Positioning - Soccer Referee USA…Positioning Lends Presence • The referee must move to the point...
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Positioning
How to be in the right place, at the right time
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The Goal
To be within 20 yards of play at all times. To have the optimal line of sight all times.
To be in a position to lend presence when needed. To get the call right.
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Fitness
Positioning is a Balance
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What is the best position?
One that is
FLEXIBLE and
INTELLIGENT
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Difference Between Positioning and Mobility
• Mobility = being able to get “somewhere” (fitness)
• Positioning = knowing where that “somewhere” is
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Diagonal System of Control
• Referee works on a flexible diagonal from one corner of the field to the opposite
• Often results in referee being “far from play” due to strict adherence to the diagonal
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Diagonal System of Control View of play obstructed.
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Extreme Position Too far from the next phase of play.
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Diagonal System of Control
In the way of play
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Extreme Position Can’t see situations elsewhere on the field
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Extreme Position Too far from quick counter- attack
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The Rectangle Guideline
• A new guideline in which to apply the principles of the Diagonal System of Control
• “The Rectangle” is merely a suggestion, not a place where you “must be” and “must remain.”
• The Key? Adapt to your game!
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Rectangle Guideline
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Why the Rectangle?
• Assists in keeping you within 20 yards of play through “channels of running”
• Prevents you from taking extreme positions during normal course of action that put you out of position for the next pass, cross, or decision
• Allows you to see through active play and onto the next sequence of the action
• Allows you to be closer to decisions in the Penalty Area for the critical call
• Enables active AR involvement through clear AR areas-of-control
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AR Area of Control
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Channels of Running One channel to the left of play . . . Good angle of vision out of the passing lanes
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Channels of Running One channel to the left of play . . . Further distance due to proximity to AR’s area of control
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Channels of Running One channel to the left of play . . . Good angle of vision out of the passing lanes and not interfering inside the penalty area
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Channels of Running Ball in wide channel but referee stays in rectangle with good line of sight
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Channels of Running Ball in wide channel but referee stays in rectangle with good line of sight
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Pass Through zones The gray areas indicate areas where the referee should move through quickly if he/she needs to pass through them at all. These are prime
passing, shooting, and clearance lanes!
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Presence Lends Conviction… …Positioning Lends Presence
• The referee must move to the point of the foul — so if there are issues you are on your way there
• If there are no issues, you can move to the next phase of play or the drop zone
• You need to be close enough to communicate with the players (i.e. “If they want 10 yards?”)
• Adapt to changes in players and tactics
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Principles of Good Positioning • Work to create the best angle of vision • Read the likely course of play • Find the angle that allows you to see
daylight between the players making the challenge
• Stay close to play, but do not interfere with play or players
• Be ready for the next phase of play • Run/walk/jog for a purpose
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The Four Conditions To Correct Positioning
1. I can see play and the potential problem area
2. I can see through two challenging players
3. I am not occupying space the players need
4. I am able to be ready for next phase of play
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Movement
• Let play develop and you follow • Do not duplicate coverage by AR • Adapt – be flexible in changing circumstances • If you cannot see the action, you cannot make
the call: – Remember the angles! – Move inside/outside play to see – Stay close to play without being in the way
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Remember
• Look for the best viewing position. . . but remember that no position is entirely optimal
• Let’s look at “good” positioning and “poor” positioning . . .
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What is a “Good” Position?
• One that is flexible and intelligent • You or the AR can see the play on the ball • You can quickly establish presence by
moving to the point of the foul • You are ready to move to the next phase
of play
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What is a “Poor” Position?
• Too many players are blocking the field of vision (i. e., cannot see play ON THE BALL!)
• Cannot see where play will go • Same view as AR • Too extreme position off the field and not
ready to cover next phase of play
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Note For Field Diagrams
• Suggested area of field coverage
• Suggested area for referee positioning during play
Adapt to the needs of the game!
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Kick-Off
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Dynamic Play Allow play to develop and follow…get the angle
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Dynamic Play Allow play to develop and follow…get the angle for the next phase of play
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Dynamic Play Close to decisions in the penalty area with a clear view
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Dynamic Play Close to play but not in the way…don’t take away passing or shooting lanes
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Dynamic Play Angle of view on active play + angle of view on next play (cross)
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Dynamic Play Angle of view on active play + angle of view on next play (cross)
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Dynamic Play – GK Punt Anticipate the drop zone… what the goalkeeper has done on other punts should help you judge where to position yourself on the field
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Dynamic Play – GK Punt
Anticipating the drop zone… Age and skill level should help you decide how far up field to set up
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Dynamic Play- Transition
Close on play get an angle to see play move
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Dynamic Play- Transition Turn and let play go by you. When you have a safe distance between you and ball, move so you can see day light between players.
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Dynamic Play- Flowing Stay with play as they change speed and direction you do too, just like a player, but you do not touch the ball.
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Dynamic Play- Flowing
Move with players staying so you can see day light between the players. (ready to make a critical decision)
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Dynamic Play- Leading
Close to action in front of the bench
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Throw-In Positioned in preparation for the next phase of play.
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Throw-In Anticipation of a short throw
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Throw-In Throw-ins into the penalty area should be treated like a corner kick!
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Throw-In
Anticipating a long throw the players are showing you that the play is going to be middle of the field
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Free Kicks Take a position where you can see the wall and the drop zone and are in good position for a counter-attack
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Free Kicks
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Free Kicks
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Goal Kick Anticipate the drop zone… this may vary with age of players or skill level.
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Corner Kick Similar to free kicks, take a position that allows you a clear view of the drop zone but in a good position for a counter-attack
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Corner Kick Start wide with all the players and move as they move
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Counter Attacks
• The ability to see between players is very important on counter attacks
• The first several yards need to run left or right to get the maximum line of sight between player
• Do not run directly behind the play and attacker • Go get a side view of the play • Must close down play using speed as quickly as
possible.
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Quick Counter Attack Move quickly to the side to have the best view…close the distance after you have the best angle
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Quick Counter Attack This may even mean that you need to be on the same side as your AR to get the best and quickest view of light between players
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Buildup in the Midfield
• Do not immediately go wide and deep • Move with play, but keep an angle to see
what is going on • Consider the player’s options • Adjust your pace to the situation • Don’t ball watch keep your feet moving
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Reasons for Going Out of Rectangle
• Your presence is needed and the risk is greater if you do not
• Potential for collision with goalkeeper • Attacker taking the ball into corner late in
the match, waste time • Play gets physical and you need to be
there • Hard challenge in front of benches
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Principles of Positioning SUMMARY
• Stay to the left of the ball whenever possible • Try to be 20 yards or so from play • Work hard to “close down play” – attempt to move at
the same pace as play • Create a good angle of vision to see light between the
players • Don’t go into the wide channels (outside the rectangle)
unless you smell a problem • Anticipate and read play to position self for the next
phase – never be flat footed and always be moving • The center circle and penalty arcs are “transit zones”
– referees should not stand in either area but should use them to move quickly from point a to point b