The Ball (2)

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 8 Referee CourseCompetitive Youth Training

Requirements for ball

• Safe• Spherical• Leather or other suitable material• Properly inflated• Color/design do not matter

Defective Ballo During play

oStop play and replace balloRestart with a dropped ball

o During a penalty kickoStop game and replace balloRetake penalty kick

o During a stoppageoReplace ball and restart accordingly

oReferee must check replacement ball

Review QuestionWhat should the referee do if the ball becomes defective during a stoppage in play?

o Stop play, replace the ball, and restart play with a dropped ball

o Replace the ball and resume play with the appropriate restart based on the stoppage