Laws of the Game, Advice to Referees

2012/13 LOTG and Advice to Referees

For the most current information on the Laws of the Game (LOTG), Advice to Referees, Position Papers, videos, training and more, visit the Referees section of USSoccer.com or FIFA.com

Laws of the Game 2012/2013 (FIFA) w/ Advice to the Referee

Laws of the Game 2012/2013 (US Soccer)

Interesting new topics that impact league play. See the full LoTG for details on these and other changes…

Law 4 THE PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT – STOCKINGS – if tape or similar material is applied externally, it must be the same color as that part of the stocking it is applied to
Law 8 THE START AND RESTART OF PLAY- If the ball enters the goal:

1. If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is awarded
2. If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team

It is highly recommended that you download the PDF file to your portable device for easy search reference.

The below are older published materials that are still worthwhile reading...

2011-2012 Laws of the Game (English)

Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game, 2011 Edition

10 Directives published by USSF in 2009