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WELCOMEWELCOMEto the US Lacrosse Juniorto the US Lacrosse Junior

Officials Education ProgramOfficials Education Program

Sponsored by CWLOAConnecticut Womens Lacrosse Officials

Association

About US LacrosseAbout US LacrosseAbout US LacrosseAbout US Lacrosse

US Lacrosse was established as the National Governing Body (NGB) for men’s

and women’s lacrosse in 1998.

Our MissionUS Lacrosse is the national governing body of lacrosse. Through responsive and effective

leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the

integrity of the sport.

Educating officials is a critical step in making this vision a reality!

We are a membership-based organizationYour membership includes exclusive benefits such as

Lacrosse Magazine, liability insurance, and much more. It also supports the development of

resources for officials like you!

www.uslacrosse.org

Four Guiding Principles:

WomenWomen’’s Game Committees Game Committee

• Honor the past• Commit to the core values• Maintain relevance• Respect all participants

Professionalism,

Responsibility,

Ethics

Professionalism,

Responsibility,

Ethics

Game Management,

Penalty Administration,

Mechanics

Game Management,

Penalty Administration,

Mechanics

Positioning, Field

Coverage,Fitness

Positioning, Field

Coverage,Fitness

Knowledge &Judgment

Knowledge &Judgment

Comportment,Communication

,Teamwork

Comportment,Communication

,Teamwork

Safety

FairnessFun

Safety

FairnessFun

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Safety

Fun

Fairness

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics

Knowledge & Judgment

Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness

Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics

Comportment, Communication, Teamwork






ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• Annual Requirements

• Proper Umpiring Equipment

• The “Business” of Officiating

““Good StandingGood Standing”” Checklist Checklist

• Complete US Lacrosse registration online.

• Complete Local Board registration forms and pay dues.

• Complete state registration, if applicable.

• Attend a rules interpretation meeting.

• Pass the US Lacrosse rules test online after an on paper practice testing session at home and/or with a group

• Pass the practical field test. (Rating session)

• Field Test date and location______________________

• Send availability to local assignor

• Additional Local requirements:











EthicsEthics

• Do not officiate a game in which a family member is participating

• Junior umpires must officiate two levels below their age group

• Junior umpires must do games with a certified partner

• Behavior before, during, and after game reflects on you and your officiating team

• If problems with another umpire, contact:__________________________

• If problems with parents, fans and/or coach, contact:______________________

To maintain professionalism and responsibility, it is important to follow ethical guidelines. When accepting assignments, be fair to the

teams and yourself:






ProfessionalismProfessionalism

Be prepared:• Review the rules, penalty

administration, etc.• Call school, partner to confirm

game information• Remember your role as an

official

The Playing FieldThe Playing Field






U15, U13 & U11 (With 12 players)• Regulation field (110-140 yards x 60-70 yards)• Goal circle, goal line, 8M arc, 12M fan, restraining line, center circle

U11 & U9 (With 7 players)• Short field (60-70 yards x 30-40 yards)• Goal circle, goal line, 8M arc, center line & circle

Rule 2:Equipment & Uniforms






Illegal

Legal

• Mandatory: ASTM approved eye protectionMandatory: ASTM approved eye protection• Mandatory: Colored mouth guard with no tabMandatory: Colored mouth guard with no tab• MayMay be worn: Gloves, nose guards and soft be worn: Gloves, nose guards and soft

headgear headgear • NO JEWELRY (not even small earrings) NO JEWELRY (not even small earrings) • No baseball capsNo baseball caps• Legal – medic alert, barrettesLegal – medic alert, barrettes• Crosse - Crosse -

– U15 (Senior) – Regulation PocketU15 (Senior) – Regulation Pocket• 35 ½35 ½”” – 43 ¼ – 43 ¼”” length length• 2 shooting strings (flat)2 shooting strings (flat)

– U13 (Junior) – Regulation or modified pocketU13 (Junior) – Regulation or modified pocket– U11 (Lightning) & U9 (Bantam) U11 (Lightning) & U9 (Bantam)

• Regulation or modified pocketRegulation or modified pocket• May be cut down to fit playerMay be cut down to fit player• No meshNo mesh

Coach must verbally certify all equipment is Coach must verbally certify all equipment is legallegal

Field Player






Regulation vs Modified PocketRegulation vs Modified Pocket

• RegulationRegulation the top of the ball remains above the top of the ball remains above the top of the wall after pressure has been the top of the wall after pressure has been appliedapplied

• ModifiedModified up to half of the ball may fall below up to half of the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewallthe bottom of the sidewall

Goalkeeper EquipmentGoalkeeper Equipment• Helmet with facemaskHelmet with facemask• Fastened chin strapFastened chin strap• Separate throat protectorSeparate throat protector• MouthguardMouthguard• Chest protector – worn under Chest protector – worn under

uniformuniform• Padded glovesPadded gloves• Padding on shins & thighsPadding on shins & thighs• Crosse max 52Crosse max 52””, mesh pocket OK, mesh pocket OK• Bottom half uniform may be gray, Bottom half uniform may be gray,

black or teamblack or team’’s predominant colors predominant color• Padding abdominal & pelvic areaPadding abdominal & pelvic area

All equipment is MANDATORY. All equipment is MANDATORY. Missing gear - No play!!Missing gear - No play!!











Rule 3: Game PersonnelRule 3: Game Personnel

TeamsCoachesUmpireGame administratorTeam captainOfficial scorerOfficial timer

Game Personnel & EquipmentGame Personnel & Equipment

• Coach may moveCoach may move– U15U15

• From end-line to substitution area From end-line to substitution area

– U13 and U11U13 and U11• Full sideline behind opponentFull sideline behind opponent’’s benchs bench

– U9U9• Full sideline and 1 coach may be on the Full sideline and 1 coach may be on the

fieldfield

• Sideline ManagerSideline Manager– Each team will provide a sideline Each team will provide a sideline

manager to control spectators. manager to control spectators. – Home coach is responsible if no site Home coach is responsible if no site

manager.manager.• BallBall

– YellowYellow or or OrangeOrange– Smooth or dimpledSmooth or dimpled






PregamePregame

Attire and equipmentTalk with partnerMeet coaches with partnerSideline manager Walk the fieldCaptains’ meetingStick check






Rule 4: Time FactorsRule 4: Time Factors• Length of Half (Running time)

– U15 & U13 25 minutes– U11 & U9 20 minutes

• Clock– Runs after goals– Stops on timeouts and every whistle in last

2 minutes unless one team has 10 goal lead• HalftimeHalftime - not to exceed 10 minutes - not to exceed 10 minutes• 2 Time outs per game (2 minutes)

– After goal or by team with ball during dead After goal or by team with ball during dead

ballball • Suspended or interrupted games can be

considered complete by coaches agreement• Overtime procedures (U15 & U13 only)

– Sudden victory with two 3 minute halves, 3 minute half-time and coin toss to determine direction. Each team gets 1 time-out in OT.

Rule 4: ScoringRule 4: Scoring

• Ball must completely cross the goal line & plane before end of game.

• Ball on line is not a goal• Ball must be off an attackers stick

– Ball kicked in by attack is not a goal• Ball may hit off defender’s stick or

body– Ball rolled or dropped in by defense

is a goal• Ball off ref is not a goal

– Do a throw

Rule 5: DrawRule 5: Draw

Draw at start of each half and after Draw at start of each half and after goals except when for throw or FPgoals except when for throw or FP

• Mouth of crosse open to team goalMouth of crosse open to team goal

• Right side down & above hipRight side down & above hip

• Player on either side, toe the linePlayer on either side, toe the line

• Place ball between upper 1/3 of the Place ball between upper 1/3 of the head, say head, say ““ReadyReady””

• Players can only move headPlayers can only move head

• Back out quickly, whistleBack out quickly, whistle

• Players must draw upPlayers must draw up

• Ball must go above players headsBall must go above players heads

Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics





Draw - ContinuedDraw - Continued






4 Goal Rule - U13 and below4 Goal Rule - U13 and below

• If score is kept, team down by 4 If score is kept, team down by 4 or more goals has option to get or more goals has option to get free position at the center after free position at the center after a goal.a goal.

•Treat as a drawTreat as a draw•Blow whistle, tell players to standBlow whistle, tell players to stand

•Ball to center of losing team, Ball to center of losing team, opposing center 4M in front on 45 opposing center 4M in front on 45 degree angledegree angle

•Player may run or pass, but may Player may run or pass, but may not shoot. not shoot. Tell her she must pass.Tell her she must pass.






Rule 5: Play of the GameRule 5: Play of the Game

Substitution• Substitutes must enter through Substitution

area. • During play, player must wait for teammate to

fully leave the field.

• After goal, can immediately enter field

Accidents, Injuries• If coach or medical personnel come onto field

to aid player, that player must leave field• Be alert towards players who have collision or

fall. Any player with dizziness, loss of consciousness, confusion, balance problems or headaches will be immediately removed from game and shall not return to play unless cleared by health professional

Goal Circle

Goal circle line belongs solely to the GK

Goal Circle FoulsGoal Circle Fouls• No player or crosse No player or crosse

may enter GCmay enter GC• No player may reach No player may reach

into GC to play the ballinto GC to play the ball• No goal if Attack follows No goal if Attack follows

through or steps into GCthrough or steps into GC

No deputies are allowed No deputies are allowed at any youth level.at any youth level.

If team is playing without goalie, umpire will If team is playing without goalie, umpire will direct a player to enter GC to pick up direct a player to enter GC to pick up

stationary ball. stationary ball.

10 second count starts when player picks ball 10 second count starts when player picks ball up. Opponent may not block player leaving up. Opponent may not block player leaving

GC.GC.

BoundariesBoundaries

Team that last touched ball before OB loses Team that last touched ball before OB loses possession, possession,

except on a shot or a deflected shotexcept on a shot or a deflected shot

Player gains ball – Player gains ball – always 4M in from OB spotalways 4M in from OB spot

• No foul – Step on line, checked ball goes outNo foul – Step on line, checked ball goes out– Change of possession, players stay in Change of possession, players stay in

relative position, at least 1M awayrelative position, at least 1M away• Foul Foul

– FP, Offender 4MFP, Offender 4M - - Away/Behind, Others 4 Away/Behind, Others 4 M AwayM Away

• Shot or deflection Shot or deflection – Ball to closest player, players stay in Ball to closest player, players stay in

relative position, 1M awayrelative position, 1M away











SignalsSignals

Mechanics

Thought process

Advantage

Signal that foul has occurred but attack has not been disadvantaged

Set up Free Position, think P.O.O.

Player with Ball OffenderOthers

Look at partner before starting play






Seven StepsSeven Steps

1. Whistle2. Foul signal3. Direction4. P.O.O5. Reposition self6. Quick look7. Restart play






5 Types of Fouls5 Types of Fouls

• Minor fouls• Major fouls• Goal circle fouls – Minor• Team foul/Restraining

Line/Offside – Major• Misconduct - Major

Minor Fouls:Minor Fouls:Legal vs. IllegalLegal vs. Illegal

• Legal actions = skills• Illegal actions = minor fouls

Illegal equipment or uniformProcedural errorsMisplays vs. legal plays






• Youth – 3 second to Youth – 3 second to check closely guardedcheck closely guarded

• Empty checkEmpty check• CoverCover• Warding OffWarding Off• Body BallBody Ball• Playing ball while out of Playing ball while out of

boundsbounds• Delay of GameDelay of Game

– Fail to stand or move Fail to stand or move 4M away4M away

• Illegal draw - Too soon, Illegal draw - Too soon, not up, no effort to not up, no effort to draw, step into circle or draw, step into circle or across RL earlyacross RL early

• Fail to wear mouth-Fail to wear mouth-guard properlyguard properly

Minor Fouls






Body BallBody Ball

• No foul if ball hits off body PLAY ON !

• Player intentionally kicks, blocks or hits ball with her body MINOR FOUL






Minor Foul: Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All

LevelsLevels

Attack cannot hold the ball for more Attack cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds when closely guardedthan 3 seconds when closely guarded

– Defensive player must have BOTH hands Defensive player must have BOTH hands on stickon stick

– Must be within a stickMust be within a stick’’s length s length – In position to check In position to check legallylegally if checking if checking

were allowedwere allowed

Umpires must use hand chop and Umpires must use hand chop and verbally count out loudverbally count out loud

1000 one, 1000 two, 1000 tweet1000 one, 1000 two, 1000 tweet






Minor Foul: Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All

LevelsLevels






The 3-second count stops when Attack • Moves out of marking distance or• Puts stick in a legal uncheckable position

Major Fouls:Major Fouls:Legal vs. IllegalLegal vs. Illegal

• Legal actions = skills• Illegal actions = major fouls

Use of the stick or crosseBody to bodyPlaying the ball illegallyPositioningThreats to safety of players






Major Fouls:Illegal Use of the Stick

Cross to Body or Cross-checkMay not use shaft to hit, push or displace

opponent

May not check toward the body






U15 & U13 Modified CheckingU15 & U13 Modified CheckingMay check opponents May check opponents stick when the stick when the entire entire crosse is below the crosse is below the

shouldershoulder

Must use a Must use a down & down & awayaway motion that is motion that is

away from opponentaway from opponent’’s s bodybody

Stick to stick contact Stick to stick contact may not be a foul. may not be a foul.

Defender with crosse Defender with crosse in good position & in good position & does does notnot initiate initiate contact, no foul. contact, no foul.

Stick straight up in Stick straight up in effort to block shot or effort to block shot or

pass, OK.pass, OK.











The SphereThe SphereAn imaginary area of 7 inches

surrounding the head

Fouls By Defense: • Reach into or through the sphere or hold

crosse around the throat.• Poke or wave crosse near opponent’s faceFouls By Attack• Hold head of crosse close to face or body

making a legal check impossible

Immediate whistle and strong warnings.

Rule 6: Major FoulRule 6: Major FoulDefensive FoulsDefensive Fouls

Crosse in the sphere

Defender holding or jabbing stick into sphere - illegal and dangerous






Rule 6: Major Fouls Offensive FoulsOffensive Fouls

ChargingCharging

ForcingForcing

ThroughThrough






Rule 6: Major Fouls Offensive FoulsOffensive Fouls

Legal Cradle Illegal Cradle Defender cannot check Defender can check

Defender must be within marking distance and able to legally check











Rule 6: Major Foul –Rule 6: Major Foul –Three Second Violation and Three Second Violation and

Obstruction of Free Space to Obstruction of Free Space to GoalGoal

Three Second Violation

What are the parameters?

Making the call Mechanics

Free Space to Goal (FSG)

What is the definition?

FSG and the zone defenseUmpire responsibilities

Rule 6: Major FoulRule 6: Major Foul3-second violation3-second violation

Defenders may not stay in the 8 meter arc for Defenders may not stay in the 8 meter arc for more than 3 seconds when Attack has ball more than 3 seconds when Attack has ball below the restraining line unless:below the restraining line unless:

• Marking an opponent within a sticks lengthMarking an opponent within a sticks length• Double teaming ball carrier within a stickDouble teaming ball carrier within a stick’’s s

lengthlength• Marking an opponent who is directly behind Marking an opponent who is directly behind

the goal circlethe goal circle– but defender is not exempt from but defender is not exempt from

Obstruction of the Free Space to GoalObstruction of the Free Space to Goal

Double teaming an attack player without the Double teaming an attack player without the ball does ball does notnot exempt defender from 3 exempt defender from 3 second countsecond count






Rule 6: Major FoulObstruction of the Free SpaceObstruction of the Free Space

Ball carrier must be within the CSABall carrier must be within the CSA• Looking to shootLooking to shoot• Have the opportunityHave the opportunity• Defender - not within stick length of an Defender - not within stick length of an

attack playerattack player

Free space is cone – ball to sides of GCFree space is cone – ball to sides of GC

Defenders being drawn through the OFS either Defenders being drawn through the OFS either side by side or mirror image.side by side or mirror image.

• Move through OKMove through OK• Stop or hesitate -> possible shooting spaceStop or hesitate -> possible shooting space

2012 Point of Emphasis2012 Point of Emphasis











Rule 6: Major FoulsRule 6: Major FoulsDangerous ShotDangerous Shot - - Only against goalieOnly against goalie• Judge on distance, force, placementJudge on distance, force, placement• Hard shot at head or neck of goalie from short Hard shot at head or neck of goalie from short

distance = major fouldistance = major foul• Greater distance, softer shot, at leg or arm = Greater distance, softer shot, at leg or arm =

not foulnot foul• Not a card, unless repeated Not a card, unless repeated • Ball to goalkeeper, offender 4M behind GCBall to goalkeeper, offender 4M behind GC

Team Fouls/OffsideTeam Fouls/Offside Teams must keep• 5 players above the RL when attacking• 4 players above RL when defending• U11 & U9 on short field do not keep players

back

Count players back






Rule 6: Major Fouls –Rule 6: Major Fouls –Misconduct & Use of CardsMisconduct & Use of Cards

• Excessive roughness, dangerous or unsportsmanlike play

• Deliberate endangering safety of player

• Repeated or flagrant violations• Taunting• Excessive or abusive dissent• Coach leaving bench area• Player entering game before 2 minute

penalty served– Coach gets Yellow card and must take a

player off field to serve additional 2 minute penalty. Player entering early must leave to serve remainder of penalty.






Rule 7: Penalty AdministrationRule 7: Penalty Administration7 Steps7 Steps

• Whistle• Foul signal• Direction• P.O.O

• Player with Ball• Offender• Others

• Reposition self• Look at partner !!• Restart play






Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Fouls in MidfieldFouls in Midfield

Player fouled gets a Free PositionPlayer fouled gets a Free Position

Minor FoulsMinor Fouls

Player fouled Place on spot of foulPlayer fouled Place on spot of foul

OffenderOffender 4M AWAY 4M AWAY

Others 4M AWAYOthers 4M AWAY

Major FoulsMajor Fouls

Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul

OffenderOffender Place 4M BEHIND Place 4M BEHIND

OthersOthers 4M AWAY 4M AWAY






Rule 7: Penalty AdministrationRule 7: Penalty Administration Minor Fouls inside 12M Fan Minor Fouls inside 12M Fan

BY DEFENSE BY DEFENSE ““INDIRECTINDIRECT”” Player fouled Place on nearest 12M hash markPlayer fouled Place on nearest 12M hash mark



No shot may be taken until ball is No shot may be taken until ball is passedpassed

BY ATTACKBY ATTACK

Player fouled Place on spot of foul but 8M AWAYPlayer fouled Place on spot of foul but 8M AWAY

from GCfrom GC

OffenderOffender Place 4M AWAY Place 4M AWAY

OthersOthers Place 4M AWAY Place 4M AWAY






Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Major Fouls in the CSAMajor Fouls in the CSA

Outside 8M ArcOutside 8M Arc

BY DEFENSEBY DEFENSE Player fouled Place on spot of foulPlayer fouled Place on spot of foul

OffenderOffender 4M BEHIND 4M BEHIND

Others 4M AWAY & Clear penalty laneOthers 4M AWAY & Clear penalty lane

BY ATTACKBY ATTACK Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul








Rule 7: Penalty AdministrationRule 7: Penalty Administration Major Fouls in the 8M ArcMajor Fouls in the 8M Arc

BY DEFENSEBY DEFENSEPlayer fouled Place on nearest 8M hash markOffender Place 4M BEHINDBEHINDOthers 4M AWAYClear 8M Arc & penalty lane

• Ball on 1st hash, clear arc & penalty lane• Ball on floating hash, only clear penalty lane, not

arc• If multiple fouls occur, FP at SPOT of 2nd foul

BY ATTACKBY ATTACK

Player fouled Place on closest spot on 8M arcOffender 4M BEHINDOthers 4M AWAY from ball






Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Fouls below the Goal LineFouls below the Goal Line

FP at spot of foul FP at spot of foul

8 M AWAY from GC8 M AWAY from GC

Minor FoulsMinor Fouls

Player fouled Place on spot of foulPlayer fouled Place on spot of foul



Major FoulsMajor Fouls

Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul








Rule 7: Penalty AdministrationRule 7: Penalty Administration Goal Circle Fouls

Foul by Attack• Ball to GK in GC • All players 4M AWAY

Foul by Defense• Ball to closest attack 12 M on goal line• Offender at 4M behind ball or 16M

away from GC– except Goalkeeper does not go out

• Indirect free position, attack must pass ball before shooting






Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Defense OffsidesDefense Offsides

Correct off-sides firstCorrect off-sides first

Outside CSA & above goal lineOutside CSA & above goal line

AttackAttack Place on spot of ball Place on spot of ball

OffenderOffender 4M BEHIND4M BEHIND


Inside CSA & above goal lineInside CSA & above goal line

AttackAttack Place at center of 12M fan, clear Place at center of 12M fan, clear penalty lanepenalty lane



Below goal lineBelow goal line

AttackAttack Place on spot of ball, 8M from GCPlace on spot of ball, 8M from GC


OthersOthers 4M AWAY4M AWAY






Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Attack OffsidesAttack Offsides

Closest defender to ball gets the ballClosest defender to ball gets the ball• No closer than 8M to GCNo closer than 8M to GC

Attacker with ball goes 4M BEHINDAttacker with ball goes 4M BEHIND

Closest attacker to Restraining Line Closest attacker to Restraining Line goes back over, unless ball carrier, goes back over, unless ball carrier, then use next closest attackerthen use next closest attacker

New rule for 2012New rule for 2012






Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Slow Whistle/Yellow FlagSlow Whistle/Yellow Flag

“Slow whistle” is a held whistle, indicated by raising the yellow flag because 3 criteria occur:• Major foul committed by the defense and

attack maintains possession• Ball is in the CSA• Attack is on a scoring play

What is the penalty administration? • Attack shoots, put flag away• Scoring play ends, administer FP @ spot of

foul

Rule 7: Use of CardsRule 7: Use of Cards






When to use the cards Carding Procedures

Green Card - Delay of game

Yellow card 2 minutes• 1st - Warning to all players• 2nd to same player - Game Suspension

Red card - Ejection Team Cards• On 4th card & for each subsequent card to

same team, team plays down a playerTeam must play short below the Restraining

Line at both ends of the field for the 2 minute penalty period for each card

Head Coaches responsible for actions of assistant coaches.

Rule 7: Mandatory CardsRule 7: Mandatory Cards






Yellow cards• Check to the head• Slash

– Reckless or dangerous swing– Does not have to actually hit opponent

• Dangerous Propelling– Dangerous or uncontrolled– Does not have to hit opponent

• Dangerous Follow-through

Red card• Check to the head in U15 Full

Checking gameCards are 2 minutes

Rule 7: Use of CardsRule 7: Use of Cards






Delay of Game– 1st Green card to captain

• Minor foul

– 2nd Green-YellowYellow to player• Major foul

– 3rd – Green-Red to player • Major foul & 2 min suspension• Team must sub for player, does not

play short

2012 Point of Emphasis






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:LeadLead

Moves to the rightBoundaries and endlineStay ahead of play – why?Ball in CSA – responsibilitiesTangent and quadrantsFSG and three secondsRestart play in CSA, signals goal






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:TrailTrail

• Follows play downfield• Boundaries and end-line• Monitors Restraining Line• “Field conscious”-watch overall picture• Stay engaged with play• Moves laterally below Restraining Line

– why?• Watches for obstruction of FSG• Three seconds, dangerous follow

through• Off-ball fouls – picks, illegal detaining






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:The DrawThe Draw

Responsibilities:

• To start the game• After a goal• Illegal draw• Violations of center circle and

Restraining Line






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:TransitionTransition

• Stay wide and in front – why?• Shared responsibilities• Angle – who has the best one?• Work together and support one

another• Trust your partner• Keep ahead and anticipate

Umpiring the Goal Circle:Umpiring the Goal Circle: QuadrantsQuadrants






Umpiring the Goal Circle:Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & TangentsQuadrants & Tangents






Umpiring the Goal Circle: Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & TangentsQuadrants & Tangents






U

Umpiring the Goal Circle: Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & TangentsQuadrants & Tangents











Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentNear ApproachNear Approach

TT

T– Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, T– Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball fouls in mind). Ready to re-adjust as play dictates.fouls in mind). Ready to re-adjust as play dictates.

U






Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentMid ApproachMid Approach

TT

T – Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, T – Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball

fouls in mind)fouls in mind)

T

U

Professionalism, Responsibilities Ethics





Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentFar Movement Far Movement

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TT

T - Anticipates swing and T - Anticipates swing and looks for Shooting Spacelooks for Shooting Space

Ball

U






Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentFar Approach Far Approach

69

TTT – FSG, 3 seconds, helps with T – FSG, 3 seconds, helps with

clearing the penalty laneclearing the penalty lane






Positive Interactions with Positive Interactions with CoachesCoaches

• Professional and respectful• All pre-game questions with

both coaches– Coaches determine half-time

• Head coaches can ask for clarifications at time-outs and halftime

• Statements vs. questions• Be patient






ComportmentComportment

• Verbal communication• Non-verbal communication• Use of “language of the rules”• Be fit, run to stay in position• Respect• Teamwork• Composure• Firm, loud whistle• Large, clear signals• Good eye contact throughout

game

Elevate one’s presence through:






ComportmentComportment

General professionalism:

• Call a safe, fair game• Let players determine the outcome of

the game• Be approachable, confident, use good

judgment• Appearance, voice, demeanor• Show respect for partner, players,

coaches and spectators

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