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occer has 17 laws or “rules” by which
the game is played. Most of these laws are
easy to understand. The laws are designed
to make soccer fun, safe, and fair for all
participants.
The object of soccer is for a player to get
the ball into the other team’s goal by using
any part of the body except the player’s
hands and arms. The goalie is the only
player allowed to touch the ball with the
hands and arms and then only while he is
located in his own penalty area.
A referee is in charge of the soccer game.
A referee’s main objective should be the
safety of the players. It is the referee’s
responsibility to ensure that the game
remains fun for everyone. This includes
players, spectators and the officials.
You will undoubtedly question some of
the officiating calls as you watch a soccer
game. This is only natural. To be fair to
the referee you should read and under-
stand the 17 laws so that you have a good
understanding of the rules of soccer. Try
to keep in mind that everyone who is
watching a game has a different per-
spective. Spectators will be most likely,
rooting for one team or the other. This
will influence how they view the game.
The spectators will more than likely have
a family member playing in youth soccer.
Also, keep in mind that everyone will be
viewing the game from a different angle.
Try to give the referee the benefit of a
doubt. The referees are much closer to the
play than spectators.
They should be trained in the laws and
impartial to the game’s outcome.