9v9 Outdoor Soccer Training UM Intramurals

REFEREE POWERS Applies “Advantage Law” Issues cautions and send-offs Reports or expels team officials for misconduct or irresponsible behavior Reverses a decision prior to restart Allows play to continue for minor injury

TECHNIQUES OF OFFICIATING Know the Laws Be firm, not overbearing Indicate your decision - Do not explain it Be near the play - Do not be in the play Use common sense

PRE-GAME ORGANIZATION The referee and assistants should arrive early (at least 30 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Inspection of field Markings, nets, goalposts, safety issues Conduct a pre-game meeting Check players’ equipment Check game balls Note: You should never be the cause of a delayed start.

Note: Whistle tone should be varied according to the situation. SIGNALS Visual Hand Audible Verbal or whistle Note: Whistle tone should be varied according to the situation.

Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc DIMENSIONS & MARKINGS Touch Line Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc Halfway Line Penalty Area Center Mark Penalty Mark Center Circle Goal Penalty Arc

Starting the Game Introductions Referee tosses coin, who calls it? visiting captain Winner picks side to defend or kickoff Be friendly, cordial and brief Do not coach or lecture Start game on time

Starting Mechanics One minute before kick-off: Assistant Referees supervise bench area line up with 2nd last defender count players in their half supervises clearing of the field

Kick-Off Starting Mechanics At kick-off: Each team in own half of field Ball stationary on center mark Trail Referee gives a signal for kick-off (How?) Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward

Kick-Off Infractions 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

The ball is in play at all other times! BALL OUT OF PLAY Only two methods of stopping play: Whole ball crosses a boundary line The referee stops play The ball is in play at all other times!

Until the referee stops play for any reason BALL IS IN PLAY If ball rebounds from Goalpost, or Crossbar, or Corner flagpost and remains in the field of play Assistant Referees, if they are on the field of play Until the referee stops play for any reason

Lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries BOUNDARY LINES Lines belong to the areas of which they are boundaries This includes: Touch lines Goal lines Goal areas Penalty areas Corner areas

A ball may cross a boundary line on the ground or in the air BALL CROSSING LINES A ball may cross a boundary line on the ground or in the air A ball is not out if any part of the ball is on or above any part of the line

Ball above the line is still “touching” outside plane of line BALL NEAR LINE ? Ball above the line is still “touching” outside plane of line

CURVING BALL BLOWN BACK Field of Play Out of Play

Assistant Referee’s view PERSPECTIVE Assistant Referee’s view

The Throw-in

DEFINITION – THROW-IN Method of restarting play when whole ball has crossed the touch line. Throw-in awarded to opponents of the player who last touched the ball.

REQUIREMENTS Thrower must: Deliver from point where ball crossed line (within 1 yard) Face field of play with some part of body Have part of each foot either on the touch line or on the ground outside the touch line Use both hands Deliver ball from behind and over the head

TECHNIQUE Face the field of play Deliver ball from behind and over head

HANDS FAIR Both hands on ball ----- ----if only one hand guiding ball FOUL Use common sense

Part of each foot on or behind touch line LOCATION OF FEET Part of each foot on or behind touch line

Ball enters field of play, and Has left hands of thrower NOTE: RESTART Ball is in play when: Ball enters field of play, and Has left hands of thrower NOTE: A “soft” or “slow” throw-in motion is legal. A properly executed “flip throw” is legal.

PLACEMENT Awarded from the point where it crossed the touch line If not, it shall be considered to be improperly thrown

REFEREE TECHNIQUE Referee should indicate place from which the throw-in should be taken If taken from improper point, throw-in awarded to other team

Thrower plays ball second time before ball touches another player INFRACTIONS Thrower plays ball second time before ball touches another player “Double touch” - IFK to opponents Improperly thrown or from wrong point Throw-in to opponents Ball thrown directly into opponents’ goal No goal - restart with goal kick

Ball thrown directly into own goal No goal - restart with corner kick INFRACTIONS Ball thrown directly into own goal No goal - restart with corner kick Ball thrown directly into opponent’s goal No goal - restart with goal kick Ball does not enter field Retake throw-in

INFRACTION BY OPPONENT If an opponent unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower… they are Cautioned for “unsporting behavior” and shown the yellow card. But .… use Common Sense!

Anything not standard equipment on the goalposts is considered Goal Kicks A goal kick is awarded when the whole ball has: Crossed the goal line in the air or on the ground Was last touched by an attacker A goal was not scored Note: Anything not standard equipment on the goalposts is considered out of play

A goal kick is taken from anywhere in the goal area.

Ball is placed in the goal area Any defensive player may take kick RESTART Ball is placed in the goal area Any defensive player may take kick Whole ball must leave the penalty area on first touch If ball touched prior to leaving the penalty area Retake the goal kick

An attacking player is not offside at the taking of a goal kick SPECIAL SITUATIONS If anything happens before the whole ball exits the penalty area, the goal kick is retaken WHY? The ball is not in play yet. Note: An attacking player is not offside at the taking of a goal kick

POSITIONING ON A GOAL KICK All attackers must be and remain outside of penalty area until ball has cleared the penalty area.

GOAL KICK ENTERING GOAL A goal kick kicked directly into: Opponent’s goal - award GOAL, restart with kick-off Own goal - retake goal kick

Corner Kicks Definition of a corner kick Where corner kick is taken Ball placement Encroachment Additional points Dangers

DEFINITION A corner kick is awarded when the whole ball has: Crossed the goal line in the air or on the ground Was last touched by a defender A goal was not scored

Corner flagpost shall not be removed moved from a vertical position WHERE The corner kick is taken from the quarter-circle at the nearest corner to where the ball crossed the goal line. Corner flagpost shall not be removed or moved from a vertical position

PLACEMENT The ball shall be placed inside the quarter-circle Correct positioning Incorrect position Correct positioning The ball shall be placed inside the quarter-circle Must be in contact with some part of the quarter circle

Opponents shall retire 10 yards away from the ball ! ENCROACHMENT Opponents shall retire 10 yards away from the ball ! 10 yards 10 yards

ADDITIONAL POINTS Kicker may not “double touch” the ball A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick

Corner kicks are a potentially DANGERS Corner kicks are a potentially dangerous situation! Before ball is in play: Pushing and jostling for position Hold up kick and warn or Caution After ball is in play: All fouls per Law 12 Penalize per Law 12

Goal Scoring A goal is scored when the whole ball has: Crossed the goal line Between the uprights (goalposts) Under the crossbar Provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. And it was propelled in a legal manner.

WHAT’S A GOAL? AND WHAT’S NOT? No Goal No Goal Goal No Goal

A goal cannot be scored directly from: EXCEPTIONS A goal cannot be scored directly from: An indirect free kick (IFK) Any free kick into your own goal A throw-in

OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE If the ball is prevented from passing over the goal line by an “outside agent” A spectator An animal Another ball Any other thing Dropped ball where contact was made *except in the goal area

THE WINNER IS... The team scoring the most goals during the match is the winner Referee never decides the winner Record score, SRS, etc. on scorecard at end of match

Fouls and Misconduct Please ! F A I R Fouls P L A Y Fouls

Minor fouls (technical infractions) Minor Foul restarts TOPICS Major (Penal) fouls Involving Careless, Reckless, or Excessive Force Other major fouls Major Foul restarts Minor fouls (technical infractions) Minor Foul restarts

DEFINITIONS Careless \ adj 1: unconcerned, indifferent 2: not showing care Reckless \ adj 1: lacking caution : rash syn: headlong, hasty

Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following six offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force: Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Jumps at an opponent

Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Charges an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following six offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force: Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Charges an opponent Pushes an opponent

Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent Foul tackle from behind - may be kicking or tripping

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent “Over the ball” tackle - may be kicking and serious foul play

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent

Not a Foul! MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Tackler makes contact with ball first, player trips over ball or legs near ground Not a Foul!

Jumping at (into) an opponent MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Jumping at (into) an opponent

(carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force) MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Charging an opponent (carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force)

(Carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force) MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Charging an opponent (Carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force)

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Pushes an opponent

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following four offenses: Holds an opponent Spits at an opponent Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area) Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Holds an opponent

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Holds an opponent

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Holds an opponent 8

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Spits at an opponent

Handles the ball deliberately MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Handles the ball deliberately

INTENT However... Ball strikes player on arm - and - ball falls to player’s feet and he/she gains control No Foul! Reasoning… Player did not initiate the action

Unintentional contact MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Unintentional contact not a foul Did ball hit arm? Or Did arm hit ball?

MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball

Restart with a Direct Free Kick at point of infraction MAJOR (PENAL) FOULS Restart with a Direct Free Kick at point of infraction Except when foul occurs by defender within the defender’s penalty area in which case a Penalty Kick shall be awarded.

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Goalkeeper inside own penalty area: Takes more than 6 seconds while controlling the ball with his/her hands before releasing it from his/her possession Regains hand control prior to touch by another Touches ball with hands after deliberately kicked by team-mate Touches ball with hands after throw-in by team-mate

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Takes more than 6 seconds while controlling the ball with the hands to release it from her/his possession.

MINOR FOULS (NON-PENAL) 1 Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her possession and has not touched any other player.

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Touches ball with hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a teammate

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Touches ball with hands if received directly from throw-in by teammate

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Plays in a dangerous manner Impedes the progress of an opponent Prevents goalkeeper from releasing ball from his/her hands Commits any offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Playing in a dangerous manner (to an opponent) Teammate doesn’t count

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Playing in a dangerous manner (an opponent) Teammate doesn’t count

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Impeding the progress of an opponent

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands

MINOR (NON-PENAL) FOULS Restart with a Indirect Free Kick at point of infraction EXCEPT… - by defenders within their own goal area - …kick taken from anywhere within goal area. - by attackers in opponent’s goal area - …move ball to out to closest point on 6 yard line.

Free Kicks “The way play is restarted after the referee has stopped play for an infraction”

THERE ARE ONLY 2 TYPES OF FREE KICKS DFK (Direct Free Kick) IFK (Indirect Free Kick)

GOAL! DIRECT FREE KICK One of the 10 major (penal) fouls B A One of the 10 major (penal) fouls Can score directly against opponent Outside penalty area of offending team

GOAL! INDIRECT FREE KICK B A One of the 8 minor fouls (technical infractions) Cannot score directly against opponent Must touch another player!

Ball must be stationary Played in any direction No “double touch” FREE KICK “RULES” Ball must be stationary Played in any direction No “double touch” No encroachment Restart signal requirements “Quick” restart “Ceremonial” restart Cannot score directly against self Point of infraction (2 exceptions)

GOAL AREA REQUIREMENTS Exception #1 If given to a team within own goal area, All opponents must be out of penalty area Ball must clear penalty area prior to 2nd touch

GOAL AREA REQUIREMENTS Exception #2 IFK in opponent’s goal area is moved out to the nearest point on the goal area line

PENALTY AREA REQUIREMENTS Also, if given to a team within their own penalty area All opponents must be out of penalty area Ball must clear penalty area prior to 2nd touch

Kicking team has a right to a quick restart if they wish to use it “QUICK” FREE KICK Kicking team has a right to a quick restart if they wish to use it Opponents must retire 10 yards Opponents have no right to form a wall As referee, encourage the “quick” restart

Do not interfere unless: “QUICK” FREE KICK Do not interfere unless: Kicking team insists on 10 yards Encroachment is severe “Quick” restart is not taken Kicker restarting prior to the opponents retiring is at risk of losing possession Hand signal if IFK

“QUICK” FREE KICK GUIDELINES Opponent retiring and kicker makes mistake and kicks ball to opponent No offense - kicker at risk Opponent retiring, but deflects ball when kicked right by him/her Warn player - retake kick if no goal results Opponent not retiring and makes an effort to intercept the ball. If player succeeds, Caution player - retake kick

“CEREMONIAL” FREE KICK Organized “defensive wall” Clearly show kicker to wait for whistle Be “first brick” in the wall - 10 yards Bring opponents to you Move to your next position Signal for restart When you are ready As soon as possible

ENCROACHMENT 10 yards in all directions Failure to respect the required distance is a cautionable offense

ENCROACHMENT Opponents must retire 10 yards with one exception, if they’re between goalposts and on the goal line.

Indicate IFK if appropriate RESTART MECHANICS Point direction! Players want/need to know if they are “attacking” or “defending” Indicate IFK if appropriate Players want/need to know if they can score directly from this kick Indicate position of ball

Indicate IFK if appropriate Signal for restart RESTART MECHANICS Position defenders Do not allow encroachment Position yourself Indicate IFK if appropriate Signal for restart Use whistle if “ceremonial” kick

BALL IN PLAY VS. GOAL SCORED Ball is “in play” when: Kicked and moves and Leaves penalty area (if appropriate) Goal can be scored when: Ball is “in play” Ball is touched by 2nd player on IFK Ball is kicked into opponents goal

The Assistant Referees TOPICS Dual System of Officiating = Equal power and authority on the field Duties of the Referee When to penalize Advantage Law Powers of the Referee Coaching from the boundary lines

Decisions of the Referee The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final. Those facts include whether a goal has been scored or not and the result of the match.

Decisions of the Referee The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his/her discretion, on the advice of partner referee, provided that he/she has not restarted play.

When to Penalize 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 referees to penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law. Constant whistling for trifling or doubtful breaches produces bad feeling and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of the spectators.

ADVANTAGE LAW Allows play to continue when the team against which an offense has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalizes the original offense if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time.

ADVANTAGE LAW Once decided, referee may revoke his/her decision if the presumed advantage does not materialize The foul “Goes Away” unless referee decides, within 2-3 seconds, that the original advantage does not materialize Misconduct always stays You may caution or send-off at the next stoppage of play only

ADVANTAGE LAW Verbal - “PLAY ON!” Visual - Arms swing in front Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur

ADVANTAGE LAW Example: Defensive player wants to attack on goal stopped. Fouls attacker. Attacker not stopped by foul. If referee stops game for that foul, then referee is doing the defender’s job for them (stopping attack), thus “advantage” goes to offending (defensive) team.

SIGNALS Corner kick Goal kick

SIGNALS Penalty kick

Indirect free kick SIGNALS Direct free kick

SIGNALS Advantage Throw-in Play on! Throw-in

Caution (yellow card) Send-off (red card) SIGNALS

Second Cautionable offense SIGNALS First show yellow card Then show red card. Second Cautionable offense

SIGNALS Corner kick Throw-in Goal kick

SIGNALS Offside - Far side Offside - Near side Offside or Stop play Offside - Center

CRITICAL TECHNIQUES (cont’) Eye contact – keep your head up!!! At every stoppage - make eye contact with partner to ensure that you know if they have information for you. After foul - make eye contact with player who fouled as you point direction.

CRITICAL TECHNIQUES (cont’) Proximity to fouls when: Challenge was very hard/ physical A player remains on the ground Opponents are not departing the area You must move in quickly to control the situation and prevent/stop/deal with misconduct

CRITICAL TECHNIQUES (cont’) Watch play - not the ball Ball gone - start move to next position, watch for late contact Ball coming - move to position, watch for foul prior to ball arriving Set plays - vary position, use voice to manage players, signal when ready

Fouls and Misconduct

TOPICS Misconduct Seven (7) Cautionable Offenses Examples Seven (7) Send-off Offenses Examples Procedures for issuing cards

7 CAUTIONABLE OFFENSES A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: is guilty of unsporting behavior (UB) shows dissent by word or action (DT) persistently infringes the Laws of the Game (PI) delays the restart of play (DR)

7 CAUTIONABLE OFFENSES A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick (FRD) enters or re-enters the field without the referee’s permission (E) deliberately leaves the field without the referee’s permission (L)

Examples of Unsporting Behavior Commits a penal foul in a reckless manner Commits a penal foul while tackling for the ball from behind Commits a tactical foul designed to interfere with or impede an opposing team’s attacking play Commits an act deemed by the referee as bringing the game into disrepute (e.g. aggressive attitude, inflammatory behavior, or taunting)

Examples of Unsporting Behavior Pushes or holds (including holding the opponent’s uniform) to interfere with that opponent’s attacking play Handles the ball deliberately to interfere with an opponent’s attacking play Handles the ball deliberately to score a goal Fakes an injury or exaggerates the seriousness of an injury

Examples of Unsporting Behavior Fakes a foul (dives) or exaggerates the severity of a foul Interferes with or prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his/her hands into play Unfairly distracts or impedes an opponent performing a throw-in; this is a mandatory caution

Examples of Unsporting Behavior Verbally distracts an opponent during play or at a restart If identified as the kicker, engages in unfair deception while taking a penalty kick Changes jerseys with the goalkeeper during play or without the referee’s permission; this is a mandatory caution for both players

Examples of Unsporting Behavior Engages in trickery to circumvent the goalkeeper’s limitation on handling a ball played from a teammate’s foot (the defender who initiates the “trickery” is cautioned and the decision does not require that the goalkeeper actually handles the ball); this is a mandatory caution whether it occurs during dynamic play or at a restart.

Show Dissent by Word or Action Verbally or through action disputes or shows contempt for an official’s decision If playing as the goalkeeper, leaves the penalty area (not beckoned by the referee) to engage an official in debate regarding a decision

Persistently Infringes the Laws of the Game Repeatedly commits fouls or participates in a pattern of fouls directed at an opponent Violates Law 14 again, having previously been warned Fails to start or restart play properly or promptly, having previously been warned If playing as goalkeeper, wastes time, having previously been warned or penalized for this behavior

Delays the Restart of Play Kicks or throws the ball away or holds the ball to prevent a free kick, throw-in or corner kick restart by an opponent Fails to restart play after being so instructed by the referee Fails to return to the field upon conclusion of the mid-game break, fails to perform a kick-off when signaled by the referee, or fails to be in a correct position for a kick-off Excessively celebrates a goal

Fails to Respect the Required Distance... Does not retire at least ten yards away from an opponent’s free kick Does not retire at least ten yards away from an opponent’s corner kick

Entering or Re-entering the Field... Illegally returning to the field having previously been substituted; this is a mandatory caution After a player at fault is instructed to leave the field to correct his/her equipment; this is a mandatory caution After a player leaves the field for an injury or for bleeding or blood on the uniform Entering the field as a substitute without having received a signal from the referee;

Deliberately Leaves the Field... Leaves the field to place an opponent in offside position Leaves the field other than through the normal course of play

7 SEND-OFF OFFENSES A player is sent-off and shown the red card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: is guilty of serious foul play (SFP) is guilty of violent conduct (VC) spits at an opponent or any other person (S)

7 SEND-OFF OFFENSES A player is sent-off and shown the red card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to the goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area)(DGH) denies obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick (DGF)

7 SEND-OFF OFFENSES A player is sent-off and shown the red card if s/he commits any of the following seven offenses: uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures (AL) receives a second caution in the same match (2CT)

SEND-OFF EXAMPLES Striking an opponent (SFP or VC) Striking a teammate (VC) Violently kicking an opponent (SFP or VC) Foul tackle from behind with hard contact (SFP) Spitting at another person (SFP or VC) Tackle from behind on breakaway (DGF) Any act intended to injure another (VC)

MISCONDUCT PROCEDURES Procedure for issuing cards For a Caution: Isolate Offender Record info (Name, number, time, offense) Display card For a Send-off: Isolate Offender (If necessary) Display card Record information (after player has left)

When can misconduct occur? MISCONDUCT REVIEW When can misconduct occur? Unlike fouls, misconduct can be against anyone, at anytime, anywhere including team areas, stands or parking lot Can you name the seven cautionable offences? Do you use an acronym to remember? Can you give an example of each?

Does the yellow card have to be displayed? MISCONDUCT REVIEW Does the yellow card have to be displayed? Yes, display cards to players and substitutes Do NOT display cards to team officials Can a foul also be misconduct? Yes, a foul may also be misconduct Does misconduct require a foul to have been committed? No. Can you give an example?

MISCONDUCT REVIEW What is the restart if you stop play for misconduct, but no FOUL has been committed? Misconduct causing a stoppage of play without a DFK foul will warrant restarting with a IFK If you don’t stop play for misconduct, when does it have to be dealt with? It must be dealt with at the next stoppage or not at all

MISCONDUCT REVIEW What about physical contact that looks the same as a major foul against anyone including teammates, spectators or officials at any time (or opponents, if the ball is out of play)? Deal with it as Unsporting Behavior or Violent Conduct depending on the severity of the action

What is the difference between Serious Foul Play and Violent Conduct? MISCONDUCT REVIEW What is the difference between Serious Foul Play and Violent Conduct? SFP must meet the requirements for a FOUL and must be committed during a challenge for the ball, for example, a tackle from behind which endangers the safety of the opponent. Violent Conduct can happen anytime, and anywhere

Did you stop play for the misconduct? MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Did you stop play for the misconduct? YES NO Normal Restart

Was the misconduct committed by a player on the field? MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Was the misconduct committed by a player on the field? YES NO Dropped Ball

Was a major foul committed? MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Was a major foul committed? YES NO Indirect Free Kick

Direct Free Kick or Penalty Kick MISCONDUCT RESTARTS Direct Free Kick or Penalty Kick

Penalty Kick A penalty kick is awarded when a defender commits any of the 10 major fouls inside their own penalty area against an opponent * while ball is in play *Handling the ball is an exception

BEFORE KICK IS TAKEN 1. Clear penalty area of all but keeper and kicker (all other players must be behind penalty mark) 2. Get ball into your possession 3. Set keeper on line - between posts 4. Identify kicker to keeper 5. Give ball to kicker to place on penalty mark

BEFORE KICK IS TAKEN 6. Tell kicker to wait for whistle (use gesture) 7. Final check - all out of penalty area, 10 yards from ball and behind mark 8. Take position to observe keeper, kicker, other players and assistant referee 9. Check with keeper to see if ready 10. Whistle for kick

REQUIREMENTS OF KICKER Kick must be taken from the mark Ball must be kicked forward Kicker may feign a kick must not unnecessarily delay the kick must not change direction excessively Must not distract keeper Must not “double touch” the ball

REQUIREMENTS OF KEEPER Must be on goal line, between posts, facing field of play May not move forward from the goal line until kick (may move laterally or side to side) Must not distract the kicker Must not engage in Unsporting Behavior

REQUIREMENTS OF ATTACKERS Must be outside of penalty area Must be outside of penalty arc Must be laterally behind penalty mark Must be on the field of play Must not encroach Must not distract the goalkeeper

REQUIREMENTS OF DEFENDERS Must be outside of penalty area Must be outside of penalty arc Must be behind penalty mark Must be on the field of play Must not encroach Must not distract the kicker

Proper setup for a penalty kick. POSITIONING DIAGRAM AR R Proper setup for a penalty kick.

LAW ANALYSIS The referee does not signal for a penalty kick to be taken until the players have taken up position in accordance with the Law. If the referee gives the signal… and before the ball is in play, an infringement occurs, the referee allows the kick to proceed

* If cheating attacker touches ball, IFK to defense When someone “cheats” Kick is taken Ball in net Ball not in net No cheating Goal Live ball Goal Defense cheats Retake Retake Attackers cheat Live ball* Retake Both cheat Retake IFK Defense 2nd touch by kicker IFK Defense * If cheating attacker touches ball, IFK to defense

The referee decides when a penalty kick has been completed EXTENDING TIME Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time. The referee decides when a penalty kick has been completed

Positioning

It is important to be in the correct position MECHANICS It is important to be in the correct position

Assistant referees shall patrol: POSITIONING Assistant referees shall patrol: Off the field, along the touch line One-half of the field only Even with second-to-last defender Follow all balls to goal line Special situations / Set plays Follow pre-game instructions

MECHANICS Spectator side AR 2 Team side AR 1

START OF THE GAME

PENALTY KICK

GOAL KICK

CORNER KICK

THROW-IN