Guidelines for referees and second referees
Topics 1. 2. 3. 4.
Positioning in the pitch Referee signals Use of the whistle Body language
1. Positioning (dead ball) “The best position is the one in which the referee can take the right decision�.
The positions suggested in the following graphics are basic and recommended to the referees.
The
referee, based on these recommendations, must find the best position, taking into account other circumstances.
1. Positioning (dead ball) Kick-off (COMPULSORY)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Kick-off (COMPULSORY)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Goal clearance
1. Positioning (dead ball) Goal clearance
1. Positioning (dead ball) Goal clearance
1. Positioning (dead ball) Corner kick
1. Positioning (dead ball) Corner kick
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (OWN SIDE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (OWN SIDE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (OWN SIDE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (OWN SIDE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (MIDDLE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (MIDDLE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (OPPONENT SIDE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Free kick (OPPONENT SIDE OF THE PITCH)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Penalty kick (COMPULSORY)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Penalty kick (COMPULSORY)
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Ball inbound
1. Positioning (dead ball) Penalty kicks to determine the winner of a match (COMPULSORY)
1. Positioning (ball in play) “The best position is the one in which the referee can take the right decision“
Play between the referee and the second referee Wide diagonal Not interfering with play or the players To enter the pitch only to better follow the play
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
1. Positioning (ball in play)
2. Referee Signals
Normally, only one of the referees will signal, the one nearest to play, except if he has doubts, in which case he will look for the other referee, who, with a discreet sign, will indicate him the direction or the form of restart of play.
It is not appropriate that the referees duplicate the signals, to avoid a CONTRADICTION. It is obvious that, if the main referee thinks that the second referee is wrong, he can and must correct him.
If one of the referee sees an infraction, even if he is far away from the play, he has to stop the game, but he has to be totally sure that he is right.
2. Referee Signals (Only one of the referees does it)
Direct Free Kick / Penalty Kick
Advantage
2. Referee Signals (Only one of the referees does it)
Ball Inbound
Goal clearance
2. Referee Signals (Only one of the referees does it)
Corner kick
Stop the watch
2. Referee Signals (Only one of the referees does it)
First backpass to goalkeeper
5 seconds count
2. Referee Signals (Only one of the referees does it)
Caution
Sending-off
Goalkeeper Substitution
3. Use of the whistle
Compulsory: − To start play (1st, 2nd and 3rd period) after a goal at the beginning of the extra time. − To stop play at: • Direct free kicks and penalty kicks. • To stop, interrupt or finish the match. • To give the order to stop the watch.
− To restart play at: • Direct free kicks. • Penalty kicks.
3. Use of the whistle
Optional: − To stop play at: • Goal clearance, corner kick or ball inbound (it is compulsory if they are clear situations). • Goals (if difficult decision).
− To restart play at: • Goal clearance, corner kick or ball inbound.
4. Body language
Body language is: − A tool for the referees to help conducting the match. − To show authority and self-control.
Body language is not: − An explanation of the decision.