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Linesman just can't help getting it wrong.

Authors :
Van Kolftschooten, Frank
Source :
New Scientist. 03/04/2000, Vol. 165 Issue 2228, p8. 1/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Describes a study determining the basis for misjudgement by soccer linesmen when making offsides calls. Use of video technology to note the linesmen's errors; Distortion of the linesmen's perception due to their positioning; Suggestion for a more accurate perspective to make offsides calls.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SOCCER officiating
*SPORTS officiating
*VISUAL perception
*MOTION perception (Vision)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
165
Issue :
2228
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
2861657

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