6g) After a goal has been scored; the game shall be restarted by a kick-off, to be taken by a player of the team against which the goal was scored.


6h) After the first half of play, the teams shall change halves (sides) and the kick- off shall be taken by a player of the team opposing that which started the game.


6i) For any stoppage not mentioned elsewhere in these rules, the referee/coach shall restart the game by dropping the ball at the place where it was when play was stopped, unless play was stopped in the penalty area. In this case, the ball shall be dropped on the penalty-area line at the point nearest to the where the ball was when play was stopped. The ball shall be in play as soon as it touches the ground.


Special Note 1: Restarts


Below is a list of restarts and how the referee will restart the game 1. Corner Kicks – Direct 2.All Free Kicks – Indirect Kick 3.Pass-Ins (kick-ins) – Indirect Kick 4.Goal Kicks – Indirect Kick 5.Drop Balls – Indirect Kick 6.Kick Offs – Indirect Kick 7.Penalty Kick – Direct


Special Note 2:


A role of the referee is to also allow young players to learn the game. This may involve the referee allowing players the opportunity for minor infractions if incorrect technique isused/ simply mishit (kick-offs, kick-ins, goal kicks etc) to award a “do-over”.


The referee should ensure the same player attempts a second time, with verbal guidance and help.


This should be done quickly and is an aid to help the young player learn and understand the game.


7. Ball In and Out of Play 7a) The ball is out of play:


When the whole of the ball has crossed the goal-line, whether on the ground or in the air.


When the play has been stopped by the referee/coach. 7b) The ball is in play:


At all other times including when it rebounds into play from a goal post, a cross- bar or after hitting the referee and remains in the field of play.


8. Method of Scoring


8a) A goal is scored when the whole of the ball has crossed over the goal line, between the goal-posts and under the cross-bar, provided it has not been thrown, carried or intentionally propelled by hand or arm, by a player of the attacking team, except by a goalkeeper from within his own penalty area.


8b) The referee shall be the sole judge as to whether a goal has been scored.


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