1	Law 6 The Assistant Referees
2	Objectives state the duties of the assistant referee demonstrate the signals used by the assistant referee
3	TOPICS Duties Relationship to referee Mechanics Signals Flag techniques Assisting in game control Special situations
4	ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES Ball out of play Side entitled to corner kick, goal kick or throw-in When a player may be penalized for being in an offside position When a substitute is requested When an incident has occurred out of the view of the referee
5	ASSISTANT REFEREE DUTIES subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: when offenses have been committed whenever the assistants are closer to the action than the referee (this includes, in particular circumstances, offenses committed in the penalty area) whether at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper has moved forward before the ball has been kicked and if the ball has crossed the line
6	NEUTRAL ASSISTANT REFEREES Not affiliated with the teams Indicate when misconduct or other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee The referee shall always be the judge of the decision to be taken The assistant referees also assist the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. In particular, they may enter the field of play to help control the 10 yard distance.
7	RELATIONSHIP WITH REFEREE Law 5: “Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game…” “The referee controls the match in co-operation with the assistant referees…” Law 6: “Two assistant referees are appointed whose duties,… are to indicate… assist the referee to control the match…”
8	COMMUNICATIONS Good communication is essential Eye contact at every opportunity Verbal contact only as necessary The assistant referees provide information and the referee makes the decisions
9	COMMUNICATIONS
10	MECHANICS Assistant referees shall patrol: Off the field, along the touch line One-half of the field only Even with second-to-last defender Follow all balls to goal line Special situations / Set plays Follow pre-game instructions
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12	MECHANICS
13	ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS Stop the game Foul Ball out of play Goal Offside Ball not correctly placed Ball did not leave penalty area I need to have a chat with you
14	ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS
15	ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS
16	ASSISTANT REFEREE SIGNALS
17	FLAG TECHNIQUES Flag to field side, always in referee’s view Switch flag while hands are low Flag motionless while running When signaling, stop, face field, stand erect and make eye contact with referee
18	FLAG TECHNIQUES Lower flag as soon as referee acknowledges it Flag signals are straight point finger along stick flags are an extension of your arm No cross body signals Flag is controlled up, lazy coming down
19	ASSISTANCE IN GAME CONTROL Fouls / misconduct behind referee’s back Fouls / misconduct when referee is shielded by players’ bodies Verbal misconduct out of earshot of referee (bench personnel or players) Reflect other assistant referee’s flag
20	ASSISTANCE IN GAME CONTROL Flag up for serious misconduct After a goal, trailing A.R. records first, then the lead A.R. Give opinions on points of fact when requested by the referee What you saw What you heard Be specific - not vague
21	SPECIAL SITUATIONS USSF Linesman (Grade 10) Cannot call fouls or misconduct Cannot assume referee position Club Assistant Referees Instruct prior to game May only signal ball over touch line
22	SPECIAL SITUATIONS Certified official acting as club assistant referee They are associated with one of the teams They are not neutral (Tell them during pre-game talk) Use them with caution Any assistant referee who “interferes” may be relieved of duties and reported
23	REVIEW What is the #1 job of the ARs? Assist the referee They do not insist Offer opinions on Ball out-of-play Fouls Offside Misconduct Always Follow Pre-game Instructions as given by the Referee
24	REVIEW (cont’) Positioning Along touch line in their half, even with second-to-last defender -or- Even with ball, whichever is closer to the goal line Signals Must know instantly and use properly