PRO AR Offside Test

25 calls. How many did I get right? Can you beat my score?

I got 20/25 right. Not great!

Here are some takeaways from my results…

1. I got 4 of my first 6 WRONG

Silver lining: I got 18 of the final 19 right?

Takeaway: Once I get into the flow of a game, I’m much better. But this means I have to be fully warmed up and ready to make the right call from the opening whistle of games. Clearly based on these results, it’s something I have to focus on improving.

2. I missed trailing legs keeping attackers onside

This seems simple but it’s one of those things that you get better at the more you see it.

Now that it’s been highlighted for me a few times here, I’ll be able to better see it when I see it again.

Takeaway: be acutely aware of trailing legs keeping people onside.

3. Don’t be distracted by movement that doesn’t affect offside

There are a few clips where defenders jump, raise hands, spread themselves, etc.

At the end of the day, these can affect the offside line but shouldn’t diminish my focus.

Takeaway: Keep intense focus on the trailing part of the body of the 2LD. Additional movement can affect this but shouldn’t distract from making the right call.

Know a soccer ref? Feel free to share this with them 💙