Off the ball
Encyclopedia
Off the ball is a term used in football
in the UK, usually associated with a players movement when not in possession of the football. It can also be used for incidents that happen not involving the ball, like a fight or a late challenge.
If a referee does not see an OTB incident, then his assistant referee or linesman closest to the incident will inform him, usually using a buzzer that the referee has strapped on to his upper arm to get his attention first. Then the Linesman will inform the referee of what happened and the referee will act accordingly to the laws of the game, possibly sending the involved player off or more likely booking him (unless it is violent conduct resulting in a straight red card
).
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
in the UK, usually associated with a players movement when not in possession of the football. It can also be used for incidents that happen not involving the ball, like a fight or a late challenge.
If a referee does not see an OTB incident, then his assistant referee or linesman closest to the incident will inform him, usually using a buzzer that the referee has strapped on to his upper arm to get his attention first. Then the Linesman will inform the referee of what happened and the referee will act accordingly to the laws of the game, possibly sending the involved player off or more likely booking him (unless it is violent conduct resulting in a straight red card
Misconduct (football)
Misconduct in association football is any conduct by a player that is deemed by the referee to warrant a disciplinary sanction in accordance with Law 12 of the Laws of the Game. Misconduct may occur at any time, including when the ball is out of play, during half-time and before and after the...
).