Grade 8 Referee Entry Level Training Module 4 Law 5
The Referee Law 5 - Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson the student will be able to correctly
1. list the powers of the referee 2. list the duties of the referee 3. list the required equipment of the referee 4. demonstrate the proper signals used by the referee Duties of the Referee
1. Enforce the Laws of the Game 2. Controls match using Assistant Referees 3. Ensures game ball meets requirements 4. Inspects players’ equipment 5. Acts as timekeeper & records game 6. Ensures bleeding player leaves field 7. Files a game report Duties of the Referee (cont)
8. Punishes the more serious of two offenses 9. Acts on advice from neutral assistant referees on incidents he/she has not seen 10.Not allow persons on field without permission 11.Indicates restart of match after it has been stopped Decisions of the Referee
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final. Those facts include whether a goal has been scored or not and the result of the match. Decisions of the Referee
The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or, at his/her discretion, on the advice of an assistant referee, provided that he/she has not restarted play or terminated the match. When to Penalize
The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that games should be played with as little interference as possible, and in this view it is the duty of the referees to penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law. Constant whistling for trifling or doubtful breaches produces bad feeling and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of the spectators. Referee / Assistant Referees
Referee decides all calls • An effective Referee uses assistant referees Assistant Referees assist the Referee • Did referee have clear view? • Did the assistant referee have a better view? Referee may use AR’s information • including cancellation of goal • Misconduct not seen by the Referee Referee / Assistant Referees
Referee has duty to act upon information • of incident the referee did not see • when the AR has a better view Fourth Official
• assists the referee at all times • indicates to the referee… 1. when the wrong player is cautioned because of mistaken identity 2. when a player is not sent off having been seen to be given a second caution. 3. when violent conduct occurs out of the view of the referee and assistant referees Advantage
Allows play to continue when the team against which an offense has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalizes the original offense if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time. Advantage
• Once decided, referee may revoke his/her decision if the presumed advantage does not materialize • The foul “goes away” unless referee decides, within 2-3 seconds, that the original advantage does not materialize • Misconduct always stays • You may caution or send-off at the next stoppage of play only Advantage
• Verbal - “Play on!” • Visual - Arms swing in front • Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur Advantage Example: Defensive player wants the attack on goal stopped. Fouls the attacker. Attacker not stopped by foul.
If referee stops game for that foul, then referee is doing the defender’s job for him/her (stopping the attack), thus “advantage” goes to offending (defensive) team. Powers of the Referee
1. Stops, suspends or abandons the match for any infringements 2. Stops, suspends or abandons the match for outside interference 3. Stops the match for serious injury 4. Allows play to continue for minor injury Powers of the Referee (cont)
5. Applies “Advantage” 6. Issues cautions and send-offs 7. Reports or expels team officials for misconduct or irresponsible behavior 8. May reverse a decision prior to restart Techniques of Officiating
• Know the Laws • Be firm, not overbearing • Indicate your decision - Do not explain it • Be near the play - Do not be in the play • Use common sense Elements of Good Officiating • Dress and Appearance • Pre-game organization • Fitness • Attitude • Positioning • Signals • Accurate decisions/ game control • Use of Advantage UNIFORMS EQUIPMENT Equipment
Watches (2) Flags (2)
Whistles (2) different Minimum + Pencil/Pen (2) Coin
Game Book Cards Air pump & Gauge(s) “Extra” Equipment Extra Socks Extra Watch Waterproof Sun block Card Set
Different Shoes
Shoe Care First Aid Kit
How do I know which extra uniform to buy? 24 Referee Fitness
A referee who is not fit can not properly cover the field of play. Example – Unfit/Inexperienced
• Center of field • Narrow corridor of patrol
• “Slave” to diagonal? Example - Fit / Experienced / Active
• Close to assistant referee in some cases • Close to play but not interfering
• Anticipates action Pre-game Organization The referee and assistants should arrive early (at least 30 minutes) to complete the following tasks: • Inspection of field (Markings, nets, goalposts, safety issues) • Conduct a pre-game meeting • Check players’ equipment • Check game balls Note: You should never be the cause of a delayed start. Accuracy Accurate decisions will sell your calls! Know the Laws (facts) • Where are free kicks taken • Is it Direct or Indirect • Is the ball in play or out • What are the correct signals Exercise judgment (opinion) • Was that a foul? • Is that misconduct? • Is that offside player involved with play? Indecision can be fatal! Signals Visual • Hand or flag
Audible • Verbal or whistle
Note: Whistle tone should be varied according to the situation. Signals
Corner kick Goal kick Signals
Penalty kick Signals
Indirect free kick Direct free kick Signals
Play on!
Throw-in Advantage SIGNALS
Caution Send-off (yellow card) (red card) SIGNALS
Second Cautionable offense
First show yellow card Then show red card. Critical Techniques
Fitness • A referee who is not fit cannot properly cover the field of play • Must get to drop zone -- near center of action • Must be within 10 - 20 yards of significant challenges Critical Techniques Eye Contact • Keep your head up!!! • At every stoppage - make eye contact with assistants to ensure that you know if they have information for you. • After a foul - make eye contact with player who fouled as you point direction. Critical Techniques
Move toward fouls when: • Challenge was very hard/ physical • A player remains on the ground • Opponents are not departing the area • You must move in quickly to control the situation and prevent/stop/deal with misconduct Critical Techniques
• Watch play - not the ball • Ball gone - start move to next position, watch for late contact • Ball coming - move to position, watch for foul prior to ball arriving • Set plays - vary position, use voice to manage players, signal when ready Critical Techniques
Do not let your body language show…
• Tiredness • Exasperation • Frustration • Fear • Disdain • Arrogance Law 5 - Review When may the referee: Reverse a decision? • prior to restart Apply “Advantage”? • for a foul or misconduct (Law 12) Reverse it, if no advantage occurs? • within 2-3 seconds Caution or send-off players and subs • as soon as s/he arrives at the field • until they have left the field after game Law 5 - Review When may the referee:
Report or dismiss team officials? • When they act irresponsibly Do you show cards to team officials? • No, only to players and substitutes Stop, suspend or abandon a match? • Outside interference • Weather • Infringements of the Law Law 5 - Review
A referee must: • Know the Laws of the Game • Be firm (Not overbearing) • Signal calls (Do not explain them) • Be near to play (If nothing else) • If in doubt - don’t interfere
Use common sense (Law 18) Law 6
The Assistant Referees Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson the student will be able to correctly
1. state the duties of the assistant referee 2. demonstrate the signals used by the assistant referee Assistant Referee Duties Subject to the decision of the Referee, indicate: 1. when the whole ball leaves the field 2. which team is entitled to corner kick, goal kick or throw-in 3. when a player may be penalized for being in an offside position 4. when a substitute is requested 5. when misconduct or other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee Assistant Referee Duties (cont) Subject to the decision of the Referee, indicate: 7. when offenses have been committed whenever the assistants have a better view than the referee (this includes, in certain circumstances, offenses committed in the penalty area) 8. whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line Neutral Assistant Referees
• Not affiliated with the teams • The referee shall always be the judge of the decision to be taken • The assistant referees also assist the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. • In particular, they may enter the field of play to help control the 10 yard distance. Relationship with the Referee
Law 5 “Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game…” “The referee controls the match in cooperation with the assistant referees…” Law 6 “Two assistant referees may be appointed whose duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate:… Communication
• Good communication is essential • Eye contact at every opportunity • Verbal contact only as necessary • The assistant referees provide information and the referee makes the decisions Communication
Whenever the ball is out of play, the referee and the assistant referees have the opportunity to exchange information Assistant Referee Mechanics
Assistant referees shall patrol: • Off the field, along the touch line • One-half of the field only • Even with second-to-last defender • Follow all balls to goal line Special situations / Set plays • Follow pre-game instructions Assistant Referee Mechanics Spectator side
Team side Assistant Referee Mechanics
It is important to be in the correct position Assistant Referee Signals For most situations, the raised flag tells the referee all that is needed
1. Stop the game for a • Foul • Ball out of play • Goal • Offside Infraction 2. Ball not correctly placed 3. Ball did not leave penalty area 4. I need to have a chat with you Assistant Referee Signals
Throw-in Corner kick
Goal kick Assistant Referee Signals
Offside - Far Offside - Offside or side Near side Stop play Offside - Center Assistant Referee Signals
Foul - Flick or Substitution waggle flag requested Flag Techniques
• Flag to always to field side, always in referee’s view • Switch flag while hands are low • Flag motionless while running • When signaling, stop, face field, stand erect and make eye contact with referee, then signal Flag Techniques
• Lower flag as soon as referee acknowledges it • Flag signals are straight • point finger along stick • flags are an extension of your arm • No cross body signals • Flag is controlled up, lazy coming down Assisting in Game Control
• Fouls / misconduct behind referee’s back • Fouls / misconduct when referee is shielded by players’ bodies • Verbal misconduct out of earshot of referee (bench personnel or players) • Mirror other assistant referee’s flag Assisting in Game Control
• Flag up for serious misconduct • After a goal, trailing A.R. records first, then the lead A.R. • Give opinions on points of fact when requested by the referee • What you saw • What you heard • Be specific - not vague Special Situations
USSF Recreational Referee (Grade 9) • Referee U-14 Rec. or younger games only • Asst. Referee in any U-14 or younger game Club Linesman • Instruct prior to game • May only signal ball over touch line Special Situations Certified official acting as club assistant referee • They are associated with one of the teams • They are not neutral (Tell them during pre- game talk) • Use them with caution Any assistant referee who “unduly interferes” may be relieved of duties and reported Law 6 - Review What is the #1 job of the ARs? • Assist the referee • They do not insist When asked, offers opinion on • Ball out-of-play • Fouls • Offside • Misconduct • Always Follow Pre-game Instructions as given by the Referee Law 6 – Review (cont)
AR Positioning • Along touch line in their half, even with second- to-last defender -or- • Even with ball, whichever is closer to the goal line AR Signals • Must know instantly and use properly