Intermediate Referee Training AYSO Region 104/1447

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Intermediate Referee TrainingAYSO Region
104/1447
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Agenda

• Friday
• 615 Introduction
• 630 - 700 Review Sample Test
• 700 - 800 The Referee Team
• Break
• 815 - 1000 Fouls, Misconduct Foul Play
• Saturday
• 900-1100 Field Session at Montgomery Park
• - Diagonal System of Control
• - Offside How to be an AR
• 1100-1200 Lunch
• 1200-100 Diagonal System of Control, Offside
• How to be an AR (classroom)
• 100-200 Interactions with Coaches, Players
  Spectators
• Break
• 210-250 AYSO National Referee program
• 300 Exam

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AYSO Region 104 Intermediate Referee Course

• This clinic provides additional training for the
  Regional Referee and is oriented toward U-11
  matches
• Please legibly fill out
• The attendance roster (left side info only),
• The Referee Contact Information card,
• A volunteer application, and
• An Application for Referee Certification form
  (top part)
• Volunteer application must be completed by every
  volunteer, every year
• Not needed if youve completed it since start of
  season (Aug 1st)
• If youre from another region, please indicate
  your region on the sign-in roster

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Intermediate Referee Certification Requirements

• CR 25 or more games, with at least 5 games in
  U11
• Attend the Intermediate Referee Course
• Modules 14 through 19
• Pass the Intermediate Ref. Exam (min score of
  90)
• Receive a mentoring observation as a CR
• Must be done by a certified assessor
• Get recommendation for upgrade by your Regional
  Ref. Administrator or Regional Director of Ref.
  Assessment
• For Region 104 thats Dave Lauben or Cynthia
  Nuttall, respectively
• Complete the AYSO Application for Referee
  Certification and have it signed by Area Referee
  Administrator (Jon Rogers)
• Send completed application to AYSO National
  (NTSC)
• AYSO National will mail the Intermediate Referee
  Badge to you

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Benefits and Expectations as anIntermediate
Referee

• At the end of this clinic, students from Region
  104 will receive a gold (yellow) referee jersey
• If needed, additional referee supplies are
  available for Region 104 referees for the new
  season
• Referees are requested to center at least 8 games
  over the next year
• Typically 8 over next 12 months
• Games should be
• At the U-11 or higher level
• In Region 104 regular season play

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Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam
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Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam
(continued)
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Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam
(continued)
Midway through the 1st half (or end of 1st qtr)
Halftime
Midway through the 2nd half (or end of 3rd qtr)
For an injured player
The moment the ball is played (or touched) by a
teammate.
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Intermediate Ref. Exam (cont)
IFK
RED
KO
BLUE
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Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam
(continued)
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Module 14 The Referee Team
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The Referee Team

• The Referee Team evolved with the game
• Officials originally introduced in soccer as
  representatives of teams
• Teams demanded a neutral opinion and the official
  stood on the side of the field
• The official eventually was brought onto the
  field and 2 assistants added on the touchline
• As more unsporting acts were committed by
  players, the diagonal system was developed to
  have 2 sets of eyes on the players and facilitate
  game control
• The Diagonal System of Control is the most widely
  used system and is the only system recognized by
  FIFA and AYSO

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Duties of the Referee

• Laws 5 and 6 (The Referee and Assistant Referee,
  respectively)
• Duties of the Referee
• Enforces the Laws of the Game
• Controls the match in cooperation with the
  assistant referees and where applicable, with the
  fourth official - They are a team!
• Ensures that any ball used meets the requirements
  of Law 2
• Ensures that the players equipment meets the
  requirements of Law 4
• Acts as timekeeper and keeps a record of the
  match

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Duties of the Referee (cont.)

• Has discretionary power to stop, suspend, or
  terminate play for any infringement of the Laws
• Stop Play will continue as soon as a restart is
  given.
• Suspend Play will not continue until conditions
  the referee has stipulated have been satisfied.
• Terminate Play will not continue under any
  conditions
• Has discretionary power to stop, suspend, or
  terminate play because of outside interference of
  any kind
• Stops for injury.
• In AYSO this means at any time

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Duties of the Referee (cont.)

• Ensures that any player that is bleeding from a
  wound leaves the field of play
• Allows play to continue when the team against
  which an offense has been committed will benefit
  from such an advantage but penalizes the original
  offense if the anticipated advantage is not
  gained or maintained at that time (Advantage)
• Punishes the more serious offense when a player
  commits more than one offense at the same time

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Duties of the Referee (cont.)

• Takes disciplinary action against players guilty
  of cautionable and sending-off offenses. He is
  not obliged to take this action immediately but
  must do so when the ball next goes out of play
• Takes action against team officials who fail to
  conduct themselves in a responsible manner and
  may at his discretion dismiss them from the field
  of play and its immediate area
• Acts on the advice of (neutral) assistant
  referees regarding incidents which he has not
  seen
• Ensures that no unauthorized persons enter the
  field of play

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Duties of the Referee (cont.)

• Restarts the match after it has been stopped
• Provides the appropriate authorities with a match
  report which includes information on any
  disciplinary action taken against players and/or
  team officials and any other incidents which
  occurred before, during or after the match.

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Duties of the Assistant Referee

• Duties of the Assistant Referee
• Indicates when a player may be penalized for
  being in an offside position
• Indicates when misconduct or other incident has
  occurred out of sight of the referee
• Indicates when a substitution is requested
• Assists the referee to control the game. Most
  commonly, this includes helping with pre-game
  duties and confirming goals
• When supplying information to the referee,
  assistant referees simply report the referee
  decides.

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Referee and AR Positioning

• Dynamic play
• Right or left diagonal
• Referee position
• AR position
• Ball over touchline (AR quadrant)
• Throw In across halfway line
• Goal scored
• Set plays
• Goal kicks
• Corner kicks
• Kick off

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The Referee Team

• Pre-game meeting
• Indicate diagonal (R/L) to be used
• Offside
• Fouls seen by AR
• Timekeeping and score keeping
• Substitution control
• Set plays Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick-off
• Half-time post game
• Enter/leave field together
• Discuss game issues, changes
• Complete paperwork
• Communication is key for effective game control
  by the Referee Team

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The Referee Team Philosophy

• AYSO Rules Regulations 1.D.5
• 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 and doubtful breaches
  produces bad feelings and loss of temper on the
  part of the players and spoils the pleasure of
  spectators.

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• gtgt Break Time ltlt
• 10 Minutes Please
• Instructors will collect your Volunteer
  Application Form (if needed) and Referee Contact
  Information Card
• Please fill out the Referee Attendance Roster
  form is you have done so already.

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Module 15 Fouls, Misconduct and Foul Play,
Intermediate(Law 12)
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Fouls and Misconduct

• Law 12 is divided into Fouls Misconduct
• Fouls are committed by players, on the field of
  play when the ball is in play against an
  opponent. The referee stops play.
• Misconduct may be committed by any player or
  substitute, can occur before, during or after the
  game, with the ball in or out of play, anywhere
  on or off the field.
• There are two types of fouls, direct free kick
  offenses (penal) and indirect free kick offenses
  (non-penal).

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What is a Foul?

• An unfair or unsafe act
• by a player,
• against an opponent (or the opposing team),
• on the field of play, and
• while the ball is in play.

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Direct Free Kick Offenses

• There are ten direct free kick (penal) offenses
• Six of these apply when players commit acts in a
  manner considered by the referee to be careless,
  reckless or using excessive force.
• The other four are based on if the act occurred

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DFK Offenses (cont.)

• Six actions based on the act involving careless,
  reckless or using excessive force
• Kicking an opponent
• Tripping an opponent
• Jumping at an opponent
• Charging an opponent
• Striking an opponent
• Pushing an opponent
• May also include the attempt of the act

• Four actions based on if the act occurred
• Making contact with an opponent prior to
  contacting the ball
• Holding an opponent
• Spitting at an opponent
• Deliberately handling the ball

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DFK Offenses Careless, Reckless Excessive Force

• Careless - The player did not exercise due
  caution in making a play.
• Careless regular foul
• Reckless The players actions were unnatural
  (to fair play) and designed to intimidate an
  opponent, gain unfair advantage, or unreasonable
  risk of injury to opponent.
• Reckless Caution
• Excess force player far exceeded the use of
  force necessary to make a fair play for the ball
  and created considerable danger of bodily harm to
  opponent
• Excessive Force Send Off

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Striking an Opponent

• Direct contact using hand, arm, elbow, head,
  knee, or by throwing and object (including the
  ball).
• Occurs where contact is made or attempted with
  the opponent.
• Striking (as with kicking and spitting) should
  normally be considered misconduct.

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Fair Charging

• Fair charge usually means shoulder to shoulder,
  but not a requirement.
• When heights weights vary greatly, a fair
  charge may not be possible.
• Fair charge can result in charged player falling
  to the ground.
• Fair charge must be directed toward the area of
  the shoulder and not the center of the opponents
  back (the spinal area).
• Not a violation of Law 12 for two players to
  charge the same opponent simultaneously, though
  each charge must be considered individually, and
  is conducted fairly and legally.

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Charging the Goalkeeper

• Referees must carefully observe any charge
  against the goalkeeper (not in possession of the
  ball) if the charge is
• Careless, reckless, or with excessive force
  (direct free kick)
• Performed in a dangerous manner (indirect free
  kick)
• Prevent the goalkeeper from releasing the ball
  from the hands (indirect free kick).
• Charging the keeper who is in possession (with
  hands) of the ball is prohibited.

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Charging an Opponent Away From the Ball

• A player who charges an opponent in an otherwise
  legal manner, (not carelessly, recklessly, nor
  with excessive force) but with the ball not
  within playing distance has infringed the law.
• Such an off the ball charge is considered a
  form of impeding the progress of an opponent
  (though contact has occurred) and is penalized
  with an indirect free kick restart for the
  opposing team.
• If the referee considers the charge to be
  careless, recklessly, or involving excessive
  force, the restart is a direct free kick.

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Tripping an Opponent

• Includes moving under the opponent using the body
  to upset or upend the opponent. Also known as
  bridging.
• Referee must distinguish act of tripping from
  trip resulting from fair play
• Players may trip over or fall over an opponent as
  a result of natural play no foul.

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DFK Offenses The Four Based on Committing the
Act

• A direct free kick is also awarded if a player
  commits any of the following four offenses
• Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the
  ball making contact with the opponent before
  touching the ball
• Holds an opponent
• Spits at an opponent
• Handles the ball deliberately
• Exception for the goalkeeper within her own
  penalty area)

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Contact with the OpponentBefore Touching the Ball

• Making contact with the opponent before the ball
  when making a tackle is unfair and should be
  penalized.
• Contact with the ball first does not
  automatically mean the tackle is fair.
• Declaration by a player (or coach/spectator) that
  he/she was playing the ball is irrelevant.

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Holding an Opponent

• Includes stretching out the arms to prevent and
  opponent form moving past or around. (under
  recognized)
• A player who blatantly holds onto or pulls an
  opponent or and opponents clothing to.
• Play the ball,
• Gain possession of the ball
• Prevent an opponent form playing the ball
• should be cautioned and shown the yellow card
  for unsporting behavior.

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Deliberately Handling the Ball

• Handling the Ball Deliberate contact with the
  ball by a players hand or arm (fingertips, upper
  arm, and outer shoulder included) to direct the
  ball.
• Deliberate Contact The player could have
  avoided the touch but chose not to.
• Moving hands or arms instinctively to protect the
  face or body does not constitute deliberate
  contact.
• Placing the hands or arms to protect the body at
  a free kick (in a wall) allowed. Subsequent
  action to direct or control the ball is a foul.

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The Restart After a DFK Offense

• The restart from a DFK (penal) offense will be a
  Direct Free Kick.
• If that offense was committed by a defender
  inside her own penalty area, a Penalty Kick for
  the attackers is awarded.

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Indirect Free Kick OffensesGoalkeeper
Restrictions

• There are four IFK offenses for a goalkeeper
  inside his own penalty area
• Takes more than six seconds while controlling the
  ball with his hands before releasing it from his
  possession.
• Touches the ball again with his hands after
  releasing it from his possession and before it
  has been touched by any other player.
• Touches the ball with his hands after it has been
  deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate.
• Touches the ball with his hands after he has
  received it directly from a throw-in taken by a
  team-mate.

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Second Handling Touch by the Goalkeeper

• A goalkeeper who has taken hand control of the
  ball then released ball back into play, may not
  handle the ball again until it has been played
  by
• 1) an opponent anywhere on the field, or
• 2) by a teammate who is outside the penalty area.
• This includes parrying the ball, but excludes an
  accidental rebound or a save.

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Ball Played to the Goalkeeper from Teammate

• Occurs when a goalkeeper touches the ball with
  his hands directly after it has been deliberately
  kicked to him by a teammate. Also applies to
  when the goalkeeper receives the ball from a
  throw in by a teammate.
• Does not include situations in which the ball has
  been accidentally deflected or misdirected.

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Indirect Free Kick OffensesApplying to Any Player

• The following three IFK offenses apply to any
  player
• Plays in a dangerous manner
• Impedes the progress of an opponent
• Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball
  from his hands
• Also, an IFK results from any other offense for
  which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a
  player

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Dangerous Play

• The act, in the opinion of the referee, meets
  three criteria
• Dangerous to someone (including player who commit
  the act)
• Committed with an opponent close by
• The action caused the opponent to cease active
  play for the ball or to be otherwise
  disadvantaged by the attempt not to participate
  in the dangerous play.
• It is an offense only when an opponent is
  adversely affected, usually because the opponent
  cant fairly (safely) challenge for the ball as a
  direct result of the players act.

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Dangerous Play (cont.)

• A player playing in a dangerous manner has not
  committed a foul if there was no opponent is
  nearby (e.g. near only teammates).
• Remember, fouls can only be committed against
  opponents or the opposing team.
• Take into account the experience and skill level
  of the players
• Playing with cleats up in a threatening or
  intimidating manner is more likely to be judged
  as a dangerous play in youth matches, without
  regard to the reaction of the opponents.

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Goalkeeper Possession of the Ball

• The goalkeeper is in possession of the ball while
  bouncing it on the ground or while throwing it
  into the air.
• Means possession in the keepers hands. Keeper
  may be challenged while dribbling.
• While the ball is in possession of the keeper,
  opponent may not play or challenge for the ball.

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Preventing the Goalkeeper fromReleasing the Ball
into Play

• An opponent may not interfere with or block the
  goalkeepers release of the ball into play.
• Cannot try to block the goalkeepers movement
  while he/she is holding the ball or do anything
  which hinders, interferes with, or blocks the
  goalkeeper who is throwing or punting the ball
  back into play.

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IFK Foul Restart

• The restart from a IFK offense is an Indirect
  Free Kick.
• If the offense was committed by a defender inside
  goal area, the ball is positioned on the goal
  area line parallel to the goal line (the 6 yard
  line) at the point nearest to where the
  infraction occurred.

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Advantage Clause

• Advantage (Law 5) - The referee allows play to
  continue when the team against which an offense
  has been committed will benefit from such an
  advantage
• Referees must avoid stopping play if doing so
  would take away a benefit from the team against
  which the offense was committed.
• Referee Signals by raising both arms and calling
  out Advantage or Play On

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General Guidelines for Advantage

• Applies mainly to older ages in AYSO
• Doesnt apply when a serious physical foul occurs
• Generally appropriate in attacking 1/3 of field
• Rarely applies in the defensive 1/3 of the field
  and only occasionally in middle 1/3 of field

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Module 15 Fouls, Misconduct and Foul Play -
Misconduct (Law 12)
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Misconduct Offenses

• Two categories of misconduct offenses
• Cautionable offenses where the yellow card is
  shown
• Seven different offenses
• Sending-off offenses where the red card is shown
• Seven different offenses

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Cautionable Offenses

• A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card
  if he commits any of the following seven
  offences
• Is guilty of unsporting behavior
• Shows dissent by word or action
• Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game
• Delays the restart of play
• Fails to respect the required distance when play
  is restarted with a corner kick, free kick, or
  throw-in
• Enters or re-enters the field of play without the
  referees permission
• Deliberately leaves the field of play without the
  referees permission

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Cautionable Offenses (for substitutes)

• A substitute or substituted player is cautioned
  and shown the yellow card if he commits any of
  the following three offences
• Is guilty of unsporting behavior
• Shows dissent by word or action
• Delays the restart of play

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Philosophy on Cautions

• Evaluate a players behavior based on several
  factors
• Does the act meet the generally accepted and
  understood meaning of the offense?
• Was the act, even if an offense, trifling?
• Would the issuance of a caution for this
  misconduct likely have desirable results for game
  and/or player management?

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Review of Send-off Offenses

• A player, substitute, or substituted player is
  sent off and shown the red card if he commits any
  of the following seven offenses.
• Serious foul play
• Violent conduct
• Spits at an opponent or any other person.
• Denies an opponent an obvious goal-scoring
  opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
• Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by an
  offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty
  kick.
• Uses offensive, insulting or abusive
  language/gestures.
• Receives a second caution in the same match

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The Send-off Offenses

• Serious foul play
• Committed only while the ball is in play, against
  an opponent when challenging for the ball.
• Commits one of the Law 12 fouls in a violent
  manner
• Violent conduct
• May be committed against teammates, coaches,
  spectators, officials, equipment, or property
  before, during or after the match.
• Also may be committed against an opponent when
  the ball is out of play or when the ball is in
  play but the aggressing player is not challenging
  for the ball.

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The Send-off Offenses (continued)

• Spits at an opponent or any other person.
• Denies an opponent a goal or an obvious
  goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling
  the ball
• This does not apply to the goalkeeper within his
  own penalty area.

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The Send-off Offenses (continued)

• Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an
  opponent moving toward the player's goal by an
  offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty
  kick.
• Uses offensive or insulting or abusive language
  including language or gestures.
• This includes the use of obscene, vulgar,
  derogatory, humiliating, demeaning, or slanderous
  words.
• Receives a second caution in the same match
• At the time of the second caution, show the
  yellow card followed immediately by the red card

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Send-off Situations

• Almost every Advanced Referee will have to send
  off and show the red card to a player once or
  twice in his career.
• Good referees anticipate these situations and
  defuse them, but even the best referees
  eventually meet that player who almost demands to
  be sent from the field.
• When the time comes, referees need to know how to
  recognize it, how to handle it, how to administer
  it, and how to report it.

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Guidelines for Sending-Off a Player or Substitute

• Avoid being angry or defensive about sending off
  a player and do not take it personally.
• Be firm in the decision to send off and do not
  show uncertainty, timidity, or ambivalence when
  doing so.
• Attempt to isolate the player, but do not make
  physical contact.
• Keep the field and other players in view stand
  off to the side if possible.
• Advise the player of his misconduct and of his
  disqualification.

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Guidelines for Sending-Off a Player or Substitute
(cont.)

• Show the red card by holding it straight up in
  the air and then immediately put it away.
• If the misconduct is a second cautionable
  offense, first display the yellow card, put it
  away, then display the red card.
• Record the misconduct and the send-off.
• Check to be certain the offender has not only
  left the field, but also the area, and then
  restart with the appropriate method. Use an
  indirect free kick if play was stopped for the
  send-off.

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Guidelines for Sending-Off a Player or Substitute
(cont.)

• Submit a report (preferably written, or verbal if
  the region allows it) to the referee
  administrator and regional commissioner.
• The most important aspect of the process is to
  try to analyze why it occurred and to develop
  strategies that will lesson the likelihood of it
  occurring again.
• Simply accepting it as a necessary proof of
  authority is shortsighted. Seeing it as a
  challenge to other refereeing skills offers the
  opportunity for improvement.

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Fouls and Misconduct

• A player may carry out a combination of
  "Misconduct" and "Foul" and the referee may
  sanction one, the other, or both.
• The position of the restart will depend upon
  where and by whom the offense or misconduct
  occurred.

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Restarts for Misconduct

• If play is stopped solely to deal with misconduct
  committed by a player on the field the proper
  restart is an IFK from the location of the
  misconduct (subject to Law 8 and Law 13).
• If play stopped for a foul in addition to
  misconduct the restart is determined by the foul
• Restart cannot be a DFK unless the reason for the
  stoppage included a DFK foul.
• If misconduct occurs while play is stopped, the
  restart is determined by the original reason for
  the stoppage.

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• Field Session Tomorrow at Montgomery Park
• Comanche between San Pedro San Mateo
• Starts at 9 am
• Meet near foot bridge
• Bring Water and Suitable Attire
• If bad weather, meet here at the ATC instead.

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Module 18 Diagonal System of Control and Games
Tactics(classroom)
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The Diagonal System of Control and Game Tactics
AR

• CR changes his position to maintain play between
  himself and the AR
• At any given moment, two officials should be in
  position to view play from different angles.
• Eye contact between CR AR is important

CR
AR
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Game Objectives

• Objectives change depending on field position and
  ball possession
• ATTACKING OBJECTIVES
• SCORE The ultimate objective of the game is to
  score the most goals.
• ADVANCE The ball must be advanced to be within
  scoring distance.
• POSSESSION Possession of the ball must be
  maintained in order to advance within scoring
  distance.
• DEFENDING OBJECTIVES
• STOP SCORING The ultimate objective can be
  restated as preventing the opposing team from
  scoring the most goals.
• DELAY When the opposing team gains possession
  of the ball, their advance must be delayed to
  gain time to organize the defense.
• REGAIN Regaining possession of the ball is the
  defensive objective once the defense is organized.

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Module 16 Offside Intermediate and How to Be
a Good AR(classroom)
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Assistant Referee Signals Throw-in
Touch line
Throw-In for attackers
Throw-In for defenders
Goal line
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AR Signals Corner Kick
Pointing toward corner Signal used for both near
and far corners
Touch line
Goal line
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AR Signals Goal Kick
Goal line
Pointing toward Goal Area
Goal Area
Touch line
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AR Signal Offside
Flag is held steady
Touch line
Goal line
Also could mean ball out of play
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AR Signals Position of Offside Player
Goal line
Offside on the near side of the field
Offside on far side of the field
Offside in the center of the field
Touch line
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AR Signals Substitution
Touch line
Goal line
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AR Signal Foul
Flick or wave the flag and make eye contact with
CR.
Touch line
Goal line
After whistle, point direction at a 45 degree
angle in the direction of free kick.
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AR Signals Goal/No Goal
Goal Scored
No Goal
Touch line
Move briskly toward 18 yard line and position on
kickoff
Goal line
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Offside Intermediate(Law 11)

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Offside Position

• For a player to be in offside position 3 things
  must be true
• 1. The player is closer to the opponents goal
  line than the ball
• 2. The player is in the opponents half of the
  field
• 3. The player is closer to the opponents goal
  line than the second last opponent
• It is not an offense to be in an offside position
• 05 LOTG defined closer to mean any part of the
  players head, body, or feet, (arms specifically
  excluded, previously the torso was used to judge
  closer)

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Offside Involvement Defined

• A player in an offside position is only penalized
  if, at the moment the ball touches or is played
  by one of her team she is, in the opinion of the
  referee, Involved in Active Play by
• 1. interfering with play, or
• 2. interfering with an opponent, or
• 3. gaining an advantage by being in that position.

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Offside Area of Active Play

• That portion of the field where players are
  directly and actively involved after the ball has
  been played.
• The size of the area of actively play will vary
  with the movement of the ball, age of the
  players, and the speed of play.
• The area of active play changes continually.
• The area of active play is a guide used to
  determine offside infractions

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The Restarts When Offside Does Not Apply

• There is no offside offense if a player receives
  the ball direct from
• A goal kick,
• A throw-in, or
• A corner kick

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Offside/Not OffsideExample 2

• An attacker in an offside position (A), not
  interfering with an opponent, does not touch the
  ball.

NOT OFFSIDE - The player cannot be penalized
because he did not touch the ball.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 3
An attacker in an offside position (A) runs
towards the ball and a teammate in onside
position (B) runs also towards the ball and plays
it.
NOT OFFSIDE - Player (A) cannot be penalized
because he did not touch the ball.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 5
An attacker in an offside position (1) runs
towards the ball and does not touch the ball.
GOAL KICK (NOT OFFSIDE) - The assistant referee
should signal goal kick.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 6
An attacker in an offside position (A) is
obstructing the goalkeepers line of vision.
OFFSIDE - He should be penalized because he
prevents an opponent from playing or being able
to play the ball.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 7
Attacker (A) is in an offside position
NOT OFFSIDE Attacker (A) is not obstructing the
goalkeepers line of vision or making a gesture
or movement which deceives or distracts him.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 9
An attacker in an offside position (A) runs
towards the ball preventing the opponent (B) from
playing or being able to play the ball.
OFFSIDE - Player (A) is making a movement which
could deceive or distract player (B).
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Offside/Not Offside Example 10
The shot by a teammate (A) rebounds from the
goalkeeper to player (B) having been previously
in an offside position.
OFFSIDE - Player (B) is penalized because he
gained an advantage by being in that position.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 11
The shot by a teammate (A) rebounds from the
goalkeeper. Player (B) in an onside position
plays the ball. Player (C) is in an offside
position.
NOT OFFSIDE - Player (C) in an offside position
is not penalize. He did not gain advantage from
being in that position because he did not
interfere with play or with an opponent.
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Offside/Not OffsideExample 12
The shot by a teammate (A) rebounds off an
opponent to attacker (B) who had been previously
in an offside position.
OFFSIDE - Attacker (B) is penalized for
interfering with play.
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Offside/Not Offside Example 13
An attacker (C) is an offside position, not
interfering with an opponent, when a teammate (A)
passes the ball to player (B1) in an onside
position who runs towards the opponents goal and
passes the ball (B2) to teammate (C).
NOT OFFSIDE - Attacker (C) cannot be penalized
because when the ball was passed to him, he was
in an onside position
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Module 17Interactions with Coaches, Players,
and Spectators
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Interactions with Coaches, Players, and Spectators

• Referee is a role model, especially for younger
  players
• Knowledge, confidence, and professionalism
  contribute to the overall field presence of
  the referee
• Each referee sets the tone of the match by
  his/her own personality style
• Selling the call by positioning and good
  communication is part of the art of refereeing

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U-11 U-12 Players

• Understanding the U-11/12 player
• Physical/gross motor development
• Social and emotional development
• Cognitive/thought development

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AYSO Coaching Philosophy
What is Positive Coaching?
P I E

• Positive
• Instructive
• Encouraging

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Dealing with Coaches

• Begin at lowest level of confrontation
• A look at the coach
• A few calm words
• If dissent continues or escalates
• Stop play
• Have coach come to you on the field to discuss
• If dissent still continues
• Inform coach behavior is unacceptable
• Coach will need to leave the field or terminate
  the match

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Dissent from Coaches

• 3 Ps
• Public
• Persistent
• Personal
• Distinguish between dissent and disappointment
• Deal with pointless dissent gently but firmly
• Deal with real dissent directly and promptly

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Interactions Scenario 1

• In a U-10 game tensions are high. Everyone is
  yelling advice and instructions at the players.
  The coach of the blue team has a loud, booming
  voice. The more exciting the game gets, the
  louder he gets. As referee, you see many players
  on the opposing team freeze whenever this loud
  coach yells instruction at his own team.
• How can you, as referee, deal with this
  situation? When do you start?

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Interactions Scenario 2

• You are referee in a U-12 match. The coaches of
  the red team are constantly making negative
  remarks to and putting down their own players.
  You can tell that these are very inexperienced
  coaches.
• What can you do to help these coaches and the
  kids? When? Where? Who should be present?

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Interactions Scenario 3

• In this U-12 match, player 3 is a defender who
  obviously watched the World Cup. He repeatedly
  attempts slide tackles with little success, often
  tripping or endangering opponents. Opposing
  attacker 10 has been tripped twice by 3 and is
  becoming upset.
• How can you handle this situation? When should
  you start? What if your plan doesn't work?

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Interactions Scenario 4

• During the first half of a U-12 match, the Blue
  team coach has been complaining about the
  referee's calls almost every time a call goes
  against her team. It is nearing the end of the
  half. The referee notices parents from the Blue
  team are beginning to complain.
• What can you, the referee, do in this situation?
  When and how? Who will you involve?

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Dealing with Spectators

• Use body language to send a message to spectator
• Run by coach during play and ask for assistance
  with spectator
• If spectator dissent continues
• Stop play
• Have discussion with coaches on field near
  touchline
• Announce that match may be terminated if behavior
  continues
• Referees, coaches and spectators are role models
  for players. ALL need to set example for players
  to emulate
• In AYSO, its about more than the game!

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Proper Location for Coaches, Substitute and
Spectators
Coaches Area (Technical Area)
Halfway Line
Touch Line

• Coaches Area
• 20 Yards wide (extending 10 yards on either side
  of the halfway line)
• 1 yard back from the touch line
• During the game coaches and substitutes should
  remain in this area
• Spectators should be between the 18 Yard lines
  and back from touchlines by 3 yards

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The AYSO Team

• For any team to function well it has to have
  rules.
• The AYSO Team has four basic rules
• Work together
• Help each other
• Protect each other
• Do your best

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Review of Interactions w/ Coaches, Players, and
Spectators

• Referees are role models and set the tone for the
  match.
• Referees must interact appropriately with
  players, coaches, and spectators.
• Referees are guardians of the game and must
  remember the concept of the AYSO Team.
• Referees must understand the characteristics of
  the age group involved.
• Referees must also manage problems outside the
  touchlines.

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Module 19 AYSO National Referee Program
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The AYSO Organization Levels Structure
N

• National
• Section
• Area
• Region

S
S
S
A
A
A
A
R
R
R
R
R
Example Region 104 is in Area C, Area C is in
Section 12
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AYSO National Organization

• Organization Comprised of
• National Board of Directors
• Commissions
• Referee
• Coaching
• Management
• National Support and Training Center (NSTC)
• Sections/Areas/Regions

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AYSO Referee Program
Training Focus - Modules
Badge Level
U-8 Official U5-U8 Modules 1-7
Regional/Basic U10 Modules 1-13
Intermediate U12 Modules 14-19
U14 Modules 20-24
Advanced
National
U16, U19 National Referee Course
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Referee Support

• Informal Mentoring
• May be requested or a random, unannounced visit
• Observations Assessments
• Requested by candidate for level upgrade
• Observations done mainly for upgrade to
  Intermediate Referee
• Assessments done mainly for upgrade to Advanced
  National
• Referee Meetings

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Proficiency Categories for Referees

• Appearance
• Pre-Game Administration
• Fitness
• Attitude
• Courage, Character Consistency
• Positioning, Mechanics and Signals
• Accuracy of Decisions
• Control

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AYSO Rules Regulations

• Relevant Topics
• Duration of Games (I-B)
• Playing Time and Substitution (I-C)
• Officiating (I-D)
• Duties and Responsibilities of Coaches Referees
  (I-E)
• Size of Ball (I-F-1 a, b c)
• Field of Play (I-G-1 thru 3)
• Small Sided Games (I-H-1 thru 3)
• Proper Dress (VI)
• Injuries (VIII)

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AYSO Policy Statements

• Knee braces are allowed. The referee determines
  whether a particular knee brace is safe for a
  particular game.
• Casts and Splints are not allowed at practices or
  games. VI H
• Earrings or ear studs are not allowed- PERIOD.
  These are dangerous to the wearer.

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Continuing Education

• Web sites
• AYSO www.soccer.org and www.aysohelp.org
• USSF www.ussoccer.com
• FIFA www.fifa.com
• Publications
• USSF Advice to Referees on the Laws of the
  Game
• FIFA Questions and Answers to the Laws of the
  Game
• AYSO Guidance for Referees and Coaches

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Course Wrap Up
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Region 104 Monthly Referee Meetings

• Held during the season on the 4th Tuesday of the
  month
• Fall August, September October
• Spring February, March April
• Topics Include
• Discussions of current events and issues
• Quizzes and discussions of the laws
• Signing of Upgrade Forms Paperwork
• Retaking of Exams
• Referee Instructional Videos
• Check web site for possible date/time changes
• www.ayso104.org, and click on the Calendar link

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AYSO Referee Program Break Down by
Certification Level
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On-line Referee Scheduler

• Used for U10 and older divisions
• U10 is when we go to Neutral Referees (not
  affiliated with the home team)
• Accessed from the Region 104 web page
• www.ayso104.org Referees menu Referee
  Scheduler
• Username referee
• Password (ask instructor)
• Schedules posted about a week prior to the season
  start
• Late August and February
• Used for Center Referee and Assistant Referee
  positions
• May be used to request mentoring or observations
• Work with Division Scheduler first, then look for
  open games

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Referee SchedulerMain Selection Screen
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Reporting of Discipline/Behavior Problems during
Games

• Contact the Division Commissioner
• Contact the Regional Referee Administrator
• In Region 104 Dave Lauben,
• email chief.referee_at_ayso104.org
• Record Facts of Event
• Date, Time Park Location
• Division (e.g. U-10 Girls)
• Individuals Involved
• Players (name and number)
• Coaches
• Spectators (if known)
• Cautions (yellow cards) or Send Off/Dismissals
  (red cards)

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AYSO Philosophies

• Everyone Plays
• Balanced Teams
• Open Registration
• Positive Coaching
• Good Sportsmanship

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• Test Review

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• Test Time!
• Questions?
• Reminders
• Test Location ATC
• Passing Grade 90 or higher.
• Turn finished exam into instructors.
• If from Region 104, get your gold referee jersey.