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Ive had 3 observations as AR this season and have had 72, 72.5 and 72.5. Think it’s safe to say I’m consistent 🤣
 
I had an observation in which I was described to have a 'thoroughly competent performance' and the mark was 71.0 which puts me around 780/827 in the group 😆

I wouldn't really worry about AR marks as a 4 unless you're going down the specialist AR route.
 
Egg man said:
Hi Just wondering what would be considered a good observer make as AR?
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At Level 4, may as well enter a Raffle where AR marks are concerned
I'm 3/847 in the merit table.... Last season I was 735/836 and I'm still the same lino. All depends on what happens in front of you. It's about 80% luck
Level 3 and above is different in respect of video reviews
 
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Depends on the level.
At step 2 I've ranged from 70.5 (deserved) and a 73.5. average is around 72.4.
Step 6 I got a 74.5 on a game I did. All luck of the draw and what opportunities you get and also knowing when not to get involved too.
 
Big Cat said:
At Level 4, may as well enter a Raffle where AR marks are concerned
I'm 3/847 in the merit table.... Last season I was 735/836 and I'm still the same lino. All depends on what happens in front of you. It's about 80% luck
Level 3 and above is different in respect of video reviews
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To a large degree it is all about what happens in front of an AR & how they respond to it. It’s just one of those things when the system is largely evidenced based. Video reviews are only used on those L3’s or Specialist Assistants who operate on the National League & above, though the challenge is for those AR’s who are positioned on the same side of the ground as the camera & often (but not always) cannot be seen.
 
David Goulbourn said:
To a large degree it is all about what happens in front of an AR & how they respond to it. It’s just one of those things when the system is largely evidenced based. Video reviews are only used on those L3’s or Specialist Assistants who operate on the National League & above, though the challenge is for those AR’s who are positioned on the same side of the ground as the camera & often (but not always) cannot be seen.
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And also unless it is a short pass the camera will never catch a frame where the observer can see the player passing the ball and where the attacker that receives it was at the time.
 
RustyRef said:
And also unless it is a short pass the camera will never catch a frame where the observer can see the player passing the ball and where the attacker that receives it was at the time.
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That is mostly true, though one thing that can be said for teams on NLN & S, is that Home clubs are getting much better, not only with investing in the quality of their camera, but also with the position of the camera. So further back in the stand the camera is (so long as not too far back), the more likely a wide shot can be obtained (depending upon the quality of the camera operator). However, there is still the challenge of getting the passer, the receiver & AR on the side of the camera in the same shot.
 
RustyRef said:
And also unless it is a short pass the camera will never catch a frame where the observer can see the player passing the ball and where the attacker that receives it was at the time.
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At Step 1, the quality / usefulness of the footage is incredibly variable from an AR perspective. With some National League grounds it is exactly as you describe ... which can be either good news or bad news depending on the quality of your decision making on the day! Other National League grounds are much better, most PL2 games are better still and if you are fortunate enough to get a PL2 main stadium game, then the better / higher cameras and clear pitch markings mean that there is zero hiding place as an AR :)
 
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