RECREATIONAL YOUTH REFEREE COURSEUnit 5
Being a Refereeor
Assistant Referee
Referee
Assistant Referee
Diagonal System of Control
Uniform & Equipment
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course Unit 5, Referee, V-1
Unit 5, Referee, V-2
Objective:
1. The students will identify the duties and powers of the Referee
2. The students will identify the duties of the Assistant Referee
3. The students will identify the basic concepts of the Diagonal System of Control
4. The students will identify the proper uniform and equipment of the Referee
Being a Referee or Assistant Refereec
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Unit 5, Referee, V-3
Referee’s authority:begins upon arrival at fielduntil leaving field after end of match
Approve the ball
Ensure players’ equipment meets Law 4
Keep record of game and time
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Referee, V-4
Stop, suspend, terminate game for:
Infringements of the Laws
Outside interference
Stop play for serious injury
Allow play to continue for slight injury
Have player bleeding leave the field
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
Unit 5, Referee, V-5
Give advantage if offended team will benefitReferee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
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Unit 5, Referee, V-5
Give advantage if offended team will benefit
Caution or send off players guilty of misconduct
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Referee, V-5
Give advantage if offended team will benefit
Caution or send off players guilty of misconduct
Take action against team officials who misbehave
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Referee, V-5
Give advantage if offended team will benefit
Caution or send off players guilty of misconduct
Take action against team officials who misbehave
Act on advice of Assistant Referee when…
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Referee, V-6
Not allow unauthorized persons on the field
Match report:•Disciplinary action against players or team officials•Other incidents
May change decision if play has not been restarted
Referee’s Powers & Duties:
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Referee, V-7
Referee may terminate a match for reasons of:
safety (weather, darkness)
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Referee, V-7
Referee may terminate a match for reasons of:
safety (weather, darkness)
team not appear or leave before match ends
interference by spectators
But:may not declare a winner or loser
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
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Unit 5, Referee, V-8
Records to keep:
Start time
End time
Goals as they are scored
Players cautioned or sent off
Team officials misconduct and action taken
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Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-1
Types of Assistants:
Neutral:
Referees serving as Assistant Referee
Linesmen (USSF grade 10)
Not neutral:
Club Linesmen
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
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Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2
Duties of Assistant Referee:
1. Ball out of play
2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2
Duties of Assistant Referee:
1. Ball out of play
2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick
3. Offside
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2
Duties of Assistant Referee:
1. Ball out of play
2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick
3. Offside
4. Substitution requested
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2
Duties of Assistant Referee:
1. Ball out of play
2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick
3. Offside
4. Substitution requested
5. Misconduct not seen by referee
6. Assist Referee to control the game
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-3
Duties of Linesman (Grade 10):
1. Ball out of play
2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick
3. Offside
4. Substitution requested
(May not indicate fouls and misconduct)
Being a Referee or Assistant Referee
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Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-4
Duties of Club Linesman:
1. Ball out of play
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Diagonal System of Control
Unit 5, DSC, V-1
3 Officials:• 1 Referee• 2 Assistant Referees
AR1
AR2
Referee’s Diagonal
Assistant Referee’s Patrol
Diagonal Can Be ReversedUSSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
AR1
AR2
Ref
At least two officials observe play at all times
OR,
AR1
AR2
Ref
Third Official observes behind back of referee, is ready for counter attack
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Diagonal System of Control
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Unit 5, DSC, V-3
Diagonal System of Control
Understanding of responsibilities
• “Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials”
• Pre-game instructions from Referee to Assistant Referees
• Proper positioning and communication
RefereeNear playDiagonal pathDiagonal not rigid
Assistant RefereeOutside touch lineBetween Halfway and Touch LinesEven with 2nd last defenderFollow all balls to goal line
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Diagonal System of Control
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Responsibilities of the Assistant Referees
To Understand Their Duties Clearly
Indicate when ball is out over entire touch line or goal line
Indicate which side is entitled to goal kick, corner kick or throw-in (unless Referee has made decision)
Indicate Offside that should be penalized
Assist Referee on misconduct & fouls out of the view of the referee
Assist on substitutions
Unit 5, DSC, V-5
Diagonal System of Control
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Unit 5, DSC, V-6
Diagonal System of Control
Game Mechanics:Prior to kick-off
Kick-off
During play
Ball in touch
Referee’s section
Assistant’s section
Goal
Goal, ball rebounds into play
Goal disallowed
Offside
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Substitutions
• Give signal when referee looks
• When recognized, lower flag• Supervise at halfway line• Ensure substitute enters field
after replaced player has left field
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Prior to the Game
• Arrival at the field– Referee and linesmen/AR
• Inspection of the field– Referee and linesmen/AR
• Pre-game instructions– Referee and linesmen/AR
• 15 min. Before kick-off– Check players
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Prior to the Game
• Prior to kick-off– Referee and linesmen/AR
– Referee
– Linesmen/AR
• 1 minute before kickoff– Linesmen/AR
• 30 seconds before kick-off– Referee
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Law 10 - Method of Scoring
• Goal - ball back into play– Linesman/AR
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Shooter was
offside
Any otherreason
OR
Law 10 - Method of Scoring• Goal Disallowed
– Linesman/AR
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• To indicate offside• Linesmen/AR• Referee
Law 11 – Offside (Except U6/U8)
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Law 11 – Offside (Except U6/U8)
• To indicate position• Linesmen/AR
Far sideFar side
CenterCenter
Near sideNear side
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LL
Law 14 - Penalty Kick(Except U6/U8)
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Law 15 - Throw-in• Throw-in -
referee’s side– Referee
– Linesman/AR
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Law 15 - Throw-in
• Throw-in - AR/Linesman’s side– Linesman/AR
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Law 16 - Goal Kick• GOAL KICK
– Referee
– Linesman/AR
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17
L1/ARL1/AR
L2/ARL2/AR
RR
Law 16 - Goal Kick
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AR/LAR/L
Law 17 - Corner Kick
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Corner Kick - AR/Linesman’s Side
• Referee• Linesman/AR
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Corner Kick - Referee’s Side
RefereeReferee Linesman/ARLinesman/AR(Ball clearly out)(Ball clearly out)
Linesman/ARLinesman/AR(Ball out and back in)(Ball out and back in)
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Diagonal System of Control
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Timing• Last 5 minutes, appropriate number of
fingers on shorts pointing down
• Time expired, closed fingers into fist on shorts
• If referee has difficulty seeing this signal, move the fist to the chest (arm across chest)
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End of the Game
• Secure the game ball
• Join the referee on the field
• Flag is furled
• Supervise the handshake
• Leave the field as a team after teams have left the field
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Unit 5, Uniform & Equipment, V-1
Referee Uniform
Gold Shirt, black pin stripes
Black Collar
Black Cuffs on long sleeve shirt
Black Shorts
Black Socks, 3 white stripes
(no emblem)
Black Shoes, black laces,
white manufacturer logo
USSF Badge with current grade & year
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Referee Uniform
Alternate Shirt:
Black Shirt, white pin stripes
Black collar
Black Cuffs on long sleeve shirt
Alternate Shirt:
Red Shirt, black pin stripes
Black collar
Black Cuffs on long sleeve shirt
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Unit 5, Uniform & Equipment, V-3
Referee Equipment
Ideal Essential Equipment:
Two whistles
Two watches
Game record forms
Two pencils or pens
Red & Yellow cards
Assistant Referees’ flags
Tossing coinUSSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course
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Referee Equipment
Optional Equipment:
Water
Air pump and needles
Air pressure gauge
Tape for measuring ball
Pre-game checklist
Extra shoes / laces
Shoe polish or cleaner
Sun block
Waterproof enclosure for forms
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