Law 5 The Referee

2 At the end of this lesson the student will: Objectives list the powers of the referee list the duties of the referee list the required equipment of the referee demonstrate the proper signals used by the referee

3 10 TOPICS 1.Duties of the Referee 2.When to penalize 3.Advantage Law 4.Powers of the Referee 5.Coaching from the boundary lines

4 10 TOPICS (Continued) 6.Techniques of good officiating 7.Fitness 8.Referee’s equipment 9.Pre-game organization 10.Selling your calls

5 DUTIES OF THE REFEREE Enforce the Laws of the Game Controls match using Assistant Referees Inspects the field to verify it meets match requirements and is SAFE! Ensures game ball meets requirements Inspects players’ equipment Acts as timekeeper & records game Ensures bleeding player leaves field Files a game report

6 Acts as timekeeper & records game

7 DUTIES (Continued) Punishes the more serious of two offenses Acts on advice from neutral assistant referees on incidents he/she has not seen Not allow persons on field without permission Indicates restart of match after it has been stopped

8 Decisions of the Referee final 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.

9 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.

10 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. When to Penalize

11 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

12 Referee has duty to act upon information –of incident the referee did not see –when the AR has a better view REFEREE / Assistant Referees

13 Fourth Official

14 Fourth Official assists the referee at all times indicates to the referee when the wrong player is cautioned because of mistaken identity or when a player is not sent off having been seen to be given a second caution. or when violent conduct occurs out of the view of the referee and assistant referees

15 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

16 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

17 PLAY ON Verbal - “PLAY ON!” Visual - Arms swing in front Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur ADVANTAGE

18 PLAY Verbal - “PLAY ON ON!” Visual - Arms swing in front Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur ADVANTAGE

19 Example: Defensive player wants attack on goal stopped. Fouls 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 attack), thus “advantage” goes to offending (defensive) team. ADVANTAGE

20 POWERS OF THE REFEREE Stops, suspends or abandons the match for any infringements Stops, suspends or abandons the match for outside interference Stops the match for serious injury Allows play to continue for minor injury

21 POWERS (Continued) Applies “Advantage” Issues cautions and send-offs Reports or expels team officials for misconduct or irresponsible behavior May reverse a decision prior to restart

Coaching from Boundary Lines Law 3, IFAB Decision 2: The coach may convey tactical instructions to the players during the match and he must return to his position immediately after giving these instructions. He and the other officials must remain within the confines of the technical area, where such an area is provided, and they must behave in a responsible manner. 22

TECHNICAL AREA 23

24 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

25 ELEMENTS OF GOOD OFFICIATING Dress and Appearance Pre-game organization Fitness Attitude Positioning Signals Accurate decisions/ game control Use of Advantage

26 UNIFORMS EQUIPMENT

27 So, What Exactly Do You Need?

28 EQUIPMENT Coin Watches (2) Cards Pencil/Pen (2) Flags (2) Air pump & Gauge(s) Whistles (2) different Minimum + Game Book

29 How do I know which extra uniform to buy? First Aid Kit “Extra” Equipment Shoe Care Different Shoes Extra Socks Extra Watch Waterproof Card Set Sun block

30 A referee who is not fit can not properly cover the field of play. FITNESS

31 UNFIT / INEXPERIENCED Center of field Narrow corridor of patrol “Slave” to diagonal?

32 FIT / EXPERIENCED / ACTIVE Close to assistant referee in some cases Close to play but not interfering Anticipates action

33 The referee and assistants should arrive early (at least 30 minutes) to complete the following tasks: Note: You should never be the cause of a delayed start. PRE-GAME ORGANIZATION Inspection of field –Markings, nets, goalposts, safety issues Conduct a pre-game meeting Check players’ equipment Check game balls

34 Remember, 30 Minutes in Advance

35 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 judgement (opinion) Was that a foul? Is that misconduct? Is that offside player involved with play? Indecision can be fatal!

36 Note: Whistle tone should be varied according to the situation. SIGNALS Visual –Hand or flag Audible –Verbal or whistle

37 SIGNALS Goal kick Corner kick

38 Penalty kick SIGNALS

39 Indirect Free Kick SIGNALS Direct Free Kick

40 SIGNALS Advantage Play on! Throw-In

41 Caution (yellow card) Send-off (red card) SIGNALS

42 Correct Technique

43 Correct Technique

44 Incorrect Technique

45 Too Close?

46 Sometimes An Arm’s Length, Other Times…

47 SIGNALS Second Cautionable offense Then show red card.First show yellow card

48 Fitness: CRITICAL TECHNIQUES 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 yards of significant challenges

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50 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 foul - make eye contact with player who fouled as you point direction.

51 Move toward fouls when: CRITICAL TECHNIQUES 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

52 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

53 Do not let your body language show… CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Tiredness Exasperation Frustration Fear Disdain Arrogance

Watch What Your Face Tells 54

What Your Body Language Tells 55

Give A Smile – Look Like You’re Having Fun 56

57 When may the referee: REVIEW 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

58 When may the referee: REVIEW Report or dismiss team officials? –When they act irresponsibly Do you show cards to them? –No, only to players and substitutes Stop,suspend or abandon a match? –Outside interference –Weather –Infringements of the Law

59 A referee must: Use common sense (Law 18) REVIEW 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