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Agenda for Tonight Penalty Kicks The most difficult Law to administer

The most difficult Law to administer: Penalty Kicks

Law 14: Penalty Kicks

Law 14: Penalty Kicks

Law 14: Penalty Kicks

Interpretations and Guidelines

Interpretations and Guidelines * * In high school, if ball goes directly out-of-bounds = Goal Kick; if saved and held by GK = play continues

How to administer a PK Be prepared and willing to make the call! Commit to the call If there is doubt in your mind, consult with your AR, even if only to buy time to think You usually don’t need to caution defender Expect grumbling from defenders Allow them to express a different opinion Move away from troublemakers

How to administer a PK Hand the ball to the kicker Instruct him/her to wait for the whistle Look for acknowledgement Instruct the GK to remain on the goal line until the ball is kicked Motion towards AR to remind GK that there is someone always watching him/her

How to administer a PK Clear the PA and arc of all other players “Everyone behind the paint! Keep your feet off the paint” Instruct all the “extra” players to remain outside until the ball is kicked Position yourself to the left side of all players, about 15 yards out, facing the players at 45 degree angle The players should “feel your presence”

Referee Positioning at PK

How to administer a PK Blow the whistle to signal OK to take kick Repeat to players “Stay out until the ball is kicked!” If you see early encroachment, note which players so you can blame them later When the kicker is two steps from the ball, turn to see kick and GK movement Instruct AR in advance on what is permissible movement and what signal to give if needed

If any problems... Allow the kick to be taken Loudly blow whistle and yell “NO, NO, NO” Immediately point to the problem Field players encroaching GK movement too early & too much Announce the decision loudly Explain to coaches if necessary Stay calm, slow down, take your time to repeat full protocol

The Value of Protocol Mentally practice the protocol often, and before each game Have confidence in the protocol Protocol will help you slow down, take things in step, be prepared for next step Protocol will calm you and the players Protocol will make difficult decisions easier

Upcoming Events THURS, Dec 7th -- Referee of the Year Awards, Quinlan Center, Cupertino 6-9pm December TBD – Pizza Party and AGM TUES, Jan 10th – Regional Referee Academy (?) TUES, Feb 7th – SJSRA Meeting, Quinlan Center TUES, Mar 7th – SJSRA Meeting, Quinlan Center WED, Apr 12th – Regional Referee Academy (?) WED, May 11th – SJSRA Meeting, Quinlan Center WED, Jun 14th – SJSRA Meeting, Quinlan Center