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Preparation: 90% of the Ref ’ s Job. Aspects of Preparation. In order to be a well-prepared referee, you must _________ ? ___________. Aspects of Preparation. Being prepared means that you must: Know the Laws and the Rules Know the game Understand the terminology Be physically fit
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Aspects of Preparation In order to be a well-prepared referee, you must _________?___________
Aspects of Preparation Being prepared means that you must: • Know the Laws and the Rules • Know the game • Understand the terminology • Be physically fit • Look the part • Have a good pre-game conference
Know the Books • AYSO edition of the Laws of the Game—includes “Interpretation” section • AYSO Guidance for Referees, Coaches, Other Volunteers and Parents • AYSO National Rules and Regulations • USSF Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game • USSF Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees, and Fourth Officials
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document tells us that a direct free kick (or PK) is awarded if a player handles the ball deliberately (except for a goalkeeper in his own penalty area)? • Laws of the Game
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document should we look at to know what part of the body Law 12 is referring to when it says that a player cannot handle the ball deliberately? • Advice to Referees (USSF)
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document tells us when a player should be cautioned if the player handles the ball deliberately? • “Interpretations” in Laws of the Game • Advice to Referees
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document tells us what actions an AR should perform if the AR sees a player handle the ball deliberately and the referee was shielded from seeing this action? • Guidance to Referees, Coaches, • Other Volunteers and Parents (AYSO)
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document tells us that the Dual Referee System (two referees on the field, each with a whistle) is not authorized by FIFA and AYSO? • Laws of the Game (Law 5) • Guidance for Referees, Coaches, Other • Volunteers and Parents
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document tells us that coaches are to limit their touch line participation during AYSO games to comments that are positive, instructional and/or encouraging? • AYSO National Rules and Regulations
Know the Laws and the Rules Which document tells us about appropriate use of the whistle? • “Interpretations” in Laws of the Game • Guide to Procedures (USSF)
Know Them All • AYSO edition of the Laws of the Game—includes “Interpretations and Guidelines” section • AYSO: Guidance for Referees, Coaches, Other Volunteers and Parents • AYSO National Rules and Regulations • USSF: Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game • USSF: Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees, and Fourth Officials • Local rules: Region, Area, Section, tournaments/competitions
Know the Game Referees who understand: the objectives of the game, the principles of play, individual and team tactics, common soccer terminology are better able to anticipate play and read the game.
Know the Game • Attacking objectives • Score • Advance • Maintain possession (2) Defending objectives • Prevent scoring • Delay • Regain possession
Know the Game (3) Effect of field position • Defensive third • Midfield • Attacking third (4) Effect of ball possession • Own team with ball • Opponents with ball
Know the Game Attacking principles • Penetration – Advancing the ball past opponents • Depth – Supporting teammates • Mobility – Change in position to create numerical advantage. • Width – Attacking on a broad front. • Creativity – Individual flair
Know the Game Defending principles • Delay – Slowing the attack. • Depth – Supporting teammates. • Balance – Reading the attack and covering vital areas near the goal. • Concentration – Compressing the attack into a confined area. • Composure – Patience
Know the Game Player Tactics
Know the Game Player tactics • Takeover • Overlap • Diagonal run • Dummy run • Blind-side run • Wall pass
Position Terminology Know the Game
Know the Game Systems of play: A. 1927: 3-4-3 System (W-M) English coach of Arsenal Herbert Chapman B. 1949: 5-3-2 System Italian coach, Helenio Hererra. Left sweeper free without a mark C. 1966: 4-4-2 System English coach, Sir Alf Ramsey. Good midfielders but no wingers D. 1986: 4-4-2 System Scotland coach Sir Alex Ferguson E. 1-4-2-2-1 Catenaccio System used by Bolivia
Know the Game Soccer terminology • Tackle • Front block tackle • Sliding tackle • Full volley • Half volley • Push pass
Know the Game Soccer terminology • Defensive header • Diving or spearing header • One touch • Goal-side • Ball-side • Goal-side/Ball-side
Know the Game Soccer terminology • Lofted ball • Chip shot • Screening or shielding • Numbers up • Keeper! Keeper! • Take him
Be Physically Fit Fitness Requirements Vary • U-8 • U-10 • U-12 to U-14 • U-16 • U-19
Be Physically Fit • What is the key to determine whether an action is fair or a foul? • What are some activities that referees can do to become fit before the season starts?
Be Physically Fit • Get fit to referee rather than referee to get fit • Presence lends conviction • Sell the call!
Look the Part Why look the part? • Good first impression • Off to a good start • Personal and organizational pride • Helps others feel pride in AYSO • Dedication to the job • Adds stature to the event
Look the Part • Uniform • Badge • Equipment
Look the Part: Shirt • Individual referee’s appearance • Shirt tucked in • Badge • Color • A referee team’s appearance • Sleeve length • Color
Look the Part: Shirt Yellow (standard) plus black, red, blue, green
Look the Part: Shirt When officiating a U-14 game between a team with blue jerseys and a team with yellow jerseys, what are our shirt color options as the referee team? • Distinguish officials from field players and goalkeepers. • If possible, the ARs should have matching colors.
Referee Equipment: Whistles Good source: AYSO Store (888) 297-6786 www.aysostore.com
Referee Equipment • Scenario 1: You’re the referee at a U-14 game. What equipment should you have to officiate this game? • Scenario 2: You’re an AR at a U-14 game. What equipment should you have to officiate this game?
Referee Equipment • Whistle • Pen/pencil • AYSO Lineup card • Yellow and Red cards • Watch • Flags • Coin