1. EMSA Referees IFAB’s Additional Guidance on Law 11 Al Wielinga

2. Notes: The materials and videos in this presentation supplement the presentation produced by the CSA Referees who were unable to attend the education session are encouraged to meet with a certified Instructor to review the CSA presentation and videos

3. Presentation Outline IFAB’s Additional Guidance Overview Videos – Offside or Not Offside? Group Activity: What are three examples of…? Group Activity: Some examples of.... Videos Revisited – Offside or Not Offside? Teamwork

4. IFAB’s Directive Additional Guidance on Law 11 http://www.ontariosoccer.net/images/publications/2015/referee/C ircular_LoG_Additional_Guidance_on_Law_11_v2.0_EN.pdf

5. Offside or Not Offside? In groups of two (Referee and AR), decide if each of the following video examples is offside or not offside. The Referee’s decision is final. Ignore the final decisions of the Referees and AR’s in the videos. Several videos are from games that were played prior to the Additional Guidance. Some parts of the Additional Guidance were created due to the situations presented in these videos

6. Offside or Not Offside? Video #1 Video #2 Video #3 Video #4 Video #5 Video #6 Video #7 Video #8 Video #9 Video #10 Video #11 Video #12 Video #13

7. Group Activity – What are three examples of…? A deliberate save A deliberate play A deflection An attacker who attempts to play the ball with impact An attacker who attempts to play the ball without impact An attacker who challenges an opponent An attacker who does not challenge an opponent An attacker who interferes with an opponent (movement) An attacker who does not interfere with opponent (movement)

8. Activity – Examples of… A deliberate save A goalkeeper who blocks a shot A defender who heads the ball off the goal line A defender who blocks a shot on goal with the keeper out of position A deliberate play A defender heads an expected ball near the penalty mark A defender prevents a goal by deliberately handling the ball A defender deliberately kicks a ball to prevent it from going to an opponent NOTE: A misplay is, in many cases, still a deliberate play A deflection (or rebound) A ball hitting defender (e.g. blocking a pass) from a short distance A defender instinctively putting a foot to the ball A ball striking a defender who has his back turned to play A defender lunging for a difficult to reach ball

9. Activity – Examples of… An attacker who attempts to play the ball with impact See Video Examples #6 An attacker who attempts to play the ball without impact See Video Example #7 An attacker who challenges an opponent See Video Example #8 An attacker reaching for a ball as a defender plays it An attacker who does not challenge an opponent Attacker is moving several yards behind a defender Attacker is standing still away from a defender

10. Activity – Examples of… An attacker who interferes with an opponent (movement) An attacker whose movements near the ball limit the defender’s playing options An attacker whose position interferes with a defender ability to move toward the ball An attacker on a collision course with the goalkeeper or a defender An attacker who does not interfere with opponent (movement) An attacker running after the ball but not playing it An attacker who allows the defender the first touch but does not limit playing opportunities (usually behind or beside the defender)

11. Deliberate Play or Deflection?

12. Notes: The points on the previous page are considerations. Referees must weigh the points and make a decision. For example, a player has an easy header coming toward him. He moves toward the ball but then misplays it and it deflects off his head. This is considered a deliberate play. For example, a player runs from a long distance to meet a ball. She attempts to head it by leaping off-balance (still moving backward) as high as she can (a lunging jump). It skims off her head. This can be considered a deflection (it meets the last three criteria of “deflection”).

13. Offside or Not Offside? Final Decisions Video #1 Offside. The goalkeeper saves the ball. Video #1 Video #2 Offside. A defender saves the ball. Although he is quite a distance from goal, the goalkeeper is not in position. Video #3 Not offside. The defender deliberately plays the ball. Video #2 Video #3 Video #4 Not offside. The defender deliberately plays the ball. Video #4 Video #5 Offside. The ball deflects off a defender who is blocking a pass. Video #5 Video #6 Offside. Five situations where an attacker attempts to play a ball. In all cases, the attempt to play the ball impact the keeper who needs to wait to see if the ball will be played or not. Video #6

14. Final Decisions Video #7 Not offside. The offside attacker’s attempt to play the ball has no impact on any opponents. Video #7 Video #8 Offside. The attacker challenges his opponent for the ball. Video #8 Video #9 Not offside. The offside attacker does not prevent the defender from playing the ball in a fair manner. Video #9 Video #10 Offside. The offside player’s unexpected movement near the ball impacts the keeper line of sight and causes the keeper to hesitate. Video #10 Video #11 Offside. Offside player physically blocked a defender’s movement to the ball Video #11 Video #12 Not offside. The attacker chasing the ball did not interfere with the defender’s ability to play the ball. Video #12 Video #13 Not Offside. The defender saves a goal by deliberately handling the ball (considered a deliberate play, not a deliberate save) Video #13

15. Notes on Impact: Impact: See video examples Physically challenging a defender for the ball Causing a keeper to hesitate in his movements because the attacker is attempting to play the ball close to him Blocking a defender’s path (impeding or holding) to the ball No Impact: A defender looks in the direction of an offside player A defender rushes his actions because an offside player is behind/near him An offside attacker running toward a ball and it is then played by a team mate An offside attacker running toward a ball and it is then played (unchallenged) by a a defender

16. Teamwork Responsibilities Both Referee and AR are responsible for correct decision- making. AR can no longer just raise flag if ball goes near or toward an offside player. Referee can no longer just blow whistle if flag goes up. AR is primarily responsible for offside position Referee is primarily responsible for knowing whether player interfered with opponent or not

17. Teamwork in Action If AR raises flag and Referee sees that there is clearly no impact, the Referee must allow play to continue If AR is unsure about impact and no goal is scored, play continues If AR is unsure about impact and a goal is scored (or a disciplinary card is issued) Stand at attention at offside line (do not raise flag) This tells Referee there was an offside player Referee decides if offside player had impact Consult if there is any lack of clarity (e.g. Referee does not know which player was in offside position or at which point the player was in an offside position)

18. Questions?