© 2011 U.S. Soccer1 U.S. Soccer Referee Department 2012 Grade 8 – Law 8.

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U.S. Soccer Referee Department2012 Grade 8 – Law 8


Law 8

The Start and Restart of Play


Objectives

• demonstrate a properly dropped ball• state the proper position of players at a

kick-off• given examples, identify improper kick-

offs and the proper restart for each situation, if necessary

to the satisfaction of the Instructor.

At the end of this lesson the student will be able to:


Topics

• Coin toss

• Kick-off

• Location of players

• Scoring directly from kick-off

• Referee’s signal for start of play

• Kick-off infractions

• Dropped ball


Coin Toss

• Introductions• Referee tosses coin, who

calls it?• Traditionally the visiting

captain• Winner picks end to defend• Loser gets to kick-off• Be friendly, cordial and

brief• Do not coach or lecture

• Start the game on time


Guide to Procedures Video


Kick-off Mechanics

Prior to kick-off (3 - 5 minutes)

• Referee team enter field together

• Moves smartly to center spot

• Referee carries match ball

• AR’s move to goal and check nets

• AR’s then go to touchlines


Kick-off Mechanics

One minute before kick-off:

Assistant Referees• supervise bench area• line up with 2nd last defender• count players in their half• unfurl flag to signal readiness• Referee• supervises clearing of the field • visually checks with AR’s for

readiness


Kick-off Mechanics

At kick-off:

• Each team in own half of field

• Defenders at least 10 yards from ball

• Ball stationary on center mark

• Referee gives a signal for kick-off (How?)

• Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves forward

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Kick-off Direction

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Kick-offs Are Used

• Start of game• After each goal

• By team scored upon• Start of second half

• By team that did not kick-off in first half

• After teams switch ends• Start of each overtime period

A goal may be scored directly from a kick-off

Kick-off is the first of the 8 restarts you will learn

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Infractions at a Kick-off

• 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

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Definition - Dropped Ball

A dropped ball is a method of restarting play when, while the ball is in play, the referee is required to stop play temporarily for any reason not mentioned elsewhere in the Laws of

the Game.

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Dropped Ball

Any dropped ball inside the goal area must be moved out to the closest point on the 6 yard line.

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Dropped Ball Procedures

• Referee drops ball (from player waist high)

• Where ball was when play was stopped (except in goal area)area)

• No players required (2 players traditional)

• Re-drop if:• touched by a player

before it hits ground• ball leaves field

before touched

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Review

• Coin toss • brief and cordial

• Who calls it?• Traditionally the visitor calls it.

• What choice does the winner have?• Which goal it will attack

• What will the loser get to do?• Kick off in the first half.

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Review

At the kick-off:• Where are the players?

• Players are in their own half of field• How far away are the defenders

• at least 10 yards from ball• When is the ball in play?

• When it is kicked forward• Can a goal be scored directly?

• Yes • Must there be a signal for play to start?

• Yes, by the Referee

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Review

• Any infractions (except 2nd touch)• Retake the kick

• 2nd touch by kicker• IFK for opponents

• Dropped ball for undefined stoppages• Where does the dropped ball take place?• When is the ball in play?• What happens if a player “double touches”

the ball?• Who can participate? How many can?

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Restart Worksheet

Name of Restart:Caused by?Where? Who?Score Directly? 2 Touch Rule? Ball in Play?Restrictions on Players?

Law: Ceremonial: A N MKick-off 8

Start a game, the 2nd half or OT, restart the game after a goal is scored

Center Mark Coin toss loser, or by last team scored on.

Yes YesKicked forward

10 yards by opponents and all in own half

Name of Restart:Caused by?Where? Who?Score Directly? 2 Touch Rule? Ball in Play?Restrictions on Players?

Law: Ceremonial: A N MDropped Ball 8

Injury stoppage or other undefined stoppage

Where ball was except* Anyone

No NoTouches Ground

None, traditionally only 1 from each team

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