odds & ends new stuff for old referees presented 9/10/2013 1
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Odds & EndsNew Stuff for Old Referees
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Time of halves Varsity – 40 minutes Junior Varsity – 35 minutes Freshman – 35 minutes
Review duties with the timekeeper Countdown final 10 seconds
Referees are not to do this! Signal end of period
Uniform issues Play the game, report if necessary
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Playing conditions When is a field unsafe to play?
Overtime – Varsity only Two 10 minute periods Golden Goal
Positioning on corner kicks Lead – goal line Trail – near top of penalty area
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Mandatory whistles… To stop the clock, restart after a clock stoppage, after a
sub… Whose whistle?
Trail – kickoff, drop ball, goal kick (if needed) Lead – PK, free kick or corner kick (if needed) Throw in? – whoever is on that side of the field When in doubt? – eye contact, and talk!
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Studs exposed Minimum – Dangerous Play (IFK) Maximum – Serious Foul Play (Red & DFK)
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Handling “… deliberately handling, carry, striking or
propelling the ball with a hand or arm.” Illegal
Protecting the chest Making themselves bigger
Legal Stationary, protective stance in a wall Reflex from close hard shot Getting hit by the ball
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Poor coverage – Dual Officiating System
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Dual System Remedies - Do not be afraid to cross into other half
Be ready to quickly recover to be in position for Offside
Pre-Game Instructions Switch sides at half-time
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Better coverage:
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Problem areas still exist – The Coffin Corner:
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Coffin Corner remedy:
Swap Lead/Trail with your partner Best done on set pieces Trade back when the game allows
Be sure to cover this in your pre-game!