Odds & Ends New Stuff for Old Referees

1. Odds & EndsNew Stuff for Old Referees Presented 9/10/2013

2. Odds & Ends • Time of halves • Varsity – 40 minutes • Junior Varsity – 35 minutes • Freshman – 35 minutes • Review duties with the timekeeper • Countdown final 10 seconds • Referees are not to do this! • Signal end of period • Uniform issues • Play the game, report if necessary Presented 9/10/2013

3. Odds & Ends • Playing conditions • When is a field unsafe to play? • Overtime – Varsity only • Two 10 minute periods • Golden Goal • Positioning on corner kicks • Lead – goal line • Trail – near top of penalty area Presented 9/10/2013

4. Odds & Ends • Mandatory whistles… • To stop the clock, restart after a clock stoppage, after a sub… • Whose whistle? • Trail – kickoff, drop ball, goal kick (if needed) • Lead – PK, free kick or corner kick (if needed) • Throw in? – whoever is on that side of the field • When in doubt? – eye contact, and talk! Presented 9/10/2013

5. Odds & Ends • Studs exposed • Minimum – Dangerous Play (IFK) • Maximum – Serious Foul Play (Red & DFK) Presented 9/10/2013

6. Odds & Ends • Handling • “… deliberately handling, carry, striking or propelling the ball with a hand or arm.” • Illegal • Protecting the chest • Making themselves bigger • Legal • Stationary, protective stance in a wall • Reflex from close hard shot • Getting hit by the ball Presented 9/10/2013

7. New Stuff • Poor coverage – Dual Officiating System R R Presented 9/10/2013

8. New Stuff • Dual System Remedies - • Do not be afraid to cross into other half • Be ready to quickly recover to be in position for Offside • Pre-Game Instructions • Switch sides at half-time Presented 9/10/2013

9. New Stuff • Better coverage: Presented 9/10/2013

10. New Stuff • Problem areas still exist – The Coffin Corner: Presented 9/10/2013

11. New Stuff • Coffin Corner remedy: • Swap Lead/Trail with your partner • Best done on set pieces • Trade back when the game allows • Be sure to cover this in your pre-game! Presented 9/10/2013