WTSRA April 2014 Meeting

1. WTSRA April 2014Meeting Presented by John White Referee Instructor Published by Eric M. Scott Referee Instructor

2. February 2014 • Agenda • Announcements • Upcoming Tournaments • League Assignments • MLS Referee Review • Tactical Awareness – How Teams Play?

3. Announcements Presented by John C. White Referee Instructor

4. Announcements (cont.) • Grade 8 Entry Level Class • July 11th, 12th, & 13th • Arlington High School • 5485 Airline Road, Arlington, Tn. • Instructors – J.C. White & E.M. Scott

5. Announcements (cont.) • Assignor’s Meeting • Summer 2014 • Mandatory Meeting • Location to be Determined • “Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the New Referee Classifications”

6. Upcoming Tournaments Presented by John White Referee Instructor

7. Upcoming Tournaments • Blue City Blowout • February 28th – March 2nd • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • U8 – u19 Boys & Girls • Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby • Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. • For more information www.wtsra.cc.

8. Upcoming Tournaments • Adidas Premier Invitational • May 2nd – 4th • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • U9 – u18 Boys & Girls • Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby • Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. • For more information www.wtsra.cc.

9. League Assignors Presented by John White Referee Instructor

10. League Assignors • TSSAA Boys High School • Play Starts March 4th • Assignors – Rich Lando & Jack “Panther” Winckleman • For more information www.wtsra.cc. • “Matches & Availability” • “Local League Contact”

11. MLS Referee Review

12. MLS Referee Review • http://m.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/03/31/colorado-penalties-seattle-red-card-simon-borg-weighs-instant-replay?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=Unpaid

13. Tactical AwarenessUSSF Grade 6 Presentation

14. Tactical Awareness U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program Grade 6 State Referee Course Most Competitive Games Within State and Region

15. Tactical Awareness • Defensive play • Man-to-man marking • Zonal marking • Attacking play • Direct play • Wide play • Pace play • Aerial play

16. Man-to-Man Marking • Player tactics • Increase in holding fouls • Greater potential for retaliation • Referee tactics • Get to a position to maximize view • Move quickly to location of foul to minimize retaliation

17. Zonal Marking • Player tactics • Defenders mark attackers within their zone • Defenders moving with speed may result in an unfair or reckless challenges • Referee tactics • Sprint to get close and adjust position • Assistant referee tactic • Be prepared to assist on counterattacks

18. Direct Play • Player tactics • Long aerial passes • A team changes defense into attack quickly, to put pressure on opponents • Excellent way of beating an offside trap • Referee tactics • Anticipate long balls • Quick reaction and sprinting is required to ensure a clear view and good angle

19. Wide Play • Player tactics • Ball is directed to teammates on either touchline who try to beat defenders and cross the ball into the penalty area • Referee tactics • Awareness of possible tactical fouls • Requires constant mobility • Wide views to see next phase of play

20. Pace Play • Player tactics • Players use their pace to turn defenders or chase the ball played in behind the defense • Holding fouls are likely • Referee tactics • Accelerate into a position with good angle of view to see between players • Assistant referee tactic • Be prepared to assist due to better angle

21. Aerial Play • Player tactics • Targets for teammates • Use aerial strength for scoring opportunities • More player contact • Referee tactics • Requires a lateral view • Aware of persistent infringement • Big decisions in the penalty area

22. Systems of Play • Common formations • 4-4-2 • 4-3-3 • 3-4-3 • 3-5-2 • 4-5-1

23. 4-4-2

24. 4-3-3

25. 3-4-3

26. 3-5-2

27. 4-5-1

28. Substitutions • Player tactics • May alter the way a team has been playing • Opposing team may make substitution to nullify possible threat or change tactics • Referee tactics • Aware of players’ strengths • Ability to adapt to change and adjust positioning

29. Set Plays • Player tactics • Variation of free kicks and corner kicks • Invading players space • Referee tactics • Aware of players’ tactics • Preventive refereeing • Mobility to maximize views of possible offenses

30. Final 10-15 Minutes • Player tactics • Awareness of score at this stage may lead to tactical changes • Player fatigue • Referee tactics • Aware of possible changes • Adjust profile • Concentration

31. Review Question • In defensive play, referees will likely see which of the following types of marking play? • Man-to-man or zonal marking • Zonal or wing marking • Man-to-man or direct marking • Wing or direct marking

32. Review Question • When teams are playing zonal marking, does each defender have specific attacker that he or she is responsible for? • Yes • No

33. Review Question • Referees must be aware that tactical fouls are more likely to occur during which style of play? • Direct play • Wide play • Pace play • Aerial play

34. Review Question • Referees must take notice when substitutions are made because substitutions may alter the way a team has been playing. Is it true that, as a result, referees may need to adjust their positioning after a substitution? • Yes • No

35. Join WTSRA

36. Join WTSRA! • WTSRA • $20 for 2014 • $10 for under 22 • Payable to Ray S. (WTSRA Treasurer) • Why Join WTSRA? • Attend 5 WTSRA Meeting • Pay Dues • No Recert. Class Required. No John. No Eric. No Boredom for five hours. • Take Recert Test On Line

37. Next WTSRA Meeting • May 12th @ 6:30 p.m. • Central Church • Topic – Unknown • Party Party Party ! John will be in India!