The Field of Play (1)

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