Laws of the Game, Resources & Books

Click on the links below to download the latest releases of the following official U.S. Soccer Federation books & documents:


Grade 8 Course Books
• Laws of the Game • Advice to Referees • Guide To Procedures • Referee Administrative Handbook

Grade 9 Recreational Course
• Laws of the Game Made Easy • Offside Made Easy

Libros en Espanol
• Reglas de Juego • Guia de Procedimientos • Guia Para Arbitros

Resources
• Information for New Referees

Laws of the Game - FIFA
• FIFA Laws of the Game • Amendments to the FIFA Laws of the Game

Futsal
• Futsal Laws of the Game • Amendments to the Futsal Laws of the Game

Beach Soccer
• Beach Soccer Laws of the Game • Amendments to the Beach Soccer Laws of the Game



Modifications
Subject to the agreement of the member association concerned and provided the principles of these Laws are maintained, the Laws may be modified in their application for matches for players of under 16 years of age, for women footballers, for veteran footballers (over 35 years of age) and for players with disabilities. Any or all of the following modifications are permissible: • size of the field of play • size, weight and material of the ball • width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground • duration of the periods of play • substitutions Further modifications are only allowed with the consent of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

Male and Female
References to the male gender in the Laws of the Game in respect of referees, assistant referees, players and officials are for simplification and apply to both men and women.

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