Preparation: 90% of the Ref’s Job

Aspects of Preparation

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 the Rules• Know the game• Understand the terminology• Be physically fit• Look the part• Have a good pre-game conference

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Part 1: Know the Laws and

Rules

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Know the Books

• 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

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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document 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

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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document 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)

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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document 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

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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document 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)

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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document 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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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document tells us that coaches are to limit their sideline participation during AYSO games to comments that are positive, instructional and/or encouraging?

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• AYSO National Rules and Regulations

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Know the Laws and the Rules

Which document tells us about appropriate use of the whistle?

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• “Interpretations” in Laws of the Game • Guide to Procedures (USSF)

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Know Them All

• AYSO edition of the Laws of the Game—includes “Interpretations and Guidelines” 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• Local rules: Region, Area, Section, competitions

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Part 2:Know the Game

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Know 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 and read the game.

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Know the Game

(1)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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Attacking principles1.Penetration – Advancing the ball past

opponents2.Depth – Supporting teammates3.Mobility – Change in position to create

numerical advantage.4.Width – Attacking on a broad front.5.Creativity – Individual flair

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Defending principles1.Delay – Slowing the attack.2.Depth – Supporting teammates.3.Balance – Reading the attack and covering

vital areas near the goal.4.Concentration – Compressing the attack into a

confined area.5.Composure – Patience

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Know the Game

Player Tactics

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Player tactics1. Takeover2. Overlap3. Diagonal run4. Dummy run5. Blind-side run6. Wall pass

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Know the Game

Accepted Terminology Less Preferred Terminology

Goalkeeper Goalie

Striker or Winger Forward

Midfielder Halfback

Defender Fullback

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Position Terminology

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Know the Game

Systems of playA. 1927: 3-4-3 System (W-M) English coach of

Arsenal Herbert ChapmanB. 1949: 5-3-2 System Italian coach, Helenio

Hererra. Left sweeper free without a markC. 1966: 4-4-2 System English coach, Sir Alf

Ramsey. Good midfielders but no wingersD. 1986: 4-4-2 System Scotland coach Sir Alex

FergusonE. 1-4-2-2-1 Catenaccio System used by Bolivia

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Know the Game

Soccer terminology• Tackle• Front block tackle• Sliding tackle • Full volley • Half volley • Push pass

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Know the Game

Soccer terminology• Defensive header• Diving or spearing header• One touch • Goal-side • Ball-side• Goal-side/Ball-side

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Soccer terminology• Lofted ball• Chip shot• Screening or shielding• Numbers up• Keeper! Keeper!• Take him

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Part 3:Be Physically Fit

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Be Physically Fit

Fitness Requirements Vary• U-8• U-10• U-12 to U-14• U-16• U-19

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Be Physically Fit

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

• 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!

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Part 4:Look the Part

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Look the Part

Why look the part?• Good first impression• Off to a good start• Personal and organizational pride• Helps others feel pride in AYSO• Dedication to the job• Adds stature to the event

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Look the Part

• Uniform• Badge• Equipment

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Look the Part: Shirt

• Individual referee’s appearance– Shirt tucked in– Badge– Color

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

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Look the Part: Shirt

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Look the Part: Shirt

When officiating a U-14 game between a team with blue jerseys and a team with yellow jerseys, what are our shirt color options as the referee team?

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Distinguish officials from field players and goalkeepers. If possible, the ARs should have matching colors.

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Look the Part: Shorts

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Standard AYSO Badges

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Special Event Badge

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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: Shoes

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Look the Part: Proper Dress

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Referee Equipment

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Referee Equipment: Whistles

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Good source: AYSO Store (888) 297-6786

www.aysostore.com

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Referee Equipment

• Scenario 1: You’re the referee at a U-14 game. What equipment should you have to officiate this game?

• Scenario 2: You’re an AR at a U-14 game. What equipment should you have to officiate this game?

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Referee Equipment

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

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Look the Part: Hats?

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Look the Part: Sunglasses?

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Part 5: Pre-Game

Conference

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Pre-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• Be consistent with USSF Guide to Procedures

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Conclusion

Preparation requires that you…• Know the Laws and the Rules • Know the game; be consistent • Understand the terminology• Be physically fit• Look the part• Have a good pre-game with your

referee crew and the teams

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