1. Law 5
The
Referee

2. Objectives At the end of this lesson the student will:
list the powers of the referee
list the duties of the referee
list the required equipment of the referee
demonstrate the proper signals used by the referee

3. DUTIES OF THE REFEREE Enforce the Laws of the Game
Controls match using Assistant Referees
Inspects the field to verify it meets match requirements and is SAFE!
Ensures game ball meets requirements
Inspects players’ equipment
Acts as timekeeper & records game
Ensures bleeding player leaves field
Files a game report

4. Acts as timekeeper & records game

5. DUTIES (Continued) Punishes the more serious of two offenses
*in terms of sanction, restart,
physical severity and tactical impact,
when more than one offence occurs
at the same time.

6. DUTIES (Continued)
Acts on advice from neutral assistant referees on incidents he/she has not seen
Not allow persons on field without permission
Indicates restart of match after it has been stopped

7. Decisions of the Referee
The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final.
Those facts include whether a goal has been scored or not and the result of the match.

8. Decisions of the Referee
05.1 Decisions of the referee – opinion and discretion
Decisions will be made to the best of the referee’s ability according to the Laws of the Game and the ‘spirit of the game’ and will be based on the opinion of the referee who has the discretion to take appropriate action within the framework of the Laws of the Game.

9. Decisions of the Referee
05.2 Decisions of the referee – when decisions can not be changed
The referee may not change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or on the advice of another match official if play has restarted or the referee has signaled the end of the first or second
half (including extra time when played) and left the field or terminated the match.

10. When to Penalize
The Laws of the Game are intended to provide that games should be played with as little interference as possible, and in this view it is the duty of the referees to penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law. Constant whistling for trifling or doubtful breaches produces bad feeling and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of the spectators.

11. Referee / Assistant Referees
Referee decides all calls
An effective Referee uses assistant referees
Assistant Referees assist the Referee
Did referee have clear view?
Did the assistant referee have a better view?
Referee may use AR’s information
including cancellation of goal
Misconduct not seen by the Referee

12. REFEREE / Assistant Referees
Referee has duty to act upon information
of incident the referee did not see
when the AR has a better view

13. Fourth Official

14. Fourth Official assists the referee at all times
indicates to the referee when the wrong player is cautioned because of mistaken identity
or when a player is not sent off having been seen to be given a second caution.
or when violent conduct occurs out of the view of the referee and assistant referees
checking a player’s/ substitute’s equipment (...)
indicating the minimum amount of additional time the referee intends to play at the end of each half (including extra time).

15. ADVANTAGE
Allows play to continue when the team against which an offense has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalizes the original offense if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time.

16. ADVANTAGE
Once decided, referee may revoke his/her decision if the presumed advantage does not materialize
The foul “Goes Away” unless referee decides, within 2-3 seconds, that the original advantage does not materialize
Misconduct always stays
You may caution or send-off at the next stoppage of play only

17. ADVANTAGE Verbal - “PLAY ON!” Visual - Arms swing in front
Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur

18. ADVANTAGE Verbal - “PLAY ON!” Visual - Arms swing in front
Can change mind if advantage doesn’t occur

19. ADVANTAGE
Example:
Defensive player wants attack on goal stopped. Fouls attacker. Attacker not stopped by foul.
If referee stops game for that foul, then referee is doing the defender’s job for him/her (stopping attack), thus “advantage” goes to offending (defensive) team.

20. 05.4 Authority to Take Disciplinary Action from pre-match inspection of the field
Has the authority to take disciplinary action from entering the field of play for the pre-match inspection until leaving the field of play after the match ends (including kicks from the penalty mark). If, before entering the field of play at the start of the match, a player commits a sending-off offence, the referee has the authority to prevent the player taking part in the match (see Law
3.6); the referee will report any other misconduct.

21. 05.4 Authority to Take Disciplinary Action - Explanation
New wording identifies exactly when the referee’s authority to take action starts. The current Law 12 wording relates to when there was no pre-match warming up, teams did not enter the field together etc. It is logical that if, for example, two players have a fight in the tunnel, or in the pre-match warm up, they can not be allowed to play as this would risk match control and not be good for the image of the game.
During the inspection of the field of play the referee can have the markings changed etc., so it is logical that this is when the authority to ‘send off’ a player starts. Non-sending-off offences will be reported so YCs cannot be issued prior to the match or carried into the match (See also 12.8).

22. POWERS OF THE REFEREE
Stops, suspends or abandons the match for any infringements
Stops, suspends or abandons the match for outside interference
Stops the match for serious injury
Allows play to continue for minor injury

23. POWERS OF THE REFEREE
Exceptions to the requirement to leave the field are only when:
• a goalkeeper is injured
• a goalkeeper and an outfield player have collided and need immediate attention
• players from the same team have collided and need immediate attention
• a severe injury has occurred
Additional text
• a player is injured as the result of a physical offence for which the opponent is cautioned or sent off (e.g. reckless or serious foul challenge), if the assessment/treatment is completed quickly

24. POWERS (Continued) Applies “Advantage” Issues cautions and send-offs
(has the power to show yellow or red cards from entering the field of play at the start of the match until after the match has ended, including during the half-time interval, extra time and kicks from the penalty mark)
Reports or expels team officials for misconduct or irresponsible behavior
May reverse a decision prior to restart

25. Coaching from Boundary Lines
Law 3, IFAB Decision 2:
The coach may convey tactical instructions to the players during the match and he must return to his position immediately after giving these instructions. He and the other officials must remain within the confines of the technical area, where such an area is provided, and they must behave in a responsible manner.

26. TECHNICAL AREA

27. TECHNIQUES OF OFFICIATING
Know the Laws
Be firm, not overbearing
Indicate your decision - Do not explain it
Be near the play - Do not be in the play
Use common sense

28. ELEMENTS OF GOOD OFFICIATING
Dress and Appearance
Pre-game organization
Fitness
Attitude
Positioning
Signals
Accurate decisions/ game control
Use of Advantage

29. UNIFORMS EQUIPMENT

30. So, What Exactly Do You Need?

31. EQUIPMENT Flags (2) Watches (2) Coin Pencil/Pen (2)
Whistles (2) different Minimum +
Game Book
Air pump & Gauge(s)
Cards

32. How do I know which extra uniform to buy?
“Extra” Equipment
Extra Socks
Waterproof Card Set
Sun block
Extra Watch
Different Shoes
First Aid Kit
Shoe Care
How do I know which extra uniform to buy?

33. A referee who is not fit can not properly cover the field of play.
FITNESS
A referee who is not fit can not properly cover the field of play.

34. UNFIT / INEXPERIENCED Center of field Narrow corridor of patrol
“Slave” to diagonal?

35. FIT / EXPERIENCED / ACTIVE
Close to assistant referee in some cases
Close to play but not interfering
Anticipates action

36. PRE-GAME ORGANIZATION
The referee and assistants should arrive early (at least 30 minutes) to complete the following tasks:
Inspection of field
Markings, nets, goalposts, safety issues
Conduct a pre-game meeting
Check players’ equipment
Check game balls
Note: You should never be the cause of a delayed start.

37. Remember, 30 Minutes in Advance

38. ACCURACY Accurate decisions will sell your calls!
Know the Laws (facts)
Where are free kicks taken
Is it Direct or Indirect
Is the ball in play or out
What are the correct signals
Exercise judgement (opinion)
Was that a foul?
Is that misconduct?
Is that offside player involved with play?
Indecision can be fatal!

39. SIGNALS Visual Audible Hand or flag Verbal or whistle
Note: Whistle tone should be varied according to the situation.

40. SIGNALS
Corner kick
Goal kick

41. SIGNALS
Penalty kick

42. Indirect Free Kick
SIGNALS
Direct Free Kick

43. SIGNALS
Advantage
Play on!
Throw-In

44. Caution
(yellow card)
Send-off
(red card)
SIGNALS

45. Correct Technique

46. Correct Technique

47. Incorrect Technique

48. Too Close?

49. Sometimes An Arm’s Length, Other Times…

50. Second Cautionable offense
SIGNALS
First show yellow card
Then show red card.
Second Cautionable offense

51. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Fitness:
A referee who is not fit cannot properly cover the field of play
Must get to drop zone -- near center of action
Must be within yards of significant challenges

53. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Eye contact – keep your head up!!!
At every stoppage - make eye contact with assistants to ensure that you know if they have information for you.
After foul - make eye contact with player who fouled as you point direction.

54. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Move toward fouls when:
Challenge was very hard/ physical
A player remains on the ground
Opponents are not departing the area
You must move in quickly to control the situation and prevent/stop/deal with misconduct

55. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Watch play - not the ball
Ball gone - start move to next position, watch for late contact
Ball coming - move to position, watch for foul prior to ball arriving
Set plays - vary position, use voice to manage players, signal when ready

56. CRITICAL TECHNIQUES Do not let your body language show… Tiredness
Exasperation
Frustration
Fear
Disdain
Arrogance

57. Watch What Your Face Tells

58. What Your Body Language Tells

59. Give A Smile – Look Like You’re Having Fun

60. REVIEW When may the referee: Reverse a decision? Apply “Advantage”?
prior to restart
Apply “Advantage”?
For a foul or misconduct (Law 12)
Reverse it, if no advantage occurs?
Within 2-3 seconds
Caution or send-off players and subs
as soon as s/he arrives at the field
until they have left the field after game

61. REVIEW When may the referee: Report or dismiss team officials?
When they act irresponsibly
Do you show cards to them?
No, only to players and substitutes
Stop,suspend or abandon a match?
Outside interference
Weather
Infringements of the Law

62. REVIEW A referee must: Know the Laws of the Game
Be firm (Not overbearing)
Signal calls (Do not explain them)
Be near to play (If nothing else)
If in doubt - don’t interfere
Use common sense (Law 18)