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The Start and Restart of Play (8). U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training. Kick-off Mechanics. Kickoff Requirements. Players in their own halves of the field. AR in line with 2 nd last defender. Ball stationary on center mark.
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The Start and Restart of Play (8) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training
Kickoff Requirements Players in their own halves of the field AR in line with 2nd last defender Ball stationary on center mark Opponents 10 yards from ball
Infringements • Double touch • Stop play • Restart with indirect free kick for opposing team • Other (wrong half of field, ball kicked back, etc.) • Stop play • Retake the kick-off
Special Rules-Dropped Ball • Repeat dropped ball if: • Ball touched by player before making contact with the ground • Ball leaves the field without being touched by player • Ball enters the goal on the first touch: • Goal kick if into opponent’s goal • Corner kick if into team’s own goal
Review Question When is the ball in play from a dropped ball? • When the ball touches the ground • When the referee releases the ball • When a player touches the ball • When the ball stops bouncing
Review Question When is the ball in play at the taking of a kick-off? • When it has been touched or played by another player • When it leaves the center circle • When it is kicked and moves • When it is kicked and moves forward
Review Question How should the referee restart the game if a player kicks the ball directly into the opponent’s goal from a dropped ball? • Corner kick • Goal kick • Repeat the dropped ball • Kick-off
Review Question How should the referee restart the game if play is stopped for an injured goalkeeper in possession of the ball? • Corner kick • Kick-off • Indirect free kick • Dropped ball