When these three groups work together, they create the necessary environment for our children to develop through soccer. The triangle above represents that environment. It protects the players only as long as its three sides are firmly linked. If it comes apart at any corner, the triangle collapses, and it is the players inside who get hurt. Whatever role you play, keep the AYSO Team in mind.
Soccer is intended to be a continuous action sport.
Whenever possible, the referee will let play continue. Of course, the referee will stop play if a player needs immediate attention or would be endangered by continuing play. However, accidental contact between hands or arms and the ball occurs frequently, especially with younger players, and is not an infringement. In such cases, the referee will not stop play, since no breach of the Laws has occurred. The ball must be thrown from behind and over the head, using both hands.