ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Soccer referee

Soccer Unit | Level 36

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to referee a soccer game.

IMPORTANCE
Refereeing a soccer game is important because the referee is responsible for officiating the game from a neutral point of view and making decisions and calls that enforce the rules of soccer.

VOCABULARY
Referee: an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play.

GROWFIT RULES

• The GrowFit rules are a simple, modified version of regulation soccer. If a rule is not mentioned below we will not be following it.
• If the ball goes out of bounds, the team who did not kick the ball out will get a throw-in (Both feet must be on the ground, two hands must be on the ball, and the ball must be thrown overhead.)
• If the ball touches a student’s hand intentionally, the other team gets a free kick where he/she touched the ball. Defense must be 10 feet away from the kick.
• Students cannot kick, trip, slide, charge, push, or hold another student. If this does occur the teacher makes a judgment call (i.e. the student has to sit out for two-minutes for unsafe behavior).
• Students cannot head balls due to concussions.
• If the ball crosses the end line it is either a corner kick or a goal kick.
  • If the team attacking the goal kicks it out, it is a goal kick.
  • If the team defending the goal kicks it out, the attacking team gets a corner kick.
• After a team has scored, the opposing team gets to kick off the ball in the middle of the field.

When refereeing a soccer game, it is important to remember these hand signals:

PRACTICE

1. Say different calls and have students demonstrate the correct hand gesture. 

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to referee a soccer scrimmage.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams – using flags to tell who you are.
• Before the game begins, I will choose someone to referee each game.
• The referee will throw the ball into the middle to begin the game.
• All GrowFit soccer rules apply (see level 35 for rules).
• The referee will keep score of the game.
• We will begin a new game after 10 minutes and referee determines a winner.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability. 
  • If there not enough students to make even teams the teacher can play.
  • Consider enforcing a passing rule before scoring (must pass to everyone before scoring) if not all students are participating.
  • Depending on class size, consider playing with two teams of 6-11 students each. Each team can have substitutes that can rotate in.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Demonstrate two hand signals you learned today.
  • What hand signal do you think you would use most often and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Foosball Soccer. In this game, the objective is to referee the foosball game while all teammates stay in their designated zones.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams using flags.
• I will assign one student to referee each game.
• Before the game begins, decide with your teammates who will play offense and who will play defense.  
• You must have the same number of teammates on defense and offense.
• The referee will determine when to begin the game. At that point, he/she will throw the ball into the middle.
• All GrowFit soccer rules apply, except that you may only stay in your designated zone and cannot leave the area.
• Defenders must stay five feet away from the goal and cannot use their hands.
• We will begin a new round when one team has scored.
• At the end of each round offense and defense will switch roles.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.Add cones around goals if defenders are not staying five feet away.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Demonstrate two hand signals you learned today.
  • What hand signal do you think you would use most often and why?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Four Corners II. In this game, the objective is to referee the four corners soccer game.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams.
• I will choose two students to referee the game.
• Before the game begins, come up with a strategy for your team.  
• Each team must start with all students inside their goal.   
• When I say, “GO!”  the ball will be thrown into the field by the referee.
• All GrowFit rules apply.
• Referees will keep score
• We will begin a new round each time a team has scored a goal.  

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability. 
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • Demonstrate two hand signals you learned today.
  • What hand signal do you think you would use most often and why?