Surely a system can be implemented into the video refs to edit the video, draw a line across the pitch where the ball is passed, and then draw a line where the ball is recieved .. If the second line is infront of the other then it's forward .. Simple, easy to use .. The same can be done for any very close onside/offside decisions?
Best shout for forward that I seen was at hull kr when I think Robinson dummied a pass and the crowd shouted forward even tho it didn't leave his hands.. Talking 3-4 years ago now. Anyways the video is perfect explanation just don't know why it can't be used in video ref. It's as simple as just looking at hand movement.
Quote="jools"Wish someone would tell stevo there is no such thing as the momentum rule- its a bleeding law of universal physics!!!!!
That's why you can't use cameras to determine a forward pass because when moving at speed the ball will always be caught in front if where it was passed- the only way of doing it would be to use gps to determine the speed of the person passing and the distance the ball travelled since linear momentum = mass of object x velocity of object. You could then calculate whether a force had been applied to the ball in a forward direction.'"
The aussies are already looking at using GPS technology.
Quote="jools"Wish someone would tell stevo there is no such thing as the momentum rule- its a bleeding law of universal physics!!!!!
That's why you can't use cameras to determine a forward pass because when moving at speed the ball will always be caught in front if where it was passed- the only way of doing it would be to use gps to determine the speed of the person passing and the distance the ball travelled since linear momentum = mass of object x velocity of object. You could then calculate whether a force had been applied to the ball in a forward direction.'"
The aussies are already looking at using GPS technology.
How many dubious passes are actually at full speed? Wouldn't the better option be to have the option to go to the video ref? I suspect the majority of the time the video ref would easily be able to tell if it's a forward pass or not. If he decides he is unable to conclusively say the pass was forward then benefit of doubt to attacking team.
All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.
RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.
