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CODA (assistant referees)

The CODA test checks how fast an assistant referee can change direction. They run 10 m forward, side-step 8 m back, side-step 8 m forward and run 10 m back through the start gate. The time must be under the limit for the category.

Time: about 10 minSpace: 12 mYou need: Timing gates, Cones
CODA (assistant referees)

How to run the test

  1. Put gate A and cones B and C 2 m and 10 m from it, all in one line; start 0.5 m behind A.
  2. Run forward 10 m to C, side-step 8 m back to B, side-step 8 m to C, run 10 m back through A.
  3. Time runs from gate A until you pass it again.
  4. One try; over the limit or after a fall — one more.

Course layout

-0.5 mA ⏱0 mB2 mC10 m

Versions you can run in the app

FIFA Dec 2024 · CODA

Questions

How is the CODA test set up?

Gate A, then cones 2 m and 10 m from it in one line. The start is 0.5 m behind gate A.

What is the time limit?

It depends on the category. For example, men's international assistant referees must finish in 10.00 s or less.

Is there a second try?

One try counts. If it is over the limit or the athlete falls, they get one more.

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