ASSISTANT REFEREE TRAINING 2015
TOPICS Structure In-class instruction (60 minutes) On-field training (60 minutes) Topics Duties and Responsibilities Positioning Teamwork Gestures Running Technique Flag Technique
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Two assistant referees are appointed. Their duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: When the whole of the ball has passed out of the field of play Which side is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in When a player may be penalized for being in an offside position When a substitution is requested When serious misconduct or any other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee When offences have been committed whenever the assistants are closer to the action than the referee (this includes, in particular circumstances, offences committed in the penalty area) Whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper has blatantly moved forward before the ball has been kicked and if the ball has crossed the line.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The assistant referees help the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. At the request and direction of the referee, they also assist the referee in such matters as: Inspecting the field, the balls and player equipment Monitoring the substitution process Maintaining back-up records of time, goals and misconduct
POSITIONING 1. Kick off
POSITIONING 2. General Positioning
POSITIONING 3. Goal kick
POSITIONING 3. Goal kick (continued)
POSITIONING 3. Goal kick (continued)
POSITIONING 4. Goalkeeper releasing the ball
POSITIONING 5. Penalty kick
POSITIONING 5. Penalty kick (continued)
POSITIONING 6. Kicks from the penalty mark
POSITIONING 7. Goal scored (normal situations)
POSITIONING 7. Goal scored (ball appears to be still in play)
POSITIONING 7. No Goal situations (ball not in net)
POSITIONING 8. Corner kick AR s position should be behind the corner flag in line with the goal line. Do not interfere with the players. Check if the ball is properly placed inside the corner arc.
RUNNING TECHNIQUE As a general rule, the assistant referees should face the field whilst running. Side-to-side movement should be used for short distances, especially when judging offside (better line of vision).
RUNNING TECHNIQUE (continued) Running forwards should be used for sprinting. Be in a ready position before sprinting. Keep the flag down, visible to the referee.
FLAG TECHNIQUE The assistant referee s flag should always be visible to the referee, unfurled and still whilst running. The flag should be like an extension of the arm when signaling.
FLAG TECHNIQUE (continued) When making a signal, the assistant referee shall: Stop running Face the field Make eye contact with the referee Raise the flag with the appropriate hand (that will also be used for the remainder of the signal). If necessary, change the hand with flag underneath.
A/Referee vs Referee General Positioning Assistant Referee AR AR Assistant Referee
FLAG TECHNIQUE THROW-IN Near AR Position Clear situations: directly show direction priority for AR If any doubt: raise the flag make eye contact with the referee follow referee s signal
FLAG TECHNIQUE THROW-IN Far from AR position Very clear situations: AR can directly show direction along the touch line Other situations: priority for referee raise the flag make eye contact with the referee AR just follows referee s signal
FLAG TECHNIQUE GOAL & CORNER KICK Raise the flag with the right hand for goal kick or corner kick (better line of vision). For tight decisions when the ball is out of play, raise the flag first.
FLAG TECHNIQUE GOAL & CORNER KICK Near AR position Clear situations: show goal kick or corner kick directly priority for AR If any doubt: raise the flag (if necessary) make eye contact follow referee s signal
FLAG TECHNIQUE GOAL & CORNER KICK Far AR position Far situations: make eye contact with the referee priority for referee just follow referee s signal
FLAG TECHNIQUE - OFFSIDE If an assistant referee is not totally sure about an offside offence, the flag should not be raised (FIFA recommendation). If the flag is not seen immediately by the referee, the AR shall keep signaling until it has been acknowledged or the ball is clearly in control of the defending team. The flag shall be raised with the right hand, giving the AR a better line of vision.
OFFSIDE POSITION A player is in an offside position if he is nearer to his opponents goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent. A player is not in an offside position if he is in his own half of the field of play. Consideration should be given to any part of the head, body or feet of the attacker in relation to the second last defender, the ball or the halfway line. The arms are not considered to be parts of the body that can put an attacker in an offside position!
OFFSIDE POSITION (continued) Onside Position Offside Position
OFFSIDE POSITION (continued) Onside Position Offside Position
OFFSIDE POSITION (continued) Onside Position Offside Position
OFFSIDE ACTIVE PLAY Interfering with play means: Playing or touching the ball passed or touched by a team-mate. Interfering with an opponent means: Preventing an opponent from playing or being able to play the ball, for example, by clearly obstructing the goalkeeper s line of vision or movement. Making a gesture or movement which, in the opinion of the referee, deceives or distracts an opponent. Gaining an advantage by being in that position means: Playing a ball that rebounds to him off a post or crossbar, having previously been in an offside position. Playing a ball that rebounds to him off an opponent, having previously been in an offside position.
GOLDEN RULE FOR OFFSIDE Wait and See! It is better to be slightly late and correct than to be too quick and wrong.
FLAG TECHNIQUE - FOULS The assistant referee should raise his flag when a foul or misconduct is committed in his immediate vicinity or out of the referee s vision. In all other situations, he should wait and offer his opinion if it is required. If this is the case, the assistant referee shall report what he has seen and heard and which players are involved to the referee. The assistant referee shall raise his flag with the appropriate hand (the same hand that will also be used for the remainder of the signal); this gives the referee a clear indication as to who was fouled.
FLAG TECHNIQUE - SUBSTITUTION The assistant referee shall signal the substitution at the next stoppage in the match Once the referee acknowledges AR signal, flag goes down and AR moves to the halfway line AR checks substitute s equipment AR ensures substitution is done correctly The assistant referee assists with substitution procedures. In this case, the referee shall wait until the AR is back in position before restarting play.
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS On-field training Each participant should have: Shirt and shorts or tracksuit Running shoes AR flag Whistle
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Basic Teaching Setup
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 1 Warm Up Explain reason Demonstrate Side to Side Side to Side Crossover Turning towards field always Exercise Warm Up Whistle for change of direction
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 2 - Flag Mechanics Demonstrate Carrying and running / stopping Flag field side always Switching hands, down low Flag extension of the arm Exercise Flag Mechanics Monitor and correct deficiencies One on one mentoring
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 3 - Signals Demonstrate Throw-in + Quick out of bounds Goal kick + Quick out of bounds Corner kick Substitution Goal signal / No goal signal Exercise Signals Monitor and correct deficiencies For far AR situations, simulate situations where a referee calls it the other way. AR must mimic Referee.
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain exercise Students at halfway Mentor send them away with a signal Referee plus students interpret Monitor and correct deficiencies
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain and exercise Positioning Kick-off, normal play (Second last defender or the ball) Exercise Monitor and correct deficiencies
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain and exercise Second last defender Staying square (90 degrees) View from behind Exercise Monitor and correct deficiencies
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain and exercise Move the angle View from behind Show how player now looks onside
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain and exercise Take them back Finish in the correct position View from behind Demonstrate various «offside» and «no offside» situations - use the «Wait and See Technique» (e.g. three players running for the ball, wait and see who touches it before making a decision)
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain and exercise Bring the GK out Explain the difference View from behind Demonstrate various «offside» and «no offside» situations - use the «Wait and See Technique» (e.g. interfering with an opponent, gaining an advantage, etc.)
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 4 Run the line Explain and exercise Throw a ball in Explain the difference Blue is now OK
ASSISTANT REFEREE MECHANICS Exercise 5 Game Situations Field Coverage - with Mentor directing game situations Assistant Referees interacting with Referee (eye contact, etc.) Direct free kick Indirect free kick Penalty kick Corner kick Goal kick Throw-in Substitution