Refereeing the Build-Out Line in 10U

The Build-Out Line was added in 2018 to help encourage the proper training of "building out" from a goal kick or when the goalkeeper has possession of the ball. There are special considerations that need to be taken into account when serving as a Referee or Assistant Referee in a 10U match to properly adhere to the Build Out-Line rules of AYSO.

Build-Out Line Explanation

Refereeing the Build-Out Line

• The opposing team must move behind the build-out line for a goal kick or when the goalkeeper has possession. At any time, the goalkeeper may pass, throw or roll the ball to a teammate who is behind the build-out line.

• The goalkeeper or the player taking the goal kick does not have to wait for the opposing players to move behind the build-out line. The play from the goalkeeper or from the goal kick must be played to a teammate behind the build-out line. After the ball is put into play, the opposing team can then cross the build-out line and play may resume as normal. The first touch is from the goal kick or the pass from the goalkeeper.

• The build-out line shall be used as the line to determine offside. Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build-out line.