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The Field of Play (1). U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training. Lines. Lines are a part of the area that they define. Field Not Properly Marked. Not an “if” but a “when” Do the best you can Report it Exceptions
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The Field of Play (1) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training
Lines Lines are a part of the area that they define.
Field Not Properly Marked • Not an “if” but a “when” • Do the best you can • Report it • Exceptions • Goals not anchored (don’t play) • Unsafe corner flags (remove)
Goals Anything above this crossbar is not part of the goal. “Out of play”
Goal Safety Goals not anchored means … ?
Review Question If the goals are not securely anchored to the ground, what should the referee do? • Ask the home team coach to fix the issue and start the game only when the goals are securely anchored • Start the game without the goals anchored so long as it’s not too windy
Review Question If a tripping offense is committed by a player on his or her own penalty area line, what is the correct restart? • Indirect free kick • Dropped ball • Penalty kick • Kick-off