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Delaware. - Soccer Officials Association -. Spring 2003. Delaware Soccer Officials Association. Agenda. Just to make sure ... What could happen here? A few more bookings Fundamentals of Game Control -I Advice for Bad Teamwork What is the most important. Just to make sure.

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  1. Delaware - Soccer Officials Association - Spring 2003 Delaware Soccer Officials Association

  2. Agenda • Just to make sure ... • What could happen here? • A few more bookings • Fundamentals of Game Control -I • Advice for Bad Teamwork • What is the most important ...

  3. Just to make sure ... • The goalkeeper (A1) takes a goal kick. The ball strikes the referee and is heading into the goal. A1 deflects the ball over the end line with their hand. Your call? 16.1.3 • The goalkeeper (A1) takes a goal kick. The ball strikes the referee and is heading into the goal. A team mate (A2) deflects the ball over the end line with their hand. Your call?

  4. Just to make sure ... • The goalkeeper (A1) takes a free kick from outside the penalty area. The ball strikes the referee and is heading into the goal. A team mate (A2) deflects the ball over the end line with their hand. Your call?

  5. GK Y a R X What could happen here? • At a free kick, X kicks the ball toward his GK … • GK catches the ball • GK catches after foot deflection by opponent • Defender handles the ball

  6. A few more …Bookings fromWorld Cup 2002 You be the referee ...

  7. Credibility, Attitude and Accuracy Fundamentals of Match Control - I

  8. Credibility - Earn it pre-game • Pre-Game - Be Professional • Neat uniform, clean shoes, pack equipment • Call the school and partner • Arrive on time: inspect balls, field and players (and keepers jersey colors) • Get rosters - show an interest in teams - know importance of match • Confirm overtime • Don’t make threats or lecture the players • Set the tone: Fair, fun, and firm

  9. Credibility - Keep it in-game • Know the rules - inside and out • No excuse for a bad goal or not calling a penalty kick when earned or not booking a player when needed • Making the wrong call destroys your credibility • Be close to play in game critical situations • Shots on goal • Hard challenges • Strong match-ups

  10. Attitude • Be Reasonable, Friendly, and Approachable • Not Overbearing, Aloof, Fussy, or Dictatorial • Learn players names and use them to calm tempers and situations • Demonstrate teamwork - communicate with partner • Take your responsibility seriously, but enjoy the game (:-)

  11. Accuracy Correct decisions + Made with confidence + Without delay --->> Match control • See and penalize the first foul • Be in position to see fair play AND foul play • Make the right call at your Moment of Truth

  12. Moment of Truth • A single decision made at the right time that determines if the game will proceed successfully without much dispute or acrimony, or not … • Usually involves goal or misconduct not penalized (or overly penalized) • For example: • Goal awarded when ball did not cross end line • Goal disallowed for team mate not involved in play • Foul or misconduct unpunished - players want justice

  13. Moment of Truth • France v Uruguay ...

  14. Advice for Bad Teamwork

  15. Advice for Bad Teamwork • Show up late and don’t call ahead. • Wear an old, worn out uniform. No patch. • Stay in your end of the field. Never cross the halfway line. • Make a quick call from across the field without eye contact with your partner. • Don’t hustle or back up your partner on fast moving play.

  16. More Advice for Bad Teamwork • Be distant and casual about the game. • Speak to the players and coaches with snarling or critical words. • Talk a lot to the players and coaches. • Rationalize your mistakes. • Referee every match the same - don’t change • Be arrogant. • Other suggestions?

  17. Antidotes for a Bad Partner • Set a good example • Discuss in pre-game • Draw out and connect with your partner - act like a partner • Feedback to assignor Your Ideas?

  18. What is the single, most important contribution you can make to improving your match preparation ?

  19. Before your match, CALL THE SCHOOL AND CALL YOUR PARTNER

  20. Why should you call your partner? • Your partner turned back the match and their replacement has not called you. • Your partner’s schedule is tight and the bozo may arrive less than 30 minutes before the match. • Your schedule is tight and you may arrive less than 30 minutes before the match. • Clarify uniform and arrival specifics

  21. What are the benefits? • The schools (and players) play their match. • Officials arrive prepared and on-time. • You get to work the match. • You get to work the match with a partner. • Schedule glitches are corrected. • Referees are seen as pro-active by the schools.

  22. Delaware - Soccer Officials Association - Spring 2003 Delaware Soccer Officials Association

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