frame, or after an opponent makes a save.
Element #3 – what is Active involvement?
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OFFSIDE – the 3 elements together
Offside offense defined
Once all three of these conditions have been met:
1) Offside position
2) Time of judgment
3) Active involvement
An offside offense has occurred.
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place the offense occurred.
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OFFSIDE
Exceptions
There is no offense if a player
receives the ball directly from a:
Goal Kick
Corner Kick
Throw-In
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It is a violation of the offside law to be in an offside position.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
It is not an offense to be in an offside position.
It just means that player is
momentarily off his team.
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Let’s look at some examples:
OFFSIDE
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A2
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D1
A1
D2
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Direction of attack
DECISION
Offside offense: Interfering with play (playing the ball)
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A2
A2
D1
A1
D2
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Direction of attack
DECISION
NO offside offense
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D1
AR
DECISION
Wait and see: who will touch it first?
Direction of attack
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A2
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A1
D2
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A2
A2
D1
A1
D2
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Direction of attack
DECISION
NO offside offense. Restart with goal kick.
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A2
D1
A1
D2
AR
DECISION
NO offside offense
Direction of attack
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A2
A2
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A1
D2
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Direction of attack
DECISION
Offside offense: Interfering with play (playing the ball)
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A2
A2
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b
D1
A1
D2
AR
Direction of attack
DECISION
Offside offense: Interfering with play (playing the ball)
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D1
AR
DECISION
NO offside offense
Direction of attack
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A2
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A1
D2
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And now . . .
. . . YOU make the call!
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Offside Position, but………
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How to be offside on a corner kick (ish)
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Goal or no goal?
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Offside: Key Takeaways
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Fouls
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A foul is an unsafe or unfair act:
A foul is:
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Free kick offenses are categorized into two types:
These categories are named for the way play is restarted.
Fouls – Free Kicks
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Direct Free Kick offenses
There are 12
The first 7 must be done
or with
CREf
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Fouls for which a Direct Free Kick is awarded
1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent
Even the attempt to commit any of these three actions is an offense.
3. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent
2. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent
CREf
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Direct Free Kick offenses
5. Charges an opponent
4. Jumps at an opponent
6. Pushes an opponent
an opponent
CREf
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Direct Free Kick offenses
10. Impedes an opponent with contact
The next five are an offense if they just happen
FIFA 20/21
Update
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Direct Free Kick offenses
These are both VERY rare in 10U.
The next five are an offense if they just happen (cont’d)
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Direct Free Kick offenses
These Four offenses commonly occur
in 10U and younger age groups:
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Indirect Free Kick offenses | There are 9
Four apply to goalkeepers in their own penalty area.
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Indirect Free Kick offenses
The remaining six pertain to all players:
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The most common IFK offense in 10U and younger age groups:
Indirect Free Kick
Examples:
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Misconduct
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MISCONDUCT
Behavior that is in serious conflict with the spirit of the game and good sportsmanship.
(Something that’s very rare in the 10U games.)
Two types of Misconduct:
Those resulting in a Caution
Those resulting in a Send-Off
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MISCONDUCT
There are eight cautionable offenses:
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MISCONDUCT
There are eight send-off offenses:
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Misconduct is rare in 10U games.
Referees should deal with it informally, usually without showing cards.
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Younger Player Misconduct
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Misconduct
Coaches may be warned, cautioned (shown yellow card) or sent-off (shown red card).
Not common in AYSO games.
Spectators may be warned, cautioned, or sent-off. Do not show yellow or red cards to spectators.
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Ask coaches to deal with inappropriate spectators.
Referees
Coaches
Parents
Unruly coaches and spectators
DO NOT Punish a coach because of a spectator unless the coach refuses to handle the situation. Work with the coach
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Roles and Responsibilities - Referee
Do not take it personally.
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Irresponsible Behavior (Coaches and Spectators)
Behavior Types Defined
Responsible Behavior (Coaches)
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Abusive Behavior (Coaches and Spectators)
Behavior Types Defined
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Managing the Unruly Spectator
Words you can use:
Advice:
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Abusive Behavior
Words you should never use
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Restarting the Game
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Restarting the Game
For some reason, the game has been stopped. (Injury, goal, offense, ball out of play, etc.)
How do we restart play?
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Restarting the Game – Cheat Sheet
Reason for stoppage | How to restart |
Goal scored | Kick-off |
Ball leaves field and was not a goal | Throw-in, goal kick, or corner kick |
Foul / technical offense | Direct free kick (or penalty kick) or indirect free kick |
Injury or unusual stoppage | Dropped ball |
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Throw In
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Ball is kicked across the touch line and OUT OF PLAY by blue
Opposing team Red Takes the Throw in
Assistant Referee Signals a Throw in for Red
Throw in is take from approximately where the ball left the field
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Restarting the Game
At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must:
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Restarting the Game
THROW-IN
least 2 yds. from the point
of the throw-in.
scored directly from a throw-in.
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Restarting the Game
on the field off the field
Facing the field
Direction of Throw
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Restarting the Game – Throw in
Yes
Both feet are on
or behind touchline
Is the players feet location OK?
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Restarting the Game – Goal Kick (GK) and Corner Kick (CK)
Goal kick and corner kick
When the whole ball passes over the goal line and no goal is scored, play is restarted with either
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Goal Kick
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AR Stopped at the Half Line
Red Attacker Kicks the ball across the goal line (Not in the Goal)
Assistant Referee Signals a Goal Kick for Blue
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GOAL KICK
All of these balls are legally placed
within the goal area.
Players can put the ball
anywhere within the goal area.
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Restarting the Game
GOAL KICK
The ball is in play once the ball is kicked and clearly moves.
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GOAL KICK
The kicker cannot touch the ball a second time until it’s touched by any other player.
A goal can be scored directly from a Goal Kick, but only against the opposing team.
During the Goal Kick, only members of the kicking team can be in the Penalty Area, and it doesn’t matter how many.
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Corner Kick
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Blue Defender Kicks the ball across the goal line (Not in the Goal)
Assistant Referee Signals a Corner Kick for Red
Watch the AR’s Move
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CORNER KICK
The kicker cannot move the corner flag.
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Restarting the Game
A way to restart play when the Referee has stopped play because of a foul or technical infraction.
FREE KICKS
Direct Free Kick (DFK)
A goal can 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.
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Restarting the Game
To signal a
Direct Free Kick, the Referee raises an arm at a
45 degree angle
in the direction
of the kick.
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Restarting the Game
To signal an Indirect Free Kick:
After showing the direction of the attack, the Referee holds an arm straight up into the air.
The arm remains in this position until the ball either
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Restarting the Game
The kicker may not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player.
If they do, an Indirect Free Kick is awarded to the other team.
This is true for all restarts
EXCEPT a dropped ball.
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In most cases, a Free Kick (Direct and Indirect) is:
All opponents must
be 10 yards from the ball
(8 yards for 10U).
Some exceptions exist based on the location of the foul: i.e. Penalty Area and Goal Area modifiers
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Free kick of any type awarded to defending team in own goal area: Ball placed anywhere in goal area.
Ball in play once kicked and clearly moves.
Opposing players should be outside penalty area.
Direction of kick
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Direction of kick
IDFK awarded to attacking team in opponents’ goal area: Ball moved to nearest point on goal area line parallel to goal line.
The ball is in play once it is kicked and clearly moves.
Defenders must be either 10 yards away (8 for 10U/12U) OR on goal line between goal posts.
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*Diagram not to scale
10 Yards
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Penalty Kick
Only kicker and GK are in the PA.
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Kicker places ball on penalty mark.
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GK must be on the goal line between the posts until the ball is kicked.
The referee makes sure the GK is ready and then must use the whistle to tell the kicker when to take the kick.
AR watches GK movement and whether ball crosses line.
All other players (from both teams) must be outside the PA and penalty arc and behind the ball.
The ball must be kicked forward. The kicker cannot touch a second time until touched by another player.
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Restarting the Game
To restart play for
an unusual but neutral reason.
DROPPED BALL
Injury
Dog on the field
Stray ball
Younger Sibling
These 2 are the common reason for stopping due to interference
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Drop Ball
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Blue starts a breakaway and in comes a bad actor.
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Play is stopped by error
While running the field, the Referee mistakenly blows the whistle.
What does the Referee do?
Everyone stops playing.
Restart with a
dropped ball.
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Restarting the Game
The referee is hit by the ball.
What should the referee do?
Usually nothing, but if ball stays in field and:
Restart with dropped ball
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Referee and
AR Mechanics
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Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics
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What are the Duties of the Referee ?
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REFEREE COMMUNICATION / SIGNALS
Whistle
Voice
Hand
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REFEREE POSITIONING
Applying the three principles (see play/see AR/out of way) & where the ARs need to be causes the Referee to follow what we call the “Standard Diagonal.”
AR
AR
R
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Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics
Applying the three principles (see play—see AR—be out of way) and where ARs need to be causes Referee to follow “Standard Diagonal.”
Referee positioning: Diagonal System of Control (DSC)
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REFEREE POSITIONING
Starting the game
ARs line up with offside line (2LD, ball, or halfway/build-out line).
During the game, ARs stay on this part of touchline – because that is always where the offside position is.
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REFEREE POSITIONING
During the game
(Red has ball and is attacking)
ARs stay with the offside line – here the 2LD.
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Three goals for the Referee to find the best position:
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REFEREE POSITIONING
Example: Free Kick (by Red)
AR is lined up with their offside line.
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Referee:
Our trail AR is back here at their offside line – which is now the halfway line.
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AR DUTIES AND SIGNALS
(includes a goal scored).
Throw-in, Goal Kick or Corner Kick.
Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics
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Referee and Assistant Referee Mechanics
AR: position and flag
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Communication between the Referee and
Assistant Referee’s FLAG SIGNALS
ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES AND SIGNALS
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Please Stop Play.
I will tell you why with my next signal.
REFEREE COMMUNICATION / SIGNALS
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ASSISTANT REFEREE
Throw In
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Ball is kicked OUT OF PLAY by blue
Red Takes the Throw in
Assistant Referee Signals a Throw in for Red
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ASSISTANT REFEREE
Goal Kick
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AR Stopped at the Half Line
Red Attacker Kicks the ball across the goal line (Not in the Goal)
Assistant Referee Signals a Goal Kick for Blue
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ASSISTANT REFEREE
Corner Kick
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Blue Defender Kicks the ball across the goal line (Not in the Goal)
Assistant Referee Signals a Corner Kick for Red
Watch the AR’s Move
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REFEREE COMMUNICATION / SIGNALS
Proper position to see goal
Offense - Flick or wave flag
Goal scored
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ASSISTANT REFEREE
Off-Side
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Assistant Referee Signals that Red is Off-Side.
Player Staring from the Offside Position (More coming up)
When the Referee blows the whistle to stop play, the Assistant Referee Signals Off-Side Middle Field
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ASSISTANT REFEREE
Off-Side
OFFSIDE – MIDDLE
OFFSIDE – NEAR SIDE
OFFSIDE – FAR SIDE
Near
Middle
Far
Far
Near
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Post-game Duties
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Post-game Duties
Collect the game ball and return to owner.
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Post-game Duties
Supervise team handshake.
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Post-game Duties
Congratulate referee team and seek feedback.
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Post Game Duties R37
Ensure that the card is signed and completed
If there was a reason to remove sportsmanship points please write a note on the card why.
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Player Development Initiatives and age group modifiers
The 10U Build-Out Line
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BOL Does Not Restrict Player Location During Normal Play
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OK in regular
game play
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1-GK
Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL When GK Gets Possession
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Red team “Defensive Third”
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GK holding the ball
3
2
5
11
7
9
1-GK
Putting Ball into Play: �Referee Considerations
180
Opponent Considerations
181
Opponents MUST Move Behind the BOL for Goal Kick
182
Blue
Putting the Ball into Play from a Goal Kick:
183
9U/10U BOL and Offside
184
BOL Limits Location of Offside Position
185
Offside boundary line 11U/12U and older
Possible Offside area
In 9U/10U
No longer
can be
Offside
in 9U/10U
Offside boundary line 9U/10U
185
Attacking
BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions
186
NOT in Offside position
2
5
11
7
9
3
Attacking
1-GK
BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions
187
In Offside position
2
5
11
7
9
3
Attacking
1-GK
188
Players at 12U and below* may not deliberately head the ball
USSF Safety Rule
This can never be the basis for a caution or send off.
* If there is a 11U division (such as in EXTRA) the restriction does not apply to the 12U division
The restart is an Indirect Free Kick
189
Goalkeepers at:
This can never be the basis for a caution or send off.
The restart for a 10U or 9U goalkeeper punt is an Indirect Free Kick
190
8U Modifications
191
7U Modifications
192
6U Modifications
Same as 7U except they are 30-minute games.
Last bit of advice for new referees…….
193
Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent.
194
195
Picture Key for Test
E
D
C
A
F
B
G