Part 3 Infractions of the Laws Bridge Module Part 3 Infractions of the Laws

Law 11 Offside

Objective At the end of this lesson the student will: List the 3 restarts where there is no offside State what constitutes involvement in active play Identify offside position Apply a uniform interpretation of the offside Law in all situations

Elements of the Law Position Unless nearer to opponent’s goal line than the ball and the second last opponent Unless is in own half of the field is level (even) with second last opponent is level with the last two opponents

Elements of the Law Timing Opinion of the referee to penalize at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his team Opinion of the referee to penalize involved in active play by: interfering with play interfering with an opponent gaining an advantage by being in that position

Elements of the Law It is not an offense in itself to be in an offside position Judgment of offside occurs at the moment the ball is touched or played by a teammate - not - when the player receives the ball

Elements of the Law There is no offside offense if a player receives the ball directly from: a goal kick a throw-in a corner kick

Area of Active Play Is that sector of the field where players actively participate in that play

Gaining an Advantage?

An Infringement The player in offside position has played the ball - thus he has gained an advantage and must be penalized

Offside Position vs. Activity Offside position alone is not an infringement Offside position and activity is an infringement

Timing

No Infringement Offside is judged at the moment the ball is played to a teammate, not when he receives it

The assistant referee can not be a spectator of the game. To determine offside, the assistant referee must be concerned about and concentrating totally on his/her task. The assistant referee can not be a spectator of the game.

What is Even? The position of any part of the player’s head, body or feet will be the deciding factor, and not the player’s arms.

What is Even? Offside

What is Even? Not offside!

What is Even? Offside

What is Even? Offside!

Interfering with an Opponent?

An Infringement In this example, the player who was in offside position interfered with an opponent and must be penalized

Interfering with an Opponent? Is the player involved in active play

No Infringement What’s the goalkeeper going to say

Goalkeeper Not Distracted As play approaches the goal, the goalkeeper’s primary focus is on the ball. Offside decisions are the responsibility of the officials not the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper should not allow himself to be distracted by the nearby presence of opposing players, whether they are offside or not offside. His attention must be on the ball !!

Shot At Goal Hits Post Involved in active play

An Infringement In this example, the player who was in an offside position gained an advantage from being in an offside position and must be penalized

Free Kick Involvement in active play

Referee Assistant Referee It is the assistant referee’s responsibility to determine position and activity of the players. The referee makes the final decision to stop the game.

Rebound From Goalkeeper Gains an advantage

Infringement

Ball Deflected By Defender Does the player gain an advantage

An Infringement At the moment the ball was played by a teammate, the player was in offside position

Non-Involvement Clear intention to not participate: Standing still Moving away from active play Stepping off the field of play

Mechanics At the moment a teammate plays the ball, the assistant referee, before raising the flag must: Observe players’ positions Evaluate players’ activities Player activities means that the player is immediately involved with that particular sequence of play

Mechanics Before raising the flag to indicate a player is offside, be certain that the player is: Involved with active play, or Interfering with an opponent, or Gaining an advantage by being in an offside position Only then signal to the referee when you are wholly satisfied that this is the case

Mechanics If in Doubt No Flag!

Offside Review Name the 3 restarts where offside is not penalized Throw-in Corner kick Goal kick Involvement in active play consists of: Interfering with play, or Interfering with an opponent, or Gains an advantage by being in that position

Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct

Objective At the end of this lesson the student will: State the 10 Direct Free Kick fouls State the 8 Indirect Free Kick fouls State the restart for each violation The key concept for Law 12 is to provide information that will be relevant for referees who have some experience on youth recreational games and who are now upgrading to competitive leagues and matches. Instructors should utilize the experiences of the students to guide them to recognizing what types of fouls they are likely to encounter at the more advanced levels.

Fouls Review What are the elements required for a foul to occur? How many direct free kick fouls are there? Six of the ten must involve what three elements? Can you name those six, plus the other four? How many Indirect Free Kick offenses are there? Can you name the four that involve the keeper? Can you name the other four? The offense must committed by a player against an opponent, on the field of play, while the ball is in play.

Questions What types of fouls have you been dealing with as you referee recreational games? What types of fouls do you anticipate you’ll see as you referee competitive games? While the students respond, list their answers on the board or a sheet of paper. I assume they will have the same answers on both lists, with a couple of exceptions. That will lead to the next question. It will be on the next page, “So, if you’re going to see the same fouls, what’s the difference between fouls in recreational and competitive games?”

Question So, if you’re going to see the same fouls, what’s the difference between fouls in recreational and competitive games?

Direct Free Kick Fouls A direct free-kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offenses in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force: Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Jumps at an opponent Charges an opponent Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Pushes an opponent Tackles an opponent This should be review for all students but the instructor can add meaning to this by asking what types of fouls they encountered during their games as Grade 9 referees.

Definitions Careless \ adj 1: unconcerned, indifferent 2: not showing care Reckless \ adj 1: Irresponsible Uncontrolled : Out of control: headlong, hasty Explain and demonstrate the difference between Careless and Reckless challenges and how each is still a foul but they might deal with reckless challenges and challenges that involve Excessive Force differently than a Careless one.

Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent Foul challenge from behind - may be kicking or tripping

Direct Free Kick Fouls Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent “Over the ball” tackle - may be kicking and serious foul play

Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent Direct Free Kick Fouls Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent

Not a Foul! Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackler makes contact with ball first, player trips over ball or legs near ground Not a Foul!

Jumping at (into) an opponent Direct Free Kick Fouls Jumping at (into) an opponent

(carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force) Direct Free Kick Fouls Charging an opponent (carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force)

(Carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force) Direct Free Kick Fouls Charging an opponent (Carelessly, recklessly or using excessive force)

Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Direct Free Kick Fouls Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Pushes an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball

Direct Free Kick Fouls A direct free-kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following Three offenses: Holds an opponent Spits at an opponent Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area)

Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Holds an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Spits at an opponent

Direct Free Kick Fouls Handles the ball deliberately

Intent However... Ball strikes player on arm - and - ball falls to player’s feet and s/he gains control No Foul! Reasoning… Player did not initiate the action

Direct Free Kick Fouls Unintentional contact not a foul Did ball hit arm? Or Did arm hit ball?

Restart with a Direct Free-Kick at point of infraction Direct Free Kick Fouls Restart with a Direct Free-Kick at point of infraction Except when foul occurs by defender within the defender’s penalty area in which case Penalty-kick shall be awarded

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Playing in a dangerous manner Impedes the progress of an opponent Prevents goalkeeper from releasing ball Commits any other offense, not mentioned previously in Law 12, for which a player is cautioned or dismissed

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Playing in a dangerous manner (an opponent) Teammate doesn’t count

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Playing in a dangerous manner (an opponent) Teammate doesn’t count

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Impeding the progress of an opponent

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Goalkeeper inside own penalty area: Holds the ball for more than 6 seconds before releasing it Regains hand control prior to touch by another player Touches ball with hands after deliberately kicked by teammate Touches ball with hands after throw-in by teammate

Indirect Free Kick Fouls While playing as keeper in own penalty area: Holds the ball for more than 6 seconds before releasing it into play

Indirect Free Kick Fouls While playing as keeper in own penalty area: Touches ball with hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a teammate

Indirect Free Kick Fouls While playing as keeper in own penalty area: Touches ball with hands if received directly from throw-in by teammate

Indirect Free Kick Fouls Restart with a Indirect Free-Kick at point of infraction Except - by defense within own goal area - move ball to 6 yard line Except - by attackers in opponent’s goal area - anywhere within goal area

Fouls Review What are the 3 components of a foul? Fouls only occur against an opponent, on the field while the ball is in play Six of ten fouls must be careless, reckless or involve excessive force name them. Name the other 4 direct free kick fouls State the 8 Indirect Free Kick Fouls What is the restart for a direct free kick foul?

Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct

Objective At the end of this lesson the student will be able to: List the 7 cautionable offenses List the 7 send-off offenses Name the proper restart for a given infraction

Misconduct Review Can you name the Seven Cautionable Offenses? Can you give an example of one that you have dealt with? Can you name the Seven Send-off Offenses? Have you ever shown the RED CARD in a game? After listing the responses for Cautions on the chalkboard (or paper), ask some students to give the examples. Many won’t have any, ask them to provide an example from a game they may have watched. Do the same for the Sending-off offenses, but this time ask if anyone has sent off a player. If none have, ask for examples that they might have seen from a Professional game. If any students have shown the red card, ask them to tell the rest of the class what it was for and how they felt about doing it. Ask them why they might have to dismiss a player during a match. That should lead to a review of the 7 & 7 and providing examples of various misconducts they may see.

Misconduct Caution + Yellow Card 7 Unsporting Behavior Dissent by word or action Persistently infringes laws Delays restart Distance required for restart not respected Enters/re-enters field without referee permission Leaves field without referee permission 7

Misconduct Examples “Fouls for tactical purposes” Ball handled deliberately to break up an attack Attacker brought down to break up an attack Continual fouls on “star” player “Acts for tactical purposes” Defender kicks ball away to delay restart Deliberate encroachment on free kicks Shouting at a player about receive the ball

Misconduct Send-off + Red Card 7 Serious foul play Violent conduct Spits at an opponent or any other person Denies Goal or Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity by deliberately handling ball Denies OGSO to opponent moving toward goal by foul Offensive, insulting, abusive language Second caution in the same match

Misconduct Examples Striking an opponent Striking a teammate Violently kicking an opponent Foul tackle which endangers the safety of an opponent Spitting at another person Tackle from behind on an OGSO Any act intended to injure another

Misconduct Procedure Procedure to Discipline For a Caution: Isolate Book (Name, number, time, offense) Display card For a Send-off: Isolate (If necessary) Book (Same info, but after player leaves)

Misconduct Review Unlike fouls, misconduct can be against anyone, at anytime, anywhere including team areas, stands or parking lot Physical contact that looks the same as a direct free kick foul against anyone including teammates, spectators or officials at any time (or opponents, if the ball is out of play) is Unsporting Behavior or Violent Conduct depending on the severity of the action

Misconduct Review A foul may or may not also be misconduct Misconduct does not require a foul to have been committed Misconduct causing a stoppage of play without a DFK foul will warrant restarting with a IFK If you don’t stop play for a misconduct, it must be dealt with at the next stoppage or not at all

Misconduct Review Procedures to Discipline If clear to all why and no imminent disaster Isolate Book (record number, time & offense) Display card If tempers hot and retaliation imminent Book If sending-off a player Keep your eyes on field and players Do not record info until player is absolutely gone

Did you stop play for the misconduct? Misconduct Restarts Did you stop play for the misconduct? YES NO Normal Restart

Was the misconduct committed by a player or substitute on the field? Misconduct Restarts Was the misconduct committed by a player or substitute on the field? YES NO Dropped Ball

Was a direct free kick foul committed by a player? Misconduct Restarts Was a direct free kick foul committed by a player? YES NO Indirect Free Kick

Misconduct Restarts Direct Free Kick or Penalty Kick

Review Name the 7 cautionable offenses. Name the 7 send-off offenses. Give an example of each Name the 7 send-off offenses. State the restart for a player who: Spits on an opposing player Punches the referee Kicks a spectator sitting in the stands Yells obscenities at the Asst. Referee