Offside (11) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Online Training Script: Welcome to U.S. Soccer’s online training for the Grade 8 Referee Course. Training for this course is specific to preparing officials for the competitive youth game. This presentation focuses on Law 11 – Offside. U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training

OK, first of all … What’s Offsides?

Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement

What part of the body? Yes Yes No Yes

Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent

Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Ball

Offside Position? Offside Position?

Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Ball Not own half

What about a deflection? Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Last What about a deflection? Ball Touched Not own half Teammate

Offside Infraction TOUCHES THE BALL Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Last Interfere with Play Ball Touched TOUCHES THE BALL Not own half Teammate

Except for the exceptions TOUCHES THE BALL Except for the exceptions Inevitable 1 on 1 w/ keeper

Interfere with Opponent Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Last Interfere with Play Ball Touched Interfere with Opponent Not own half Teammate

Interferes with Opponent Prevent opponent from getting to the ball Blocks goalkeeper’s view

Interfere with Opponent Offside Infraction Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Last Interfere with Play REBOUND Ball Touched Interfere with Opponent Not own half Teammate Gain Advantage

Interfere with Opponent So fill in the blanks Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Last Interfere with Play Ball Touched Interfere with Opponent Not own half Teammate Gain Advantage

No Offside Position Even with the ball or Even with the second to last defender or Even with the last two defenders if they are even with each other or On the halfway line or in own half of field or Online Training Script: A player cannot be in an offside position when he or she is even with the ball, even with the second to last defender or even with the last two defenders if the are even with each other. A player can also not be in an offside position if on the halfway line, in his or her own half of field, or when the ball is played to him or her by the opposing team. A player cannot be in an offside position if any of these requirements are met. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

The truth about deflections Deflection does NOT negate an offside offense If an opponent “PLAYS” the ball to a player in the offside position, no offense. Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points: Discuss and clarify the difference between a “deflection” and “playing” the ball. Deflection examples: Opponent sticks out foot to stop ball and it touches foot then continues to offside player; ball strikes opponent and continues to offside player Playing the ball examples: Opponent kicks ball to teammate and player in offside position runs to intercept; opponent attempts to clear ball over goal/touch line and offside player gets possession.

Remember the Exceptions No offside offense if a player receives the ball directly from Goal kick Throw-in Corner kick Online Training Script: There is no offside offense if a player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, a throw-in, or a corner kick. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Infringements What’s the restart? Indirect Free Kick Where’s the restart? Where offending player was when ball last touched by a teammate Online Training Script: In the event of an offside offence, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Interfere with Opponent Let’s do this once more Fill in the blanks Position Timing Active Involvement 2nd last Opponent Last Interfere with Play Ball Touched Interfere with Opponent Not own half Teammate Gain Advantage

Examples Online Training Script: Please review the following examples demonstrating the various elements of Law 11. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position, not interfering with an opponent, touches the ball. The assistant referee must raise the flag when the player touches the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position, not interfering with an opponent, does not touch the ball. The player cannot be penalized because he or she did not touch the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position runs towards the ball and teammate (B) in an onside position also runs towards the ball and plays it. Attacker (A) cannot be penalized because he or she did not touch the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position may be penalized before playing or touching the ball, if, in the opinion of the referee, no other teammate in an onside position has the opportunity to play the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: An attacker in an offside position runs towards the ball and does not touch the ball. The assistant referee must signal for a goal kick. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position is obstructing the goalkeeper’s line of vision. Attacker (A) must be penalized because he or she prevents an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position is not obstructing the goalkeeper’s line of vision or challenging an opponent for the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position runs towards the ball but he or she does not prevent the opponent from playing or being able to play the ball. Attacker (A) is not challenging opponent (B) for the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (A) in an offside position runs towards the ball preventing opponent (B) from playing or being able to play the ball by challenging the opponent for the ball. Attacker (A) is challenging opponent (B) for the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (B) in an offside position is penalized for playing or touching the ball that rebounds, is deflected or is played to him or her from a deliberate save by the goalkeeper having been in an offside position when the ball was last touched or is played by a teammate. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (B) in an offside position is penalized for playing or touching the ball that rebounds, is deflected or is played to him or her from a deliberate save by defender (C) having been in an offside position when the ball was last touched or is played by a teammate. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: The shot by attacker (A) rebounds from the goalkeeper. Attacker (B) is in an onside position and plays the ball. Attacker (C) in an offside position is not penalized because he or she did not gain an advantage from being in that position because he or she did not touch the ball. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Offense Online Training Script: The shot by attacker (A) rebounds off or is deflected by an opponent to attacker (B) who is penalized for playing or touching the ball having previously been in an offside position. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

No Offense Online Training Script: Attacker (C) is in an offside position, not interfering with an opponent, when teammate (A) passes the ball to player (B) in an onside position who runs towards the opponents’ goal and passes the ball to teammate (C). Attacker (C) cannot be penalized because when the ball was passed to him or her, he or she was in an onside position. Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question A player cannot be in an offside position if he or she is ______. In his or her own half of the field or even with the second to last opponent Even with the assistant referee Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question A player in a offside position is only penalized for an offside offense if ______. He or she is involved in active play He or she received the ball directly from a throw-in, goal kick or corner kick Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate’s corner kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense? Yes No Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate’s throw-in. Is the player guilty of an offside offense? Yes No Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate’s indirect free kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense? Yes No Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball directly from a teammate’s goal kick. Is the player guilty of an offside offense? Yes No Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points:

Review Question An attacking player, in an offside position, receives the ball from a teammate’s pass after it bounces off the outstretched leg of a defender. Is the player guilty of an offside offense? Yes No Online Training Script: Classroom Instructor Talking Points: