AYSO National Referee Program 08/19/14 AYSO National Referee Program Player Development Initiatives: Referee Implementation Notes: Purpose of workshop is two-fold: Review PDI on-field implementation from the viewpoint of the referee administering it on the field Collect comments/experiences from attendees after 1st year of implementation (round table format) Idea is to create a roundtable-like environment for information exchange. 1

Objectives Review PDI implementation from referee viewpoint 08/19/14 Objectives Review PDI implementation from referee viewpoint Communicate NR&R updates for 2018 Provide guidance to referees in how to administer matches affected by the adoption of the PDI Collect feedback on 1st year of use Provide summary to SRAs Notes: Review PDI implementation Gather feedback for SRAs (round table format)

PDI Focus On Player Development 08/19/14 PDI Focus On Player Development Development over winning Create environment for player success Reduce advantage of strongest/fastest Increase technical skills Keep ball on ground Focus is devising ways to improve player skills – focus is not on winning. Relate to 6th philosophy: “Player Development” Emphasize that the referee staff has an important role to play in administering this but the goal is to support the skill development of our players

08/19/14 PDI Impact on Game Use small-sided games in 6U through 12U (AYSO has done this for several years) Modify 9U - 12U to promote build up of play and enhance technical skills Quick summary Note: AYSO saw benefit of small-sided games early

PDIs Captured In AYSO National Rules & Regulations 08/19/14 PDIs Captured In AYSO National Rules & Regulations Section 1 Part H. Small-sided matches Part I. Heading the ball Part J. Throw-ins (6U – 8U) Part K. Goalkeeper punts (9U – 12U) Part L. Build-out line (9U – 10U) Instructor should have access to R&R electronic copy in case clarification is required Hyperlink accesses copy in same folder – use only if appropriate.

Referees Must Know NR&R AYSO implementation of PDIs does differ from USSF Incumbent upon referees to understand AYSO implementation and properly apply AYSO rules of competition

Focus on Administering 9U through 12U Matches 08/19/14 Focus on Administering 9U through 12U Matches 6U and 8U: No significant impact to referee duties Throw-in  Pass-in 9U -12U: Goalkeeper punts are NOT allowed 9U -10U has Build-out Line (BOL) to promote development of technical skills Only impact wrt referees to 6U-8U is replacement of TI by pass-in Differences from USSF – they allow punting in 11U, 12U We will discuss punting and BOL in great detail in this presentation

Punts and Drop Kicks Are Prohibited in 9U through 12U 08/19/14 Punts and Drop Kicks Are Prohibited in 9U through 12U Punts and Drop Kicks are not permitted Goal line Discuss no punting – focus on skill development thru play build up from defense Also consistent with heading policy – fewer balls in air  less opportunity for heading GK

How Does Goalkeeper Release The Ball? (9U - 12U) 08/19/14 How Does Goalkeeper Release The Ball? (9U - 12U) With ball in possession (in hands), the goalkeeper releases the ball by a throw, roll, or pass Punts (drop kicks) are not permitted Per LOTG the goalkeeper may not be challenged when ball in his/her hands Summarized previous chart – possibly skip this one. REMIND attendees that LOTG regarding interfering with keeper is still in effect – just cannot punt ball

Goalkeeper Punt Infraction (9U - 12U) 08/19/14 Goalkeeper Punt Infraction (9U - 12U) If goalkeeper punts ball: Referee stops play and awards IFK to opponents at location where goalkeeper punted ball If goalkeeper was inside Goal Area, the ball is placed on the Goal Area Line, parallel to the Goal Line, closest to the punt location Yes this is punitive – but mandated in NR&R May differ from USSF

What about other saves by Goalkeeper? (9U - 12U) 08/19/14 What about other saves by Goalkeeper? (9U - 12U) If goalkeeper kicks/punches ball rather than trying to collect ball with hands, then play continues as usual Just covering all bases to provide clarity and completeness

9U – 10U Build-Out Line (BOL) 08/19/14 9U – 10U Build-Out Line (BOL) halfway halfway BOLs are blue. Ask attendees how their fields were marked. Build-Out Lines 60 x 40 10U Field

9U - 10U Build-Out Line (BOL) 08/19/14 9U - 10U Build-Out Line (BOL) Located midway between the halfway line and penalty area line parallel to the goal line Line may be solid, dashed, or simply marked by cones (or flags) off the field Referee needs to know how line is marked prior to match Good practice to remind players/coaches prior to match Focus on proactive refereeing! A good referee inspects field and identifies the markings; a GREAT referee reminds coaches and teams about BOL.

9U - 10U Build-Out Line (BOL) 08/19/14 9U - 10U Build-Out Line (BOL) BOL only impacts these three situations: Goalkeeper releases the ball after possessing in hands Goal Kicks Offside That’s it: just 3 situations to manage wrt the BOL

BOL Does Not Restrict Player Location During Normal Play 08/19/14 BOL Does Not Restrict Player Location During Normal Play Blue OK in regular game play BOL is “invisible” during dynamic play except with respect to offside. Players are not restricted in their locations on the pitch.

Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL When GK Gets Possession 08/19/14 Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL When GK Gets Possession Blue Ball in GK Hands Goalkeeper possession with hands triggers the use of the BOL closest to the keeper. It’s purpose is to create space and time for the keeper’s team to start an attack

How Does Goalkeeper Release The Ball? 08/19/14 How Does Goalkeeper Release The Ball? Per NR&R: Goalkeeper may release the ball by throw, roll, or pass ball to teammate standing on goal-side of BOL (no punts) If ball is thrown, rolled or passed beyond BOL  let play continue New instruction for 2018 Procedure for Goalkeeper’s release of ball into active play. Per latest direction, it is not an infraction if ball is thrown past BOL

Goalkeeper Considerations 08/19/14 Goalkeeper Considerations Goalkeeper does not need to wait for opponents to retreat; takes risk of interception Referee should encourage opponents to retreat Goalkeeper has “6-seconds” to release the ball after opponents have retreated across BOL (vocally encourage goalkeeper to put ball into play as appropriate) If ball goes directly out of play then restart with TI or CK as appropriate per LOTG Other potential infringements of the rule. Emphasis on referee management of players to avoid infringements.

Opponent Considerations 08/19/14 Opponent Considerations Opponents may cross the BOL as soon as the ball is released from the goalkeeper’s hands Do not have to wait for it to reach intended target player Infraction: opponent crosses BOL before goalkeeper releases ball and subsequently interferes with play Stop play; restart with IFK for goalkeeper’s team on BOL where opponent crossed line Use judgement and don’t interfere for trifling infraction Be proactive; vocally manage opponents to avoid situation New instruction for 2018 Opponents must respect BOL until ball released by keeper. Emphasize referee management to avoid issues. Do not penalize trifling infringements

Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL for Goal Kick 08/19/14 Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL for Goal Kick Blue Goal kick procedure. Again emphasize referee needs to be proactive to get players over BOL

Putting Ball Into Play From Goal Kick 08/19/14 Putting Ball Into Play From Goal Kick Per NR&R: Opponents must be behind BOL. Goal kick must be played to teammate on goal-side of BOL. Ball kicked over BOL  let play continue New instruction for 2018 No restrictions on kicking team. They may kick ball beyond the BOL without sanction.

Putting Ball into Play from Goal Kick: Other Considerations 08/19/14 Putting Ball into Play from Goal Kick: Other Considerations Referee should encourage opponents to retreat Player taking Goal Kick does not need to wait for opponents to retreat; takes risk of interception If ball kicked directly out of play then restart with TI or CK as appropriate per LOTG Emphasize referee need to be proactive (continuing theme) Other potential issues defined.

Putting Ball into Play from Goal Kick: Opponent Considerations 08/19/14 Putting Ball into Play from Goal Kick: Opponent Considerations New instruction for 2018 Opponents may cross BOL as soon as ball exits penalty area (“in play” per LOTG) Infraction: Opponents cross BOL before kick is taken or before ball exits penalty area Referee stops play; asks opponents to retreat, then Goal Kick is retaken Infringement by opponents  redo GK

BOL Limits Location of Offside Position 08/19/14 BOL Limits Location of Offside Position Attacking Possible offside area for 9U – 10U No longer can be offside in 9U – 10U BOL replaces halfway line for purposes of offside. Leads to discussion of AR positioning during dynamic play. AR roams between BOL and goal line following ball or 2LD as appropriate.

BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions 08/19/14 BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions NOT in offside position Red players on right are in offside position per LOTG but NOT in offside position per PDI Attacking

BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions 08/19/14 BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions In offside position Offside position per BOL rules Note that AR now tracks play between BOL and goal line Attacking

Key Points Punts NOT allowed in 9U - 12U 08/19/14 Key Points Punts NOT allowed in 9U - 12U Build-Out Line used in 9U and 10U to help reduce pressure and promote attacking skills development Impacts offside, goal kicks, goalkeeper possession Be aware that AYSO implementation may differ from other organizations Know the rules of competition Summary of key points

Apply AYSO Team Concept 08/19/14 Apply AYSO Team Concept Work with coaches to address repeated infractions of the PDI Repeated infractions should not be considered as part of Persistent Offenses misconduct Emphasize working with coaches to manage players. Infractions of PDI rules are NOT to considered as any form of Persistent Offenses per Law 12!

Let’s Hear From You Now PDIs implemented last fall (2017) 08/19/14 Let’s Hear From You Now PDIs implemented last fall (2017) We would like to hear your experiences: Referee training Game management techniques Player techniques Etc… Instructor: Ask some leading questions to get started. Manage class to avoid having it turn into gripe session! Would like to compile summary for SRAs to pass onto Areas and Regions as appropriate. How did you train referees in use of BOL and punting rules this past fall? Was it effective? How were fields marked? Was it effective? What game management techniques did you use/teach for helping players comply with rules? Did you receive any coach support? Describe. What caused you problems? How did you address these?

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