The 2 -Person System Forced to use

The 2 -Person System

Forced to use a 2–Person System ? • Only when there is no other choice • MISOA does not willingly schedule 2 -person systems • Exceptions are: – Freshman games – Tournament games when we are short of officials

SOME CHARACTERISTICS Requires a very careful pre-game • One “times” the other “writes” • Whistle all stoppages so other referee knows what is going on – there will be a lot more whistles than you are used to • Whistle all restarts so no one is surprised • Mimic all signals • Maintain position as AR’s who are allowed to step onto the field • You are still responsible for off-side

TERMINOLOGY • 2 – Person System – officials of equal authority – Also known as “Dual System of Control” • • Head Referee – Sr. level referee on sched. Referee – of equal “on field” capability Lead Official – on attacking end of field Trail Official – official trailing the attack

KEY TO SUCCESS ! HIGH QUALITY PREGAME – – Be thorough & complete – Conducted by Head Referee – Corrected by Referee • this is not an issue of “preference” • follow the guidelines (read the book!) – Be cordial – this could be a “long” game – Head Referee makes decisions on any points not covered by the rules

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME THREE PRINCIPAL PARTS: 1. Establish cordial relationship and responsibilities 2. Review proper static and dynamic positioning 3. Discuss levels of competition, foul and misconduct management

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Relationship & Responsibilies • “Senior Official” is Head Referee & gives pregame • Understand the need to be consistent • Make lots of eye contact – the players will sense that you are cooperating with one another • Who will time and record (back each other up) and handle substitutes

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Positioning – dynamic play • Basic responsibility for Off Side • Shows deep penetration of “trail” official – caution must be exercised when off side trap is employed • Understand “lines” you are responsible for • You are your own goal judge

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Static play – Kick Off • Trail official sets up the kick off opportunity • Lead official cheats towards off side position • Lead official signals Trail to blow whistle

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Static Play – free kicks • Lead official assumes OS position & signals readiness to Trail • Trail official sets ball/wall, indicates free kick signal and after signal from Lead blows whistle to restart. • Trail official returns to normal position

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Static Play- goal kick • Trail Official declares ball ready to play • Move out to 18 y • Lead Official anticipates “landing zone” and watches for kick to his side

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Static Play – Corner Kicks • • Lead Official whistles ball ready to play Lead judges flight of ball Lead watches “landing zone” On kick from left, Trail signals Lead when ball is placed properly • Trail watches for action around goal keeper

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Static Play – penalty kicks • Lead takes position by the goal pole • Trail covers intense area around 18 y • Lead official places ball and whistles it ready to play

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Static Play – Handling Substitutions • At proper stoppage of play, responsible official uses “instructional” whistle to indicate substitution delay. • Upon last sub taking place on the field, responsible official indicates by hand signal to official monitoring the restart that play may resume. • Restart official whistles ball into play

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Making the Call When foul will be penalized: • Almost impossible to call “advantage” • Sharp, single blast of the whistle • Give time-out signal if appropriate • Signal direction of restart & DFK or IFK • Lead Official whistles restart

HIGH QUALITY PREGAME Handling Misconduct Determine that Misconduct must be carded • Stop play; stop the clock • Present the yellow, red or red/yellow card above your head • Indicate player involved • Record name and number • Inform player of infraction • Inform scorekeeper and coaches

RESTART REVIEW Who whistles the restart SITUATION Start of each Half/after goal OFFICIAL Trail Drop Ball Goal Kick Trail Corner Kick Penalty Kick Free Kick Throw-in Substitution Lead Hand signal to Lead Official

Forced to do a 2 – Man System Helpful Hints • Don’t restart until trail referee signals OK • Misconduct and fouls are called from anywhere on the field • “Carding” official makes reports to the coaches • Be careful when leaving your half of the field to help out other official – the counter attack is your job.

Forced to do a 2 – Man System Helpful Hints • Stop the game if necessary to clear up perceptions • Always keep your eyes moving to cover your partner’s back.

More Information: • FIFA & USSF do not allow a 2 -man system and do not publish any guidelines for its use • This presentation is available on the MISOA Web Site • Details are available in NCAA and National Federation Rule Book

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