high school soccer dual system mechanics

1. High School SoccerDual System Mechanics High School Soccer Referees Association of Greater St. Louis Compiled and Edited by Mike Stosz

2. This set was developed to standardize the mechanics of dual officiating in high school soccer. The presentation of the set should enable each official to: - Identify the primary responsibilities of an official - Perform basic mechanics in the prescribed manner - Describe the general patterns of movement during the game - Describe the major set positions used on the field - Identify the responsibilities of the Lead and Trail officialsThis set was developed to standardize the mechanics of dual officiating in high school soccer. The presentation of the set should enable each official to: - Identify the primary responsibilities of an official - Perform basic mechanics in the prescribed manner - Describe the general patterns of movement during the game - Describe the major set positions used on the field - Identify the responsibilities of the Lead and Trail officials

3. First, let�s consider the responsibilities of each official as a game assignment is accepted: Enforce the laws of the game Equal authority of officials Pre-game duties Start/stop clock Making the call Application of advantage General patterns of movementFirst, let�s consider the responsibilities of each official as a game assignment is accepted: Enforce the laws of the game Equal authority of officials Pre-game duties Start/stop clock Making the call Application of advantage General patterns of movement

4. It is the responsibility of the referee(s) to enforce the rules and decide any disputed point. The official�s decision on points of fact connected with the play is final so far as the result of the game is concerned. Caveat: Protests� review your MSHSAA protest procedures. Judgement calls may NOT be protested, only points affecting proper restart or calling a direct kick an indirect, etc. - STOP - The referee has discretionary power to stop the game for any infringement of the rules; interference by spectators; reason of outside elements, like lightning, a dog on the field interfering with play, etc.; an injured player. - Caution IT IS MANDATORY that the official display a Yellow card when cautioning a player or coach - Red Card/Soft Red - red card or a red card when sending off. When showing cards, it is necessary to inform both coaches why the card was shown, if feasible.It is the responsibility of the referee(s) to enforce the rules and decide any disputed point. The official�s decision on points of fact connected with the play is final so far as the result of the game is concerned. Caveat: Protests� review your MSHSAA protest procedures. Judgement calls may NOT be protested, only points affecting proper restart or calling a direct kick an indirect, etc. - STOP - The referee has discretionary power to stop the game for any infringement of the rules; interference by spectators; reason of outside elements, like lightning, a dog on the field interfering with play, etc.; an injured player. - Caution IT IS MANDATORY that the official display a Yellow card when cautioning a player or coach - Red Card/Soft Red - red card or a red card when sending off. When showing cards, it is necessary to inform both coaches why the card was shown, if feasible.

5. BOTH officials shall have equal authority and responsibility - There are no Senior or junior referees - Both call fouls and violations, on ANY part of the field, at ANY TIME. HOWEVER! It is strongly suggested that you and your partner agree which one of you shall be designated the �Head� referee to be a lone voice to resolve any questions of rule, not to overrule what the partner saw. At all costs though, get it right before restarting. Backing up your partner - You only have 1 friend out there, and that�s your partner. Back them up, do not alienate them. Problem?? talk quietly with them at half time or after the game. NEVER embarrass your partner on the field. BOTH officials shall have equal authority and responsibility - There are no Senior or junior referees - Both call fouls and violations, on ANY part of the field, at ANY TIME. HOWEVER! It is strongly suggested that you and your partner agree which one of you shall be designated the �Head� referee to be a lone voice to resolve any questions of rule, not to overrule what the partner saw. At all costs though, get it right before restarting. Backing up your partner - You only have 1 friend out there, and that�s your partner. Back them up, do not alienate them. Problem?? talk quietly with them at half time or after the game. NEVER embarrass your partner on the field.

6. Pre-game Duties Check List Pre-game conference with partner ( solicit group comments as to what is covered at pre-game with your partner.) Check field, nets and game balls (3) and ball markings Check players equipment (shin guards, shoes, uniforms, medical devices� need doctor�s original release for play) ask everyone.. What is legal, illegal equipment?? Coin toss (5 min before game) Conduct with HEAD coaches only Provide voucher Make comment about sportsmanship Ask head coaches if all player equipment OK (not onscreen) Anything else to add???Pre-game Duties Check List Pre-game conference with partner ( solicit group comments as to what is covered at pre-game with your partner.) Check field, nets and game balls (3) and ball markings Check players equipment (shin guards, shoes, uniforms, medical devices� need doctor�s original release for play) ask everyone.. What is legal, illegal equipment?? Coin toss (5 min before game) Conduct with HEAD coaches only Provide voucher Make comment about sportsmanship Ask head coaches if all player equipment OK (not onscreen) Anything else to add???

7. If there is an unofficial timer running a stadium clock, make sure they understand to stop the clock with 2 minutes left in each period. With our system, all official time is kept on the field by one of officials (pre-designated) and back up time kept by the other official. At pre-game, discuss a queue to transfer clock control to backup timer in case there is a problem with the official timepiece. Clock is started at (start of game, after a goal, restart after an injury or official time out for admin duties) - Legally kicked (starting kick off, after a goal, corner kick, goal kick, free kick) - Ball leaves the hands - Ball touches the ground from a drop ball.If there is an unofficial timer running a stadium clock, make sure they understand to stop the clock with 2 minutes left in each period. With our system, all official time is kept on the field by one of officials (pre-designated) and back up time kept by the other official. At pre-game, discuss a queue to transfer clock control to backup timer in case there is a problem with the official timepiece. Clock is started at (start of game, after a goal, restart after an injury or official time out for admin duties) - Legally kicked (starting kick off, after a goal, corner kick, goal kick, free kick) - Ball leaves the hands - Ball touches the ground from a drop ball.

8. In making the call, the referee who SEES the violation blows to stop play. (click) - Exception� a whistle not needed to stop play ever time the ball goes out of touch. Only when needed to stop players if ball has left the field. For ceremonial restarts, kickoffs or after a substitution, play may not restart after a stoppage until a whistle sounds. At all other times, the offended team is permitted to take a quick restart. (Click) - When a restart whistle is required, the lead official will restart play� (click) except on kick-offs and goal kicks when the trail referee will sound the whistle. In making the call, the referee who SEES the violation blows to stop play. (click) - Exception� a whistle not needed to stop play ever time the ball goes out of touch. Only when needed to stop players if ball has left the field. For ceremonial restarts, kickoffs or after a substitution, play may not restart after a stoppage until a whistle sounds. At all other times, the offended team is permitted to take a quick restart. (Click) - When a restart whistle is required, the lead official will restart play� (click) except on kick-offs and goal kicks when the trail referee will sound the whistle.

9. The referee who sees the violation whistles for stoppage and quickly deals with the offender if needed. It is essential that each official be in position to provide complete coverage of the field.The referee who sees the violation whistles for stoppage and quickly deals with the offender if needed. It is essential that each official be in position to provide complete coverage of the field.

10. The official will signal direction and type of restart (Direct or indirect) No sign language is needed anymore. It is only necessary to blow the whistle (and deal with offender if needed), indicate direction and type of restart (direct, indirect).The official will signal direction and type of restart (Direct or indirect) No sign language is needed anymore. It is only necessary to blow the whistle (and deal with offender if needed), indicate direction and type of restart (direct, indirect).

11. The trail official comes down even with the ball, to the ball if needed - (click) Oversees (click) Proper placement of the ball (don�t get picky about what blade of grass it is on) (click) Watches for encroachment (click) Consider and penalize any attempt to delay the restart (UC) Confirms direction and type of restart (click) The lead official will move ahead into position to anticipate the play, watch for offside and possible goal. (click) Whistles for restart after eye contact with partner The trail official comes down even with the ball, to the ball if needed - (click) Oversees (click) Proper placement of the ball (don�t get picky about what blade of grass it is on) (click) Watches for encroachment (click) Consider and penalize any attempt to delay the restart (UC) Confirms direction and type of restart (click) The lead official will move ahead into position to anticipate the play, watch for offside and possible goal. (click) Whistles for restart after eye contact with partner

12. At times the official must immediately determine whether the offending team would be given an advantage. (click) If this is not the case, the official will blow a STRONG whistle to stop play and deal with the offender if needed. (click) If a foul is observed which is NOT to be penalized (Offended team retains advantage), the official will� (click) Indicate with an under-swing of both hands and call out the words (click) PLAY ON!! DO NOT CONFUSE ADVANTAGE WITH POSSESSION!!! (discussion of advantage vs possession)At times the official must immediately determine whether the offending team would be given an advantage. (click) If this is not the case, the official will blow a STRONG whistle to stop play and deal with the offender if needed. (click) If a foul is observed which is NOT to be penalized (Offended team retains advantage), the official will� (click) Indicate with an under-swing of both hands and call out the words (click) PLAY ON!! DO NOT CONFUSE ADVANTAGE WITH POSSESSION!!! (discussion of advantage vs possession)

13. There are general patterns for each official to follow up and down the field during play as suggested by the dotted lines Ask� Since we have a rather blank field here, can anyone explain quickly where the territorial boundaries are that each official is responsible for and has authority in? There are general patterns for each official to follow up and down the field during play as suggested by the dotted lines Ask� Since we have a rather blank field here, can anyone explain quickly where the territorial boundaries are that each official is responsible for and has authority in?

14. When the play moves to the left, �L� is the Lead official and �T� is the trail official.When the play moves to the left, �L� is the Lead official and �T� is the trail official.

15. As play changes direction, the responsibilities for Lead and Trail official change as shown.As play changes direction, the responsibilities for Lead and Trail official change as shown.

16. Each official is responsible for calling the out-of-play on the �L� pattern indicated by the touch line and goal line markings. This will change if running opposite patterns due to sun, etc. Each official is responsible for calling the out-of-play on the �L� pattern indicated by the touch line and goal line markings. This will change if running opposite patterns due to sun, etc.

17. As both lead and trail move with the play, they adjust to the flow of play. Try to keep about 25-30 yards apart. Box in play between them.As both lead and trail move with the play, they adjust to the flow of play. Try to keep about 25-30 yards apart. Box in play between them.

18. Each official will generally cover the gray area during the course of a game. The pattern is NOT rigid but FLEXIBLE!Each official will generally cover the gray area during the course of a game. The pattern is NOT rigid but FLEXIBLE!

19. As the play moves toward the �Coffin� corner, the lead official moves in toward the play while watching for offside. The trail official moves down near the penalty area to insure proper coverage from the rear and opposite side of the field.As the play moves toward the �Coffin� corner, the lead official moves in toward the play while watching for offside. The trail official moves down near the penalty area to insure proper coverage from the rear and opposite side of the field.

20. The official may have to run near the touch line as required, or even leave the field altogether. Here, the lead is almost off or completely off the field. Notice the trail official has moved toward the center of the field since play is so far to the other side and away from him.The official may have to run near the touch line as required, or even leave the field altogether. Here, the lead is almost off or completely off the field. Notice the trail official has moved toward the center of the field since play is so far to the other side and away from him.

21. Left side - As play reaches the goal area, lead should be near the goal line, possibly off the field - Trail should be at or near the penalty area Right Side - As the ball remains in play, lead should be at goal line, in position to determine a goal, but OUT OF THE WAY! - The trail should move out as play develops into the penalty areaLeft side - As play reaches the goal area, lead should be near the goal line, possibly off the field - Trail should be at or near the penalty area Right Side - As the ball remains in play, lead should be at goal line, in position to determine a goal, but OUT OF THE WAY! - The trail should move out as play develops into the penalty area

22. The next section presents a series of positions to be taken by officials, normally at restarting play ( Click to display each topic to be covered. ) - Start of Play - During play - Free kick - Corner kick - Goalkeeper clearances - Goal kick - Penalty kick - Throw in - Drop ballThe next section presents a series of positions to be taken by officials, normally at restarting play ( Click to display each topic to be covered. ) - Start of Play - During play - Free kick - Corner kick - Goalkeeper clearances - Goal kick - Penalty kick - Throw in - Drop ball

23. - Trail official at center stripe covers kick, whistles to start - Lead official down field about 25-30 yards anticipates ball and play coming his way- Trail official at center stripe covers kick, whistles to start - Lead official down field about 25-30 yards anticipates ball and play coming his way

24. Left side During Play - Lead official is up with furthermost attacker, covering play and offside - Trail official about 25-30 yds behind, across field, keeps play boxed in. trail� be careful you don�t come up too far to prevent you from covering offside should direction abruptly change. Also, be very mindful of your physical ability to cover this distance.. Right Side Free Kick -Trail comes parallel to ball, observes placement, encroachment, delays - Lead is upfield, anticipates play, covers offside (possible goal) and whistles for restart Left side During Play - Lead official is up with furthermost attacker, covering play and offside - Trail official about 25-30 yds behind, across field, keeps play boxed in. trail� be careful you don�t come up too far to prevent you from covering offside should direction abruptly change. Also, be very mindful of your physical ability to cover this distance.. Right Side Free Kick -Trail comes parallel to ball, observes placement, encroachment, delays - Lead is upfield, anticipates play, covers offside (possible goal) and whistles for restart

25. Left side Corner Kick - Lead positions at goal line near post, anticipates goal area play and in/out bounds play, whistles restart (if needed) - Trail positions at corner of penalty area, covers players in penalty and goal areas Right side Goalkeeper clearance - Trail near corner of penalty area, covers goalkeeper moving outside area, and release timing. - Lead moves up field, anticipates play coming his wayLeft side Corner Kick - Lead positions at goal line near post, anticipates goal area play and in/out bounds play, whistles restart (if needed) - Trail positions at corner of penalty area, covers players in penalty and goal areas Right side Goalkeeper clearance - Trail near corner of penalty area, covers goalkeeper moving outside area, and release timing. - Lead moves up field, anticipates play coming his way

26. Left Side Goal Kick - Trail official at corner of penalty area.. monitors placement, encroachment, observes ball leaving the area, if needed whistles to restart. - Lead official upfield, anticipates play, like the goalkeeper clearance setup Right side Penalty Kick - Lead official at/ behind goal line near post covers kicker, goalkeeper, and scoring. Whistles for kick - Trail official at corner of penalty area covers encroachment, delays, offside.Left Side Goal Kick - Trail official at corner of penalty area.. monitors placement, encroachment, observes ball leaving the area, if needed whistles to restart. - Lead official upfield, anticipates play, like the goalkeeper clearance setup Right side Penalty Kick - Lead official at/ behind goal line near post covers kicker, goalkeeper, and scoring. Whistles for kick - Trail official at corner of penalty area covers encroachment, delays, offside.

27. Left side Throw in from far side - Trail official controls throw on far side - Lead official moves toward center, anticipates play Right side Throw in at near side - Lead moves ahead of throw, covers throw, anticipates play - Trail moves toward center of field, also covers throw, anticipates mid-field play Ref covering throw whistles for restart after sub� after OK signal from partnerLeft side Throw in from far side - Trail official controls throw on far side - Lead official moves toward center, anticipates play Right side Throw in at near side - Lead moves ahead of throw, covers throw, anticipates play - Trail moves toward center of field, also covers throw, anticipates mid-field play Ref covering throw whistles for restart after sub� after OK signal from partner

28. Drop Ball - Trail official controls drop ball - Lead official anticipates play - Direction of play could change quickly - Officials need to be ready to adjust quickly Drop Ball - Trail official controls drop ball - Lead official anticipates play - Direction of play could change quickly - Officials need to be ready to adjust quickly