What is the recommended position for an assistant referee?

The assistant referee must be positioned at the intersection of the goal line and the penalty area. If the goalkeeper blatantly moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and a goal is not scored, the assistant referee must raise his flag.

Why is positioning important for referees?

To observe the game and the players’ actions, the referee is expected to run literally in line with the ball. It puts the referee in the best position to rule on forward passes and knock-ons, and most of the time gives the referee the best view of the ball carrier in general play.

What are the roles of the referee and assistant referee?

The referee is the sole arbiter of the Laws during the match. Assistants’ calls and judgements are considered to be advisory and can be overruled by the referee.

Where should a soccer referee stand?

Being between 10 and 15 yards from play without interfering with players space is optimal. In the case of your call, if you were certain that the foul occurred within the penalty area (and your assistant referee did not suggest otherwise), then the decision to award a penalty kick was correct.…

Why are assistant referees Flags different?

Linesman flags were different colours in order to discern the level of seniority between each assisting official; as well as for ease of identification particularly when a linesman would need to be mentioned by a referee in a match report, or by a media outlets in newspaper columns and television screens.

How many assistant referees are there what do they do?

two assistant referees
At most levels of play the referee is assisted by two assistant referees (formerly known as linesmen), who advise the referee on whether the ball leaves the playing area and any infringements of the Laws of the Game occurring outside of the view of the referee.

What is the role of referee?

A referee is an official, in a variety of sports and competition, responsible for enforcing the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection. Referees may be assisted by umpires, linesmen, timekeepers, or touch judges.