2016 YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER COACHES’ MANUAL

_____________________________________________Rev.11/2015 ____________________________________________

Program Philosophy Page 3League Rules Page 7Facility Rules Page 20

Recreation Division Mission Statement

The Recreation Division is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Walla Walla. It is our intent to provide people of all ages with programs that are fun, revitalizing, and allow for social

interaction and personal development.

TO ALL INDOOR SOCCER COACHES

Before beginning the season, we would like to make clear the goals of our youth sports programs. These should be foremost in your minds throughout the next two months as you work with your team. A clear understanding will hopefully lead to a positive experience for both players and coaches.

Our sports programs are oriented toward providing a healthy recreational and social learning experience for children. They are not intended to be miniature professional leagues. Participation in sports can help children to learn to relate more effectively to other people, to learn to cope with realities they will face later in life, to develop lifelong patterns of healthful physical activity and to have fun.

Out of fairness to all children and all teams, please allow only registered players to participate in practices and games. If a child wants to play but has not registered, please have the child contact the Parks and Recreation Department. We will do our best to place each child on a team.

Please do not "recruit" players or tell a child who wants to register that he/she can play on your team because it creates expectations for the child that may discourage their participation if they are placed on another team. Furthermore, any coach who trades players will be asked to withdraw from our program. All late registrants will be placed on teams still needing players.

It is extremely important that coaches contact their team and notify each member who their coach is and when the first practice is. This is to be done within one day after receiving your roster . If you neglect to do so, it is our experience that kids feel left out and frustrated. Their parents will call Parks and Recreation wondering why their child hasn't been placed on a team. The only response Parks and Recreation can give them is that coaches picked up the material and should be contacting them shortly. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by all the parents and the staff at Parks and Recreation.

If you have difficulty calling all of the players, set up a phone tree and continue to use is throughout the season. Select two or three reliable parents and give them each three or four names to call.

STRESS RESPECT FOR REFEREES, COACHES, SPECTATORS AND OTHER TEAMS.

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I. Program Philosophy The Walla Walla Parks and Recreation Department youth sports programs are oriented

towards providing a healthy recreational and social learning experience for children. Fun and sportsmanship are emphasized rather than competitive attitudes.

II. Objectives 1. To provide an enjoyable learning experience for youth through sports, with the utmost

importance placed on the well being of the participant.

2. To provide a program designed with rules and guidelines, which allow each participant fair treatment throughout the season.

3. To stimulate a higher level of self-esteem for participants.

4. To teach fundamentals and skills.

5. To teach the team sport concept.

III. Definitions 1. Coach

A youth sports coach is a Parks and Recreation Department volunteer, of at least 16 years of age, responsible for a specific youth sports team. If younger than 16, an adult, 18 years or older, must be present for all games and practices. The coach serves as the main contact between Parks and Recreation and the players/parents, relaying information and dealing with concerns or incidents. The safety and well-being of the players at all games and practices is the coach's responsibility, which includes staying at a game/practice facility until all team members’ rides have arrived. In addition to the administrative and skill development duties, the coach sets an example for the players, exhibiting leadership qualities consistent with Parks and Recreation philosophy.

If the coach is not present at the start of a game, a parent must take over as the substitute coach until the coach arrives. If no one is willing to "fill-in", the team without a coach will forfeit the game.

2. Recreation Supervisor & Recreation CoordinatorAre full-time employees of the Parks and Recreation Department who are responsible for planning and oversight of city-sponsored recreation programs.

3. Gym SupervisorIs a part-time employee of the Parks and Recreation Department. This person is responsible for managing their assigned gymnasium.

4. Game Official Game officials are part-time employees of the Parks and Recreation Department. All are not professionally trained. Every effort is made to put the best officials on the playing field at all times. The game official is the on-the-spot authority on any question regarding the game and in enforcing league rules. The official's decision is final.

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IV. Game Information

1. SchedulesSchedules will be published and available to coaches one week prior to the first league games. Coaches must distribute a Parks and Recreation published game schedule to each participant. Schedules will also be available on the city’s web site at www.wwpr.us.

2. Uniforms (t-shirts)Uniforms issued by Parks and Recreation are the official game uniforms. Players must wear team uniforms at all games. Players will not be allowed to play without their team uniform or a shirt of the same color. If a player needs a larger jersey please let us know before shirts are distributed to teams. The players keep uniforms at the end of the season.

3. ShoesNon-marking gym shoes must be worn while on the gymnasium floor. Playing in socks or bare feet will not be allowed. For the safety of other players, hiking shoes/boots are unacceptable for playing soccer. If you are looking to purchase new shoes, please try to buy those with light colored soles.Penalty: Removal from the game.

4. Practices and GamesPractices will take place on the first two Saturdays of the program and one night during the week throughout the season. Games will begin on the third Saturday of the program and will continue through early to mid March. Both games and practices will last approximately one hour.

5. EquipmentThe Parks and Recreation Department will provide game and practice equipment. Equipment must be returned to the gym supervisor after each game/practice. Coaches and players are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Please make sure players clearly mark personal property with a name and phone number.

6. ParticipationEach player must play at least half of the available playing time for each game. Any team not following these guidelines will be penalized by a forfeit. Any situation due to extenuating circumstances may be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation

7. ReschedulingGames/practices canceled by Parks and Recreation due to adverse weather conditions or facility

complications will be rescheduled provided necessary staff and facilities are available.

8. ProtestsProtests will not be accepted. The official's word is final.

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9. ShinguardsShinguards, supplied by the participant, are mandatory for all participants playing Walla Walla Parks and Recreation soccer - NO EXCEPTIONS! Socks must be worn to cover the shinguards.

10. Concussions and Head InjuriesWashington State Law dictates that a youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from competition at that time. A youth athlete who has been removed from play may not return to play until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and receives written clearance to return to play from that health care provider.

11. JewelryFor safety purposes jewelry may not be worn during play.

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V. Conduct

1. Facility RulesPosted rules shall be adhered to and enforced. Failure to comply may result in a violator being asked to leave the premises. Coaches, parents, and players are requested to show up no more than 15 minutes prior to any scheduled games and no more than five minutes prior to practices. Warming up and practicing in any area of the school, except the gym, is not allowed. Please be considerate of other users in the facility (don’t interrupt their gym time). Players MUST be picked up within five minutes of game/practice end! The coach should stay with any players waiting for rides.

No food or drink in gymnasiums. Water is the only acceptable items allowed.

2. Ejection’sRemoval from a game and/or gym due to violation of league rules: Ejection of a player results in automatic suspension of that player for the next scheduled game. Parks and Recreation has the authority to suspend players for longer than one game, depending on the severity of the offense. Coaches who are ejected will need to appoint a substitute coach for the remainder of the game. Failure to find a replacement coach will result in a forfeit for that game. Coaches will be allowed to participate in the team's next scheduled game, but once again, Parks and Recreation can extend that suspension.

3. Unsportsmanlike ConductThere is a standard of conduct expected from every person associated with the Walla Walla Parks and Recreation youth sports program. Game and league rules control participant conduct on the field during league play. Participants must also be responsible for their conduct during practices and when not actively participating in a game. Appropriate conduct also relates to coaches, parents, referees, and Parks and Recreation staff. Inappropriate conduct can be any of the following (but is not limited to this list): hitting, pushing, verbal abuse, intimidation, alcohol or drug use prior to, or during games/practices, or poor sports conduct, including arousing spectators against a referee, player, team, or Parks and Recreation staff. The Gym Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor will deal with persons acting in an inappropriate manner.

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LEAGUE RULES

Games will be played at local school gymnasiums.

The season consists of 7 league games per team. League play runs January 9 - March 12, 2015. There will be no play on Saturday, February 13.

Practices will take place on January 11 & 18 and one night each week over the course of the season. See your team roster for practice times and locations.

I. League Structure Youth indoor soccer will consist of coed divisions grouped according to the registrations received. Active team rosters will consist of 8-10 players.

1. Divisionsa. Co-edb. Recreation oriented with an emphasis on skill building,

sportsmanship, and positive introduction to rules and game fundamentals.

c. Game scores and team standings are not publicized.d. Statistics on individual players or teams are not kept.e. No awards are given.

II. Game Regulations

1. Ball SizesSize 4 indoor soccer ball

2. TeamsThe game shall be played by two teams each consisting of five players, one of whom shall be the goalkeeper.

3. Game Time StructureThere will be four; ten-minute quarters, with a one-minute break between quarters and a five-minute half time.

There will be no stopped clock for injury, time outs or any other altercations occurring during the game. Both teams will alternate sides of the court at half time.

4. OvertimeThere will be no overtime.

5. Forfeit and Grace PeriodWhen a team does not have the required minimum four players present, there will be a ten minute grace period (deducted from game time) to start play. Failure to field four players at the end of the ten-minute grace period will result in a forfeit. Play begins as soon as the fourth player

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arrives. After the forfeit is announced, both teams may continue to scrimmage within the scheduled time frame. The game official will be available to referee the scrimmage if coaches desire. If a team falls below four players during the game, the official will stop the game and declare a forfeit. The game can then continue as a scrimmage.

6. Mandatory Playing Time per ParticipantAll participants shall play one half the allotted regulation game time per game. Coaches should construct a substitution grid to ensure equal playing of all players. For example:

Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

1 X X X X2 X X X X3 X X X X4 X X X X5 X X X X6 X X X X7 X X X X8 X X X X9 X X X X10 X X X X

Staff will periodically monitor playing time. In most cases the coach is unaware of a discrepancy in playing time. For this reason, don’t be offended if we approach you. Instead, allow us to act as a resource in fixing a potential problem.

7. Exceptions to Mandatory Playing TimeA player will be required to play at least one quarter of regulation game time (10 minutes) if he/she arrives late or is being disciplined by the coach. If a coach fails to have all team members play the required amount of time in a game that team will be penalized by a forfeit for that game. Please notify the official, the opposing coach, the player and his/her parents before the game begins, if a player will not be in for at least half of the game. Forfeits will only be issued by the Program and Recreation Supervisors.

8. Kick-offThe referee will conduct a coin toss to begin the game. The team winning toss will choose the side they want to defend and the other team will get to kick-off. The teams will then alternate the kick-off at the beginning of the second, third and fourth periods. The referee will keep official time.

9. Offside

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There are no offsides.10. “Goal Box Lines”, “Goal Box” and “Crease” – these terms are

interchangeable throughout this document.

11. Out of BoundsThe ball is out of bounds if it: 1) Touches any part of the ceiling; 2) strikes the wall higher than 10 feet; 3) is trapped behind the goal; or 4) touches any part of the basketball backboards. Sideline, Ceiling, and Backboard Out of Bounds -Restart with an indirect free kick from the nearest point where the ball went out of bounds. A player may allow up to three feet of space between the ball and a wall or other obstruction before taking a kick.Note: If ball gets lodged in bleachers at Berney or Pioneer Middle School or enters the cafeteria area at Blue Ridge it will be considered sideline “out of bounds”.

Goal Out of Bounds -Any time the ball is trapped behind or in the side of the net, or the goalie goes behind the goal to retrieve the ball, it will be considered a dead ball and possession goes to the defending team to do a roll out. If, however, the referee notices a team purposely kicking the ball behind the net to waste time or stall the game, that team will first be given a warning. If such action occurs again, then an unsportsmanlike yellow card will be given.

Defending Team Playing Ball Above Out of Bounds Height -If the ball, upon rebounding off the goalkeeper, leaves the goal area and makes contact with the end or side walls above the out of bounds height or the ceiling, an indirect kick shall be awarded to the attacking team from a point 12 feet from the edge of the goal crease, 3 feet from the wall. If the ball is played by a defender and makes contact with the end wall above the out of bounds height, an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the attacking team from a point 12 feet from the edge of the goal crease and 3 feet form the end wall.

12. Using Arms for ProtectionMales and females are allowed to use their arms as protection, as long as it is not used to influence the direction of the ball.

13. Yellow and Red CardsA yellow card is a warning card issued by the referee to a player or coach. If the person to whom it was issued does not comply with the warning, a red card may follow. A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted off the floor. They may return to the floor when the coach feels they are ready.

A red card is an ejection issued by the referee against a player or coach for misconduct such as striking/hitting another player, use of abusive

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language by coach or spectator or any participant. Penalty kicks are given to the opposing team after a red card has been issued. Players receiving red cards may be replaced by a substitute.

Please Note: The games official is the authority on the court and his/her decision is final. Protests will not be accepted. It is also up to the referee’s discretion to allow ejected players to sit on their team's bench following an ejection from the game.

14. Free KicksThe ball must be stationary before the kick can be taken, and the defenders must be 12 feet from the ball. A re-kick will not be awarded to the offense if the kick is blocked by the defense, if the defense is not given ample time to move twelve feet back from the ball because of the offense attempting to hurry the kick to gain a quick advantage. In most cases this would be a judgment call made by the referee. A player may allow up to three feet of space between the ball and wall or other obstruction before taking a kick.

15. Slide TacklingSlide tackling is strictly prohibited. The opposing team is awarded a direct kick, if slide tackling occurs. A second offense will result in ejection from the game.

16. Goal AreaAt the ends of the playing area and in front of each goal there will be designated “goalie box” or “crease”. A portion of the basketball “key” area will be designated the goal area. Check with official if you are unsure of which lines to use.

17. Penalty Spot The penalty spot shall be located on the centerline between the goal posts at the free throw line(basketball).

18. GoalsWill be placed against the wall at both ends of the playing area.

19. Goalie's Box/CreaseThe goalie box is designed to protect the goalie from physical injury from charging offensive players. The following conditions apply to the goalie box playing area.

a) An offensive player cannot enter the goalie box to seek an unfair advantage. Penalize by award of a direct free kick to the defense, and nullification of any goal scored as a result of that infraction. The ball is considered the goalkeeper’s when the whole of the ball is over a goal box line, inside the crease.

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b) Defensive players are allowed in their own team's goal box.

c) The goalie may not handle the ball outside of the goal box.

d) If the ball becomes trapped behind the net, or the goalie goes behind the net to retrieve the ball, play will be stopped. The ball should only be retrieved by the goalie. Play is resumed with a roll out. For a violation of this condition (anyone but the goalie retrieving the ball from behind the net) penalize the attacking team with the award of a roll out to the defensive team; and the defensive team with the award of an indirect free kick to the offensive team, to be taken at the corner.

e) The goalie is not allowed to play the ball outside of the goal box with his/her feet, dribble the ball back into the goal box, and pick the ball up with his/her hands (play with just the feet is allowed).

f) The ball may not be kicked back to the goalkeeper and played with his/her hands. Award of indirect free kick to attacking team.

20. Goalkeeper Putting Ball Back Into PlayAfter the goalkeeper has gathered the ball into his/her hands, either as a result of a save or gathering the ball from behind the net, the goalkeeper will put the ball back into play by either:

a) Throwing the ball from at or below waist level into play outside the goal area. The ball must be thrown in such a manner to:Either be played by any other player or bounce before crossing the halfway line and not go above his/her waist after it has been released by the goalkeeper; or

b) Dropping the ball to the ground and playing it with his/her feet to outside the goal area.

In both cases when releasing the ball, the goalkeeper may use one or both hands.

Once the goalkeeper has released the ball from his/her hands, another player must play the ball before the goalkeeper can touch it again with their hands. The goalkeeper may choose not to use their hands to control

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the ball during the game. In these situations the ball is played out of the goal area using his/her feet.

If the goalie accidentally releases the ball outside of the goal box area (his/her hands cross the plane of the goal line), there is no advantage being gained and a hand ball should not be called; however, if the goalie reaches outside of the goal box area to pick up the ball, an advantage is being gained and a hand ball should be called. A violation occurs after five seconds without a release, the penalty is a delay of game.

For any infraction of this rule, an Indirect Free Kick will be awarded against the goalkeeper. This free kick is to be taken from the corner.

When the goalie is attempting to roll the ball into play, attacking players MAY STAND STILL near the goal box lines. This attacking player, however, MAY NOT move or "dance" with the goalie as the goalie tries to release the ball or stand still and stick out a foot to try and intercept the ball. The attacking player may not jump up and down, but may move away from the goalie. These rules do not apply when the attacking player is more than 12 feet away from the goal box area.

III. The Referee and the Play of the Game

The game of soccer is a free-flowing and creative sport that is meant to be played without stoppages insofar as possible. The role of the referee is to maintain control of the game without unduly interfering with its flow.

As one gains knowledge of the rules, it becomes easier to understand why a referee stops play or lets it continue. As a coach, please respect these decisions, even though you may not agree with them. This is not to say that you will not run into terrible referees or that excellent referees do not occasionally make mistakes; both happen. In the former case, you should discuss the problem with the Recreation Supervisor. In the latter case, bite your tongue and hope for a favorable call the next time. In no case should you show open dissent toward the referee.

You will find that trained referees govern the game in a predictable manner and will not stop action, even for fouls, unless there is a reason to do so. However, each referee interprets and applies these rules in a way that is unique to himself or herself. You should expect to find subtle differences between any two referees. You should expect a referee to stop the game and call a foul for reasons such as:

1. If a failure to call the foul will result in the offending team gaining an advantage. Conversely, a referee will usually not stop play if the offended team would lose an advantage because of the stoppage. The referee will simply say, "Play on".

2. If one or both teams (or individual players) show evidence of being too physical or foul prone, the referee will call fouls very closely in

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order to maintain control of the game, to keep tempers calm and to prevent injuries.

3. If a player commits a clearly deliberate foul, especially one that might cause injury or lead to retaliation, the referee will immediately stop the game and take appropriate action.

IV. Playing Fouls

There are two types of playing fouls in soccer: Penalty fouls and technical fouls. Penalty fouls are the more serious and the game is restarted with a direct free kick by the offended team. On the other hand, the game is restarted with an indirect free kick after a technical foul.

A. Penalty Fouls (Direct Free Kick - from where the offense occurred)

1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent, i.e. throwing or attempting to throw him by use of legs or by stopping in front or behind him/her.3. Jumps at an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.4. Charges an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.5. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent.6. Pushes an opponent.7. Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact

with the opponent before contacting the ball.8. Holds an opponent.9. Spits at an opponent.10. Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within

his/her own goal area).11. "Boarding", no hockey style plays (smashing a player into the

wall).12. An offensive player entering the opponent's goal box to seek an

unfair advantage. 13. Slide tackling an opponent or slide kicking when players and/or

objects (bleachers, walls, etc.) are within playing distance (including the goalie sliding out of the goal box).

These 13 offenses are fouls only if they were done in a manner considered by the referee, to be careless, reckless, or using excess force. In general, since most of these fouls can be dangerous, most referees will call them rather closely. The major exception is offense 10. Often the ball will hit a player's arm inadvertently or because it was kicked so hard the player had no time to react to it. This is never a foul.

B. Technical Fouls (Indirect Free Kick - from where the offense occured)

1. Placing the hand or body on the wall to gain an unfair advantage.2. Playing in a dangerous manner.3. Impeding or obstructing the progress of an opponent;

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4. When playing as a goalkeeper, using tactics which are designed to hold up the game and thus waste time so as to give an unfair advantage to his or her own team.

5. Having more than five players on the court at one time.6. When playing as a goalkeeper, bringing the ball back into play

with an illegal rollout, including doing a drop kick directly to the foot, from inside the goal box.

7. Obstructing the goalkeeper, at the crease line, from releasing the ball into play from his/her hands (this does not apply if the goalie has controlled the ball with his/her feet and is attempting to kick the ball into play).

8. Charging, i.e., with the shoulder, when the ball is not within playing distance.9. A goalie touching a ball that was intentionally passed to him/her

from a teammate.10. When a goalkeeper touches the ball with his/her hands after having

gone outside the goal area, playing the ball with the feet and brings it back into the goal area.

C. Penalty Kick FoulsPremeditated Fouling by a Defensive Player to Prevent a GoalIf, in the opinion of the referee, any defensive player, including the goalie playing outside the goal box, denies an opponent a goal or obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball, the referee will award a penalty shot and eject (red card) the offending player (the player receiving the red card, in this situation, will be able to participate in the next scheduled game). This penalty should also be called if a defensive player denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick (the player receiving the red card, in this situation, will not be able to participate in the next scheduled game). The referee should not assess this penalty unless the fouls are clearly deliberate. The ball is brought into play as follows:

Penalty kicks are also given when any red card is issued (regardless of intent)

1. Penalty Kick Procedurea. The ball is placed at the free throw line, in front of the

offending team's goal. The goalie must remain on the goal line facing the kicker until the ball has been kicked. The goalie may move, but must stay on the goal line.

b. The offensive team chooses a player, from any of the players on the court at the time of the infraction, to take the kick. All other players from both teams must move to a

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position that is behind the ball and at least ten feet from the kicker. They must remain there until the ball has been kicked.

c. The goalie may not be substituted for in a penalty kick situation.

d. As soon as the ball is kicked, it is in play and all players may resume play. In the event that a goal is not scored from the penalty shot, the ball is live, and play continues. Note: As in any penalty shot, the kicker may not touch the ball a second time until it has been touched by a player from either team.

2. Penalties/Sanctionsa. If the player taking the penalty kick infringes on the Rules

of the Game- the referee will allow the kick to proceed. If the ball enters the goal, the kick is retaken. If the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is not retaken.

b. If the goalkeeper infringes on the Rules of the Game- the referee will allow the kick to proceed. If the ball enters the goal, a goal is awarded, if the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken.

c. If a teammate of the player taking the kick moves in front of the penalty mark - the referee allows the kick to proceed. If the ball enters the goal, the kick is retaken. If the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is not retaken.

d. If a teammate of the goalkeeper moves in front of the penalty mark - the referee allows the kick to proceed. If the ball enters the goal, the goal is awarded. If the ball does not enter the goal, the kick is retaken.

e. If a player on both teams infringe on the Rules of the Game - the kick is retaken.

C. Misconduct FoulsThere are two types of misconduct fouls: Cautionary fouls and ejection fouls. When a referee calls either of these fouls, he or she will stop the game, approach the offending player, take his or her name down in a book and then raise either a yellow card (for a cautionary foul) or a red card (for an ejection foul). If a player receives a red card, he or she must leave the game at once and may not play again in either that game or the next game. Parks and Recreation may extend the one game suspension depending on the severity of the infraction.

Coaches can also commit misconduct fouls. It is extremely important for coaches to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner since they are

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acting as a role model for the players. In the rare instance in which a coach receives a red card, he or she must turn the team over to another adult and immediately leave the gym. Failure to find a replacement or to leave will result in the referee abandoning (stopping) the game. The result is usually a forfeit by the team of the offending coach.

1. Cautionary Fouls (Yellow Card)a. Persistently infringes of the Rules of the Game.b. Shows dissent by word or action.c. Delays the restart of play.d. Fails to respect the required distance (12 feet) when play is

restarted with a free kick. Is guilty of unsporting behavior. This is a wide-ranging foul that covers a multitude of offenses. It includes such things as: 1.) Jumping up and down or waving arms in front of an opponent who is trying to play the game or to bring the ball into play; 2.) Yelling at an opponent in an effort to distract or intimidate him or her; 3.) Saying anything critical to or about a teammate, coach, opponent or referee; and 4.) Coaches unnecessarily delaying the game because of slow substitution of players.

A player receiving a yellow card must be substituted off the floor. They may return to the floor when the coach feels they are ready. Play is restarted with a Direct Free Kick.

2. Ejection Fouls (Red Card)a. Is guilty of violent conduct. b. Is guilty of serious foul play (including the goalie deliberately

sliding out of the goal box to “take out” an opponent).c. Use of offensive, insulting, or abusive language.d. Receives a second caution in the same match.e. Denies an opponent a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity

by deliberately handling the ball.f. Denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving

towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick (break away)

g. Spits at an opponent or any other person.

Play is restarted with a Penalty Kick.

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V. TECHNICAL RULES OF PLAY

1. Kick-offThe kick-off is an indirect free kick that must be kicked forward. The ball must touch another player, besides the goalie, for a goal to be scored (once the goalie takes possession/control of the ball, a goal can be scored). The defending team must remain twelve feet from the ball until it is kicked. The goalie is considered to be in control of the ball by touching it with any part of his/her hands or arm or stopping the ball with his/her feet.

2. Inbound KickWhen a ball goes out of bounds, i.e., hits the ceiling, above 10 feet high on wall, or the backboards, the ball is brought back into play from the nearest point where the ball went out of play. When a ball goes out of bounds due to an obstruction in the gym and cannot be set back into play by a player, the ball is brought back into play at a point nearest where the ball went out of bounds. A player may allow up to three feet of space between the ball and wall or other obstruction before kicking the ball.

3. Back Wall Out of BoundsBack wall out of bounds is NOT a roll out. It is brought back into play from the point of the kick. Shots deflected out of bounds off the goalie are taken as indirect kicks, 12 feet from the goal box line, 3 feet from the wall.

4. Direct Free KickWhen a ball is brought into play on a direct free kick; i.e., after a penalty foul or a kick from the corner, a goal may be scored without the ball ever having touched a second person.

5. Indirect Free KickWhen the ball is brought back into play for any reason other than a penalty foul, it is an indirect free kick. Another player (either team) must touch it before a goal can be scored. If it goes directly into the goal, it is brought back out with a roll out.

6. Bringing the Ball Back Into PlayOn a kickoff, kick from the corner, inbound kick, direct free kick or indirect free kick, the person bringing the ball back into play may not touch the ball a second time until it has been touched by another player from either team. If this occurs, the opposing team receives an indirect free kick from the point of infraction.

7. Drop BallIf the referee suspends play while the ball is still in bounds, it is brought back into play by dropping the ball where it was when play was suspended, or 12 feet from the goal box line, if play was stopped within 12 feet of any goal area. Play is suspended for injuries or other unusual situations. The ball must touch the ground

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before a player may kick it. The player who first touches the ball may touch it again though no one else has touched it.

8. Ball Behind the NetIf the ball passes behind the net and goes straight through to the other side, play will be allowed to continue. However, if it gets caught in the net or is significantly impeded by the net, or the goalie goes behind the goal, play will be stopped. Only the goalie may retrieve the ball and the defense brings the ball back into play with a roll out, regardless of which team kicked the ball behind the net. If, however, the referee notices a team purposely kicking the ball behind the net to waste time or stall the game, that team will first be given a warning. If such action continues to occur, then an unsportsmanlike yellow card will be given. No other player may go behind the net to play or retrieve the ball. If an offensive player commits this act, the defense brings the ball into play with a roll out. If a defensive player commits this act, the offensive team brings the ball into play with an indirect free kick from the corner.

9. Penalties in Front of the Goal BoxAny penalty occurring within a 12-foot radius of the goal box line should be brought out to the corner (direct or indirect, depending on type of foul). Any penalty occurring past the 12-foot radius should be taken from the point of the infraction.

10. Scoring of a GoalA goal is scored when the whole of the ball has passed over the goal line, between the goal posts, under the crossbar, provided it has not been thrown, carried, or propelled by the hand or arm of a player of the attacking side, except in the case of a goalkeeper who is within his/her own goal area.

11. Substitutionsa. Injury: A coach may replace an injured player at any time without a

stoppage in the action. As soon as the injured player is completely off the floor, the substitute may enter. The coach must notify the referee when subbing a goalie.

b. Dead Ball Substitutions: A coach may call for a substitution when the ball has gone out of bounds or when the goalie is in possession of the ball inside his/her goal area. Make the referee aware of your intention to substitute. A coach may not do a dead ball substitution when either team is bringing the ball into play after a foul. The coach must notify the referee when subbing a goalie.

c. At Beginning of Quarters or Halves and after Goals: Both teams may substitute.

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VI. HINTS FOR THE GAME

1. Substituting PlayersSince soccer is meant to be played with as few interruptions as possible, a coach should plan substitutions carefully. The following method will ensure a smooth exchange of players:

a. Decide which players are to be taken out of the game.b. Decide which players will be going in and which players they will

replace.c. Tell each player who will be going and whom he or she will

replace and where that person has been playing.d. At an appropriate time (at the end of a quarter, after a goal or when

the ball has gone out of bounds), gain the referee's attention by yelling, "substitution".

e. After the referee signals that you may substitute, yell out the names of the players who are to leave the game.

f. As soon as they are off the floor, send in the substitutions.

2. Bring the Ball into PlayWhen a player prepares to bring the ball back into play after a foul, out of bounds, etc., players on the defending team must immediately move back at least 12 feet from the ball and remain there until it is kicked. However, it is often to the offensive team's advantage to bring the ball back into play as soon as possible. This might occur when the defense is in disarray or a teammate is open down the court. In such cases, an offensive player may choose to kick the ball back into play as soon as the ball is stationary and not wait for a defensive player to back away. If a player chooses this option, however, he or she cannot later ask for a re-kick and 12 feet in the event the defense intercepts the ball.

3. Referee Hand Signals for Direct and Indirect KicksThe referee should point his or her arm in the direction that a kick is to be taken. If it is a direct free kick, the arm should then be lowered. If it is an indirect kick, however, the arm should then be raised straight up and kept there until a second player has touched the ball.

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FACILITY RULES

Use of facilities: Please remember that we are guests in the gyms. In order for us to have continued use of these facilities, we must treat them accordingly. Please urge your team members and parents to cooperate.

1. All facilities are DRUG FREE ZONES and smoking and tobacco products are not allowed on school property!

2. Please don't park in the fire lanes. Illegally parked cars are subject to impoundment!

3. An adult MUST supervise all young children brought to the gym at all times. Do not allow siblings to play in the hallways or foyer areas of the school.

4. After the last game of the day, please leave the gym promptly. Rides are to be available to all players within five minutes of game/practice end.

5. No glass containers in the gym.

6. No eating or drinking in the gym, with the exception of water bottles. 7. Gym shoes must be worn while on the gymnasium floor, playing in socks

or bare feet will not be allowed. For the safety of other players, hiking shoes/boots are unacceptable for playing soccer.

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