pre-match preparation and instructions Flashcards
(14 cards)
what should your pre match preparation look like a month before the game?
1 month before: Reply to email confirmation of game (if applicable)
Add to personal calendar
what should your pre match preparation look like a week before the game?
1 week before: Check kick-off time
Confirm venue details
Confirm transport
what should your pre match preparation look like the night before the game?
the night before: Kit bag
Whistle (x2), flags, cards, notepad Coin, watch, pen/pencil, boots
Towel, spare kit, drink, Snack, pressure gauge/pump
what should your pre match preparation look like 45mins before the game?
45 minutes before: Introduce yourself to the home team and away team point of contact
Make good eye contact
Smile!
Check the field of play, including the nets
Check the weather
what should your pre match preparation look like 15mins before the game?
15 minutes before: Check footballs
Re-check nets
Kit checks
what happens 3 minutes before the game starts?
coin toss
what are the responsibilities for the junior and senior assistant referees?
-Introduce yourself
-Ask about their current experience
-Ask who would prefer to be senior or junior assistant referee for the game
-Ask the senior assistant referee to complete full match record and record goals in their half
-Ask the junior assistant referee to record only goals and any cards issued in their half
-Remind the team that everyone needs to remember the restarts
-Remind each assistant if they are managing substitutions they need to:
Take their time
Make sure the player coming off is off the field of play before sending a new player on
Check the players kit and make sure they not wearing any jewellery
what are the things to look at during a kit check?
-No jewellery
-Check boots visually
-Check for shinpads
-Make sure that both goalkeepers are wearing different coloured shirts
what are the things to look for during the restarts?
-Goal-kicks: ensure the ball is on the 6-yard line, assistant referee (if neutral) to move to inline with the second to last defender after checking the ball is in the correct position
-Throw-ins: The referee monitors the position of the hands and the assistant referee (if neutral) takes the position of the feet - assistant referee (if neutral) to signal if there has been a foul throw. Both the referee and assistant referee should make eye contact to get the correct direction
-Corners: clear signal from the referee and assistant referee and the ball must be placed on the corner arc.
what should the referees do during a free kick?
-Set an area of credibility if the assistant is neutral
-Inform the neutral assistant referee of where their credible area of support is in particular with free-kicks.
-Encourage the assistant referee to make eye contact with the referee first
-If the assistant referee sees an offence, ask them to look at the referee first to ensure they are not playing advantage
-If the referee is not playing an advantage, please encourage the assistant referee to flag if the foul is within their designated credibility zone
-Encourage clear eye contact throughout the game
-Do not ask for input on fouls if the assistant referee is not neutrally appointed
what should happen with offsides?
If the assistant referee is neutrally appointed it is fair to ask:
-The assistant referee to stay in line with the second-to-last defender.
-If the player is offside, to raise their flag and keep it up until it has been acknowledged by the referee.
-Encourage the motto ‘a late flag is a great flag’ - encourage the assistant referee to take their time to decide. However, be mindful, if a goalkeeper and forward are likely to collide, an early flag could prevent this.
-The assistant referee to hold their position until the player places the ball in the correct area.
-If the assistant referee has not been neutrally appointed, it is fair to encourage the club assistant to make make sure the player is not interfering with an opponent or attempting to gain an advantage.
-If they are then ask them to raise their flag and as the referee will make the final decision.
what should referees and assistant referees do during a potential penalty?
If the assistant referee is neutral:
-Please give the decision if you are in a credible position — outline zone of credibility
-If unsure, wait for my signal/decision
-If I have said no, do not come in, and let play continue
what should assistant and main referees look at when a substitution is made?
-Get the referee’s attention (the manager/coach may have already done this).
-Complete substitutions at the halfway line.
-Check jewellery and boots.
-Jot down the name and number of the player coming on and the player coming off.
-One off, one on.
-Slow the process down and complete your administration as you go.
