May 1, 2009 | Rules | No Comments
The assistant referee’s flag must always be visible to the referee, unfurled and still whilst running. When making a signal, the assistant referee must stop running, face the field of play, make eye contact with the referee and raise the flag with deliberate (not hasty or exaggerated) motions. The flag should be like an extension of the arm. Continue reading
April 29, 2009 | Rules | 1 Comment
Has there been a time when your player has been fouled yet the referee did not make the call? Do you remember if your team kept possession during that time? The referee may have applied the rule of advantage. Let’s take a closer look at the advantage rule. Continue reading
Because soccer is such a simple game, there is not much equipment needed to play unlike other sports. This makes the game less expensive to play, which makes both parents and players happy! Let’s see what’s needed! Continue reading
A corner kick is a method of restarting play in a game of soccer. If the defending team last touched the ball before it fully crossed over the end line on the ground or in the air, a corner kick is awarded to the attacking team. Continue reading
A goal kick is a method of restarting play in a game of soccer. If the attacking team last touched the ball before it fully crossed over the end line on the ground or in the air, a goal kick is awarded to the defending team. Continue reading
A throw-in is a method of restarting play in an outdoor soccer game. If your team last touched the ball before it fully crossed over either touch line on the ground or in the air, then a throw-in is awarded to the opposing team. Continue reading
So you think you have a better shot than Roberto Carlos or Cristiano Ronaldo? Is it powerful enough to actually pop the ball?! Ever wonder what would happen if a ball all of a sudden popped or became defective during a game? Let’s find out! Continue reading
In a game of outdoor soccer, a team should field no more than 11 players, one of which is the goalkeeper. A game cannot start if a team has fewer than 7 players on the field. If a team cannot field the minimum amount of players, they may have to forfeit the game.
In short, a yellow card is used to caution a player. A red card is used to send off a player. But for what reason? Let’s take a closer look as to why a referee would discipline a player. Continue reading
During a game, you may have seen a second ball mistakenly thrown or kicked into the field, possibly from another field nearby. If this happens, the referee will stop play, remove the second ball, and restart the game with a dropped ball. What’s a dropped ball? Continue reading
