1. Copyright SAY 2001 Updated 8/2008
SAY Referee
Training Syllabus
LAWS:
7 - 10
Copyright SAY Updated 8/2008
Written By: The SAY National Rules & Referees Committee
Charles Keaney, Director of Officials

2. LAW 7: Duration of the Game 4 SLIDES

3. LAW 7: Duration of the Game 1 of 4
Games may be played in equal quarters or halves.
There are no overtime periods.
The length of periods will vary with the different age levels
One minute is permitted between quarters for players to change sides and coaches to make player changes.
This will never happen in one minute but do the best you can.
Five minutes are permitted between halves
Depending on weather conditions, the five minutes can be extended when necessary.
LAW 7: Duration of the Game 1 of 4

4. LAW 7: Duration of the Game 2 of 4
Only the referee is permitted to keep official time. Any clocks or scoreboards at a facility are approximate. In a two referee system, one will keep the time and the other will back up
The referee begins the period at the moment the ball is put into play
The period will end with a whistle being blown by the referee at the exact time that period expires without regard for the position of the ball
If time expires prior to, or during the taking of a penalty kick, time will be extended for the kick to take place
LAW 7: Duration of the Game 2 of 4

5. LAW 7: Duration of the Game 3 of 4
The length of the quarters (halves) are as shown.
LAW 7: Duration of the Game 3 of 4

6. LAW 7: Duration of the Game 4 of 4
Once the period starts, the time continues without any time outs. This includes during the taking of penalty kicks, after a goal and making a substitution or an injury.
The referee may add an amount of time to make up for time lost during an injury or if players and coaches deliberately waste time.
Time-wasting is unsporting behavior and should be dealt with accordingly.
It is usually a good practice to inform the opposing team that time will be added to make up for the wasted time.
LAW 7: Duration of the Game 4 of 4

7. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play
After the meeting at mid-field before the game, the captains remain with the referee for the coin toss.
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 7 SLIDES

8. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 1 of 7
A captain of the visiting team calls the coin while it is in the air
The winner of the toss chooses the direction of
play
The loser’s team kicks off
The start of play is always a kick
Restarts can be (do not go into detail here)
A kick
A throw-in
A drop ball
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 1 of 7

9. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 2 of 7
A kickoff is used to start
Each period
After a goal has been scored
Players may not kick the ball until the referee
blows the whistle.
The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward.
At the beginning of any period, time does not
start until the ball is put into play.
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 2 of 7

10. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 3 of 7
The Kick-Off is a formal procedure:
The defenders are lined up no closer than 10 yards (8 yards for Wings and 6 yards for Passers) from the ball and in their half of the field.
The defenders may not enter the center circle or cross the line until the ball is kicked.
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 3 of 7

11. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 4 of 7D D D D D D D
Point out that the position of the players is unimportant as long as both teams are on their own half of the field and the defenders are out of the center circle. A A A A A A A
KICK-OFF
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 4 of 7

12. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 5 of 7
How to restart play if there is a stoppage for any reason other than a foul such as:
An injury
Ball bursts or goes flat
Foreign object enters the field (parent, dogs, etc.)
Whistle blown in error
Major distraction off the field disrupting play
If the ball is in clear possession of the goalkeeper or clearly in control of any other player, the team will take an IFK to restart play.
The ball is placed where it was when play stopped.
As with all free-kicks, the provisions of Law 13 apply.
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 5 of 7

13. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 6 of 7
If the ball was NOT clearly in control or possession of one team a drop ball is used to restart play.
The drop ball is taken where the ball was when play stopped
A drop ball can occur on any part of the field except within
the goal area
NOTE: This would be a good time to demonstrate the taking of a drop ball.
The referee holds the ball with one hand on top and one hand on the bottom, and removes the bottom hand allowing the ball to drop with the top hand protecting the referee from getting hit by the ball.
Remind the players that the ball must hit the ground.
Position yourself so the drop ball will be fair to both sides.
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 6 of 7

14. LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 7 of 7
Brain Teaser
At a tournament game the referee sees a hot aid balloon glide over some trees toward the field low enough to have the basket hit the top of the trees.
The ref blows the whistle stopping a drive on goal.
Because the score was 2 to 1 in the fourth quarter, the coach protested the stoppage of play to the tournament director.
What should you do with the protest?
How do you restart play?
Ignore protest …. Safety issue mandates stoppage in play.
Restart with a drop ball.
LAW 8: The Start & Restart of Play 7 of 7

15. LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 4 SLIDES
Law 9: Ball In and Out of Play
LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 4 SLIDES

16. LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 1 of 4
The ball is only out of play when
It leaves the field of play by completely crossing
the touch or goal line on the ground or in the air
Or when the referee stops play
The position of ball relative to the field and lines is all that counts
The position of a player who is playing the ball does not matter
LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 1 of 4

17. LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 2 of 4
The ball is in play if it rebounds from a goal post or a corner post/flag or the referee.
Remember the whole of the ball must cross the outside of the line to be out-of-play.
LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 2 of 4

18. LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 3 of 4
The lines are considered to be part of the area they bound ….. the whole of the touch lines and the goal lines are part of the field of play.
LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 3 of 4

19. LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 4 of 4
Use this slide to show that only the outside edge of the line is significant.
Regardless of how wide the line is, the entire ball must cross completely over the outside edge of the line in order to be considered having crossed the line.
LAW 9: Ball in & out of Play 4 of 4

20. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 6 SLIDES

21. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 1 of 6
In order for a goal to count, the ball must
Cross the goal-line completely; the whole of the
ball over the outside edge of the goal-line.
Cross in-between the goal posts, and under the
cross bar.
The position of the goalkeeper or any other player is not relevant in judging a goal
Only the position of the ball matters
LAW 10: Method of Scoring 1 of 6

22. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 2 of 6
If the ball crosses the goal-line, between the goal posts and under the cross bar, is is NOT a goal if
It entered directly from an IFK (this is covered in Law 13)
It entered directly from a throw-in
Any part of the ball is on the goal-line
LAW 10: Method of Scoring 2 of 6

23. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 3 of 6
Diagram

24. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 4 of 6
If the ball crosses the goal-line, between the goal posts and under the cross bar, it is NOT goal if
It is kicked directly into the kicking team’s own
goal on the first touch from a free kick.
It is deliberately played by the hand or arm of the
attacking team.
LAW 10: Method of Scoring 4 of 6

25. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 5 of 6
If the ball crosses the goal-line, between the goal posts and under the cross bar, it is a goal if:
It bounces off the referee
It hits the goal post or cross bar and rebounds
across the goal-line
It was in the possession of or deflected by the
goalkeeper
LAW 10: Method of Scoring 5 of 6

26. LAW 10: Method of Scoring 6 of 6
Note:
This is a good time to make a few comments regarding the importance of the net in judging a goal.
If the net is loose or has hole in it so that the ball can enter the goal from outside the net, there is a real potential for problems.
Secure the net before the match. Be prepared!
If the net is missing or cannot be secured or repaired properly, it is the referee’s judgement on whether a goal is scored!
NET CONDITION
LAW 10: Method of Scoring 6 of 6