1. San Jose Soccer Referee Association
Welcome to the
San Jose
Soccer Referee
Association

2. Agenda for Tonight
Penalty Kicks
The most difficult Law to administer

3. The most difficult Law to administer: Penalty Kicks

4. Law 14: Penalty Kicks

5. Law 14: Penalty Kicks

6. Law 14: Penalty Kicks

7. Interpretations and Guidelines

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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”

12. Referee Positioning at PK

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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