Post on 14-Dec-2015
Assistant Referees
U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 7 Referee CourseAmateur Adult Training
Importance
o Role of assistant refereesoMore than just signaling for a ball in and out
of playoResponsible for assisting with fouls and
misconduct out of the referee’s viewoMust be in top physical condition
Goal Kick
Position #1 – Ensure ball is placed inside goal area.Position #2 – If kick is taken by player other than GK, position at edge of penalty area.Position #3 – Once ball is kicked, quickly get to offside position.Exception: If kick is taken by GK and no other defenders are in the penalty area, once ball is placed immediately go to offside position.
Responsibility
o Law 6oDuties are subject to the decision of the
refereeo Offsideo Involved in active playoInterfering with playoInterfering with an opponentoGaining an advantage
Responsibility
o AssistanceoWhen misconduct or any other incident
occurs outside the referee’s viewoWhen offenses have been committed
whenever the assistant referees have a better view than the referee
oMirroring
Assistance
o Assistant refereesoAdditional eyes and ears
o Better able to see and hearoCloseroCleareroGreater detailoBetter angle
Assistance
o Referee team communicationoPre-game conferenceoHalftime conferenceoDuring the gameoAssistant referee to refereeoReferee to assistant refereeoAssistant referee to assistant refereeoMirroring
Assistance
o ObjectiveoMake the correct decision
o PrioritiesoOffsideoFouls and misconductoWho is closer?oWho has the better view?
Review Question
o In addition to signaling for offside, what other duties might assistant referee expect to perform at this level?
o Indicating when misconduct or any other offense occurs out of the referee’s view
o Issuing cards for misconduct
Review Question
o Which of the following is a component of being involved in active play?
o Gaining an advantage by being in that position
o Interfering with playo Interfering with an opponento All of the above