Soccer Flashcards
What is the difference between serious foul play and violent conduct?
SFP: challenge for ball, DFK offense w/excessive force
VC: no challenge for ball, directed at anyone
What guidelines are used to decide whether a send-off should be issued for serious foul play?
SIAPOA: Speed, Intent, Aggression, Position of legs, Opportunity to play the ball, Atmosphere
Which cautionable offenses can be given to substitute players?
Unsporting behavior (includes entering w/o permission), dissent, delaying restart (action outside of play) **entering field: too close to sideline, keeps ball from leaving field
What are the guidelines for how to handle dissent?
Public (observable/audible to others), personal (frustration vs. personal attack on ref crew), provocative (racial/ethnic, inciting other dissent)
MYSA: public profanity = auto send-off
When is it illegal to play the ball when on the ground?
PIADM: must be dangerous (self or others), opponent nearby, causes opponent to stop challenge or be disadvantaged by not challenging
When should impeding be called?
When player is shielding but not within playing distance of ball (some leniency when escorting ball to GK)
When is charging legal?
Shoulder to shoulder, challenging for ball, not careless reckless or excessive.
When should advantage be used?
When fouled team will benefit from non-call
What are the steps for setting the wall on a free kick?
1) spot ball, do not turn back
2) mark 10 yards, be first in wall
3) move into position, keeping wall in sight
4) blow whistle for kick
What procedure should be used to manage coaches abusing technical area?
Ask (more than once, if not dissenting/interfering)
Tell
Dismiss for irresponsible behavior (especially if public/audible dissent)
What does Law 1 cover?
The field of play - dimensions and definitions
What guidelines should be used to distinguish a defender misplay vs. deflection when calling offsides?
Any “deliberate attempt” to play the ball is considered misplay and resets offside.
Deliberate attempt: did they have time to take action (misplay) or merely react (deflection)
What does Law 2 cover?
The ball - size, restart for defective ball
What age groups play with fewer than 11 players per side?
U9-10: 6 per side
U11-12: 8 per side
All U13 and older play full 11
What does Law 3 cover?
Players and substitutes, when and how a substitution should be made, coach behavior
What is the minimum number of players on a side?
For full-sided teams, must play with at least 7 players. If fewer at designated start time, match is abandoned.
What does Law 4 cover?
Player equipment requirements, illegal equipment procedures
What is the proper procedure when an injury causes a team to have fewer than 7 players?
Suspend the match (injury), if player cannot continue than match is abandoned. Do not declare winner but report score, time of and reason of abandonment.
What does Law 5 cover?
The Referee’s authority and responsibilities
What is the proper procedure if a team has fewer than 7 players due to a player walking off the field and refusing to continue?
Continue play until next stoppage, determine if player will return, abandon match. Do not declare winner but report score, time of and reason of abandonment.
What does Law 6 cover?
The AR’s authority and responsibilities
When is a team allowed to substitute?
Your team’s throw-in
Opponents throw-in (if they are also subbing)
Goal kick
After goal
Prior to start of period of play
Non-traditional stoppages (injury)
NOTE: small sided matches (U12 and below) may substitute at ANY stoppage!
What does Law 7 cover?
Time of the match
What areas of the field need to be inspected before the match?
Any dangers on or around field Goal nets fully fastened Goal frame anchored Back of goal post aligned with end line Field should have proper markings Corner flags must be minimum height Any issues should be noted in game report
What does Law 8 cover?
Starts and restarts
What is a method to estimate if the ball is properly inflated?
While holding the ball in both hands, push a panel in with thumbs. If more than one panel indents, under-inflated. If unable to reasonably make indent, over-inflated.
What does Law 9 cover?
Ball in and out of play
How do you restart play after a ball is found to be defective?
Dropped ball where ball became defective, unless PK causes defect, then PK must be retaken
What does Law 10 cover?
Scoring
How should an extra ball on the field during play be dealt with?
If it interferes with play, stop play, dropped ball restart
If not interfering, continue and remove at next opportunity
What does Law 12 cover?
Fouls and Misconduct - direct/indirect fouls, cautions, and send-offs
Who can be shown cards, and when?
Can be shown to players or subs
Can show cards before & during match, halftime, after end of match (on field)
What is the procedure for a substitution?
Subbing player must be at halfway line when ball goes out of play, ARs signal for sub until ref acknowledges, identify player leaving (anywhere on field), sub can only enter once player has left field, must step on field if taking throw in.
What does Law 13 cover?
Free kicks - direct, indirect
When does a team play short for a red card?
When card is shown during play to a player (not sub)
When card is shown during halftime to player who was on field at end of half
What does Law 14 cover?
Penalty kicks
When does a team not play short after receiving a red card?
When shown to sub
When given before or after game
What does Law 15 cover?
Throw-ins
What happens if a team scores a goal with too many players on the field?
Goal is disallowed, restart with goal kick, caution extra player
Unless kickoff has happened, then goal stands
What does Law 16 cover?
Goal kicks
What are guidelines for determining if handling should be called?
Look for:
The arm/hand taking away a passing lane;
If the arm is in an unnatural position when being struck.
Be sure to consider the age/skill of the players!
What are guidelines for determining if handling should be called?
Look for:
The arm/hand taking away a passing/shooting lane (making themselves “bigger”);
If the arm is in an unnatural position when being struck.
Be sure to consider the age/skill of the players!
What is the procedure for a team check-in?
Confirm all players on roster
Check player passes (if used)
Check required equipment (shirt, shorts, shoes, socks, shin guards)
Confirm no illegal equipment (jewelry)
If there is a quick long ball up field and you are caught well behind the play with the possibility of a physical challenge, what is the way to get the best view possible?
Swing out wide of the players to try to get a more lateral angled view of the challenge, rather than following directly from behind.
What happens if a player is wearing illegal equipment?
Wait for stoppage, force player to leave field
If sub is already at half team may sub, otherwise they play short until stoppage and player can be inspected before returning
If a player leaves the field (with permission) to tend to an injury, when may they re-enter the field?
At any time with the referee’s permission (unless they are/were bleeding). If play is stopped because of injury, player may only re-enter field after play has restarted.
What is drop zone positioning for a referee?
When a kicked ball (punt, goal kick) is likely to result in a physical challenge, the ref should find a position that allows him/her to see the space between the players. Estimate drop point by watching players (not the ball)!
When does offside need to be signaled by the AR?
If an offside AND an onside player have an opportunity to play the ball, wait and see. Once offside player engages in play, then signal.
Where should the referee be positioned when the goalkeeper has possession of the ball (likely to punt)?
Drop zone positioning: When a kicked ball (punt, goal kick) is likely to result in a physical challenge, the ref should find a position that allows him/her to see the space between the players. Estimate drop point by watching players (not the ball)!
If a free kick is taken from within your own penalty area, when is the ball in play?
The ball re-enters play only when it leaves the penalty area. If ball does not re-enter play, kick must be retaken.
If an AR signals for violent conduct and the signal is not seen immediately, where is the restart after play is finally stopped?
If play is stopped for disciplinary action to be taken, restart according to foul (free kick or PK)
If play has already restarted, disciplinary action is taken but no free kick or PK, must restart with dropped ball.
What is the main function of the referee during the match?
To determine when the ball is out of play and the ensuing restart.
When is a kickoff used?
To start a period of play or to restart after a goal
What are the two main goals of managing mass confrontation?
Catch as much misconduct as possible (ref/AR form triangle)
Don’t get hurt or caught up in it
When is the ball considered to have crossed the touch or goal line to be out of play?
When the entirety of the ball has crossed the touch or goal line.
When should play be stopped for an injury?
If there is a head injury, play should be stopped immediately
If not a head injury, play should be stopped if it does not interfere with an imminent attack, provided the injured player is not in any danger.
What are guidelines for determining if handling should be called?
Handling should be called if: the arm/hand takes away a passing lane; if the arm is in an unnatural position when being struck.
Be sure to consider the age of the players!
After stopping play to assess misconduct, what are the priorities of the referee?
Observe and prevent further misconduct (keep player(s) in field of view)
Manage injured players
Issue misconduct
