Laws of the Game

1. Laws of the Game REFEREES 68 SLIDES

2. LAW 3 Major Law Change If a team official, substitute, substituted or sent-off player interferes with play, causing the game to be stopped, it will now result in a direct free-kick (DFK) or penalty kick (PK) restart. Previously the restart was an indirect free-kick (IFK), if a substitute or substituted player merely just entered the field-of-play without permission … and … If a team official or a sent-off player entered the field-of-play without permission the restart was a dropped ball.

3. LAW 3 • “If a substitute, team official or outside agent stops a ball going into the goal, the referee can apply the advantage rule and award a goal.” • Agree ? • Disagree ?

4. LAW 3 • “If a substitute, team official or outside agent stops a ball going into the goal, the referee can apply the advantage rule and award a goal.” • Agree? • Disagree

5. IFAB - Glossary • Significant Definitions: • Outside Agent – any person who is not a match official or on the team list (players, substitutes and team officials). An extra ball, other objects or animals are not included in this definition, but nonetheless they are “outside agents”. • Team Official – any non-player listed on the official team list e.g. coach, physiotherapist (trainer), doctor … (see technical staff)

6. LAW 3 Major Law Change • If a substitute or team official interferes with play in which the ball is going into the goal, a goal is to be awarded if: • the ball enters the goal (even if contact is made with the ball) … and … • the interference does not prevent a defending player from being able to play the ball. Previously, if any team member interfered with play, the referee stopped play immediately and restarted with an IFK. The ball was dead at the time of the interference and a goal could never have been allowed even if it ended up in the goal.

7. LAW 3 Major Law Change • NOTE: • If the outside interference attempt to stop the goal is unsuccessful, (i.e. the ball enters the goal) the referee can apply the advantage principle and award the goal. • If the outside interference attempt to stop the goal is successful, the referee can notapply the advantage principle and award the goal, because the ball never entered the goal itself. • If the referee stops play due to an outside interference, play shall be restarted with the appropriate restart (i.e. a IFK, DFK, PK, or dropped ball).

8. LAW 3 HOWEVER: DO NOT be TOO quick with the whistle. If the whistle is blown before the ball enters the goal, what is the correct restart? Can a goal be awarded? Law 10 … “If a referee signals a goal before the ball has passed wholly over the goal line, play is restarted with a dropped ball.”

9. LAW 5 Major Law Change • If an outside agent interferes with play in which the ball is going into the goal, a goal is to be awarded if: • the ball enters the goal (even if contact is made with the ball) … and … • the interference does not prevent a defending player from being able to play the ball. Previously, if an outside agent interfered with play, the referee stopped play immediately and restarted with a dropped ball. The ball was dead at the time of the interference and a goal could never have been allowed even if it ended up in the goal. Now, with the changes in Laws 3 & 5, a goal may be awarded if the ball enters the goal no matter who or what commits the outside interference.

10. LAW 5 • If an outside agent interferes with play in which the ball is going into the goal, a goal is to be awarded if: • the ball enters the goal (even if contact is made with the ball) … and … • the interference does not prevent a defending player from being able to play the ball. EXAMPLES A shot on goal sends the ball towards the goal. A dog from the touchline runs after and touches the ball. But the ball continues into the goal. Good goal?? The dog stops the ball (it was certain to go into the goal) – Can the referee award the goal? How about if a substitute from the opposing team runs onto the field, kicks the ball but it continues into the goal? Good goal?

11. LAW 8 Major Law Change On a kick-off the ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves. The ball no longer has to move forward at a kick-off, it just has to be kicked in any direction and move for the game to start.

12. LAW 8 For every kick-off all players must be in their own half of the field of play. FAB Explanation: Not requiring the ball to go forward means an attacker does not need to stand in the opponents’ half (which is not permitted) to receive the ball. Is this being enforced??

13. LAW 8 Clarification – Law Interpretation Change A goal can not be awarded if a dropped ball enters the goal without the ball touching at least two players. Previously the language stated that a goal could not be awarded if the dropped ball was kicked directly into the goal. The interpretation was that two touches of the ball by any player including the player who first touched the ball (i.e. a ‘double touch’ situation) was all that was to be required before a goal could be awarded.

14. LAW 8 A goal can not be awarded if a dropped ball enters the goal without the ball touching at least two players. EXAMPLES Player takes dropped ball, dribbles to the goal, shoots and puts ball in the net. Goal? Restart? Keeper touches ball attempting to save goal, but ball goes in anyway. Goal?

15. LAW 11 Major Law Change If an offside offense occurs, an IFK is awarded where the offense occurred, i.e. where the player was determined to have become involved in active play, e.g. where the player touches the ball or interferes with an opponent. This includes if the offense occurs in the player’s own half of the field. Previously the location of where the offense occurred was defined as where the player was at the time a team-mate played the ball. It was always in the opponent’s half of the field.

16. LAW 11 Restart – where A2 touches the ball, since no defender reacted. Where is the Restart? A1 K D1 A2

17. LAW 11 Restart – where A2 touches the ball, since no defender reacted. Where is the Restart? A1 K D1 A2

18. LAW 11 Restart – where A2 was when Keeper reacted Where is the Restart? A1 K D1 A2

19. LAW 12 Major Law Change • A DFK (or PK) is awarded if the ball is in play and a player commits an offense on the field-of-play against: • a team-mate • a substitute • a substituted player • a team official (either team) • a match official (referee or AR) Previously an offense by a player against another match participant resulted in an IFK or dropped ball restart. Now a DFK (or PK) restart is to be administered for committing an offense against any other participant.

20. LAW 12 Clarifications – Law Changes • A player must be cautioned for unsporting behavior, if the player handles the ball: • to interfere with or stop a promising attack • In an unsuccessful attempt to prevent a goal • This clarification specifically defines the instances when a caution should be administered for a handling foul. • Previously, Law 12 stated that a caution for handling “to prevent an opponent gaining possession” was to be given. This caused some referees to caution for every handball and is the reason that this language has been eliminated.

21. LAW 12 Major Law Change • When a player commits an offense against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) AND the referee awards a penalty kick, the offending player is cautioned, unless: • the offense is holding, pulling or pushing • the offence is one which is punishable by a red card • the offending player does not attempt to play the ball • the offending player has no possibility of making a challenge to play the ball

22. LAW 12 Major Law Change • Denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity in the penalty area is no longer a straight red card. • The change for DOGSO offenses committed by a defender in the penalty area, which results in a the penalty kick, effectively restores the goal-scoring opportunity. • Thus, the punishment is less strong (i.e. a caution) than when the same offense is committed outside the penalty area (i.e. send-off).

23. LAW 12 • When a player commits an offense against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) AND the referee awards a penalty kick, the offending player is cautioned, unless: DOGSO EXAMPLES • A defender illegally tackled an attacker denying a sure goal just outside the penalty area. • DOGSO? Restart? • Defender Sendoff? • Same scenario but the offense was in the penalty area. • Same questions.

24. LAW 12 Major Law Change • New • When a player denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by a deliberate handball offense, wherever the offense occurs, the player is sent-off. • This clarification specifically denotes that there is no exception for a send-off of a player for a handball offense if committed within the penalty area, as is the case when there is a genuine attempt to play or challenge for the ball. • Also note that FIFA / USSF now recognizes the use of the term “handball” when describing a handling offense.

25. LAW 12 Clarification – No Law Change If a player who, when not challenging for the ball, deliberately strikes an opponent or any other person on the head or face with a hand or arm is guilty of violent conduct … unless the force used was negligible. This clarification emphasizes the special situation when a player hits anyone on the head / face. The player should be sent off (unless force used was minimal).

26. LAW 12 Major Law Change If a player leaves the field-of-play as part of play and commits an offense against another player, play is restarted with a free kick (IFK or DFK) on the touchline or the goal line nearest where the offense occurred. If it occurs within the confines of the area outside the goal line and within the width of the penalty area, a DFK offense by a defender would result in a PK restart.

27. LAW 14 Major Law Change A penalty kick is awarded if a DFK offense occurs off the field as part of play within the confines of the offender’s penalty area. This is a repeat of the changes made in Laws 12 and 13 regarding a DFK offense by a defender off the field as part of play and within the width of the penalty area.

28. Off-the-Field Restarts 1 • Offense in Area 1: free kick (IFK or DFK) is taken on touch line or goal line. • Offense is in Area 2: Defending team - IFK or DFK is taken on goal line … Attacking team – IFK taken on goal line & DFK foul results in a PK. • Offense in Area 3: - Defending team –IFK or DFK is taken within goal area … Attacking team – IFK is taken on goal area line & DFK foul results in a PK. 1 2 3 2 1

29. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 15 • When does the ball become in play at the taking of a kick-off? • When it is kicked and moves forward • When it leaves the center circle • When it has been touched or played by another player • When it is kicked and clearly moves

30. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 15 • When does the ball become in play at the taking of a kick-off? • When it is kicked and moves forward • When it leaves the center circle • When it has been touched or played by another player • When it is kicked and clearly moves

31. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 15 • When does the ball become in play at the taking of a kick-off? • When it is kicked and moves forward • When it leaves the center circle • When it has been touched or played by another player • When it is kicked and clearly moves

32. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 6 • Red #2 and Blue #45 are challenging each other for the ball near midfield. With the ball still on the field-of-play Blue #45’s momentum takes her off the field and Red #18 follows her and pushes Blue #45 to the ground in retaliation for an earlier foul. The referee stops play. What is the correct restart? • Indirect Free Kick (IFK) taken on the touchline opposite where the infraction occurred • Direct Free Kick (DFK) taken on the touchline opposite where the infraction occurred • Dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped • Throw-In for the Blue team • Indirect Free Kick (IFK) where the ball was when play was stopped • Direct Free Kick (IFK) where the ball was when play was stopped

33. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 6 • Red #2 and Blue #45 are challenging each other for the ball near midfield. With the ball still on the field-of-play Blue #45’s momentum takes her off the field and Red #18 follows her and pushes Blue #45 to the ground in retaliation for an earlier foul. The referee stops play. What is the correct restart? • Indirect Free Kick (IFK) taken on the touchline opposite where the infraction occurred • Direct Free Kick (DFK) taken on the touchline opposite where the infraction occurred • Dropped ball where the ball was when play was stopped • Throw-In for the Blue team • Indirect Free Kick (IFK) where the ball was when play was stopped • Direct Free Kick (IFK) where the ball was when play was stopped

34. 2017 Grade 8Referee Test Question # 7 • In a BU17 game, player A4 dribbles the ball past the goalkeeper at the top of the penalty area and takes a shot on an open goal. During the play a dog has run onto the field, and is able to playfully knock the ball down and prevents it from going into the goal. The attacker A4, who has followed his shot, quickly runs up and kicks the ball into the open goal immediately after it was touched by the dog. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal cannot be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball

35. 2017 Grade 8Referee Test Question # 7 • In a BU17 game, player A4 dribbles the ball past the goalkeeper at the top of the penalty area and takes a shot on an open goal. During the play a dog has run onto the field, and is able to playfully knock the ball down and prevents it from going into the goal. The attacker A4, who has followed his shot, quickly runs up and kicks the ball into the open goal immediately after it was touched by the dog. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal cannot be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball

36. 2017 Grade 8Referee Test Question # 7 • In a BU17 game, player A4 dribbles the ball past the goalkeeper at the top of the penalty area and takes a shot on an open goal. During the play a dog has run onto the field, and is able to playfully knock the ball down and prevents it from going into the goal. The attacker A4, who has followed his shot, quickly runs up and kicks the ball into the open goal immediately after it was touched by the dog. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal cannot be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball

37. 2017 Grade 8Referee Test Question # 7 • In a BU17 game, player A4 dribbles the ball past the goalkeeper at the top of the penalty area and takes a shot on an open goal. During the play a dog has run onto the field, and is able to playfully knock the ball down and prevents it from going into the goal. The attacker A4, who has followed his shot, quickly runs up and kicks the ball into the open goal immediately after it was touched by the dog. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal cannot be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball

38. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

39. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

40. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

41. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

42. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

43. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area … ??? • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

44. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 16 • During play in a GU14 game, the trainer of the attacking team runs out onto the field and pushes the Referee from behind in the Penalty Area. At the time of the push, but before the referee can blow her whistle, attacker A7 kicks the ball off the outstretched goalkeeper into the goal. What should the referee do? • Award the goal • A goal should not be allowed • Restart with a Kick-off • Restart with an IFK • Restart with a Penalty kick • Restart with a Goal kick • Restart with a DFK • Restart with a Corner Kick • Restart with a Dropped ball • Red card the trainer • Dismiss the trainer from the field and bench area • Allow the trainer to remain in the bench area • Red card the head coach • Dismiss the head coach from the field and bench area

45. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 9 • With the Blue team in clear possession near midfield and making a defender-free run on goal, the referee stops the game due to a serious injury to a Green team player. The game is restarted with a dropped ball near midfield with only a Blue attacking player A5 present. The Green team in an act of good sportsmanship does not send anyone to take the dropped ball restart, expecting the Blue team player A5 to kick it back to a teammate to begin the restart. However, after the ball hits the ground A5 immediately kicks the ball forward past the defenders, catching the Green team by surprise. He quickly races ahead, collects the ball uncontested, dribbles forward and hits a rocket shot from the top of the penalty arc which ends up in the goal without being touched by the goalkeeper. The referee should: • Allow the goal • Disallow the goal • Restart with a kick-off • Restart with a goal kick • Restart with a retake of the dropped ball • Restart with an indirect free kick (IFK) • Restart with a corner kick • Caution A5 for unsporting behavior

46. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 9 • With the Blue team in clear possession near midfield and making a defender-free run on goal, the referee stops the game due to a serious injury to a Green team player. The game is restarted with a dropped ball near midfield with only a Blue attacking player A5 present. The Green team in an act of good sportsmanship does not send anyone to take the dropped ball restart, expecting the Blue team player A5 to kick it back to a teammate to begin the restart. However, after the ball hits the ground A5 immediately kicks the ball forward past the defenders, catching the Green team by surprise. He quickly races ahead, collects the ball uncontested, dribbles forward and hits a rocket shot from the top of the penalty arc which ends up in the goal without being touched by the goalkeeper. The referee should: • Allow the goal • Disallow the goal • Restart with a kick-off • Restart with a goal kick • Restart with a retake of the dropped ball • Restart with an indirect free kick (IFK) • Restart with a corner kick • Caution A5 for unsporting behavior

47. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 9 • With the Blue team in clear possession near midfield and making a defender-free run on goal, the referee stops the game due to a serious injury to a Green team player. The game is restarted with a dropped ball near midfield with only a Blue attacking player A5 present. The Green team in an act of good sportsmanship does not send anyone to take the dropped ball restart, expecting the Blue team player A5 to kick it back to a teammate to begin the restart. However, after the ball hits the ground A5 immediately kicks the ball forward past the defenders, catching the Green team by surprise. He quickly races ahead, collects the ball uncontested, dribbles forward and hits a rocket shot from the top of the penalty arc which ends up in the goal without being touched by the goalkeeper. The referee should: • Allow the goal • Disallow the goal • Restart with a kick-off • Restart with a goal kick • Restart with a retake of the dropped ball • Restart with an indirect free kick (IFK) • Restart with a corner kick • Caution A5 for unsporting behavior

48. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 9 • With the Blue team in clear possession near midfield and making a defender-free run on goal, the referee stops the game due to a serious injury to a Green team player. The game is restarted with a dropped ball near midfield with only a Blue attacking player A5 present. The Green team in an act of good sportsmanship does not send anyone to take the dropped ball restart, expecting the Blue team player A5 to kick it back to a teammate to begin the restart. However, after the ball hits the ground A5 immediately kicks the ball forward past the defenders, catching the Green team by surprise. He quickly races ahead, collects the ball uncontested, dribbles forward and hits a rocket shot from the top of the penalty arc which ends up in the goal without being touched by the goalkeeper. The referee should: • Allow the goal • Disallow the goal • Restart with a kick-off • Restart with a goal kick • Restart with a retake of the dropped ball • Restart with an indirect free kick (IFK) • Restart with a corner kick • Caution A5 for unsporting behavior

49. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 9 • With the Blue team in clear possession near midfield and making a defender-free run on goal, the referee stops the game due to a serious injury to a Green team player. The game is restarted with a dropped ball near midfield with only a Blue attacking player A5 present. The Green team in an act of good sportsmanship does not send anyone to take the dropped ball restart, expecting the Blue team player A5 to kick it back to a teammate to begin the restart. However, after the ball hits the ground A5 immediately kicks the ball forward past the defenders, catching the Green team by surprise. He quickly races ahead, collects the ball uncontested, dribbles forward and hits a rocket shot from the top of the penalty arc which ends up in the goal without being touched by the goalkeeper. The referee should: • Allow the goal • Disallow the goal • Restart with a kick-off • Restart with a goal kick • Restart with a retake of the dropped ball • Restart with an indirect free kick (IFK) • Restart with a corner kick • Caution A5 for unsporting behavior …. Why or why not??

50. 2017 Grade 8 Referee Test Question # 11 • After a throw-in has been properly taken, a goalkeeper within his own penalty area violently shoves the referee in order to have a clear a path to the ball. The referee should … • A. allow play to continue • B. stop play • C. restart with an Indirect Free Kick • D. restart with a Penalty Kick • E. restart with a retake of the Throw-In • F. restart with a Dropped Ball • G. issue a caution (yellow card) to the GK for unsporting behavior • H. send-off (red card) the GK for violent conduct • I. wait for the ball to go out-of-play and then verbally warn the GK • J. send-off (red card) the GK for serious foul play