Bridge Module

Part 1

What we need to play

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Law 1

The Field of Play

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Objective

At the end of the lesson the student will:• name the lines and areas of the field • name other items that belong to the

field • identify the purpose of each.

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Field of Play

50-100 yd.

100-130 yd.

18 yd

18 yd

6 yd

6 yd

R-10 yd.

R-10 yd.12 yd.

R-1 yd.

11 yd.

No More than 5 in

The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line

The width of the Lines are Part of the Area

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Field of Play

Goal MUST Be Securely

Anchored!!

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Additional Information

• Broken Crossbar must be replaced or abandon match

• Goals must be white• No publicity of any kind even in the

technical area• Nets MAY be attached• Goals MUST be anchored securely

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Review

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Law 2

The Ball

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Objective

At the end of the lesson the student will:

• Select the best ball from those presented by the instructor

• State what to do if the ball becomes defective

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The Ball

Review of Prior Knowledge

• What is the most important criteria for the ball?

• How do you check the weight and inflation?

• Who certifies that the ball meets the requirements of Law 2?

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Specifications

Specifications of the ball.

• Spherical (round)

• Made of leather or suitable material

• Circumference of 27 – 28 inches

• Weighs 14 – 16 ounces

• Inflated to 8.5 to 15.6 lbs/in2

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If Ball Becomes Defective

If the ball bursts or becomes defective during play– Play is stopped– The replacement ball is checked by the

referee– Play is restarted with a dropped ball

If the ball is out of play when it bursts or becomes defective– Play is restarted accordingly

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The Game Ball

• Which teams supplies the game ball?– Traditionally the Home team supplies the

game ball(s).– If the Home team doesn’t have an acceptable

ball, the visiting team can supply

• Referee is responsible for the ball– Referee should gather the ball(s) at halftime

and after the game– Referee returns the ball(s) after the game

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Review

• Overriding principle:– The Ball shall be safe

• What shape: – spherical

• What is the outer casing made of:– leather or other approved materials

• What is the Circumference: – 27 - 28 inches

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Review

• What should the weight be: – 14 - 16 oz. at the beginning of the game

• What is the correct pressure: – 8.5 - 15.6 lb./sq..in

• Who ensures the ball meets requirements of Law 2?– The Referee

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Law 3

The Number of Players16

Objective

At the end of the lesson the student will:

• State the substitution procedure • State what to do if the goalkeeper

changes places with a player without informing the referee

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Number of Players

• Review of Prior Knowledge– How Many Teams?– How Many Players?– What Do We Know About Goalkeepers?– What’s a Substitute?– How Do We Complete a Substitution?

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Substitutions

Who? 3 of 7 listed prior to game

When? At any stoppage of play

Where? Player leaves the field anywhere Substitute enters at halfway line

How? With referee’s permission

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Number of Substitutes

• Number of substitutes allowed in FIFA matches.– Three substitutes used– Maximum of 3-7 names given

• Once substituted, the former player may not return to the match– If the former player remains in the

bench area, s/he is still under the jurisdiction of the Referee

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Violations

• Changing of goalkeepers – Referee informed– Change made during stoppage

• Punishment if done improperly– Play continues– Players are cautioned at next stoppage

• Substitutes Entering without Permission– Play stopped– Substitute shown yellow card and leaves field– Play restarted with indirect free kick

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A Player Sent Off

• Send-Offs– Player sent off before start of match may

be replaced only by one of the “named” substitute

– Named substitute who has been sent off cannot be replaced

– A player sent off during the match cannot be replaced

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Review

• How many subs is each team allowed:– 3

• What is the substitution procedure: – Referee notified– Player leaves the field– Referee signals for sub to enter– Sub enters at halfway line and becomes

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Law 4

The Players’ Equipment24

Objective

At the end of the lesson the student will:• State the required equipment for a

player • State what to do if a player is wearing

dangerous equipment

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Players Equipment

1. Shirt or jersey with sleeves, same color as teammates

3. Shinguards

Review of Prior Knowledge

4. Socks or stockings, same as teammates *(must cover

shinguards)

2. Shorts, same color as teammates *(can be different color than shirt)

5. Shoes or footwear

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Equipment Inspection

Referee shall inspect players’ equipment prior to

match.

Referee shall prevent player with dangerous

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Note:This does not mean you have the right to set a different standard from the world. Manufacturers check products

with authorities before marketing them.

Equipment Requirements

• Players’ equipment shall not be dangerous to themselves or any other player (including any kind of jewelry.)

• This is your opinion and is final without question.

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Are The Allowed

Yes Unless

in your opinion

the cast is dangerous.

Casts

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Goalkeeper Equipment

Goalkeepers shall wear colors different from:

• All other players• Referee

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For Any Infringements

of this Law• Play need not be stopped• Player is instructed by the referee to correct

the equipment• If not corrected by next stoppage, player is

told to leave the field.• Must wait for Referee’s permission before

re-entering the field.• Referee must be certain the problem has

been corrected.• Player who returns without permission is

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Review

• What are the 5 pieces of required player equipment?– Shirt or jersey– Shorts– Socks or stockings– Shin-guards– Shoes

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Review

• When can a player who left the field to repair equipment return?– If returning from the touch line, it can be

during play with the referee’s permission or during a stoppage

– If returning from the goal line, it must be during a stoppage with the referee’s permission

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