| KNOW THE FOULS? |
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Coach's Code of Conduct |
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| PENAL FOULS |
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| There are 10 major fouls that result in a direct free kick |
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Plays," "Good Sportsmanship" , “Player Development” , |
| (DFK) and from which a goal may be directly scored against the |
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and "Positive Coaching" philosophies of AYSO. |
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| The 10 fouls are divided into two groups: |
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Be reasonable in your demands on a young player's |
| These six require that the foul be committed carelessly, |
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time, energy, enthusiasm and performance on the |
| recklessly or with disproportionate force: |
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soccer field. |
| Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent. |
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| Striking or attempting to strike an opponent. |
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Impress on your players that they must abide by the |
| Pushing an opponent. |
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Laws of the Game at all times. |
| Charging an opponent. |
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| Tripping an opponent. |
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Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, and |
| Jumping into an opponent. |
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for the judgment of referees and opposing coaches. |
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| These four require only that they be committed: |
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Ensure that your players' soccer experience is one of |
| When tackling an opponent, making contact with the |
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fun and enjoyment (winning is only part of it). Players |
| opponent before the ball. |
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should never be yelled at or ridiculed for making |
| Spitting at an opponent. |
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mistakes or losing a game. |
| Holding an opponent. |
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| Handling the ball deliberately. |
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Set a good example and be generous with your praise |
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when it is deserved. Children need a coach they can |
| NON-PENAL FOULS |
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respect. |
| There are five (5) minor fouls that result in an indirect free |
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| kick (IFK). At least one additional player of either team must |
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Keep informed of sound principles of coaching, |
| touch the ball before a goal can be scored from an IFK. |
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growth and child development. |
| Dangerous Play: including high kicking near another |
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| player’s head or trying to play a ball held by a goalkeeper. |
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Check your equipment and playing facilities. They |
| Fair Charge Away From the Ball: fairly charging when the |
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should meet safety standards and be appropriate for |
| ball is not within playing distance. |
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the age and ability of your players. |
| Impeding the Progress of an Opponent: getting between |
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| an opponent and the ball when not playing the ball. |
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Follow the advice of a physician when determining |
| Charging the Goalkeeper: shoulder-to-shoulder contact |
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when an injured child is ready to play again. |
| within the penalty area. |
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| Goalkeeper Infringements: |
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As the coach, you are the most visible person to the |
| 1. Taking more than six seconds to put the ball back |
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parents. Remember to conduct yourself at all times in |
| into play from their hands or otherwise intentionally |
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a manner that upholds AYSO's philosophies. As role |
| disrupting the flow of the game. |
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models, we must constantly be aware of our |
| 2. Playing ball with hands when the ball is kicked by a |
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behaviors and attitudes. |
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