1. 1 Law 8 The Start and Restart of Play

2. 2 At the end of this lesson the student will: Objectives demonstrate a properly dropped ball state the proper position of players at a kick-off given examples, identify improper kick-offs and the proper restart for each situation, if necessary

3. 3 7 TOPICS 1.Coin toss 2.Kick-off 3.Location of players 4.Scoring directly from kick-off 5.Referee’s signal for start of play 6.Kick-off infractions 7.Dropped ball

4. Prior to the Start of the Match, The Officiating Team Team Introductions Check the Ball Check the Field 4

5. 5 COIN TOSS Introductions Referee tosses coin, who calls it? –Traditionally the visiting captain Winner picks end to attack Loser gets to kick-off Be friendly, cordial and brief –Do not coach or lecture Start game on time

6. Please! No pre-game threats, lectures or rules clinics. COIN TOSS “Now, before we start, let’s briefly review Law 12, Fouls and Misconduct…”

7. 7 KICK-OFF MECHANICS Prior to kick-off (3 - 5 minutes) Referee team enters field together Moves to center mark Referee carries match ball AR’s move to goal and check nets AR’s move to touch line

8. Referee Carries Match Ball, A/Rs Flags Furled 8

9. 9 KICK-OFF MECHANICS (cont.) One minute before kick-off: Assistant Referees –supervise bench area –line up with 2nd last defender –count players in their half –unfurl flag to signal readiness Referee –supervises clearing of the field –visually checks with AR’s for readiness

10. 10 KICK-OFF MECHANICS (cont.) At kick-off: Each team in own half of field Defenders at least 10 yards from ball Ball stationary on center mark Referee gives a signal for kick-off (How?) Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward

11. 11 KICK-OFF DIRECTIONS

12. 12 KICK-OFFS When: Start of game After each goal –By team scored upon Start of second half –After teams have switched ends –By team that did not kick-off in first half Start of each overtime period A goal may be scored directly from a kick-off

13. 13 INFRACTIONS AT KICK-OFF Players in wrong half of field Ball does not move forward Taken before referee’s signal Retake the kick Kicker plays ball a second time “double touch” - IFK to opponent

14. 14 A dropped ball is a way of restarting the match after a temporary stoppage which becomes necessary, while the ball is in play, for any reason not mentioned elsewhere in the Laws of the Game DROPPED BALL

15. 15 DROPPED BALL PROCEDURES Referee drops ball (from waist high) Where ball was when play was stopped (except in goal area) No players required (2 players traditional) Re-drop if: –touched by player before it hits ground –ball leaves field before touched

16. 16 REVIEW Coin toss –brief and cordial Who calls it? –Traditionally the visitor calls it. What choice does the winner have? –Which goal it will attack What will the loser get to do? –Kick off in the first half.

17. 17 REVIEW At the kick-off: Where are the players? –Players are in their own half of field How far away are the defenders –at least 10 yards from ball When is the ball in play? –When it is kicked forward Can a goal be scored directly? –Yes Must there be a signal for play to start? –Yes

18. 18 REVIEW Any infractions (except 2nd touch) Retake the kick 2nd touch by kicker IFK for opponents Dropped ball for undefined stoppages –Where does the dropped ball take place? –When is the ball in play? –What happens if a player “double touches” the ball? –Who can participate? How many can?