Goal
A score occurs if the ball passes under the crossbar, between the goalposts, and all of the ball passes completely over the outside edge of the goal line.
Throw-in
If all of the ball passes completely over the outside edge of the touchline (sideline), the restart is a throw-in. The throw-in is taken by the team that did not last touch the ball. An improper throw-in or a throw-in taken from the wrong spot results in a throw-in for the opposing team.
Goal Kick
If all of the ball passes over the goal line, it was last touched by an attacking player, and a valid goal was not scored, the restart is a goal kick. The ball is placed in the goal area and kicked by a member of the defending team. All attacking players must remain outside the
penalty area until the ball leaves the penalty area. A goal may be scored directly from a goal-kick.
penalty area until the ball leaves the penalty area. A goal may be scored directly from a goal-kick.
Corner Kick
If all of the ball passes over the goal line, it was last touched by a defensive player, and a valid goal was not scored, the restart is a corner kick. The ball is placed in the corner arc and kicked by an attacking player. A goal may be scored directly from a corner-kick.
Drop Ball
When the game is stopped while the ball is in play, for a reason other than an infraction of the laws, the game is restarted with a drop ball.
Penal Foul (foul resulting in a direct or penalty kick)
A direct free kick is the sanction awarded at the point of infraction for any one of the ten penal fouls. For the complete wording and understanding of these infractions you must read the actual laws of the game. This is an overview of the infractions that result in a direct kick.
1. Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
1. Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
2. Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
3. Jumping at an opponent
4. Charging an opponent
5. Striking or attempting to strike an opponent
6. Pushing an opponent
7. Making contact with an opponent before contacting the ball when making a tackle
8. Holding an opponent
9. Spitting at an opponent
10. Deliberately handling the ball (except by goal-keeper in his or her own penalty area)
Penalty Kick
If one of the ten penal fouls is committed by the defense in its own penalty area, the sanction awarded to the attacking team is a penalty kick. The ball is placed on the penalty mark, the kicker is identified, the goal-keeper is positioned on the goal-line and may not move forward until the ball is kicked. All other players must remain outside the penalty area and penalty arc and not closer to the goal-line than the penalty mark until the ball has been kicked. Time is extended for a penalty kick taken at the end of half-time, full-time, or over-time.
Non-Penal Foul
An indirect free kick is the sanction awarded at the point of infraction for any non-penal foul. Again, this is an overview. The law book must be consulted for a complete wording and understanding.
1. Dangerous play
2. Charging fairly when the ball is not within playing distance
3. Impeding the progress of an opponent by interposing oneself between the opponent and the ball not within playing distance of the ball.
4. Goal-keeper taking more than four steps while in possession of the ball, double possession, or otherwise wasting time
Free Kicks
* Direct Free Kick
On a direct free kick, a valid goal is scored if the ball is kicked directly into the opponent's goal.
* Indirect Free Kick
On an indirect free kick, the ball must touch another player in addition to the kicker prior to a goal being scored. The referee signals an indirect free kick by holding an arm in the air until
the ball is played or touched by another player or goes out of bounds.
the ball is played or touched by another player or goes out of bounds.
Advantage
The referee applies the advantage clause to allow play to continue if, in his or her opinion, it would be more advantageous to the fouled team to continue play than to be awarded a free kick. If the referee applies the advantage clause and the advantage that was anticiapted does not develop within a few seconds, the referee shall penalize the original offense.
Off-side
A player is in an off-side position if he or she is nearer to the opponents' goal-line than the ball, unless the player is in his or her own half of the field, or there are at least two opponents between the attacker and the goal-line. It is not an offense in itself to be in an off-side position. A player shall only be penalized for being in an off-side position if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by a teammate, he or she is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in the play by:
o interfering with play
o interfering with an opponent
o gaining an advantage by being in that position
A player shall not be declared off-side by the referee merely because of being in an off-side position or if the ball is received directly from a goal kick, a corner kick, or a throw-in. If a player is declared off-side, the referee shall award an indirect free kick, which shall be taken by a player of the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred, unless the offense is committed by a player in the opponents' goal area, in which case the free kick shall be taken from any point within the goal area.
Misconduct Resulting in a Caution and a Showing of the Yellow car
1. Dissent with the referee's decision
2. Unsporting behavior
3. Persistent infringement of the Laws of the Game
4. Delaying the restart of play
5. Failing to respect the required distance when play is restartedwith a corner kick or free kick.
6. Entering or leaving the field of play without the referee's permission
Misconduct Resulting in a Send-off and a Showing of the Red Card (team plays down a player)
1. Violent conduct
2. Serious foul play
3. Spitting at an opponent or any other person
4. Denying the opponents a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by either deliberately handling the ball or committing a foul that would be punishable by a free kick or penalty kick.
3. Offensive, insulting, or abusive language
4. A player committing a second cautionable offense after having already received a caution
Common Misconceptions
Two of the most misunderstood laws are handling the ball and off-side. As spectators and coaches, please refrain from "helping" the referee by hollering HANDS! or OFF SIDES! It will help the referees if we let them call the game on the field, and then if we have serious concerns, please call
Andy Levin, 617-489-8789, Referee Director after the game.
Zero Tolerance toward Referee Abuse
The new BAYS Zero Tolerance Policy prohibits any person from addressing the referee during the game except to point out an emergency situation. A person who in the opinion of the referee violates the Zero Tolerance Policy will be asked to leave the vicinity of the field of play, and the team may face further sanctions. Many referees are young people just learning to referee or adults essentially volunteering their time. Please show them the common courtesy you would expect to be shown to your child or to yourself.
