The Assistant Referee (6)

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee ProgramGrade 9 Referee CourseSmall Sided and Recreational Youth Training

Authority

DutiesProvide information to referee. Examples:

o When the whole ball has crossed out of the field of playo What team is awarded a throw-in, goal kick or corner kicko When a player should be penalized for an offside offenseo When a substitution is requestedo Signal for misconduct or other events out of the view of the

refereeo Indicate goalkeeper encroachment during the taking of a

penalty kicko Signal for offenses when the assistant referee has a better view

than the referee

Assistance

AssistNot Insist

Positioningo Assistant refereesoEven with the second to last defenderoOr the ball if that is closer to the goal line

oFOLLOW THE BALL TO THE GOAL LINE!

oNever past midfieldl

Managemento Issues in team areas or with spectatorsoNotify the refereeoRemain professional and respectful

Review QuestionWhich of the following should the assistant referee indicate?

o When the ball has left the field of playo When a player should be penalized for an

offside offenseo When a substitution has been requestedo All of the above

Review QuestionWhat position should the assistant referee maintain in order to judge offside offenses?

o Even with the refereeo Even with the second to last defender

Review QuestionShould assistant referees follow the ball all the way to the goal line when it goes past the second to last defender?

o Yeso No