U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade OBJECTIVES Quick Review from U8 material Penalty Kicks Misconduct (Yellow and Red Cards) Law 11: Offside CR/AR Communication & Mechanics Written test (XX points / YY to Pass) U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade 1

AYSO Philosophies Open Registration Balanced Teams Everyone Plays Positive Coaching Positive Instructional Encouraging Good Sportsmanship Player Development 2

The Laws of the Game can be summarized in three simple words: Spirit of Soccer The Laws of the Game can be summarized in three simple words: Safe Fair Fun In each of the defined Laws, there is a explicit or implicit preface of: “In the Opinion of the referee” U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Review 3

Philosophy of Refereeing 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. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Review 4

The Start and Restart of Play Kick Off Throw In Goal Kick Corner Kick Free Kick (Direct) Free Kick (Indirect) Dropped Ball Penalty Kick (U10 & up) U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Review 5

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B PENALTY KICK (Law 14) (U-10 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) must be: Outside the penalty area and penalty arc Behind the ball ….until the ball is played. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B 6

PENALTY KICK (Law 14) (U-10 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. 7

MISCONDUCT (Law 12) Behavior that is in serious conflict with the spirit of the game and good sportsmanship (Something that’s very rare in the U-10 games) Two types of Misconduct: Those resulting in a Caution Those resulting in a Send-Off U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B 8

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B MISCONDUCT (Law 12) There are seven cautionable offences: Unsporting behavior Dissent by word or action Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game Delays the restart of play Fails to respect the required distance on a corner kick, free kick or throw-in Enters/re-enters the field of play without permission Leaves the field of play without permission U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B 9

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B MISCONDUCT (Law 12) There are seven send-off offences: Serious foul play Violent conduct Spits at any person Denies a goal or obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an offense punishable by a free kick or penalty kick Offensive/insulting/abusive language or gestures Receives a second caution in the same match U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B 10

Misconduct is rare in U-10 games. Referees should deal with it informally without showing cards. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B 11

Coaches and spectators can be warned and even dismissed from the game. But they must never be shown the red or yellow card. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 7B 12

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 OFFSIDE The Offside Law is the only law that restricts tactical positioning during dynamic play. The offside law is intended to ensure that players earn the right to shoot on goal. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 13

All three elements must be present or there cannot be an infraction OFFSIDE Elements of the offside infraction: Position Time of Judgment Active Involvement All three elements must be present or there cannot be an infraction U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 14

OFFSIDE Offside Position A Player is in an offside position if he is: In the opponents’ half of the field; Closer to the opponents’ goal line than at least two opponents; and Closer to the opponents’ goal line than the ball All three elements must be present or the player is not in an offside position, and there cannot be an infraction U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 15

Offside Position It is not an offence to be in an offside position It just means that player is momentarily off his team. He cannot interfere with play or any of the opposing players. He cannot have any involvement in the match. He’s off his team. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 16

OFFSIDE Time of Judgment Offside Position is judged at the moment the ball touches or is played by his teammate U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 17

Active Involvement OFFSIDE A player may be involved in active play by: Interfering with play; Interfering with an opponent; or Gaining an advantage by being in that position. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 18

OFFSIDE Once all three of these conditions are met: POSITION TIME OF JUDGMENT ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT only then has an offside infraction occurred. An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 19

OFFSIDE Exceptions There is no offence if a player receives the ball directly from: Goal Kick Corner Kick Throw-In U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 20

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A1 A2 D A A D A U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 21

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE D A1 A2 A A D A U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 22

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE D A1 A2 A A D A A A3 U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 23

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE Goal Kick A2 A1 A A D A D U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 24

Deflection off goalpost or goalkeeper Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A D D A Deflection off goalpost or goalkeeper U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 25

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE D A D A U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 26

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A A A D D U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 27

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE A D D A U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 28

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR OFFSIDE D A A A D D U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 29

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR NOT OFFSIDE D A A D A D U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 30

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 Direction of attack AR Corner Kick A A A OFFSIDE D D D U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 31

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 U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 8 32

Referee and Asst. Referee Mechanics U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 33

What are the Duties of the Referee ? Keep a record of the match Timekeeper Scorekeeper Control substitutions File a written report Stop play for injury Restart play when it has been stopped Suspend/terminate a match for cause U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 34

REFEREE COMMUNICATION / SIGNALS Whistle Voice Hand U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 35

Diagonal System of Control AR2 AR1 Four Eyes Principle

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 REFEREE POSITIONING U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 37

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 REFEREE POSITIONING U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 38

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 REFEREE POSITIONING U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 39

ASST. REFEREE DUTIES & SIGNALS Neutral Assistant Referee: Indicate ball out of play Indicate which side gets throw-in, goal kick or corner kick Indicate when offside infringement has occurred Indicate when substitution is desired Assist the referee to control the game U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 40

ASST. REFEREE DUTIES & SIGNALS Club Linesmen Only indicate ball in-and-out of play U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 41

ASST. REFEREE DUTIES & SIGNALS FLAG SIGNALS: Throw-in Goal Kick Corner Kick Offside Goal Foul U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 42

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 Referee Support Mentoring Assessments Never publicly criticize another referee. If asked why a CR made a certain call, the best answer would be that they must have seen something from their position on the field. Even if the call was incorrect, do not allow yourself to be asked to be a sideline critic. U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9

U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 Key Takeaways The Referee’s role is to ensure the game is Fun, Fair and Safe Assistant Referees assist the Referee The referee team positions themselves to “box” play U8 to Basic Referee Upgrade Module 9 44