It was opening weekend and the season got off to a fine start. Kamloops hosted TYOSL rep games and the weather certainly cooperated. I was able to get out and watch several games and our officials demonstrate professionalism, technique and high quality!
Below are some video clips of a couple KSRA officials in action. Scroll down to ensure you get all the clips and commentary.
Technique and movement are key for an AR to be able to keep up with play and be in position to make out of bounds and off side signals.
In Clip 1, Hailey is running down the touchline keeping up with play. Notice the flag is in her left hand, her arm straight and she's looking at the field. In Clip 2, Hailey keeps running to keep up with play until she is able to turn and face the field. She switches the flag to her right hand as she's within the penalty area. Watch how she moves with play with little steps and keeps facing the field of play throughout. Well done Hailey!
Another good example of an AR keeping up with play is shown by Ethan in Clip 3. At the beginning of the clip watch how Ethan moves with play and as play is very close to his touchline, he backs up a yard to get a better angle and to help ensure he doesn't interfere. Play moves back up the field and Ethan follows. At the 13 sec mark he quickly checks the back defender then speeds up to keep in line. The ball crosses his touchline, he makes a confident signal which the referee accepts. A minor technique suggestion is that at times during movement and rest the flag pointed out towards the field instead of pointing down at the ground. All in all, well done Ethan!
Correct referee positioning during kick off to start a half or after a goal means being to the left of the centre mark and slightly back of the half way line. In Clip 4, Curtis gets to the correct position (orange has the kick), checks to make sure both teams are ready (this is a u12 8-aside match with no AR's), starts his watch, whistles and signals direction. Starting a half correctly builds confidence and sets you off on the right foot! Well done Curtis!
Curtis also demonstrates correct positioning at goal kick restarts. He is to the right of the net (facing it) and near where he feels the drop zone will be. The ball is put into play, Curtis moves in to follow play, signals goal kick and moves back to his restart position. All the time facing play. Again, well done Curtis!
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