Roles of Officials
This official has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game.
Who is the referee?
A foul committed with disregard for an opponent’s safety.
What is reckless?
This restart allows a goal to be scored directly.
What is a direct free kick?
Offside is judged relative to this defender.
Who is the second-to-last defender?
Proper movement that helps officials see play clearly.
What is positioning?
This official assists mainly with offside and boundary decisions.
Who is the assistant referee?
The level of force that results in a red card.
What is excessive force?
This restart requires the ball to touch another player before a goal can be scored.
What is an indirect free kick?
A player must be this to be penalized for offside.
What is involved in play?
This whistle tone is used for serious fouls.
What is a strong whistle?
The officiating system most commonly used in soccer includes this many officials.
What is three officials?
Actions punished with a yellow or red card.
What is misconduct?
This restart is awarded for handling outside the penalty area.
What is a direct free kick?
Advantage should be applied when stopping play would benefit this team.
What is the offending team?
The most common movement pattern for assistant referees.
What is lateral shuffling?
Before the match, officials should meet to discuss roles during this conference.
What is the pre-game conference?
A minor foul that does not involve danger to an opponent.
What is careless?
This restart is used to resume play after certain stoppages.
What is a drop ball?
Offside cannot be called directly from this restart.
What is a throw-in?
Why is fitness important for referees?
What is to maintain proper positioning throughout the match?
This quality is most important for officials when dealing with players and coaches.
What is professionalism?
This type of misconduct includes dissent toward the referee.
What is unsporting behavior?
This restart is awarded after a foul inside the defending team’s penalty area.
What is a penalty kick?
This principle allows play to continue after a foul.
What is advantage?
This type of training improves sprint recovery and endurance for referees.
What is interval training?