Anticipation is often discussed in the context of a Referee reading the options available to players and basing movement and positioning on where and what the next decision will likely be (the “next phase of play”). Similarly, anticipation by the Assistant Referee allows them to initiate movement so that an accurate offside decision can be made while staying with advancing play and while locked into the Second-To-Last-Defender (STLD).

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After the controversy at the World Cup, particularly the Frank Lampard ‘goal’ against Germany, it seemed as though FIFA may at last be softening in their opposition to the use of technology.

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Fabio Capello said his players gave the new ball bad reviews, with some players saying it moves too quickly.

And goalkeepers have claimed the new Jabulani ball is difficult to handle.

But engineers at Loughbrough University claim that their tests show it is the most “consistent” football ever manufactured.

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