LOTG Changes For 2019-20: A Practical Guide For AYSO Referees and Coaches
LOTG Changes For 2019-20: A Practical Guide For AYSO Referees and Coaches
LOTG Changes For 2019-20: A Practical Guide For AYSO Referees and Coaches
• The winner of the coin flip may now choose either to kick off
or which goal to attack.
• If the winner chooses to kick off, the other team chooses which
goal to attack.
• If the winner chooses a goal to attack, the other team kicks off to
start the game.
Law
8
Dropped Ball—to only one player. Always!
• The ball is always dropped to only one player.
• All other players, from both teams, must be 4 meters (4 ½
yards) away from where the ball is dropped.
• The ball is in play when it touches the ground.
• A goal may not be scored unless touched by a second player
(on either team).
Law
8
Dropped Ball—who gets it?
• When play is stopped, if the • Otherwise, the ball is
ball is in the penalty area or dropped to the team of the
the ball was last touched in player who last touched the
the penalty area, then the ball at the spot the ball was
ball is dropped to the last touched (last touched by
goalkeeper. the player, or where touched
by an outside agent or game
official).
Law
Darn it! The ball hit the ref! 9
• Coaches will be shown yellow and red cards for inappropriate behavior.
• This is not a change in what behavior is acceptable—the cards will be used
to clearly communicate the level of unacceptable behavior.
• Examples of conduct that would warrant a warning, caution, or expulsion
are included in Law 12.
• Cards still may not be used with parents or other spectators.
• Coaches are reminded that AYSO expects their behavior to be consistent
with the AYSO philosophies of good sportsmanship and positive coaching.
• As with players, all cards issued to coaches must be reported on game
cards.
Law
Penalty kicks—GK one foot on the line 14