Sports officiating Foundation

   In referee training clinics a lot of instructions are devoted to being the center referee and interpretation of the laws of the game, However, the job of an assistant referee is often just as important. Many officials at the youth and amateur levels do not bother to learn or use proper assistant referee mechanics and thus are liable to make inaccurate judgements and appear less professional. This often has the effect of costing the official credibility with players, coaches, and spectators. This will simplify the mechanics required of assistant referees as mandated by many soccer federation. Before the game, nearly everything is under the sole jurisdiction of the center referee. Unless directed by the referee to do otherwise, simply remain silent and accompany the referee during any - match procedures.

  Be sure to have a thorough pre-match conference away from participating teams. The referee team should review basic mechanics and pertinent deviations from the laws of the game authority by the rules of competition that apply to the game being played. The center referee should also advise assistant referees as to any preferences he or she has for the amount of assistance assistant referees should offer or for the methods of communication between the referee team. Stay together. After the coins toss the members of the referee team should walk together to the center circle with the assistant referees to the sides of the referee holding their flags furled in the outside hand. If there is a fourth official, he or she should be to the left of the referee. The team should do a quick handshake and wish each other luck at the center mark. What gives sports reputation is fair officiating, this always softens the heart of lossers teams to accept defeat gracefully.