Soccer Officiating Clinic Spring 2009 Intramural Sports.

Soccer Officiating ClinicSoccer Officiating Clinic

Spring Spring 20092009

Intramural SportsIntramural Sports

PARTICIPANT POLICIESPARTICIPANT POLICIES

Z

Pre-Game Conference and Pre-Game Conference and DutiesDuties

Officials/Team UniformsOfficials/Team Uniforms Field InspectionField Inspection Table - Duties (Subs, clock, etc.)Table - Duties (Subs, clock, etc.) Captains/Coaches MeetingCaptains/Coaches Meeting Beginning the GameBeginning the Game

W

Officials Pre-Game ConferenceOfficials Pre-Game Conference

Essential in order to establish a good Essential in order to establish a good working relationship between officialsworking relationship between officials

Establishes a team approach to the Establishes a team approach to the gamegame Comfort LevelComfort Level

Helps to cover potential problemsHelps to cover potential problems Review of rules and difficult situationsReview of rules and difficult situations

W

Pre-Game Conference Pre-Game Conference ChecklistChecklist

EQUIPMENT:EQUIPMENT: WhistleWhistle Coin (optional)Coin (optional) Yellow/Red CardsYellow/Red Cards Stop WatchStop Watch KNOW YOUR POSITIONS FOR CAPTAIN’S KNOW YOUR POSITIONS FOR CAPTAIN’S

MEETING MEETING

W

Pre-Game Conference Pre-Game Conference ChecklistChecklist

Be aware of team’s sportsmanship Be aware of team’s sportsmanship history:history: Have you/your partner had this team Have you/your partner had this team

before?before? Pass along info you knowPass along info you know

SUBSTITUTIONS:SUBSTITUTIONS: Who is responsible for subs?Who is responsible for subs? Who signal’s play is ready to resume?Who signal’s play is ready to resume? Be alert to help out any unusual game Be alert to help out any unusual game

conditions.conditions.

W

Officials/Team UniformOfficials/Team Uniform

Be aware of team colorsBe aware of team colors Make sure team colors are Make sure team colors are

distinguishable from each otherdistinguishable from each other Goalkeeper’s shirts are contrasting to Goalkeeper’s shirts are contrasting to

teams and officialsteams and officials Pennies are availablePennies are available

W

Score Card and Game CardScore Card and Game Card

Game score – scorekeeper will need Game score – scorekeeper will need helphelp Needs to be accurateNeeds to be accurate Both who scored and total goals for each Both who scored and total goals for each

teamteam YELLOW OR RED CARD ISSUEDYELLOW OR RED CARD ISSUED

Jersey number and time of infractionJersey number and time of infraction Reason for the cardReason for the card Before issuing a card, make sure and Before issuing a card, make sure and

check your records to see if they have check your records to see if they have received prior in your game that would received prior in your game that would disqualify them for the remainder of the disqualify them for the remainder of the gamegame

M

Captain’s MeetingCaptain’s Meeting

IntroductionsIntroductions Sportsmanship emphasisSportsmanship emphasis Coin Toss (I.e. odd/even, paper-rock- Coin Toss (I.e. odd/even, paper-rock-

scissors, etc.)scissors, etc.) Options: Kickoff or sideOptions: Kickoff or side Switch at the halfSwitch at the half

Review any field conditions that may Review any field conditions that may be a concernbe a concern

W

Beginning the GameBeginning the Game

Count the playersCount the players Assistant officials are responsible for Assistant officials are responsible for

counting players on their side of the counting players on their side of the field and signaling to the center official field and signaling to the center official the team is legal.the team is legal.

Make sure officials are readyMake sure officials are ready Blow whistle to start gameBlow whistle to start game

M

Accuracy of DecisionsAccuracy of Decisions

Identifying fouls and misconductIdentifying fouls and misconduct Correctness of penalty enforcement:Correctness of penalty enforcement:

Appropriate free kick awardedAppropriate free kick awarded Warn or caution as required by ruleWarn or caution as required by rule Identify serious disregard for the rules Identify serious disregard for the rules Send the players out of the game when Send the players out of the game when

requiredrequired AdvantageAdvantage

K

Game ControlGame Control

The crux of successful game control is The crux of successful game control is the ability to see the incident, the ability to see the incident, recognize it for what it is and act recognize it for what it is and act accordingly to ensure that fairness is accordingly to ensure that fairness is served.served.

All officials need to have game control All officials need to have game control as a priority throughout any gameas a priority throughout any game You are the 3You are the 3rdrd team on the field! team on the field!

K

Identifying Fouls and Identifying Fouls and MisconductMisconduct

Handballs - intentional/unintentional contactHandballs - intentional/unintentional contact Ball to hand OR hand to ballBall to hand OR hand to ball

Shielding/Legal charge from behindShielding/Legal charge from behind Hooking an opponent to keep them in positionHooking an opponent to keep them in position

Obstruction to Holding, Holding to PushingObstruction to Holding, Holding to Pushing Identifying “over the back” as to “backing under”Identifying “over the back” as to “backing under” Attempting to play from the groundAttempting to play from the ground Identifying potentially injury-inflicting foulsIdentifying potentially injury-inflicting fouls

M

GAME CONTROLGAME CONTROL

Management SkillsManagement Skills

Support/Reinforce other official’s Support/Reinforce other official’s decisionsdecisions

Off-ball officiatingOff-ball officiating Make prompt decisions and Make prompt decisions and

encourage quick re-startsencourage quick re-starts Identify game-delays and deal with Identify game-delays and deal with

them appropriatelythem appropriately

K

Management SkillsManagement Skills

Manage goalkeeper who is playing in Manage goalkeeper who is playing in a dangerous mannera dangerous manner

Injuries - stop game at appropriate Injuries - stop game at appropriate time request Site Manager to attend time request Site Manager to attend injured playerinjured player

SubstitutionsSubstitutions SidelinesSidelines Dealing with dissent from players Dealing with dissent from players

K

Recognition SkillsRecognition Skills

Knowledge of rulesKnowledge of rules Identify deliberate foulsIdentify deliberate fouls Fouls from behindFouls from behind SportsmanshipSportsmanship First foul/Immediate retaliationFirst foul/Immediate retaliation Persistent InfringementPersistent Infringement Identify serious foul and violent contactIdentify serious foul and violent contact

K

Whistle SignalsWhistle Signals

Loud and crispLoud and crisp Wrap lanyard around your handWrap lanyard around your hand

Makes you think about call as you bring Makes you think about call as you bring whistle to your mouthwhistle to your mouth

Use only when necessary Use only when necessary Blow whistle in a timely mannerBlow whistle in a timely manner

K

2 Man System2 Man System

HAND SIGNALSHAND SIGNALS

K

Cautions and EjectionsCautions and Ejections

Cautions and ejections are properly Cautions and ejections are properly indicated so that the offender is identified indicated so that the offender is identified and the appropriate punishment is clearly and the appropriate punishment is clearly identified.identified.

Cautions and ejections are issued in a Cautions and ejections are issued in a firm, calm and non-threatening manner.firm, calm and non-threatening manner.

Execute cautions and ejections in the Execute cautions and ejections in the same manner you have been calling fouls same manner you have been calling fouls the entire game. the entire game. i.e. same tone and body languagei.e. same tone and body language

M

SubstitutionsSubstitutions

A1 indicates that the restart will be A1 indicates that the restart will be delayed for a substitution.delayed for a substitution.

Through pre-game arrangement with Through pre-game arrangement with scorekeeper, allow the proper scorekeeper, allow the proper substitution by beckoning the substitute.substitution by beckoning the substitute.

Center restarts with whistle.Center restarts with whistle.

W

During Play - FoulsDuring Play - Fouls Center and AssistantsCenter and Assistants

Stop the game with a whistle and run to Stop the game with a whistle and run to the spot of the foul to control retaliation the spot of the foul to control retaliation or misconduct.or misconduct.

Indicate direction and make sure the Indicate direction and make sure the ball is properly placed.ball is properly placed.

Allow either a quick free kick restart or Allow either a quick free kick restart or make sure the defenders are at least 10 make sure the defenders are at least 10 yards from the spot of the ball.yards from the spot of the ball.

W

During Play - FoulsDuring Play - Fouls

Center Center If the kick is indirect, give the appropriate hand If the kick is indirect, give the appropriate hand

signal and hold it until the ball has been played signal and hold it until the ball has been played by another player or goes out of bounds.by another player or goes out of bounds.

W

During Play - Goal KickDuring Play - Goal Kick

Assistant 1 or 2Assistant 1 or 2 Position is near the touchline, near the halfway line Position is near the touchline, near the halfway line

and the player taking the kickand the player taking the kick Observe players in the area where the ball will landObserve players in the area where the ball will land Assist Center on ball clearing the penalty area Assist Center on ball clearing the penalty area

properlyproperly Center Center

Declare the ball ready to playDeclare the ball ready to play Position is at the top of the penalty area, halfway Position is at the top of the penalty area, halfway

between the touch line and penalty areabetween the touch line and penalty area Observe that the ball clears the penalty area and is Observe that the ball clears the penalty area and is

played by a second playerplayed by a second player

W

During Play - Goal KickDuring Play - Goal Kick

Assistants 1 or 2Assistants 1 or 2 Off-ball officiatingOff-ball officiating Help with long passesHelp with long passes Be aware of rotationsBe aware of rotations Observe players in the area where the Observe players in the area where the

ball will landball will land

W

During Play – Corner KicksDuring Play – Corner Kicks

Assistants 1 or 2Assistants 1 or 2 Assist with ball being in/out of playAssist with ball being in/out of play Positioned on the goal line between the Positioned on the goal line between the

goal post and the outer edge of the goal post and the outer edge of the penalty areapenalty area

After determining that the ball will land After determining that the ball will land in play, direct attention to players in in play, direct attention to players in area where ball lands.area where ball lands.

W

During Play – Corner KicksDuring Play – Corner Kicks

CenterCenter Make sure the ball is properly placed and give a Make sure the ball is properly placed and give a

whistle when needed.whistle when needed. Positions near the top of the penalty area on Positions near the top of the penalty area on

his/her side of the field, regardless which side the his/her side of the field, regardless which side the kick is taken from.kick is taken from.

Kicks from the right - observe the action on and Kicks from the right - observe the action on and around the goal keeper and in the goal area.around the goal keeper and in the goal area.

Kicks from the left - observe the placement of the Kicks from the left - observe the placement of the ball, gives the signal to restart and watches the ball, gives the signal to restart and watches the action on and around the goalkeeper and in the action on and around the goalkeeper and in the goal area.goal area.

W

During Play – Throw InsDuring Play – Throw Ins

Assistant nearest the touchline from Assistant nearest the touchline from which the throw will be made is which the throw will be made is responsible for the throw being responsible for the throw being properly taken and for observing the properly taken and for observing the players in the area of where the players in the area of where the throw will land.throw will land.

The center will be responsible for The center will be responsible for play on the ball.play on the ball.

W

During Play - GoalDuring Play - Goal

Assistants 1 or 2Assistants 1 or 2 100% of the ball must cross the goal line100% of the ball must cross the goal line Visually check with the center making Visually check with the center making

his/her way towards the halfway line and his/her way towards the halfway line and confirm that a goal has been scored.confirm that a goal has been scored.

Observe player behavior in and around Observe player behavior in and around the penalty areathe penalty area

Takes up a trail position, keep players Takes up a trail position, keep players under observationunder observation

W

During Play - GoalDuring Play - Goal

CenterCenter Make proper goal signal and point to the center Make proper goal signal and point to the center

circle with arms fully extended.circle with arms fully extended. Walk towards the center circle while observing Walk towards the center circle while observing

the players and preventing unnecessary the players and preventing unnecessary celebration.celebration.

Record the goal when in position for the kick-off.Record the goal when in position for the kick-off. Make eye contact with assistants before signaling Make eye contact with assistants before signaling

for the kick-off to be taken.for the kick-off to be taken. Make sure assistants have given you the ready signal for Make sure assistants have given you the ready signal for

both teamsboth teams

W

Fouls and ViolationsFouls and Violations

Not every call warrants a yellow or Not every call warrants a yellow or red card – make sure there is not a red card – make sure there is not a doubt in your mind that a card doubt in your mind that a card should be issued.should be issued.

Game management is the key to Game management is the key to having a successful and clean having a successful and clean game…set the tone early.game…set the tone early.

K

What elevates a foul to What elevates a foul to misconduct?misconduct?

Point of contactPoint of contact Direction of contactDirection of contact Time of contactTime of contact Severity of contactSeverity of contact Intent of contactIntent of contact

IntimidateIntimidate RetaliateRetaliate InjureInjure Stop the playStop the play

Result of contactResult of contact Triggers retaliationTriggers retaliation Loss of referee controlLoss of referee control Stops a goal scoring opportunityStops a goal scoring opportunity

M

Direct KicksDirect Kicks A direct kick is awarded to the opponent when:A direct kick is awarded to the opponent when:

Kicks or attempts to kick an opponentKicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponentTrips or attempts to trip an opponent Jumps at an opponentJumps at an opponent Charges at an opponentCharges at an opponent Strikes or attempts to strike an opponentStrikes or attempts to strike an opponent Pushes an opponentPushes an opponent Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball,

making contact with the opponent before touching making contact with the opponent before touching the ballthe ball

Holds an opponentHolds an opponent Spits at an opponent – RED CARD AND EJECTIONSpits at an opponent – RED CARD AND EJECTION Handles the ball deliberately (except for the Handles the ball deliberately (except for the

goalkeeper within his own penalty area)goalkeeper within his own penalty area)

M

Direct KicksDirect Kicks

What is the difference between a What is the difference between a Direct and Indirect kick?Direct and Indirect kick? On a direct kick you can score by kicking On a direct kick you can score by kicking

the ball the ball directlydirectly into the goal. into the goal. AS AN OFFICIAL, YOU MUST SIGNAL AS AN OFFICIAL, YOU MUST SIGNAL

PROPERLY AND CLEARLY FOR ALL PROPERLY AND CLEARLY FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SEE…example storyPLAYERS TO SEE…example story

M

Indirect KicksIndirect Kicks An Indirect Kick is awarded to the An Indirect Kick is awarded to the

opponent if:opponent if: Holds the ball for more than six seconds before releasing Holds the ball for more than six seconds before releasing

it from his/her possessionit from his/her possession Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has

been released from his/her possession and has not been released from his/her possession and has not touched any other playertouched any other player

Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-matedeliberately kicked to him by a team-mate

Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-matemate

Wastes timeWastes time Plays in a dangerous mannerPlays in a dangerous manner Impedes the progress of an opponent Impedes the progress of an opponent Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ballPrevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball Commits any other offense, not previously mentioned, Commits any other offense, not previously mentioned,

for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a playerfor which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a playerM

Indirect KicksIndirect Kicks On indirect kicks, a second player On indirect kicks, a second player

must touch the ball before it can be must touch the ball before it can be scored.scored. This includes the offensive players and This includes the offensive players and

defensive players…any 2defensive players…any 2ndnd player player SELL CALL IF NEAR THE PENALTY SELL CALL IF NEAR THE PENALTY

BOXBOX Signal properlySignal properly

M

Penalty KickPenalty Kick A penalty kick is awarded if any of the previous A penalty kick is awarded if any of the previous

ten offenses is committed by a player inside his ten offenses is committed by a player inside his or her own penalty area, irrespective of the or her own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play.position of the ball, provided it is in play.

All players must remain outside the penalty All players must remain outside the penalty area and the penalty arc until the ball is kicked. area and the penalty arc until the ball is kicked. The goalkeeper must have both feet on The goalkeeper must have both feet on the goal line until the ball is kicked. the goal line until the ball is kicked.

If after the ball is kicked, it rebounds off of the If after the ball is kicked, it rebounds off of the goal or the keeper and stays on the field, the goal or the keeper and stays on the field, the ball is “live” and anyone can play it.ball is “live” and anyone can play it.

M

During Play – Penalty KickDuring Play – Penalty Kick

Assistants 1 or 2Assistants 1 or 2 Points to the penalty mark and moves to Points to the penalty mark and moves to

the edge of the penalty area near the goal the edge of the penalty area near the goal lineline

Positions him/her self to observe Positions him/her self to observe movement of both goalkeeper and kickermovement of both goalkeeper and kicker

Observes that the goalkeeper does not Observes that the goalkeeper does not move forward before the ball is kickedmove forward before the ball is kicked

Acts as goal judgeActs as goal judge Makes sure the goalkeeper is readyMakes sure the goalkeeper is ready

W

During Play – Penalty KickDuring Play – Penalty Kick

CenterCenter Is positioned at the corner of the penalty area, Is positioned at the corner of the penalty area,

opposite the lead refereeopposite the lead referee Responsible for infringement of penalty area Responsible for infringement of penalty area

and semi-circle arc by members of both teamsand semi-circle arc by members of both teams After a penalty kick has been awarded, the trail After a penalty kick has been awarded, the trail

official will pick up the ball and prepare for the official will pick up the ball and prepare for the kickkick

Will hand the ball to the kicker and instruct the Will hand the ball to the kicker and instruct the player where to place the ballplayer where to place the ball

Declares the ball ready and whistles for the Declares the ball ready and whistles for the kick to be takenkick to be taken

W

AdvantageAdvantage

What is an advantage?What is an advantage? When do we use the advantage When do we use the advantage

clause?clause? Can we still call a foul/violation after Can we still call a foul/violation after

invoking?invoking?

What is the signal?What is the signal?

Do we have to give the signal?Do we have to give the signal?

M

AdvantageAdvantage

Use advantage in a manner that it Use advantage in a manner that it has a positive effect on game has a positive effect on game control.control.

Apply advantage appropriately to the Apply advantage appropriately to the tempo of the game.tempo of the game.

Correctly indicate by signal and Correctly indicate by signal and voice.voice.

M

During Play - AdvantageDuring Play - Advantage Center and AssistantsCenter and Assistants

Either may shout “Play On” and move Either may shout “Play On” and move both hands forward in a sweeping both hands forward in a sweeping action.action.

It is recommended that the assistant It is recommended that the assistant further away from the play delay his/her further away from the play delay his/her whistle in case the center chooses to whistle in case the center chooses to allow advantage.allow advantage.

W

During Play - InjuriesDuring Play - Injuries

Center and AssistantsCenter and Assistants Stop play by blowing whistle.Stop play by blowing whistle. Check to see if assistance is needed.Check to see if assistance is needed. Stop the clock and request a Site Stop the clock and request a Site

Manager to attend to the injured player.Manager to attend to the injured player. Remove from the game any player found Remove from the game any player found

to be bleeding and not allow them back in to be bleeding and not allow them back in the game until satisfied that the player’s the game until satisfied that the player’s wound and uniform have been properly wound and uniform have been properly cared for.cared for.

W

During Play - InjuriesDuring Play - Injuries

Assistant 1Assistant 1 Make sure either coach does not “instruct” Make sure either coach does not “instruct”

their players during stoppage for injuries.their players during stoppage for injuries. Allow the teams to substitute as specified Allow the teams to substitute as specified

by the rules.by the rules. Restart the game as specified by rule.Restart the game as specified by rule. Make sure remaining players do not leave Make sure remaining players do not leave

the field of play without permission.the field of play without permission.

W

Yellow CardsYellow Cards A player shall be cautioned (yellow card) if:A player shall be cautioned (yellow card) if:

Demonstrates unsportsmanlike behaviorDemonstrates unsportsmanlike behavior Dissents by word or actionDissents by word or action Persistently infringes the law of the gamePersistently infringes the law of the game Illegally enters the gameIllegally enters the game Illegally exits the gameIllegally exits the game Delays the restart of the gameDelays the restart of the game Does not assume the 10 yard distance for free kicksDoes not assume the 10 yard distance for free kicks Any foul or violation deemed a yellow card violationAny foul or violation deemed a yellow card violation Cursing and drawing attention to themselves or at Cursing and drawing attention to themselves or at

another playeranother player 2 yellow cards = 1 red and ejection2 yellow cards = 1 red and ejection

M

Red CardsRed Cards A player shall be issued a red card (ejection) if:A player shall be issued a red card (ejection) if:

Demonstrates violent conductDemonstrates violent conduct Demonstrates serious foul playDemonstrates serious foul play Uses foul and abusive languageUses foul and abusive language SpitsSpits Receives a 2Receives a 2ndnd yellow card yellow card Intentionally physically impedes a player with an Intentionally physically impedes a player with an

obvious opportunity to score a goalobvious opportunity to score a goal Denies the opponent a goal by intentionally Denies the opponent a goal by intentionally

handling the ballhandling the ball Anything else the official deems a red card violationAnything else the official deems a red card violation

M

Issuing CardsIssuing Cards

DO NOT GET IN THE PLAYERS FACE DO NOT GET IN THE PLAYERS FACE TO ISSUE CARDSTO ISSUE CARDS

Call player over and hold the card Call player over and hold the card high over your head, not in their high over your head, not in their face.face. Do not hesitate to pull the card when Do not hesitate to pull the card when

issuing, be strong and confident when issuing, be strong and confident when you make the callyou make the call

M

End of the GameEnd of the Game

Center will signal with a whistle and point to Center will signal with a whistle and point to the center circle with arms and fingers the center circle with arms and fingers extended, declaring the end of the game.extended, declaring the end of the game.

Assistant closest to the ball at the end of the Assistant closest to the ball at the end of the game, retrieve it and supervise the departure game, retrieve it and supervise the departure of teams from the field. of teams from the field.

Meet at or near midfield.Meet at or near midfield. Leave the field as a team briskly at the Leave the field as a team briskly at the

completion of the game.completion of the game. Go to IM supervisor and complete Go to IM supervisor and complete

sportsmanship ratings!sportsmanship ratings!

W

You Make the CallYou Make the Call

M

You Make the CallYou Make the Call

M

You Make the CallYou Make the Call

M

You Make the CallYou Make the Call

A knee to the thigh A knee to the thigh from behind or from behind or the side in a the side in a feigned attempt feigned attempt to play the ball?to play the ball?

Caution for Unsporting behavior

M

You Make the CallYou Make the Call A foot kicking A foot kicking

over the ball over the ball onto an onto an opponent’s opponent’s shin?shin?

Send off for serious foul play.

Variation: A player exaggerates follow

through after kicking the ballM

That’s All FolksThat’s All Folks Questions?Questions? LAST THOUGHT – Communication LAST THOUGHT – Communication

and Knowledge go hand in hand. If and Knowledge go hand in hand. If you don’t know something, ask you don’t know something, ask someone, don’t just fake it.someone, don’t just fake it.

W