The Field of Play (1)
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The Field of Play (1)
U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 8 Referee CourseCompetitive Youth Training
Lines
Lines are a part of the area that
they define.
Field Not Properly Marked
• Not an “if” but a “when”• Do the best you can• Report it• Exceptions
• Goals not anchored (don’t play)
• Unsafe corner flags (remove)
Goals
Anything above this crossbar is not part of the goal.
“Out of play”
Goal Safety
Goals not anchored means … ?
Goal Alignment
Review QuestionIf the goals are not securely anchored to the ground, what should the referee do?
o Ask the home team coach to fix the issue and start the game only when the goals are securely anchored
o Start the game without the goals anchored so long as it’s not too windy
Review QuestionIf a tripping offense is committed by a player on his or her own penalty area line, what is the correct restart?
o Indirect free kicko Dropped ballo Penalty kicko Kick-off