Premier League to use upcoming Crystal Palace fixture to debut new rule
- The Premier League will implement semi-automated offside technology starting on April 12, after successful testing in non-live environments and during FA Cup matches.
- The system aims to enhance the video assistant referee process by speeding up offside decisions, potentially cutting decision times by over 30 seconds, according to Premier Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes.
- The semi-automated system uses up to 30 cameras to monitor player positions and the ball during games, providing visuals for stadium displays and social media.
- Competition officials have stated that the introduction aims to improve the efficiency, speed, and consistency of offside calls during matches.
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Premier League will accelerate offside decisions with this new optical technology
The Premier League will implement an optical tracking system to accelerate offside decisions. This semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) promises to reduce decision time by about 30 seconds,...
Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology
The Premier League says it will begin using semi-automated offside technology from April 12 The technology is designed to enhance "the speed, efficiency, and consistency of offside decision-making," the league says.
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