The task of the fourth official in each match is not an easy one. Interference from the bench may sometimes bring the match into disrepute. Thus, the misdemeanor of the coach or the team officials will not only smear their own reputation but also the reputation of the competition. Shouting at the match officials on their decisions is an act of dissent and will only land him off the bench. The fourth official has to keeps both benches and technical areas under his observation. Anyone not authorized to be in the technical area should be asked to leave before the start of the match. At times he has to bring to the attention of the referee of their presence. Only one team official may moves off the bench to give tactical instruction but he shall return to his place once he has finished with his task (sitting down is not required).
Handling the team officials may not be an easy task, he need to be patient and tactical in his approach as the officials are sometimes not in a proper state of mind especially when the team is losing or the players are not performing to his expectation.
The fourth official must be prepared to bring to the attention of the coach any instances of improper behavior by team officials or substitutes on the bench. He has to monitors and prevents the practice of throwing water containers of any kind onto the field or to players on the field. More often the team physiotherapist is the culprit who bring along water bottles and throwing them to the players when he enters the field to attend or to supervise the carrying out of injured player by the stretcher. He should be given a stern warning for doing so and on repetition be sent off the bench.
He need to observe the behavior of ball handlers and ensures that they follow the instructions regarding their responsibilities given prior to the start of play. He has to monitors substitutes who are warming up and prevents such persons from interfering with official activities. He has to ensure that such persons are easily distinguished from players (is mindful of the field of vision of assistant referees). He can use this information to prepare for a possible substitution request. Players out for treatment or any other reasons should be assisted their re-entry by standing near the touch line and getting the referee’s attention the sooner possible.
The efficient management of team officials and the cooperation of the team officials in this matter are important to uphold the quality of the implementation and running of the competition. The high quality competition reflect the high standards in coaching, team management, the refereeing and of course the game standards. We then be proud to part of it.
Handling the team officials may not be an easy task, he need to be patient and tactical in his approach as the officials are sometimes not in a proper state of mind especially when the team is losing or the players are not performing to his expectation.
The fourth official must be prepared to bring to the attention of the coach any instances of improper behavior by team officials or substitutes on the bench. He has to monitors and prevents the practice of throwing water containers of any kind onto the field or to players on the field. More often the team physiotherapist is the culprit who bring along water bottles and throwing them to the players when he enters the field to attend or to supervise the carrying out of injured player by the stretcher. He should be given a stern warning for doing so and on repetition be sent off the bench.
He need to observe the behavior of ball handlers and ensures that they follow the instructions regarding their responsibilities given prior to the start of play. He has to monitors substitutes who are warming up and prevents such persons from interfering with official activities. He has to ensure that such persons are easily distinguished from players (is mindful of the field of vision of assistant referees). He can use this information to prepare for a possible substitution request. Players out for treatment or any other reasons should be assisted their re-entry by standing near the touch line and getting the referee’s attention the sooner possible.
The efficient management of team officials and the cooperation of the team officials in this matter are important to uphold the quality of the implementation and running of the competition. The high quality competition reflect the high standards in coaching, team management, the refereeing and of course the game standards. We then be proud to part of it.
(Adapted from USSF article)
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