Welcome! Futsal Referee Refresher Clinic Instructor : Bob Tibbo Ontario Soccer Association.

Welcome!

Futsal Referee Refresher ClinicInstructor : Bob Tibbo

Ontario Soccer Association

Referee DevelopmentProgram

FAIR PLAY

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Clinic Outline

Introductions Law 5 / 6 – The Referee / Second Referee Law 7 – Time Keeper & 3rd Referee Law 1 – The Pitch Law 2 – The Ball Law 3 – Number of Players Law 4 – Players’ Equipment Law 8 – Duration of the Match Law 10 – Ball in and Out of Play Law 11 – The Method of Scoring

Clinic Outline

Law 9 – Start and Restart of Play Law 16 – The Kick-In Law 17 – The Goal Clearance Law 18 – The Corner Kick Law 13 – Free Kicks Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct Law 15 – The Penalty Kick Law 14 – Accumulated Fouls Referee Signals and Positioning Referee Game Management

Law 5 – The Referee

Being a top-quality Referee is not easy: Fairness, honesty, motivation, courage, confidence,

strength, stamina, perseverance

Refereeing is a difficult job : Physical strength / stamina Solid focus on the game and the players Ability to react and make decisions quickly Strong desire for fair play / justice Strength to withstand criticism Courage to stand by your decisions, convictions


Referee’s Responsibility:

- SAFETY of participants

- ENJOYMENT of participants

- EQUALITY of opportunity



Powers : Penalize infractions of the Laws Decide not to penalize a player when by doing so

it would give an advantage to the offending team Caution or dismiss players or substitutes Temporarily suspend play or terminate the game Decide how much time to add at the end of a half

of play.


Duties : Enforce the Laws Act as Timekeeper Control the match in co-operation with other match officials Keep a record of the match Signal the start and any restarts Keep a high level of fitness Ensure the ball complies Ensure players’ equipment complies Ensure seriously injured player (e.g. bleeding) receives attention Punish more serious of simultaneous offences Ensure no unauthorized person enters the pitch Report in writing Keep abreast of any Law changes or directives Comply with the Code of Ethics for Game Officials

Code of Ethics

The Canadian Soccer Association is aware of its responsibilities toward its referees and, having granted certain privileges to referees, it is obliged to ensure such individuals realize and respect their responsibilities and duties.

Specifically, a Canadian referee shall: Conduct himself/herself with dignity on and off the field of play at all times and shall, by personal

example, endeavour to inspire the true principles of fair play and to earn the respect of those whom he/she serves.

Not cause The Canadian Soccer Association to become involved in any controversial matters and shall abide by the rules and regulations of the jurisdiction in which he/she officiates.

Adhere to all national standards and directives. Always be neat in appearance and maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness. Study the Laws of the Game and be aware of all changes, and shall enforce all said laws and changes. Perform his/her designated responsibilities, including attending organized clinics and lectures, etc., and

shall assist his/her fellow referees to upgrade and raise their standard of officiating. Honour any appointments made for and accepted by him/her unless unable to do so by virtue of illness or

personal emergency. Not publicly criticize other referees or any soccer association. Not make any public statement to the media (newspaper, TV, radio, etc.,) relating to any game officiated by

him/her or regarding the quality of the match or the performance of the teams and their players. Follow the correct lines of communication to the CSA Referee Committee which shall be through the

Provincial/Territorial Soccer Association where he/she is registered. A Canadian referee shall be subject to disciplinary action should he/she not comply with this Code of Ethics.

Duties Instruct the 2nd Referee Accept responsibility for all

decisions If necessary, dispense with the

services of the 2nd referee and report the facts in the game report.


Law 6 – The Second Referee


Duties A second referee is appointed to operate on the

opposite side of the pitch from the Referee Assists the Referee to control the match in

accordance with the Laws of the Game Is permitted to use a whistle. Has discretionary powers to stop the game for any

infringement of the Laws Ensures that substitutions are carried out properly


Disagreements : (between Referees) If the referee and the second referee both signal a foul

simultaneously and there is a disagreement as to which team is to be penalized, the referee’s decision prevails

Both the referee and the second referee have the right to caution or send off a player, but in the case of a disagreement between them, the referee’s decision prevails

In any case of a disagreement between the two referees, the referee’s decision prevails.

Law 7 – The Timekeeper and the Third Referee

Law 7 – The Timekeeper and the Third Referee

Duties : A timekeeper and a third referee are appointed. They are seated outside the pitch at the halfway line on

the same side as the substitution zone. The timekeeper and the third referee are equipped with

a suitable clock (chronometer) and necessary equipment to indicate accumulated fouls, to be supplied by the association or club on whose pitch the match is being played.

Law 7 – The Third RefereeDuties of the Third Referee : monitor the replacement of balls at the request of the referees if necessary, check the substitutes’ equipment before they enter

the pitch signal to the referees when an obvious error has been made in

cautioning or sending off a player or if an act of violence has been committed out of their range of vision. In any case, the referee shall decide on any facts connected with play

monitor the conduct of those persons seated on the team benches and inform the referees of any inappropriate behavior

provide any other information relevant to the game

In case of injury, the Third Referee may replace either theReferee or the Second Referee

Law 1 – The Pitch

Law 1 – The Pitch

Length Minimum 25 m Maximum 42 m

Width Minimum 15 m Maximum 25 m

The lines belong to the areas of which they are boundariesPenalty Area, Penalty Mark – 6mSecond Penalty Mark – 10mSubstitution Zone – at teams’ benches

Note: Confusion? Confirm lines to be used with the Players!

Law 2 – The Ball

Law 2 – The Ball

Spherical

Leather or other suitable material

Circumference = 62 – 64 cm

Mass = 400 – 440 grams

Pressure = 0.4 – 0.6 atm 6 – 9 lbs

Note: Does not bounce well!

Bounce = 50 – 65 cm, dropped 2m

Law 3 – Number Of Players

• Minimum 3, maximum 5 players, including the keeper (minimum 5 to start)

• Maximum 7 substitutes• Unlimited substitutions• Substitutions when ball is in or out of play!• Sub only in your own substitution zone

• In front of your team’s bench!

• Player out before sub comes in

Law 3 – The Number of Players

Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment

Basic compulsory equipment consists of :

• a jersey or shirt• Shorts (keeper may

wear long pants)• socks• shin guards (covered

entirely by the socks)• footwear – “training or

gymnastic shoes withsoles of rubber or similarmaterial…”


.A player must not wear or use anything which is dangerous to

himself or another player.

NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED !!!

Chain & Pendant

Earrings & Noserings

Wrist watch

Ring

Boots with spikes


NO JEWELRY !!!

Includes

REFEREES


The word “dangerous” can at times be ambiguous and controversial, but in the interest of uniformity and consistency, players, substitutes and match officials may not wear any type of jewellery or adornment.

Law 8 – Duration of the Match

• Two periods of 20 minutes each – “stop time”• Check local league – period durations, “stop” vs. “running” time

• Duration prolonged for a penalty kick or direct free kick resulting in 6+ accumulated fouls

• “Time-Outs” One per team per half – no carry-over One minute duration Team must possess the ball Ball out of play Team Official may request No additional Time-Out in extra periods

(cannot use second-half time out if not used previously)

Law 8 – Duration of the Match

Law 10 – The Ball in and out of Play


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A Ball above the line is still “touching” the outside plane of the line


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When a match is played on an indoor pitch and the ball hits the ceiling, play shall be restarted with a kick-in to the opponents of the team that last touched the ball. The kick-in shall be taken from the point on the touch line nearest to the place on the ground above which the ball hit the ceiling.


Law 11 – The Method of Scoring


Unless otherwise provided for by these Laws,

A goal is scored when the whole of the ball : passes over the goal line

between the goal posts under the crossbar unless it has been thrown, carried or intentionally

propelled by the hand or arm by a player of the attacking team, the goalkeeper included.

When the WHOLE of the BALL has passed over the goal-line, between the goal-posts and under the cross bar.


Law 9 – The Start and Restart of Play

Referee Thought Process : Why have you stopped the game? What action will you take?

Verbal warning? Caution? Dismissal?

How will you restart the game?

Law 9 – Start and Restart of Play

What are the Starts and Restarts?

1. Kick-Off2. Kick-In3. Goal Clearance4. Corner-Kick5. Drop-Ball6. Direct Free-Kick7. Indirect Free-Kick8. Penalty-Kick

Law 9 – Start and Restart of Play

Law 16 – The Kick-In

OK OK OK NO

Law 16 – The Kick-InCorrect ball positioning

The ball must be stationary on the touch line

(The ball is already inside the pitch!)

Law 17 – The Goal Clearance

must be taken within four (4) seconds of possession the ball is thrown from any point within the penalty area

by the goalkeeper of the defending team opponents remain outside the penalty area until the ball is

in play the ball is in play when it is thrown directly beyond the

penalty area if not, then the goal clearance is retaken

the goalkeeper does not play the ball a second time until it has touched an opposing player or has crossed the center line if not, then an IFK is awarded to the opposing team

a goal cannot be scored directly

Law 17 – The Goal Clearance

Law 18 – The Corner Kick

the ball is placed precisely at the nearest corner on the lines

opponents remain at least 5 m from the ball until it is in play

the ball is kicked by a player of the attacking team the ball is in play when it is kicked or touched the kicker does not play the ball a second time

until it has touched a another player a goal may be scored directly from a corner kick,

but only against the opposing team

Law 18 – The Corner Kick

Free Kicks are either Direct or Indirect For both Direct and Indirect Free Kicks, the ball must be

stationary when the kick is taken, and the kicker may not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player.

The kicker must wait for a signal from the referee or 2nd referee, after which they have four seconds to put the ball into play.

Law 13 – Free Kicks

Law 12 – Fouls & Misconduct

Kicks or attempts to Trips or attempts to Strikes or attempts to Jumps at Charges Pushes Tackles (contact before ball) Holds Slide tackles Spits at Handles the ball deliberately (except goalkeeper within his own

penalty area)

Careless,

Reckless,

ExcessiveForce

Opponent

Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct10 Penal Offences

(Direct Free Kick / Penalty Kick)

Throwing a ball or other object is classed as striking.

Law 12 – Fouls and MisconductDirect Free Kick

A Direct Free Kick is also awarded if a player : holds an opponent spits at an opponent slides in an attempt to play the ball when it is being played

or is attempting to be played by an opponent (sliding tackle), except for the goalkeeper in his own penalty area and provided that he does not play in a careless, reckless way or uses excessive force

touches the opponent before the ball when attempting to win possession

carrying, striking, or throwing the ball with one’s hands or arms, except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area


Slide tackles an opponent. (Knees make contact with the floor) No play allowed when down on floor.

Only the goal keeper is allowed to slide tackle


A direct free kick is taken from the place where the infringement occurred.

The above-mentioned fouls (6 + 5 = 11) are Accumulated Fouls.


Indirect Free Kick

Law 12 – Fouls and MisconductInDirect Free Kick

An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a Goalkeeper commits one of the following offences :


• If, after releasing the ball from his possession, (hands or feet) he touches it again with his hands before it has been played or touched by an opponent.

• If, after the ball has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate, the goal keeper touches or controls the ball with his/her hands.

• If, after the ball has been deliberately kicked to the goalkeeper by a team-mate from a kick-in, the Goal keeper touches or controls the ball with his/her hands.

• Goalkeeper touches or controls the ball with the hands or feet in his own half for more than four seconds, or, in the opinion of the referee, is intentionally wasting time


An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the place where the infringement occurred, if, in the opinion of the referee, A Player :


Plays in a dangerous mannerdeliberately impedes the progress of an

opponent when the ball is not being playedprevents the goalkeeper from releasing the

ball from his handscommits any other offence, for which play

is stopped to caution or dismiss a player


Law 15 – The Penalty Kick

The ball is placed on the Penalty mark 6m from the goal line, centered

The defending goalkeeper remains on the goal line, facing the kicker, between the goalposts, until the ball has been kicked

The players, other than the kicker, are located : inside the pitch outside the penalty area behind or to the side of the of the penalty mark at least 5 m from the penalty mark

Law 15 – The Penalty Kick

Incident Action

1. Goal not scored Defender encroaches before kick is taken Retake

2. Goal scored Defender encroaches before kick is taken Goal

3. Goal not scored Attacker encroaches before kick is taken Goal-clearance

4. Goal scored Attacker encroaches before kick is taken Retake

5. Goal scored Encroachment by attacker and defender Retake and caution

6. Goal not scored Encroachment by attacker and defender Retake

7. Goal scored Infringement by kicker, eg. double touchIndirect free kick to defending team

8. Goal not scored Infringement by kicker, eg. double touchIndirect free kick to defending team

9. Goal not scored Goalkeeper moves before kick taken Retake

10. Goal scored Goalkeeper moves before kick taken Goal

11. Goal scored Goalkeeper moves before kick taken & Retake

encroachment by attacker and defender

12. Goal scored Goalkeeper moves before kick taken & Retake

encroachment by attacker and defender

Law 15 – The Penalty KickInfringements / Sanctions

Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct

Cautionable

Offences

A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following offences :

1. is guilty of unsporting behavior

2. shows dissent by word or action

3. persistently infringes the Laws of the Game

4. delays the restart of play

5. fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, kick-in, free kick or goal clearance

6. enters or re-enters the pitch without the referee's permission or infringes the substitution procedure

7. deliberately leaves the pitch without the referee's permission

Law 12 – Fouls and MisconductCautionable Offences

Showing DissentDifferent forms of dissent must be recognized and dealt with.

Types of Dissent:

• Directly verbal

• Indirect comments

• Gestures

• Ball antics

Dealing with Dissent:

Law 12 states that a player shall be cautioned

Law 12 – Fouls and MisconductCautionable Offences

Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct

Sending-Off

Offences

A player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following offences :

1. is guilty of serious foul play

2. is guilty of violent conduct

3. spits on an opponent or any other person

4. denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball (this does no apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area)

5. denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick

6. uses offensive, insulting, or abusive language and/or gestures

7. receives a second caution in the same match.

Law 12 – Fouls and MisconductSending-Off Offences

Foul Language : Causing Disgust Foul Mouthed Disgusting or Obscene


Abusive Language : To Attack Verbally Criticizing Harshly Insulting Racial Slurs


A player who has been sent off may not re-enter the game in course, nor may he sit on the substitutes' bench. A substitute player may enter the pitch two complete minutes after a team-mate has been sent off, unless a goal is scored before the two minutes have elapsed, and provided he has the authorization of the timekeeper. In this case the following applies:


if there are 5 players against 4 and the team with the larger number scores a goal, the team with only 4 players may be completed by a fifth player

if both teams are playing with 4 players and a goal is scored, both teams remain with the same number of players

if there are 5 players playing against 3, or 4 against 3 and the team with the larger number scores a goal, the team with 3 players may be increased by one more player only

if both teams are playing with 3 players and a goal is scored, both teams remain with the same number of players

if the team scoring the goal is the one with fewer players, the game continues without changing the number of players


Law 14 – Accumulated Fouls

Accumulated Fouls are those punishable by a Direct Free Kick or Penalty Kick

There are 11 Penal Offences

(6 + 5 = 11)


if the game goes into extra time, all the fouls that have accrued from the second half of the game continue to accumulate into extra time


• Penal offences (Direct free kick fouls) only• First five (5) by each team in each half are

recorded – regluar Direct Free Kick is taken• Beginning with the sixth (6th) foul :

No wall Identify player to take kickKeeper in penalty area and 5m from ballOther players behind ball, 5m from ballMust attempt to scoreMust then touch keeper or goalpost/crossbarNo further away than 10m spot, no closer than 6m

spot

Law 14 – Accumulated FoulsSummary

Referee Positioning

Refereeing Requires: Fitness Alertness Concentration “Reading” the game Constant communication

Referee Positioning

Effective positioning offers a chance of: Seeing Selling Preventing

Referee Positioning

General Principles: Diagonal System – Ball always between the 2 Referees

Keep play between Referees Referees – look at each other – Constant Communication! Overlap (when possible) on FK, corners

Two signals for every “call” – Both Referees “Mirror” the other Referee!

Count 4 seconds – your half, hand signal with/without voice Both Referees – arm ALWAYS up for Indirect Free Kick On goal / foul / caution / dismissal

Report to TimeKeeper, clear voice and hand signals

Referee Positioning/Communication

Kick-Off

Referee Positioning

Kick-In

Referee Positioning

Kick-In

Referee Positioning

Referee Game Management

During the Game : Use man-management skills to control game

“temperature” Use Yellow / Red cards when appropriate

Watch for “Off Ball” incidents Deal with these swiftly and decisively – will impact game control

If a serious incident develops, do not interfere Take notes, record player numbers A calm and courteous attitude will help diffuse a “HOT” situation


During the Game : Never lose your temper! Always stay calm.

Your “temperature” will have an effect on players Never get in arguments with players, team officials or

spectators. Never threaten anyone (with cards, suspensions or what

might happen to them) Never touch, bump or physically threaten anyone -

especially players. Use positive suggestions to control “hot” behavior

e.g. “You are a good player, #15, your team needs you on the pitch!” Body language can offend!

Don’t let your actions or attitude inflame the situation


During the Game : Show respect to players, team officials, spectators

This is the best way to encourage them to show you respect

Be patient and even-tempered while making decisions Do not try to “Ram” your authority into people’s faces Be diplomatic – there is often a way to convince someone to

comply with your decision while “saving face” Be firm – do not allow anyone to talk you out of your

decision


During Youth Futsal Games : Your job is also to educate the young players

Often their parents and coaches too!

Explain your calls when it seems appropriate Explain what behavior is allowed, and what is not allowed

Referee Game ManagementYouth Futsal

If a player is injured during the Game : Stop play immediately, and stop time. Decide if the injury is serious Do not touch the injured player or allow anyone, other than

the coach or trainer to touch him. There may be serious injury that could be made worse if he is moved, and if this happens, you could be held liable.

Signal for the coach or trainer to come aid the player Use common sense – e.g. if a coach is already running onto the

pitch, signal him in as if he were still on the sideline. Remember that a player who is bleeding must leave the

field of play and cannot return until you are satisfied that the bleeding has stopped and the wound has been covered.


If a player is injured during the Game : If it is necessary to call an ambulance, make sure that the

injured player is kept warm and as comfortable as possible until professional help arrives.

Don’t worry about the game being delayed. The player’s safety is your first concern.

Restart the game time when you restart the game.


Problems that might arise during the Game : Appeals against a referee’s decisions Abuse directed towards a referee Telling a referee such pearls of wisdom as :

“Open your eyes, Ref, you’re missing a great game!” “There are two teams on the field, Ref!”


Problems that might arise during the Game : Constant appeals for decisions by the referee in favour of

his team Yelling at Referees Yelling abuse at opposing players Constantly questioning a Referee’s decisions Coach instructing his player to attack or injure opponents

Deal with this swiftly and decisively – eject the coach while clearly explaining that this is not acceptable!


Problems that might arise during the Game : Coach moving up and down the touch line (outside the

technical area) yelling instructions to his players. Coach impeding a Referee by standing on the touch line and

preventing him from seeing the play Coach impeding a Referee by standing on the touch line and

preventing him from moving along the touch line.


Problems that might arise during the Game : Coach allowing a substitute onto the pitch before the player

being replaced has left the pitch. Coach allowing or encouraging other team officials and/or

substitutes on the team bench to heckle or abuse the Referee Coach loses his temper – demonstrates this by word or

action that brings the game into disrepute. When a coach or Assistant Coach is warned or asked to

leave the game by the Referee, defies the authority and may cause the game to be abandoned.


Problems that might arise during the Game : Coach allowing other people than those listed on the team

sheet to sit on the bench or be in the bench area (technical area).

Coach fails to understand the International Board’s directive on coaches and those on team benches, i.e., “The coach and other occupants of the technical area must at all times, conduct themselves in a responsible manner.”


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Welcome! Futsal Referee Refresher Clinic Instructor : Bob Tibbo Ontario Soccer Association.

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