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WTSRA April 2014 Meeting 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?

Announcements Presented by John C. White Referee Instructor

Announcements 

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

Announcements 

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Assignor’s Meeting  Summer

2014  Mandatory Meeting  Location to be Determined  “Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the New Referee Classifications”

Upcoming Tournaments Presented by John White Referee Instructor

Upcoming Tournaments 

Blue City Blowout 28th – March 2nd  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  U8 – u19 Boys & Girls  Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby  Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc.  For more information www.wtsra.cc.  February

Upcoming Tournaments 

Adidas Premier Invitational 2nd – 4th  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  U9 – u18 Boys & Girls  Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby  Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc.  For more information www.wtsra.cc.  May

League Assignors Presented by John White Referee Instructor

League Assignors 

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

MLS Referee Review

MLS Referee Review  http://m.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/03/31/colorado-

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Tactical Awareness USSF Grade 6 Presentation

Tactical Awareness

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

Tactical Awareness 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

Man-to-Man Marking 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

Zonal Marking 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

Direct Play o Player tactics o Long aerial passes oA 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

Wide Play 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

Pace 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

Aerial Play 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

Systems of Play o Common formations o 4-4-2 o 4-3-3 o 3-4-3 o 3-5-2 o 4-5-1

4-4-2

4-3-3

3-4-3

3-5-2

4-5-1

Substitutions 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

Set Plays 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

Final 10-15 Minutes 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

Review Question 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

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

Review Question 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

Review Question 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

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Next WTSRA Meeting

 May

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