referee options by jim kritzberg september 15, 2010 tcsra chapter training

Referee OptionsReferee OptionsBy Jim KritzbergBy Jim Kritzberg

September 15, 2010September 15, 2010

TCSRA Chapter TrainingTCSRA Chapter Training

Referee OptionsReferee Options

Understand the Powers of the Understand the Powers of the RefereeReferee related to:related to:

1.1.Fouls (3)Fouls (3)2.2.Misconduct (2)Misconduct (2)3.3.Injury (1)Injury (1)

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Objective:Objective:


……And where the And where the refereereferee hashas optionsoptions

We will have an exercise to list:We will have an exercise to list:1.1. List the referee List the referee Powers Powers (looking for 6)(looking for 6)2.2. List the 4 P’s of List the 4 P’s of AdvantageAdvantage3.3. List the 3 P’s ofList the 3 P’s of DissentDissent4.4. List the ATR of the List the ATR of the Technical AreaTechnical Area

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……So have a buddy keep notes and you So have a buddy keep notes and you will be the presenter.will be the presenter.

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We’ve all see the high level gamesWe’ve all see the high level games

There have been decisions few There have been decisions few observers can agree with, so:observers can agree with, so:

What Professional What Professional Referees are being told?Referees are being told?


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What Professional Referees are being told:What Professional Referees are being told:

1.1. 10% of decisions should have been 10% of decisions should have been a a “no call / no card”“no call / no card”

2.2. 10% of “no calls” were 10% of “no calls” were “must call”“must call”3.3. 40% of 40% of goalsgoals / / goals deniedgoals denied card card // no no (or wrong)(or wrong) card card……involve the wrong decisioninvolve the wrong decision


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So how about you?So how about you?

1.1. Are 20% of your decisions Are 20% of your decisions “wrong”“wrong”??2.2. Isn’t 75% passing on the test?Isn’t 75% passing on the test?3.3. Are 40% of Are 40% of goalsgoals / / goals deniedgoals denied card card // no no (or wrong)(or wrong) card card in your games due to your wrong use of in your games due to your wrong use of

“Powers” “Powers” (options)(options)??


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Where do referee Where do referee PowersPowers come from? come from?

USSF USSF LOTGLOTG

FIFA FIFA LOTGLOTG

USSF USSF ATRATR

FIFA FIFA I&GI&G

USSF USSF Directives &Directives &

MemorandumMemorandum


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Where else is there information?Where else is there information?

Referee Week in Referee Week in ReviewReview

““A Summary of A Summary of Instruction”Instruction”

““Ask a Referee”Ask a Referee”


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RefereeReferee “Powers” “Powers” – Law 5– Law 5““Powers” are “Options”Powers” are “Options”


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Referee Powers –Referee Powers – Law 5 Law 5 (Options):(Options):

Fouls (3)Fouls (3)

1.1. StopsStops the match, the match, at his discretionat his discretion, for , for infringements of the Lawsinfringements of the Laws2.2. PunishesPunishes the the more serious more serious offense (player offense (player commits more than one)commits more than one)3.3. AllowsAllows play to continue (give play to continue (give AdvantageAdvantage))


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Referee Powers – Law 5 Referee Powers – Law 5 (Options):(Options):

Misconduct (2)Misconduct (2)

1.1. Takes actionTakes action against players / substitutes against players / substitutes guilty guilty of of cautionablecautionable and and sending-offsending-off offenses offenses2.2. Takes actionTakes action (warn and expel at his (warn and expel at his discretion) discretion) irresponsible team officialsirresponsible team officials


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Referee Powers – Law 5 Referee Powers – Law 5 (Options):(Options):

Injury (1)Injury (1)

1.1. StopsStops the match if, in his opinion, a player the match if, in his opinion, a player is is seriously injuredseriously injured

Why didn’t I list?: Why didn’t I list?: “ensures that any “ensures that any player player bleeding bleeding leaves the field of play”leaves the field of play”


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Elements of Elements of Options Options (Powers):(Powers):

1.1. The The “no call” “no call” decisions (10%)decisions (10%)2.2. What are the other What are the other “options”“options”? (80%)? (80%)3.3. The The “must call” “must call” decisions (10%)decisions (10%)


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Consider:Consider:

You have You have optionsoptions for for mostmost decisionsdecisions you make in the game. you make in the game.

The Laws of the Game give us some The Laws of the Game give us some • FlexibilityFlexibility• DiscretionDiscretion

Your job is to make the best Your job is to make the best decisiondecision based on available based on available optionsoptions..


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Examples ofExamples of “decisions”: “decisions”:

• Was it a Foul/No FoulWas it a Foul/No Foul• Was it a Was it a CautionCaution//SendoffSendoff• Was it a Dive/No DiveWas it a Dive/No Dive• Corner kick, Goal kick, Throw-inCorner kick, Goal kick, Throw-in• Offside/No OffsideOffside/No Offside• And many moreAnd many more


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TheThe “no call” “no call” (10%)(10%)::


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1.1. Is every challenge with physical Is every challenge with physical contact a foul?contact a foul?

2.2. Is there doubt?Is there doubt?3.3. Is it trifling?Is it trifling?

• Do You Have Options?Do You Have Options?


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If your call is… If your call is… 1.1. Not a foulNot a foul2.2. DoubtfulDoubtful3.3. TriflingTrifling

• ……then what impact does your then what impact does your decision have on the game?decision have on the game?


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TheThe “options” “options” (80%)(80%)::


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TheThe “options” “options” (80%) (80%) Card:Card:

Is every “Is every “recklessreckless” challenge a card?” challenge a card?

• Do You Have Options?Do You Have Options?


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Philosophy on Philosophy on Cautions:Cautions:

Consider “Consider “mandatorymandatory” and “” and “discretionarydiscretionary”:”:

1.1. Was the act, even if an offense, Was the act, even if an offense, triflingtrifling??2.2. Does the act meets Does the act meets the generally the generally accepted and understood meaning of the accepted and understood meaning of the offense?offense?


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Philosophy on Philosophy on Cautions:Cautions:

Consider “Consider “mandatorymandatory” and “” and “discretionarydiscretionary”:”:

3.3. Will a caution for this misconduct likely Will a caution for this misconduct likely have desirable results have desirable results for game and/or for game and/or player management?player management?

How about using “How about using “Command PresenceCommand Presence”?”?


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TheThe “options” “options” (80%) (80%) Card:Card:

Consider:Consider:1.1. Does the Does the playerplayer need the card? need the card?2.2. Does the Does the gamegame need the card? need the card?3.3. Does the game need the card Does the game need the card nownow??

Again...What does Again...What does Advice to Referees Advice to Referees say?say?


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What are the What are the “options” “options” (80%):(80%):

1.1. IgnoreIgnore (players don’t want the call)(players don’t want the call)

2.2. Wait & See Wait & See (only means no quick whistle)(only means no quick whistle)

3.3. Use Command PresenceUse Command Presence• Nonverbal messagesNonverbal messages• Verbal messagesVerbal messages

4.4. Call the foul / enforce misconductCall the foul / enforce misconduct


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Does the Does the locationlocation of the foul have an of the foul have an impact on your decision?impact on your decision?1.1. Near the touchline Near the touchline (*)(*)2.2. Near the goal line Near the goal line (*)(*)3.3. In front of bench areas In front of bench areas (*)(*)(*) (*) = Probably should make the call= Probably should make the call


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The The AdvantageAdvantage “options” “options” (80%):(80%):

Apply Advantage by using… Apply Advantage by using… The 4P Principle The 4P Principle (must have all 4)(must have all 4)1.1. PossessionPossession2.2. PotentialPotential3.3. PersonnelPersonnel4.4. Proximity Proximity (~30 yard arc from Goal)(~30 yard arc from Goal)


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The The DissentDissent “options” “options” (80%):(80%):

Consider Dissent by using… Consider Dissent by using… The 3P Principle The 3P Principle 1.1. PublicPublic2.2. PersonalPersonal3.3. ProvocativeProvocativeIs giving a card “Is giving a card “OptionalOptional” if ” if all 3 are presentall 3 are present??


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The The Irresponsible Irresponsible Behavior Behavior “options” “options” (80%):(80%):

Address Irresponsible Behavior by using… Address Irresponsible Behavior by using… The The AATT(T)(T)RR Process Process 1.1. AskAsk2.2. TellTell3.3. Tell again Tell again (consider like persistent infringement)(consider like persistent infringement)

4.4. RemoveRemove


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Factors to keep in mind:Factors to keep in mind:

• Time of gameTime of game• SeveritySeverity• ScoreScore

• AtmosphereAtmosphere• Player(s) involvedPlayer(s) involved• LocationLocation


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What are the What are the “must call” “must call” (10%):(10%):

Factors to keep in mind:Factors to keep in mind:

1.1. 100% Misconduct100% Misconduct2.2. Red Card TacklesRed Card Tackles3.3. CertainCertain Technical AreaTechnical Area• offenses leave you: offenses leave you: no choiceno choice


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TheThe “must call” “must call” Situations (10%):Situations (10%):

1.1. 100% Misconduct100% Misconduct2.2. Serious Foul PlaySerious Foul Play

• Uses Uses excessive forceexcessive force or or brutalitybrutality when challenging when challenging for the ballfor the ball

• A challenge that A challenge that endangers the safetyendangers the safety of a player of a player

3.3. Violent ConductViolent Conduct• Uses Uses excessive forceexcessive force or or brutalitybrutality when when NOTNOT

challenging for the ballchallenging for the ball• or or endangers the safetyendangers the safety of a player of a player (or other person)(or other person)


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TheThe “must call” “must call” Situations (10%):Situations (10%):

4.4. SpittingSpitting5.5. DOGSODOGSO (by Hand or by Foul)(by Hand or by Foul)6.6. Some Technical Area acts Some Technical Area acts (No Ask, (No Ask,

tell…)tell…)


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TheThe “must call” “must call” “100% Misconduct”:“100% Misconduct”:

2009 Directive –2009 Directive – Tactical Fouls Tactical Fouls

1.1. Usually in attacking end of the fieldUsually in attacking end of the field2.2. Attackers have a numerical advantageAttackers have a numerical advantage3.3. Defenders need time to defend (shape)Defenders need time to defend (shape)4.4. Prevent the ball and/or player from advancingPrevent the ball and/or player from advancing5.5. Defender knows he is beatDefender knows he is beat6.6. Minor nature of the challengeMinor nature of the challenge


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TheThe “must call” “must call” – – Red Card Tackles:Red Card Tackles:

Using Excessive Force (Using Excessive Force (SIAPOASIAPOA):):1.1. (S)(S) Speed of play and the tackleSpeed of play and the tackle2.2. (I) (I) IntentIntent3.3. (A) (A) Aggressive natureAggressive nature4.4. (P) (P) Position of the tackler (height of the leading Position of the tackler (height of the leading

leg / follow-up action by the trailing leg)leg / follow-up action by the trailing leg)5.5. (O) (O) Opportunity to play the ballOpportunity to play the ball6.6. (A) (A) Atmosphere of the gameAtmosphere of the game


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TheThe “must call” “must call” – Technical Area:– Technical Area:

1.1. (*) (*) Leaving technical area (including Leaving technical area (including entering the field) to dispute/dissent a callentering the field) to dispute/dissent a call

2.2. (*)(*) Throwing/kicking anything while Throwing/kicking anything while disputing a calldisputing a call

3.3. (*) (*) Directed abusive, insulting or offensive Directed abusive, insulting or offensive language and/or gestureslanguage and/or gestures


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TheThe “must call” “must call” – Technical Area:– Technical Area:

4.4. (*)(*) Inflammatory and/or aggressive behavior Inflammatory and/or aggressive behavior (verbal and/or physical) with the opposition(verbal and/or physical) with the opposition

5.5. Interfering with the restart of play and field Interfering with the restart of play and field playersplayers

6.6. (*) (*) Making unwanted and/or aggressive contact Making unwanted and/or aggressive contact with opposing playerswith opposing players

7.7. (*)(*) Interfering with the AR or fourth official in Interfering with the AR or fourth official in the performance of their dutiesthe performance of their duties


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Questions?Questions?Discussion?Discussion?

Summary – “no call”, Summary – “no call”, “options” & “must call”“options” & “must call”


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Quiz:Quiz:

A.A. Are there “Are there “MandatoryMandatory” Cautions?” Cautions?B.B. Are “Are “tacticaltactical” fouls ” fouls 100% Misconduct?100% Misconduct?C.C. Are there “Are there “OptionsOptions” with ” with 100% 100%

Misconduct?Misconduct?D.D. Are there “Are there “OptionsOptions” with ” with Red Card Red Card

Tackles?Tackles?

1.1. List the referee List the referee Powers Powers (in this lesson)(in this lesson)

2.2. List the 4 P’s of List the 4 P’s of AdvantageAdvantage3.3. List the 3 P’s ofList the 3 P’s of DissentDissent4.4. List the ATR of the List the ATR of the Technical AreaTechnical Area


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Did we meet the Objective?Did we meet the Objective?

referee options by jim kritzberg september 15, 2010 tcsra chapter training

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