KNOWLEDGE CHECK

11. Which of the follow is NOT a duty of the assistant referee?

1. indicate when the whole of the ball has passed out of the field of play

2. indicate which side is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in

3. indicate when a player may be penalized for being in an offside position

4. indicate when a substitution is requested

5. All of the above
6. None of the above

B

C

E

F

12. The assistant referee must interpret his responsibility to determine not only if an attacker is in an offside position but also if that same player is involved in active play by interfering with play, interfering with an opponent, or gaining an advantage by being in the offside position 

13. If using a club linesman, they have all the duties of a neutral assistant referee.

14. Which of the following signals indicates that the assistant referee is ready for the start of play?.

15. Following the pre-game discussion with the referee, do not do what the referee wants during the game, if it differs from what you have done in the past.

16. Lower the offside flag signal...

1. as soon as the referee acknowledges your signal.
2. when the ball has been properly positioned. 
3. after the kick since it is an indirect free kick
4. if the defense gets clear control of the ball 
5. if  the defense gets an advantage by not calling the offside offense
6. A & D 

A

B

C

D

E

F

17. If you are making position adjustments of only a few yards, make side-to-side movements, remaining square to the field. 

18. Which of the following signals is NOT an official signal?

19. This unofficial signal indicates...?

    1. ready for start of play
    2. foul or misconduct within the penalty area
    3. time expired
    4. foul or misconduct outside the penalty area
    5. too many players on the field
    6. a request to speak with referee

B

C

E

F

20. Assistant referees communicate by using signals.  Flag signals are the primary way you will be able to effectively communicate during the game.