by John | Aug 6, 2017
VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE (VAR) ©CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® After a brief experiment, “instant replay” or Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for soccer officiating was authorized for use by the International Football Association Board (IFAB – TheIFAB.com) with the changes...
by John | Jul 21, 2017
FOULS AND MISCONDUCT – LAW 12 © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® In soccer, the largest set of rules regarding player behavior and how players might improperly interact with one another is contained in Law 12, “Fouls and Misconduct,” of the Laws of the Game. In addition...
by John | Feb 12, 2017
THE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT – LAW 4 © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® There are four major principles behind Law 4 of the soccer Laws of the Game, “The Players’ Equipment:” 1.) Safety of the players is paramount; 2.) Specific gear is required to be worn; 3.) Colors are used...
by John | Mar 15, 2016
THE PLAYERS – LAW 3 © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® “Law 3 – The Players,” of the Laws of the Game of soccer, essentially determines the number of players who may play in a match and how substitutions are handled. Because this Law is oriented toward...
by John | Mar 17, 2015
THE CORNER KICK – LAW 17 © CoachingAmericanSoccer.com® When the defending team in soccer touches the ball over its own end line, either on the ground or in the air, the ball is out of play and the game is restarted by the attacking team with a “Corner Kick.” The...
