Rules

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 »

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 »