Delaware Soccer Officials Association Spring 2003 Delaware Soccer Officials Association

Agenda Just to make sure ... What could happen here? A few more bookings Fundamentals of Game Control -I Advice for Bad Teamwork What is the most important ...

Just to make sure ... The goalkeeper (A1) takes a goal kick. The ball strikes the referee and is heading into the goal. A1 deflects the ball over the end line with their hand. Your call? 16.1.3 The goalkeeper (A1) takes a goal kick. The ball strikes the referee and is heading into the goal. A team mate (A2) deflects the ball over the end line with their hand. Your call?

Just to make sure ... The goalkeeper (A1) takes a free kick from outside the penalty area. The ball strikes the referee and is heading into the goal. A team mate (A2) deflects the ball over the end line with their hand. Your call?

What could happen here? a GK Y X a Inform A9 that he may not play if equipment problems are not corrected by the next stoppage. Or, if immediate danger, ask A9 to go to the touch line, off the field, and remove jewelry. At a free kick, X kicks the ball toward his GK … GK catches the ball GK catches after foot deflection by opponent Defender handles the ball

A few more … Bookings from World Cup 2002 You be the referee ...

Credibility, Attitude and Accuracy Fundamentals of Match Control - I

Credibility - Earn it pre-game Pre-Game - Be Professional Neat uniform, clean shoes, pack equipment Call the school and partner Arrive on time: inspect balls, field and players (and keepers jersey colors) Get rosters - show an interest in teams - know importance of match Confirm overtime Don’t make threats or lecture the players Set the tone: Fair, fun, and firm

Credibility - Keep it in-game Know the rules - inside and out No excuse for a bad goal or not calling a penalty kick when earned or not booking a player when needed Making the wrong call destroys your credibility Be close to play in game critical situations Shots on goal Hard challenges Strong match-ups

Attitude Be Reasonable, Friendly, and Approachable Not Overbearing, Aloof, Fussy, or Dictatorial Learn players names and use them to calm tempers and situations Demonstrate teamwork - communicate with partner Take your responsibility seriously, but enjoy the game (:-)

Accuracy Correct decisions + Made with confidence + Without delay --->> Match control See and penalize the first foul Be in position to see fair play AND foul play Make the right call at your Moment of Truth

Moment of Truth A single decision made at the right time that determines if the game will proceed successfully without much dispute or acrimony, or not … Usually involves goal or misconduct not penalized (or overly penalized) For example: Goal awarded when ball did not cross end line Goal disallowed for team mate not involved in play Foul or misconduct unpunished - players want justice

Moment of Truth France v Uruguay ...

Advice for Bad Teamwork

Advice for Bad Teamwork Show up late and don’t call ahead. Wear an old, worn out uniform. No patch. Stay in your end of the field. Never cross the halfway line. Make a quick call from across the field without eye contact with your partner. Don’t hustle or back up your partner on fast moving play. Call your partner and the school. A clean, fresh uniform is a great first impression. Hustle - set an example Take time to talk during pre-game. During match, make sure the restart is right.

More Advice for Bad Teamwork Be distant and casual about the game. Speak to the players and coaches with snarling or critical words. Talk a lot to the players and coaches. Rationalize your mistakes. Referee every match the same - don’t change Be arrogant. Other suggestions? Care about and empathize with the players and coaches. Put-downs undermine the image of the speaker. Say what you need to say and no more, but don’t have a running conversation. Learn from your mistakes, don’t blow them off. Ask your partner for feedback. Adjust to players and the play. Be humble and open-minded.

Antidotes for a Bad Partner Set a good example Discuss in pre-game Draw out and connect with your partner - act like a partner Feedback to assignor Your Ideas?

What is the single, most important contribution you can make to improving your match preparation ?

CALL THE SCHOOL AND CALL YOUR PARTNER Before your match, CALL THE SCHOOL AND CALL YOUR PARTNER

Why should you call your partner? Your partner turned back the match and their replacement has not called you. Your partner’s schedule is tight and the bozo may arrive less than 30 minutes before the match. Your schedule is tight and you may arrive less than 30 minutes before the match. Clarify uniform and arrival specifics

What are the benefits? The schools (and players) play their match. Officials arrive prepared and on-time. You get to work the match. You get to work the match with a partner. Schedule glitches are corrected. Referees are seen as pro-active by the schools.

Delaware Soccer Officials Association Spring 2003 Delaware Soccer Officials Association