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The RSA has teamed up with the Regina Soccer Referee Association to offer . . . Ask a Referee! Here’s your chance to ask those questions that have puzzled you about the rules of soccer. What a great opportunity to investigate the subtle application of the “Laws of the Game” in particular situations. The referees will open up their case books and share their knowledge with you. So . . . click the email link and let your fingers go to work. Questions and answers will be posted for the benefit of all so please be brief and to the point. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length. Please direct your questions to general play. This is not a forum to discuss specific games or individuals. CLICK HERE to Ask a Referee! Questions: Added January 23rd, 2012 In under 10 play what is the definition of a high kick infraction? Is there a distance used as a guide line with referees?
Added December 22nd, 2011 In under 10 play, I see no where in the rules that states that while the keeper is kicking the ball that we can not have a defender stand behind the keeper to protect the net in case of a kick back at the net. Can you please clarify for me. I see no difference when there are some teams that have someone else kick the ball for the keeper while the keeper stands in the net.
Added September 12, 2011 During a game, the opponent took around 30 seconds to throw the ball into play, which I believe to be too long, Is there not a time limit to throw in the ball?
Added July 25th, 2011 - I'm asking this question on behalf of my team and as for myself. As we were told that slide tackling was not allowed in Co-Ed Rec Soccer. Last night we had a game and after the game I asked the referee about the slide tackling in Co-Ed he said that it was in the discretion of the ref to call. I asked the ref and he showed me an older version of the slide tackling rules and I left it at that. I'm not saying the ref did a bad job, I'm just asking about slide tackling in general, as the calls have been inconsistent. Can you please confirm if slide tackling is somewhat allowed or not allowed, this would be helpful for me to explain to my team. The ref from last night did a Great job, but we're just a little confused about some of the calls he made last night.
Added September 28, 10 - If the goalkeeper foot touches/or is outside the penalty area as he/she is releasing the ball and the referee blows the whistle, is this a Direct or Indirect kick? FIFA laws does not appear to address this specifically.
Added August 23, 10 - At a game I saw two similar looking players on a team switching jersey numbers back and forth several times. It looks like they were trying to confuse their identity to the other team. I know they have unlimited substitution and neither of them had any cards or penalties at the game. Is that allowed?
Added June 28, 10 - If an attacker (A) has the ball and goes on a breakaway and there are no defenders between the attacker who has the ball and the goal. Another attacker (B) runs up from an onside position, runs past the ball carrier so that attacker (B) is closer to the goal then attacker (A) (both [attackers] are closer to the goal than the last defender) and then (A) passes to (B), is this considered offside?
Added Nov. 18,08 - In indoor, is it a goal if one goalkeeper throws the ball directly into the opposing net? (no deflections off any other players on the field)
Added Nov. 4th,08 - If a defensive player prevents a ball from entering their net by jumping up and kicking the ball well above his/her waist, is a penalty shot or a direct kick to be awarded? If it’s a direct kick, where in the box would the shot be taken from if the infraction were to occur right on the goal line?
Can a players from the other team sub even though you have the throw in and are ready to do so?
What are the real rules on a off side. Is it once the ball is kicked you can go for it or once the ball has gone past the last player. Nobody seem to be calling the same and people are getting confused?
Could you clarify when a handball is a foul? My understanding is that it is only for deliberately playing the ball with he hand/arm, i.e moving your arm to the ball. Recently I was given the explanation that "yes it was accidental, but he gained an advantage from it".
In under 10 play what is the definition of a high kick infraction? Is there a distance used as a guide line with referees? There actually isn't a high kick infraction specifically as it falls under dangerous play. There is no set guideline that is followed as it's at the discretion of the referee as to what they deem to be dangerous on the field of play.
In under 10 play, I see no where in the rules that states that while the keeper is kicking the ball that we can not have a defender stand behind the keeper to protect the net in case of a kick back at the net. Can you please clarify for me. I see no difference when there are some teams that have someone else kick the ball for the keeper while the keeper stands in the net. According to the FIFA Laws of the Game there is no rule stating that a defender cannot stand behind the keeper to protect the net in the case that the ball returns back to the penalty area quickly. All opponents must remain outside of the penalty area until the ball is kicked directly outside of the penalty area as well.
The only infringement that could occur with a goal kick would be if the player who took the kick, touches or handles the ball again before it has touched another player. Players can be in the penalty area when the ball is kicked however the ball must be kicked directly outside of the penalty area to be put in play so they are there just for defensive purposes if they wish to remain in the area.
During a game, the opponent took around 30 seconds to throw the ball into play, which I believe to be too long, Is there not a time limit to throw in the ball? There is not a set time limit that a player must throw the ball in. It is at the discretion of the referee to ensure that players are not delaying the restart of play. In the event that a player is taking too long to throw the ball in, the referee has the option of requesting the player to play the ball in or cautioning the player for delaying the restart.
I'm asking this question on behalf of my team and as for myself. As we were told that slide tackling was not allowed in Co-Ed Rec Soccer. Last night we had a game and after the game I asked the referee about the slide tackling in Co-Ed he said that it was in the discretion of the ref to call. I asked the ref and he showed me an older version of the slide tackling rules and I left it at that. I'm not saying the ref did a bad job, I'm just asking about slide tackling in general, as the calls have been inconsistent. Can you please confirm if slide tackling is somewhat allowed or not allowed, this would be helpful for me to explain to my team. The ref from last night did a Great job, but we're just a little confused about some of the calls he made last night. As per the Regina Soccer Association Adult Rules and Guidelines, slide tackling is not allowed in Co-Ed soccer. Although it is up to the referee to interpret whether or not a "slide" or a "slide tackle" was made. Unfortunately as this is at the referee's discretion there will be some inconsistencies as not everyone is able to interpret this the same way. As a Referee Association we strive towards consistency and we will be reviewing the difference between a slide tackle and a slide at the upcoming referee meeting.
As per the above mentioned rules, the information regarding slides and slide tackling is as follows.
Slide tackles are not allowed in any Co-ed division – however, a slide is allowed. The difference between a “slide tackle” and a “slide” is at the referee’s discretion.
A “slide tackle” is an attempt by a player to take the ball away from a ball carrier by sliding on the ground feet-first into the ball.
A “slide” is an attempt by a player to control or kick the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first and no other player is in the immediate vicinity.
To confirm, slide tackling is not allowed in any co-ed division.
If the goalkeeper foot touches/or is outside the penalty area as he/she is releasing the ball and the referee blows the whistle, is this a Direct or Indirect kick? FIFA laws does not appear to address this specifically. In the situation that you addressed this is not necessarily an infringement of the laws of the game. You need to take a look at where the ball is when the goalkeeper is releasing it. If the ball is inside the penalty area then it does not matter where his/her feet are. If the ball is out of the penalty area and the goalkeeper handles it with his/her hands then it would be a direct free kick with the potential for a caution for unsporting behaviour or even a possible send off for denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball. Note that the send off is only applicable in this sense if the goalkeeper is deliberately handling the ball outside of his/her own penalty area. In the average situation though with the goalkeeper handling the ball outside of his/her own penalty area then it is a direct free kick.
At a game I saw two similar looking players on a team switching jersey numbers back and forth several times.
It looks like they were trying to confuse their identity to the other team. I know they have unlimited substitution and neither of them had any cards or penalties at the game. Is that allowed? If the referee was to see the two players switching jerseys on the teams then he/she would caution both players for unsporting behaviour. Each player is identified by a number on the game sheet and when they switch jerseys and numbers this information is no longer correct and is not allowed to happen during the game.
If an attacker (A) has the ball and goes on a breakaway and there are no defenders between the attacker who has the ball and the goal. Another attacker (B) runs up from an onside position, runs past the ball carrier so that attacker (B) is closer to the goal then attacker (A) (both [attackers] are closer to the goal than the last defender) and then (A) passes to (B), is this considered offside? Yes, this is considered to be a situation where the player is in an offside position. As per the FIFA Laws of the Game: A player is in an offside position if: • he/she is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent
Since Player B moved ahead of Player A and then the ball was passed forward that puts Player B into an offside position as the second last opponent would have been trailing the breakaway. Therefore the flag goes up and the offside is called. If Player A would have held on to the ball and shot then Player B would be in an offside position however being in the position in itself is not an offence. No offside call is necessary on this play.
If Player B would have been behind or in line with Player A when the ball was played then play would have been allowed to continue as then Player B would not be considered to be offside. No offside call is necessary on this play
In indoor, is it a goal if one goalkeeper throws the ball directly into the opposing net? (no deflections off any other players on the field) If a goalkeeper throws the ball directly into the opposing net then it is a goal.
Since the ball is in the goalkeepers hands then it is in active play and there is nothing in the law book against that.
If a defensive player prevents a ball from entering their net by jumping up and kicking the ball well above his/her waist, is a penalty shot or a direct kick to be awarded? If it’s a direct kick, where in the box would the shot be taken from if the infraction were to occur right on the goal line? The situation that is described is not a foul.
If the defensive player plays the ball in a dangerous manner (with opponents around) without making contact with anyone then the restart for this would be an indirect free kick. If this occurs on the goal line then the ball is moved out to the top of the goal area parallel to where the infraction occurs. Also during the restart since it is at the top of the goal area, the players are not required to be the 9.15m (30ft) away from the ball and can stand on the goal line.
Now if the defensive player plays the ball in a dangerous manner (with opponents around) and makes contact with an opponent then the restart would no longer be for dangerous play and it would be for pushing, tripping, kicking etc. That would make it a penalty kick as there is no direct free kick in the penalty area.
Can a players from the other team sub even though you have the throw in and are ready to do so? A substitute can replace a player at any stoppage at the referees discretion. There is nothing to do with possession however this is why it is at the referees discretion as to when a substitute is able to enter the field of play.
What are the real rules on a off side. Is it once the ball is kicked you can go for it or once the ball has gone past the last player. Nobody seem to be calling the same and people are getting confused? When referring to offside you must remember that it is not an offense to be offside in itself but in an offside position. A player is in an offside position if he is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent. So to clearly answer your question, a player is penalised for being in an offside position when the ball has been touched and the player is closer to the goal line than the second last opponent. Another important point with offside is that the player in an offside position is only penalised if, at the moment oft he ball touches or is played by one of his team, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in active play by: * Interfering with play or * Interfering with an opponent or * Gaining an advantage by being in that position
Could you clarify when a handball is a foul? My understanding is that it is only for deliberately playing the ball with he hand/arm, i.e moving your arm to the ball. Recently I was given the explanation that "yes it was accidental, but he gained an advantage from it". A hand ball is a foul when a player deliberately handles the ball (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area).
A player can gain an advantage from a ball hitting his hand only because it was not deliberate and therefore is not a foul.
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