CSA REFEREE DEVELOPMENT AIM

Guidelines for Referees Referee Considerations

Guidance for Assistant Referees

BACK TO BASICS

TOPICS POSITIONING (set play) Referee Consideration

“The best position is one in which the referee can • Positioning take the right decision” • Referee signals • Use of the whistle • Body language − The positions suggested in the following graphics are basic and recommended for all referees. − The referee, based on these recommendations, must look for the best position, taking into account other circumstances.

1 POSITIONING (dead ball)

2 POSITIONING (Ball in play) Use of Whistle

Compulsory − To start play (1st, 2nd half) “The best position is − To stop play one in which the • Free kicks, penalties referee can take the • Stops, suspends or terminates the match right decision” − To restart play • Free kicks where wall managed by Referee • Penalty kick

Discretionary − To stop play •Play between R and AR where possible • Goal kick, corner kick, throw-in • Goals (if tight decision) •Not interfering with play or the players − To restart play • Free kick, goal kick, corner kick, throw-in

3 Referee Signals Referee Signals Disciplinary Free kicks Sanctions

Referee Signals Body Language

Advantage Body language is: − A tool for the referee to help him control the match. − Shows authority and self-control.

Body language is not: − An explanation of the decision. − To show arrogance, self importance or overconfidence

Guidelines for Assistant Referees

4 Topics Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and Responsibilities • Positioning & Team work • Two assistant referees are appointed. − Kick-off Their duties, subject to the decision of − Goal kick the referee, are to indicate: − Penalty kick − When the whole of the ball has passed − Goal situations out of the field of play. − Corner kick − Which side is entitled to a corner kick, • Gestures goal kick or throw-in. • Running Technique − When a player may be penalised for being • Signal Beep in an offside position. • Flag Technique − When a substitution is requested. − Throw-in, goal kick, corner kick − Offside − Fouls (Continued…) − Substitution

Duties and Responsibilities

P o − When misconduct or any other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee. s − When offences have been committed I whenever the assistants are closer to the t action than the referee (this includes, in I particular circumstances, offences committed o in the penalty area) − Whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper n has moved forward before the ball has been I kicked and if the ball has crossed the line. n 1. KICK OFF g − In line with the second last defender

P P o o s s I I t t I I o o n n I I n n 3. GOAL KICK 2. GENERAL POSITIONING − Check ball is inside goal area (1) g − In line with the second last defender or the ball g • If the ball is not correctly placed, the AR should not move − Always face the ball from his position and make eye contact with the referee and raise the flag

5 P P o o s s I I t t I I o o n n I I n 3. GOAL KICK n 3. GOAL KICK g − If the second last defender takes the goal kick, AR g − Check the offside line (3), which is a priority should move to the edge of the penalty area (2) − Check also that the ball goes outside penalty area (Ball in play) and that the attackers are outside

P P o o s s I I t t I I o o n n I I n 4. GOALKEEPER RELEASING THE BALL n 4. GOALKEEPER RELEASING THE BALL − Check the goalkeeper does not touch the ball with his − Check the goalkeeper does not touch the ball with his g hands outside penalty area (2) g hands outside penalty area (2) − Check the offside line (3), which is a priority

P P o o s s I I t t I I o o n n I I n 5. PENALTY KICK n 5. PENALTY KICK g − The Assistant Referee should be on the intersection of the g − If the goalkeeper has blatantly moved forward before goal line and penalty area the ball has been kicked and the goal is not scored, the AR has to raise his flag.

6 P P o o s s I I t t I I o o n n I I n 6. KICKS FROM THE PENALTY MARK n 7. “GOAL” SITUATIONS (Normal situations) g − One A. R. should be on intersection of goal line and goal g − Eye contact with the referee. area. His duty: Check if the ball has crossed the line. − Other A.R. on centre circle with the rest of players.

P P o o s s I I t t I I o o n n I I n 7. “GOAL” SITUATIONS (Normal situations) n 7. “GOAL” SITUATIONS (Tight decisions) g − Eye contact with the referee. g − First raise the FLAG to call referee’s attention. − Run quickly to halfway line (25 - 30 metres) and no FLAG. − Use BEEP if necessary. − And run quickly to halfway line.

CORRECT CORRECT

P P INCORRECT o o CORRECT s s I I t t I I o o n n I I 9. CORNER KICK n 8. “NO GOAL” SITUATIONS (Tight decisions) n − AR’s position behind the corner flag in line with the goal line. g − Continue with the play. g − Eye contact with the referee. − Do not interfere with the players. − Wait for eye consultation (discreet hand signal). − Check the ball is inside the corner arc:

7 Gestures Running Technique

− As a general rule, face the pitch − Side-to-side movement for short distances, especially to judge offside (better line of vision).

− Running forwards when sprinting. • As a general rule, no obvious hand signals must be given by A. R. − Be in a “ready position” before • In some situations, a discreet hand signal may give sprinting. valuable support to the referee. − I.E. On very tight decisions, when the ball stays in play (throw-in).

Signal Beep Flag technique

• Flag held down, always visible to • Referees are reminded that this is only an referee and unfurled. additional signal. • Flag still while running. • Use the beep only when necessary. • Situations − Offside − Fouls − Throw-in or goal kick (tight decisions) − “Goal” situations (tight decisions) − Attract referee’s attention • When signalling, flag is like an extension of the arm.

Flag Technique Flag Technique – Throw-in

NEAR A. R. POSITION

• Before signalling: AR − Stop − Ensure you are facing the field of play − Make eye contact with the referee − Raise the flag with the appropriate hand R (fouls and throw-in). If necessary, change the hand with flag underneath − Clear situations − If any doubt: • Directly show direction • Raise the flag • Priority for A.R. • Make eye contact • Referee signals direction

Whenever an A.R. signals the ball is out of the play, he must retain the signal until acknowledged by the referee

8 Flag Technique – Throw-in Flag technique

FAR FROM A. R. POSITION

AR THE GOAL KICK & THE CORNER KICK R

− Very clear situations − Other situations • A.R. can directly show • Raise the flag direction along the touchline • Make eye contact • Raise the flag with the right hand for goal kick (better line of vision). • Priority for referee if • For tight decisions when the ball is out of play, raise the flag first. A.R. not sure

Flag technique – Goal & Corner Flag Technique – Offside kick AR

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NEAR A.R. POSITION FAR FROM A.R. POSITION

− Clear situations − Far situations • If an A.R. is not totally sure about an offside offence, • Show goal kick or corner • Make eye contact the flag should not be raised (FIFA recommendation). kick directly • Priority for referee • If the flag is not seen immediately by the referee, the • Priority for A.R. • Confirm referee’s signal A.R. must keep signalling until it has been recognised − If any doubt: or the ball is clearly in control of the defending team. • Raise the flag (if necessary) • Make eye contact • The flag is to be raised with the right hand (better line • Follow referee’s signal of vision), change to be made with the flag underneath

Flag Technique – Substitution Flag Technique – Fouls

• A.R. is informed by 4th official • Raise the flag with the • Flag signal in the next stoppage appropriate hand in the match • Agitate the flag • A.R. does not need to move to • Make eye contact the halfway line, unless instructed by the Referee • If there is no 4th official, A.R. • Show direction with the assists with substitution appropriate hand procedures • Change hand with flag underneath before raising

9 Flag Technique – Fouls

If the flag is not seen immediately by Any Questions the referee, the A.R. must keep signalling until it has been recognised or the ball is clearly in control of the opposing team.

Thank You

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