Preparation: 90% of the Ref’s Job

Aspects of Preparation

• What do you need to know and do

• In order to be a well-prepared referee, you must…

• _________?___________

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Aspects of Preparation

• Being prepared means that you must:• Know the Laws and Applicable Rules• Know the game• Have a good pre-game conference• Be proactive and anticipate play• Be physically fit• Look the part – Be Equipped• Understand the terminology

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Know the Laws of the Game, Rules & Interpretations

("Resources")• 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• National & Local rules: Region, Area, Section, tournaments

• The AYSO Resources can be found on the AYSO website – ayso.org

• The USSF Resources can be found on the USSF website – ussoccer.com– * No longer maintained or published by USSF

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Know the Laws and the Rules

• Which resource 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)?

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• Laws of the Game

Know the Laws and the Rules

• Which resource 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?

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• Advice to Referees (USSF)

Know the Laws and the Rules

• Which resource tells us when a player should be cautioned if the player handles the ball deliberately?

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• “Interpretations” in Laws of the Game• Advice to Referees

Know the Laws and the Rules

• Which resource 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?

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• Guidance to Referees, Coaches, Other Volunteers and Parents (AYSO)•Guide to Procedures (USSF)

Know the Laws and the Rules

• Which resource tells us that the Dual Referee System (two referees on the field, each with a whistle) is not authorized by FIFA and AYSO?

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• Laws of the Game (Law 5)• Guidance for Referees, Coaches, Other Volunteers and Parents

Know the Laws and the Rules

• Which resource tells us that coaches are to limit their touch line participation during AYSO games to comments that are positive, instructional and/or encouraging?

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• AYSO National Rules and Regulations

Part 2Know 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,

read the game and be proactive.

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Know the Game

• Attacking objectives– Score– Advance– Maintain possession

• (2) Defending objectives– Prevent scoring– Delay– Regain possession

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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

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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

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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

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A

R

D

D

What is this Attacker’s Objective?

AR

What is this Defender’s Objective?

U-12 Match

The Attacker has lost the ball.

NOW what is his Objective?

What is this Defender’s NEW

Objective?

Where does the Referee want to

move?

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A

R

D

D

What is this Attacker’s Objective?

AR

What is this Defender’s Objective?

U-12 Match

What should the Referee anticipate?

AD

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A

R

D

D

What is this Attacker’s Objective?

AR

What is this Defender’s Objective?

U-12 Match

What should the Referee anticipate?

A

DD

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Know the Game

• Player tactics–Takeover–Overlap–Diagonal run–Dummy run–Blind-side run–Wall pass

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• Tackle• Slide tackle• Half volley• Defensive header• Ball-side• One touch• Chip shot• Numbers up

• Front block tackle• Full volley• Push pass• Diving or spearing

header• Goal-side• Lofted ball• Screening or shielding• Take him

Know the Game

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Soccer Terminology

Part 3Pre-Game Conference

• What do you cover in a Pre-Game?

• Scenario 1: U-10 game, fall season

• Scenario 2: U-16 game, semi-final of end-of-season tournament with monitored free substitutions

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Pre-Game Conference

• Recommendations:• Use AYSO Pre-Game Card if necessary• Practice!• Tailor instructions to the circumstances

– Nature of Match– Experience of AR’s

• Be consistent with USSF Guide to Procedures

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Part 4Be Proactive

• Be a proactive referee• Anticipate Play• Position• Proximity to Play• Boxing Play• Best view• Be decisive and clear with your calls and signals• Be prepared to promptly correct errors• Communicate with the Players• Be respectful to players, coaches, and spectators• Be ready – Think ahead

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Part 5Be Physically Fit

• Fitness Requirements Vary• Field Size• Age of Players• Player Speed & Capability

• What is the key to determine whether an action is fair or a foul?

• Position, Position, Position• What are some activities that

referees can do to become fit before the season starts?

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Be Physically Fit

• Get fit to referee rather than • referee to get fit• Presence lends conviction• Sell the call

–Mechanics–Be decisive

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Part 6Look the Part

• Why look the part?• Professionalism• Good first impression• Personal and organizational pride• Dedication to the job• Adds stature to the event• Uniform• Badge• Equipment

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Look the Part: Shirt

• Standard Referee Uniform• Individual referee’s appearance

– Shirt tucked in– Badge– Color – Resolve Color Conflicts

• A referee team’s appearance– Sleeve length– Color

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Look the Part: Shorts

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Standard AYSO Badges

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Special Event Badge

Acceptable Badge?

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Look the Part: Socks

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Look the Part: Shoes

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Look the Part: Hats?

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Look the Part: Sunglasses?

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Look the Part: Proper Dress

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Referee Equipment

• Whistle• Pen/pencil• AYSO Lineup card• Yellow and Red cards• Watch • Flags• Coin

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Conclusion

• Preparation requires that you…• Know the Laws and the Rules • Know the game; be consistent • Understand the terminology• Have a good pre-game with your referee crew

and the teams• Be proactive• Be physically fit• Look the part• Be properly equipped

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Goal For Referees

• Support the delivery of a great AYSO experience for players and others

• How will this workshop help you support this goal?

Thank you!

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