1. 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

2. Objectives Review PDI implementation from referee viewpoint
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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)

3. PDI Focus On Player Development
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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

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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

5. PDIs Captured In AYSO National Rules & Regulations
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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.

6. 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

7. Focus on Administering 9U through 12U Matches
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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

8. Punts and Drop Kicks Are Prohibited in 9U through 12U
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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

9. How Does Goalkeeper Release The Ball? (9U - 12U)
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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

10. Goalkeeper Punt Infraction (9U - 12U)
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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

11. What about other saves by Goalkeeper? (9U - 12U)
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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

12. 9U – 10U Build-Out Line (BOL)
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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

13. 9U - 10U Build-Out Line (BOL)
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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.

14. 9U - 10U Build-Out Line (BOL)
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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

15. BOL Does Not Restrict Player Location During Normal Play
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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.

16. Opponents MUST Move Behind BOL When GK Gets Possession
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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

17. How Does Goalkeeper Release The Ball?
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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

18. Goalkeeper Considerations
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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.

19. Opponent Considerations
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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

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

21. Putting Ball Into Play From Goal Kick
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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.

22. Putting Ball into Play from Goal Kick: Other Considerations
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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.

23. Putting Ball into Play from Goal Kick: Opponent Considerations
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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

24. BOL Limits Location of Offside Position
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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.

25. BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions
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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

26. BOL Defines Potential Offside Infractions
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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

27. Key Points Punts NOT allowed in 9U - 12U
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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

28. Apply AYSO Team Concept
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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!

29. Let’s Hear From You Now PDIs implemented last fall (2017)
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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?

30. Thank you for attending!
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Thank you for attending!