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The Ball (2). U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training. Requirements for ball. Safe S pherical Leather or other suitable material Properly inflated Color/design do not matter. Defective Ball. During play Stop play and replace ball
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The Ball (2) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 8 Referee Course Competitive Youth Training
Requirements for ball • Safe • Spherical • Leather or other suitable material • Properly inflated • Color/design do not matter
Defective Ball • During play • Stop play and replace ball • Restart with a dropped ball • During a penalty kick • Stop game and replace ball • Retake penalty kick • During a stoppage • Replace ball and restart accordingly • Referee must check replacement ball
Review Question What should the referee do if the ball becomes defective during a stoppage in play? • Stop play, replace the ball, and restart play with a dropped ball • Replace the ball and resume play with the appropriate restart based on the stoppage