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The Field of Play (1)

The Field of Play (1). U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 9 Referee Course Small Sided and Recreational Youth Training. Field Size. Field size will vary Determined by local rules Boundary lines Touch lines Goal lines Touch line > goal line. Touch Line. Goal Line.

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The Field of Play (1)

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  1. The Field of Play (1) U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 9 Referee Course Small Sided and Recreational Youth Training

  2. Field Size • Field size will vary • Determined by local rules • Boundary lines • Touch lines • Goal lines • Touch line > goal line Touch Line Goal Line

  3. Parts of the Field Touch Line Optional Mark(s) Goal Line Penalty Area Penalty Arc(s) Goal Area Center Circle Center Mark Penalty Mark(s) Corner Flag(s) Corner Arc(s) Goal(s) Goal Area Penalty Area Goal Line Halfway Line Touch Line Technical Area Technical Area

  4. Field Safety - #1 Priority • Arrive 30 minutes prior to kickoff – find the problems before the game • Home coach – responsible for fixing problems • Referee decides if the field is safe

  5. Goal Safety Goal not anchored? This is a deal breaker!!!

  6. Corner Flags MINIMUM OF 5 FEET TALL Why?

  7. Review Question Who should correct any reported problems with the field of play? • Referee team • Away team coach • Home team coach • Spectators

  8. Review Question Must the goals be securely anchored to the ground before starting play? • Yes • No

  9. Review Question At a minimum, how many minutes before the game should the referee team arrive? • 5 minutes • 10 minutes • 15 minutes • 30 minutes

  10. Review Question In a small sided game, what will determine the size of the field and the field markings used? • Laws of the Game • Local rules of competition

  11. Review Question Will the local rules of competition determine the size of the goals used? • Yes • No

  12. Review Question The corner flags must be at least how many feet high? • 2 feet • 4 feet • 5 feet • 6 feet

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