Referee Academy 2012-13

Assistant Referee InvolvementDeveloped by: Alberto Marin & Tarek Kahn

January 2013

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ObjectivesIn this presentation, you will learn . . .

1. When the AR needs to get involved or not

2. How the AR should get involved

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Basic AR Responsibilities1. Balls out-of-bounds2. Direction of/teams awarded re-start3. Offside Infractions4. Substitutions5. Penalty Kicks-Keepers early moves/Goal

line6. Misconducts/Infractions – Out of Referee’s

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Have you ever been in. . . ?

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Beyond the Basics ARs have an obligation to assist

effectively without being over-involved

Reaching that fine balance is critical for a successful performance of the Official Team

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Beyond the BasicsARs must assist when the . . .

1. Referee needs or asks for help2. Integrity of the Game demands it

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Assisting the Referee1. Game Critical Decisions

- Foul Inside vs. Outside the Penalty Area- Carding Players- D.O.G.S.O- Misconducts – Cautions vs. Send-off

2. Off-the-Ball Incidents− Infraction and/or misconducts not seen

by the Referee

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Assisting the Referee3. Player Management @Free Kicks4. Trigger Events that may lead to Mass

Confrontation − Triangle of control

5. Visual Request from Referee: What/Where?

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Assisting the Referee6. Referee’s Position is off:

− Wrong angle of view− Far from or too close to play

7. Goal-Line Decisions:− Ball In or Out-of-bounds− Goal/No Goal− Corner/Goal Kick− Referee Decision in his/her quadrant

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The closer to the AR the incident occurs, the greater the likelihood for her/his involvement.

The higher the temperature of the game, the greater the likelihood for AR involvement.

Beyond the Basics

Think back a few moments ago when you were asked to write down examples of when AR

should get involved.

What did YOU write down?

Have you ever been in . . . ?

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Over-Involvement1. Inconsistent Foul Assistance2. Over-Extended Area of Control3. 50-50 Calls4. Foul is near but flag is given late, after

whistle

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How to Get Involved: AR Tools1. Flag2. Electronic Devices3. Verbal Communication4. Non-verbal Communication5. Physical Presence6. 1-on-1 chats

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If the Referee is unaware or did not have a clear view of an incident due to distance, angle or visual obstruction and needs or asks for help, and . . .

If the AR is 100% sure that an infraction or misconduct has been committed, and feels confident about being able to serve justice and protect the integrity of the game, the . . .

. . . AR should feel and must be empowered to GET INVOLVED!!!

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SummaryIf the AR does not get involved when

needed, he / she would fail the . . .1. Referee (in particular)2. Referee Team (as a group)3. Game (as a whole)

And, most likely, impact negatively the outcome of the Game and the overall performance of the Official Team.

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Conclusion

Assistant Referees should approach all games ready to“get involved”

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Conclusion Referees should Introduce the topic “AR

Involvement” in your pre-game instructions.

Referee should empower and encourage your ARs to “get involved” when you and/or the game needs them.

Assistant Referee InvolvementReferences

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Questions?

THANK YOU!