Guidelines for Referees
Topics
• Positioning
• Referee signals
• Use of the whistle
• Body language
Positioning (dead ball)
“The best position is one in which the referee can take
the right decision“.
The position suggested in the following graphics are
basic and recommended to the referees.
The referee, based on these recommendations, must
look for the best position, taking into account other
circumstances.
Positioning (dead ball)
Kick off
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Goal Kick
Referee Zone
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Corner Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Corner kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Free Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Free Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Free Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Free Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Free Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Free Kick
Referee Zone
Positioning (dead ball)
Penalty Kick
RECOMMENDED
- Same line of vision as the AR.
- Narrow line of vision.
NOT RECOMMENDED
- Wide line of vision.
-Better position for counterattack.
-Better control of pushing and holding.
Positioning (dead ball)
Goal Kick
Positioning (Ball in play)
“The best position is one in which the referee can take
the right decision“
Play between R and AR
Wide diagonal
Not interfering with play or the players
Referee Signals
Free kicks
Indirect free kicks Direct free kick
Referee Signals
Disciplinary Sanctions
Caution Sending Off
Referee Signals
Advantage
Use of Whistle
Compulsory
* To start play (1st, 2nd half), after a goal
* To stop play
• Free kicks, penalties
• Stops, suspends or terminates the match
* To restart play
• Free kicks with wall distance
• Penalty kick
Use of Whistle
Discretionary
* To stop play
• Goal kick, corner kick, throw-in
• Goals (if tight decision)
* To restart play
• Free kick, goal kick, corner kick, throw-in
Body Language
Body language is:
* A tool for the referee to help him conduct the match.
* To show authority and self-control.
Body language is not:
* An explanation of the decision.
الخميس فبراير 21, 2008 12:45 pm
