Resets
What restart occurs when the ball crosses the goal line last touched by the attacking team?
Goal Kick
Where does the Lead official start during play? NOT a kickoff, but during a live attack.
On/Near the touchline near the top of the semi-circle, ahead of attacking play
What does “advantage” mean in soccer officiating?
Allowing play to continue after a foul if the fouled team maintains control and is advancing
What color card is shown for a caution?
Yellow Card
What restart occurs when the ball crosses the goal line last touched by the defending team?
Corner Kick
How far behind the play should the Trail official stay?
10-15 yards
When should you stop play instead of applying advantage?
When in doubt or when the fouled team loses control
What is a “soft red” card?
Two yellow cards resulting in ejection
True or False: A goal can be scored directly from a kickoff.
True
What is the primary responsibility of the Trail official?
Call fouls and watch the field, especially behind the play, out of bounds on your touchline
What phrase should referees use to indicate advantage?
Play on!” or “Advantage!” and mechanic for advantage
Name one offense that results in a yellow card.
Slide tackles with no contact
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Physical/Hard Fouls
Committing foul in the midfield zone to delay offense
Persistently committing similar fouls
Name two resets or set pieces where a goal can be scored directly.
Corner Kick
Goal Kick
Direct Free Kick
Penalty Kick
What is the best way for officials to maintain coverage of the field?
Keep as many players as possible between the two officials
What should you do if advantage is not maintained after allowing play to continue?
Stop play and award the original free kick
Name one offense that results in a hard red card.
Violent foul, slide tackle with contact, stopping a scoring opportunity in the front third
During a kickoff, where must all players be positioned? Excluding the one(s) taking the kickoff,
Their own half of the field and outside the center circle
A player takes a shot on the opponents goal from midfield. The shot is off, and goes a mile over the goal, and out of bounds. Which official should blow the whistle, and what would be the reset?
Lead
Goal kick
During an attacking play, a defender commits a foul just outside the penalty area, but the ball immediately rolls to another attacker who has a clear shot on goal. The referee signals advantage, and the shot is taken but misses the goal. What reset is required?
Goal kick by the defending team
Give me two combinations of cards that results in a team ejection
4 Yellows
1 Yellow, 1 Red
2 Reds