1. Law 1
The Field of Play

2. Objectives At the end of this lesson the student will:
name the lines and areas of the field
name other items that belong to the field
identify the purpose of each

3. Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc
FIELD MARKINGS
Optional Flag
Touch Line
Corner Flagpost and Corner Arc
Halfway Line
Goal Line
Penalty Area
Center Mark
Goal Area
Penalty
Mark
Goal
Center Circle
Penalty Arc

4. Lines 5 inch maximum width
DIMENSION DIAGRAM
Optional Mark
18 yards
44 yards
10 yards
12 yards
9 inch mark
10 yards
Lines 5 inch maximum width
10 yard radius

5. CORNER AND FLAGPOST

6. FLAGPOST PROBLEMS

7. THE GOAL
Goals must be anchored securely to the ground

8. GOAL - ALIGNMENT
If the goal line does not match the depth of the goalposts, then align the rear of the posts with the outside of the goal line.

9. Shall not exceed 5 inches in width
GOALPOST SHAPES
ACCEPTABLE
Square
Round
Rectangle
Oval
Shall not exceed 5 inches in width
Posts must be White

10. TECHNICAL AREA

11. The Technical Area
One team official may convey tactical instructions to the players during the match and must return to his position after doing so.
The coach and other officials must remain within the confines of the technical area except in special circumstances
To assess an injured player
and they must behave in a responsible manner.

12. REVIEW Field shall be what shape? Can you name the lines?
Rectangular, touch lines being longer
Can you name the lines?
Lines can be how wide?
5 inches wide (maximum)
Is a ball on the Penalty area line in the Penalty area?
Yes, lines belong to the area to which they are boundaries

13. REVIEW (cont) Corner flagposts: Goalposts: mandatory? minimum height?
what else?
Goalposts:
what shape is acceptable?
what if not anchored securely?
don’t play
must be white
if not, play the game - report to league