Presented by John White
Referee Instructor
Published by Eric M. Scott
Referee Instructor

February 2014
 Agenda
 Announcements
 Upcoming Tournaments
 League Assignments
 MLS Referee Review
 Tactical Awareness – How Teams Play?

Presented by John C. White
Referee Instructor

Announcements
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 Grade 8 Entry Level Class
 July 11 th , 12 th , & 13th
 Arlington High School
 5485 Airline Road, Arlington, Tn.
 Instructors – J.C. White & E.M. Scott

Announcements
(cont.)
 Assignor ’s Meeting
 Summer 2014
 Mandatory Meeting
 Location to be Determined
 “Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the
New Referee Classifications ”

Presented by John White
Referee Instructor

Upcoming Tournaments
 Blue City Blowout
 February 28 th – March 2nd
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 U8 – u19 Boys & Girls
 Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby
 Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc
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 For more information www.wtsra.cc
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Upcoming Tournaments
 Adidas Premier Invitational
 May 2 nd – 4th
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 U9 – u18 Boys & Girls
 Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby
 Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc
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 For more information www.wtsra.cc
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Presented by John White
Referee Instructor

League Assignors
 TSSAA Boys High School
 Play Starts March 4 th
 Assignors – Rich Lando & Jack “Panther”
Winckleman
 For more information www.wtsra.cc
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“Matches & Availability”
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“Local League Contact”

MLS Referee Review
 http://m.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/03/31/coloradopenalties-seattle-red-card-simon-borg-weighs-instantreplay?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&ut m_content=Video&utm_campaign=Unpaid

U.S. Soccer Federation Referee Program
Grade 6 State Referee Course
Most Competitive Games Within State and Region

o Defensive play o Man-to-man marking o Zonal marking o Attacking play o Direct play o Wide play o Pace play o Aerial play

o Player tactics o Increase in holding fouls o Greater potential for retaliation o Referee tactics o Get to a position to maximize view o Move quickly to location of foul to minimize retaliation

o Player tactics o Defenders mark attackers within their zone o Defenders moving with speed may result in an unfair or reckless challenges o Referee tactics o Sprint to get close and adjust position o Assistant referee tactic o Be prepared to assist on counterattacks

o Player tactics o Long aerial passes o A team changes defense into attack quickly, to put pressure on opponents o Excellent way of beating an offside trap o Referee tactics o Anticipate long balls o Quick reaction and sprinting is required to ensure a clear view and good angle

o Player tactics o Ball is directed to teammates on either touchline who try to beat defenders and cross the ball into the penalty area o Referee tactics o Awareness of possible tactical fouls o Requires constant mobility o Wide views to see next phase of play

o Player tactics o Players use their pace to turn defenders or chase the ball played in behind the defense o Holding fouls are likely o Referee tactics o Accelerate into a position with good angle of view to see between players o Assistant referee tactic o Be prepared to assist due to better angle

o Player tactics o Targets for teammates o Use aerial strength for scoring opportunities o More player contact o Referee tactics o Requires a lateral view o Aware of persistent infringement o Big decisions in the penalty area

o Common formations o 4-4-2 o 4-3-3 o 3-4-3 o 3-5-2 o 4-5-1

o Player tactics o May alter the way a team has been playing o Opposing team may make substitution to nullify possible threat or change tactics o Referee tactics o Aware of players ’ strengths o Ability to adapt to change and adjust positioning

o Player tactics o Variation of free kicks and corner kicks o Invading players space o Referee tactics o Aware of players ’ tactics o Preventive refereeing o Mobility to maximize views of possible offenses

o Player tactics o Awareness of score at this stage may lead to tactical changes o Player fatigue o Referee tactics o Aware of possible changes o Adjust profile o Concentration

o In defensive play, referees will likely see which of the following types of marking play?
o Man-to-man or zonal marking o Zonal or wing marking o Man-to-man or direct marking o Wing or direct marking

o When teams are playing zonal marking, does each defender have specific attacker that he or she is responsible for?
o Yes o No

o Referees must be aware that tactical fouls are more likely to occur during which style of play?
o Direct play o Wide play o Pace play o Aerial play

o Referees must take notice when substitutions are made because substitutions may alter the way a team has been playing. Is it true that, as a result, referees may need to adjust their positioning after a substitution?
o Yes o No

Join WTSRA!
 WTSRA
 $20 for 2014
 $10 for under 22
 Payable to Ray S. (WTSRA Treasurer)
 Why Join WTSRA?
 Attend 5 WTSRA Meeting
 Pay Dues
 No Recert. Class Required. No John. No Eric. No
Boredom for five hours.
 Take Recert Test On Line

Next WTSRA Meeting
 May 12th @ 6:30 p.m.
 Central Church
 Topic – Unknown
 Party Party Party ! John will be in India!