The player must be in an
"offside position" at the moment the ball is "played" (or kicked) by a teammate. To be in an
"offside position", a player must be on the opponent's half of the field & closer to the opponent's goal line than both
the ball & the second-last defender. A player is not in an offside position if they are on their own
half of the field (i.e. the half their goalkeeper is on), or even with the second-to-last defender or the last 2 defenders.
(The goalkeeper is usually the last defender, or one of the last two).
For example, if a player
is even with the Second Last Defender and thereby in an "onside position" but runs past the Second Last Defender a split
second after their teammate makes a through pass, the player is not offside because they were in an onside
position at the moment the ball was played.
When choosing a soccer ball to buy, it is important that you spin it up in the air and watch it to see whether or not
it shakes. If it remains spinning evenly then it is a good ball as it isn’t out of shape.
click on this friendly referee to go to the Laws of the Game page
Test Your Knowledge of the Laws of
the Game...
When there is a stoppage in play that results in the Referee having to do a "drop ball", how many players
can be next to the referee waiting for them to drop the ball?
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HOMEMADE
FACE PAINT RECIPES
Facepaint
Recipe #1
1 tsp. Cornstarch
½ tsp. Cold cream
½ tsp. Water
Food coloring (variety of colors)
Mix together cornstarch and cold cream until well blended. Add water and stir. Add food coloring one drop at a time
until you get the desired color.
Troy Youth Soccer League (TYSL) & Troy Soccer Club (TSC)
PARENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
By submitting
my child’s registration to the Troy Youth Soccer League, Troy Soccer Club, or Ability League, I hereby pledge to provide
positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by adhering to this Parents' Code of
Conduct:
I will encourage
good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support and by showing respect and courtesy for all players, coaches, officials
and spectators at every game, practice or other TYSL event.
I will place
the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.
I will never
argue with or complain about a referee’s calls or decisions, even if the referee makes a mistake.
I will not
criticize officials, direct abuse or profane language or gestures toward them, or otherwise question or undermine their authorityI will not intrude onto the field, stand on the sidelines and yell at
or to the coaches, referees, players or opposing fans.
I will support
a sports environment for my child’s team that is free of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, abusive language
and conduct, which could be deemed offensive.
I will expect
my child to treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
I will teach
my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome
of a game or his/her performance.
I will leave
any sideline coaching to the coach while attending games and practices.
I will remember
that the game is for my child and not for me.
"First Defender / Second Defender"
"First Defender" - The player closest to the ball must challenge the ball & try to slow down the attack
or block a shot, and
"Second Defenders" - The second closest player must be the Second Defender and back up the First Defender
and stay between the ball and the goal. The Second Defender should stay about 5-7 steps behind the First Defender and should
become the First Defender if the ballhandler gets by the initial First Defender. (In this case, the initial defender should
drop back to help the defender who was backing him up).
Penal Foul (foul resulting in a
direct or penalty kick)
A direct free kick is the sanction awarded at the point of infraction for any one of the Ten Penal Fouls. For the complete wording and understanding of these infractions
you must read the actual laws of the game. This is an overview of the infractions that result in a direct kick.
Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
Tripping or attempting to trip an opponent
Jumping at an opponent
Charging an opponent
Striking or attempting to strike an opponent
Pushing an opponent
Making contact with an opponent before contacting the ball when making a tackle
Holding an opponent
Spitting at an opponent
Deliberately handling the ball (except by goal-keeper in his or her own penalty area)
