The Ball in and Out of Play (9)

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 9 Referee CourseSmall Sided and Recreational Youth Training

Ball in/out of play

Ball is out of play:1.Fully crosses a boundary line2.Referee stops play

Other than that … ball’s in play

What’s “fully cross?”

Whole BallWhole LineIn the airOn the ground

Rebounds

Review QuestionDoes the entire ball or just part of the ball have to cross a boundary line in order for it to be considered out of play?

o Entire ballo Part of the ball

Review QuestionIs the ball still considered in play when the referee blows his or her whistle?

o Yeso No