1. Slide 1 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Running the Line Assistant Referee Mechanics and Duties CJK - Running the Line 2014 Mod A.ppt 2014 Ohio South Module “A” In-Class Intermediate Referee Recertification Training

2. Slide 2 Running the Line – CJK 2014 The Referee Team The Referee Team The Referee and two Assistant Referees (ARs) are the THIRD TEAM on the field and this team determines the quality of the match

3. Slide 3 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Running the Line 1.What are 2 of the primary responsibilities of the AR? 2.During a game, how does the AR communicate with the Referee? other than the player that scores 3.How should the ARs show the referee they believe an attacker other than the player that scores is guilty of the offside infraction? 4.What should the AR do when a fan is being so loud and abusive that the AR cannot do his job? 5.What is the AR’s position during dynamic play?

4. Slide 4 Running the Line – CJK 2014 ASSIST Referee – before, during and after the game. ADVISE and ASSIST the Referee – before, during and after the game. –Advise the Referee on offside, out-of- play on goal-line and touch-line, fouls and other events. –Assist the Referee by supervising substitutions, –Assist the Referee by supervising substitutions, backing up time, backing up game notes (score, cautions, send-offs, etc.) AR Responsibilities

5. Slide 5 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Running the Line 1.What are 2 of the primary responsibilities of the AR? 2.During a game, how does the AR communicate with the Referee? other than the player that scores 3.How should the ARs show the referee they believe an attacker other than the player that scores is guilty of the offside infraction? 4.What should the AR do when a fan is being so loud and abusive that the AR cannot do his job? 5.What is the AR’s position during dynamic play?

6. Slide 6 Running the Line – CJK 2014 EYE CONTACT Flag signals Other nonverbal signals (as per pre- game discussion) AR Only Provides Advice The Referee can accept, or “wave off” advice from the AR HOW?? By Using:

7. Slide 7 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Running the Line 1.What are 2 of the primary responsibilities of the AR? 2.During a game, how does the AR communicate with the Referee? 3.How should the ARs show the referee they believe an attacker other than the player that scores is guilty of the offside infraction? 4.What should the AR do when a fan is being so loud and abusive that the AR cannot do his job? 5.What is the AR’s position during dynamic play?

8. Slide 8 Running the Line – CJK 2014 guilty of the offside infraction (in AR’s opinion) C.Attacker other than player that scores is guilty of the offside infraction (in AR’s opinion) The AR Mechanics are to… The AR Mechanics are to…  Stop & hold position at attention (with flag down at side)  Make eye contact with Referee  Signal “see me”, if he continues to make eye contact (he may need help) Offside Advice

9. Slide 9 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Running the Line 1.What are 2 of the primary responsibilities of the AR? 2.During a game, how does the AR communicate with the Referee? other than the player that scores 3.How should the ARs show the referee they believe an attacker other than the player that scores is guilty of the offside infraction? 4.What should the AR do when a fan is being so loud and abusive that the AR cannot do his job? 5.What is the AR’s position during dynamic play?

10. Slide 10 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Fans, Coach or Player Problems  AR may briefly say something to a player or coach  AR must ignore comments from spectators – MUST NOT talk or argue with them.  If the above does not work and problems persist, AR should use “see me” signal to summon Referee (as per pre-game)  AR MUST NEVER ARGUE WITH ANYONE Other Problems

11. Slide 11 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Running the Line 1.What are 2 of the primary responsibilities of the AR? 2.During a game, how does the AR communicate with the Referee? other than the player that scores 3.How should the ARs show the referee they believe an attacker other than the player that scores is guilty of the offside infraction? 4.What should the AR do when a fan is being so loud and abusive that the AR cannot do his job? 5.What is the AR’s position during dynamic play?

12. Slide 12 Running the Line – CJK 2014 Assistant Referee General Responsibilities  To be in proper position to indicate offside (even with ball or second-to-last defender)  To follow all balls (shots) to the goal-line – the AR is the ultimate goal judge  To determine ball in and out-of-play along entire touch-line and goal-line  To perform any other duties as may be directed by the Referee during pre-game conference  To maintain eye contact with Referee