Preparation: 90% of the Ref

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Preparation 90 of the Refs Job
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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 Gameincludes
  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• No longer maintained or published by USSF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)?

• Laws of the Game

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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?

• Advice to Referees (USSF)

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Know the Laws and the Rules

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

• Interpretations in Laws of the Game
• Advice to Referees

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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?

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

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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?

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

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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?

• AYSO National Rules and Regulations

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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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U-12 Match
AR
The Attacker has lost the ball. NOW what is his
Objective?
What is this Attackers Objective?
A
D
D
R
Where does the Referee want to move?
What is this Defenders Objective?
What is this Defenders NEW Objective?
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U-12 Match
AR
What is this Defenders Objective?
What is this Attackers Objective?
A
D
D
A
R
D
What should the Referee anticipate?
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U-12 Match
AR
What should the Referee anticipate?
What is this Defenders Objective?
R
D
D
A
D
D
A
What is this Attackers Objective?
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Know the Game

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

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Know the Game
Soccer Terminology

• 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

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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 ARs
• 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 referees appearance
• Shirt tucked in
• Badge
• Color Resolve Color Conflicts
• A referee teams appearance
• Sleeve length
• Color

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Look the Part Shorts
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Standard AYSO Badges
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 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!