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Amund Riiser1, Vidar Andersen1, Atle Sæterbakken1
1Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Campus Sogndal, Norway.
Sports Medicine International Open
|August 21, 2019
Summary
Norwegian top referees demonstrate exceptional decision-making accuracy (98%) in foul situations. Their running performance and positioning do not impact their ability to make correct calls during matches.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Football Officiating
- Performance Analysis
Background:
- Referee decision-making accuracy is crucial for fair play in football.
- Understanding the impact of physical performance on referee accuracy is an ongoing area of research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the relationship between running performance and decision-making accuracy in football referees.
- To investigate the influence of movement, player position, and timing on referee calls.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 347 free kicks and penalties from 15 Norwegian top league matches.
- Utilized a radio-based positioning system for movement and position tracking.
- Video analysis by two external experts to assess decision accuracy.
Main Results:
- Referees achieved 98% accuracy in foul situation decisions.
- No significant association found between running speed, accumulated distance, and decision accuracy.
- Referee position relative to infringement and location did not correlate with accuracy.
Conclusions:
- Norwegian top referees exhibit near-perfect decision-making accuracy.
- Adequate physical fitness and positional awareness are maintained, preventing fatigue-related errors.
- The study supports the high level of officiating competence in professional football.
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