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The WSA Academy Modified Laws of the Game (LOTG)

The WSA Academy Modified Laws of the Game (LOTG). For all WSA Academy players, coaches and Jr. Referees. Law I: Field of Play. rectangular. The field of play is to be what shape? . ADUHHHHHH!. The lines are part of the areas they describe. . 3. 2. Penalty Area. 1.

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The WSA Academy Modified Laws of the Game (LOTG)

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  1. The WSA Academy Modified Laws of the Game (LOTG) For all WSA Academy players, coaches and Jr. Referees

  2. Law I: Field of Play rectangular • The field of play is to be what shape? ADUHHHHHH!

  3. The lines are part of the areas they describe. 3 2 Penalty Area 1 • Lines should not exceed 5 inches in width.

  4. SAFETY is key when inspecting the field. Always inspect the field for potential hazards prior to game time

  5. What else to inspect… The Goal

  6. Most important aspect of the goal: It must be weighted down

  7. Field area and Markings • Identify the following markings, areas and lines: Corner Arcs Penalty area Goal Area Center Circle Goal Goal Area Goal Goal Lines or end lines Penalty area Sidelines or touchline

  8. Law II: The Ball

  9. The ball is to be spherical, properly inflated, and the proper size. • The referee approves the ball before the start of the game. 3 Size of Ball for U8 (2nd grade) = Size of Ball for U9/U10 (3rd and 4th) = 4

  10. Law III - Number of Players

  11. WSA rule modification • The following # of players are in the rule modifications for younger ages; it still includes the : • Number of players for U8 (2nd grade)= • Number of players for U9/U10 (3rd and 4th)= 6 v 6 (no less than 5) 6 v 6 (no less than 6)

  12. What to do if there’s not enough players on one side???? • “coach, can this team borrow one of your players so that we can have a match?”

  13. Substitutions The substitution REQUEST is made by whom? The coach During ANY Stoppage In play When can a Coach request a Substitution?

  14. Substitution procedure continued: According to FIFA: A substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has left and after receiving a signal from the referee. WSA Rule Modifications: Typically subs will start coming on the pitch as players are coming off. This is mostly due to the lack of stoppage time that can be added. Try to have the players exiting and entering the field quickly WITH YOUR PERMISSION.

  15. Law IV - Players' Equipment

  16. Players equipment consists of: • Jersey

  17. Shorts

  18. Socks

  19. Cleats/shoes

  20. Shin guards

  21. Socks MUST be covering what? • Shin guards

  22. Who needs to wear a shirt or pinnie that distinguishes him from the other players? • The Goal keeper

  23. Inspection; How to do it? What should you do first? Line up the team

  24. What must be removed prior to the match? • jewelry

  25. Equipment Inspection:

  26. Equipment Inspection; what’s next?

  27. Law V – The Referee

  28. WSA Referee responsibilities: • Enforce the laws of the game. • Promote/insure safety • Educate and instruct • Create a fun playing environment

  29. Other Referee responsibilities Lightning • Apply the 30-30 rule: When you see lightning, count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less, seek proper shelter. When to “call” a game… If you can't see the lightning, just hearing the thunder is a good back-up rule. Hearing thunder means you are within reach of lightning

  30. Minimize the risk of being struck:Protect the safety of all participants by stopping game activities quickly, so that participant and spectators may retire to a safer place before the lightning threat becomes significant. Remember!!!!!! A vehicle with a solid metal roof and metal sides is a reasonable second choice The best shelter is a large, fully enclosed, substantially constructed building No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm

  31. If there is no proper shelter: Higher elevations; wide open areas, including fields avoid the most dangerous locations Tall objects such as trees, lamp posts…. And this guy

  32. If you cannot avoid these locations, crouch down on the balls of your feet, with your head tucked into your chest and your hands over your ears. Remain calm. A calm official will often be able to prevent panic by young players.

  33. The referee continued • Any incident that occurs during a match falling outside of the norm should be reported. • How does a referee report injuries or inappropriate behavior of a player/coach? A referee report

  34. Law VI - Assistant Referee. Job responsibilities of the AR or linesman: To indicate when the ball is out of play and which side gets the throw-in To call offside To indicate a foul has been committed when out of sight of the center referee

  35. Law VII - Duration of the Game

  36. Law according to FIFA What is the standard duration of time for an official soccer match? Two equal 45-minute halves

  37. WSA Jr. Referee Match Times • U8 (2nd grade): 2 20-minute halves, totaling 40 minutes • U9/U10 (3rd and 4th grade): 2 35-minute halves, totaling 70 minutes

  38. Keeping Time • When should a referee start his watch; according to FIFA Once the ball is kicked and moves forward during the kick-off

  39. WSA Match Duration • When should a Jr. Referee start his/her watch ? Once the referee Blows his/her Whistle… LOUDLY

  40. Law VIII - Start of Play • The Kick Off

  41. Kick-off According to FIFA Once the kick-off team is determined, where should the two teams be positioned

  42. Where does the defending team Stand prior to kick-off? defense defender attacker attacker defender attacker Offense defender Where does the attacking team Stand prior to kick-off?

  43. Kick-off Procedure • At what point can the defenders come in to the Center Circle Once the ball is kicked and moves forward

  44. Law IX - Ball In and Out of Bounds • The ball is out of play when it has wholly crossed the goal-line or touch-line, whether on the ground or in the air Field of play

  45. On a throw-in: • On a throw-in, if any part of the ball passes over the touch-line, the ball is in play In this case, the whole ball does not need to cross the touch-line completely

  46. Law X - Method of Scoring

  47. Method of Scoring When the whole ball crosses the goal line between the uprights and underneath the crossbar of the goal.

  48. Goooooooooooaal??? Goal line, in Between the Cross bars Inside The Goal Field

  49. Law XI - Off-Side

  50. To be in an offside position: • A player is standing behind the second to last defender at the moment the ball is kicked by a teammate. Who is typically the last defender?? The Goalkeeper

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