Semi Automated Offside Tech Elevates Soccer Officiating
Imagine you're watching a soccer match and there's a close call on “Was that guy offside or what?". That's where Semi Automated Offside Technology comes in. It's like having super smart cameras and sensors that help referees make better decisions faster.
Here's how it works:
Smart Cameras and Sensors: Twelve special cameras in the stadium track the ball and players' movements incredibly accurately. They even track details like where players' arms and legs are.
Ball Sensor: There's a sensor inside the soccer ball itself, sending data to the referees 500 times per second. This helps pinpoint exactly when the ball is kicked.
Quick Decision Making: When there's a close offside call, the technology quickly alerts the video referees. They then check if the player who received the ball was in the right position when it was kicked.
Visual Confirmation: The video referees quickly check if the system got it right by looking at where the players' limbs were and where the ball was when it was kicked.
Fast and Accurate Decision: Within just a few seconds, they confirm if it was offside or not. If there's any doubt, they can still manually check and adjust.
Showing Everyone: Once the decision is made, they can even create a cool 3D animation showing exactly what happened, which is shown on the big screens in the stadium and on TV.
Before its implementation this technology underwent continuous testing rounds at various situations, such as the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ and the FIFA Club World Cup 2021™. These tests showed its ability to assist referees in making more accurate offside decisions swiftly and efficiently.
In a nutshell, the Semi Automated Offside Technology represents a significant advancement in soccer officiating, offering faster, more accurate and transparent decision making processes that benefit players, referees and fans alike.
