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Duties of Linesperson
The linespersons duties shall be:
• Enter the pitch to either side
of referee with flag in outside
hand followed by the umpires
• Decide which side you will
stand
• Warm up with referee
• If no fourth official the lines
person should introduce
yourself to both managers
and tell them to let you know
when they want a sub. Their
sub should be ready to go on
• Have a full knowledge of the
rules
• To decide where the ball
crosses the sideline and to
which team the sideline kick is
to be awarded
• Point the flag in the direction
in which the sideline kick is to be taken
• Deal with and bring to the referee's attention, any incidents which
the referee may not have seen, or incursions onto the field of play by
the team managers, coaches, selectors or unauthorised persons.
• Control the substitution zone
Position & Movement Linesperson
• Linesperson on the side that ball is travelling keeps up with play
while other linesperson takes up position slightly behind watching
play behind referee's back
• Essential to be up with play – move with the ball
• Place yourself in line with one of outside midfielders for throw in so
view is not blocked
• Face the field of play at all times and ensure that you can make eye
contact with the referee
