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Law 7. Duration of the Match. Objectives. state the length of each period and the half-time interval state 4 of 5 allowances for time lost state when the game may be extended. At the end of this lesson the student will:. TIMING. Two equal periods Change length prior to start of match
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Law 7 Duration of the Match
Objectives • state the length of each period and the half-time interval • state 4 of 5 allowances for time lost • state when the game may be extended At the end of this lesson the student will:
TIMING • Two equal periods • Change length prior to start of match • Referee and teams must agree to change • Periods are normally 45 minutes • Clock starts at kick-off • Clock remains “running” • Extend time only for a penalty kick
HALF-TIME • Players are entitled to half-time • Must not exceed 15 minutes • Normally 5 minutes in youth matches • Length must be stated in rules of competition • May be altered with consent of referee
YOUTH MODIFICATIONS • The length of the periods and the size of ball change for various age groups. • Check with your local assignor for specific variations.
ADDING TIME • Time shall be added for: • time lost for substitutions • assessment of injury to player • removal of injured player from field • wasting time • any other cause • Amount of time is at referee’s discretion
EXTENDING TIME FOR PENALTY KICK Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time.
REVIEW • Equal periods • How long are adult matches? • Can length of periods vary? • Time kept by referee • For what reasons may time be added? • May extend time for what purpose? • Does the referee stop the clock? • Half-time • What if 1 team wants it & other doesn’t? • Up to 15 minutes - how long normally?