[Ornstein] Wearable lower limb tracking system awarded FIFA certification for use in official matches for first time
[Ornstein] Wearable lower limb tracking system awarded FIFA certification for use in official matches for first time
Wearable lower limb tracking systems will be allowed to be used in official matches for the first time after being awarded certification by FIFA. Playermaker, a technology company that tracks performance, has had its technology approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and has ...
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How long until these are mandatory as a way of tracking whether a player is onside? Depending on how cumbersome they are (or not), I can see it at least somewhat helping the assistant referees out on close plays, reducing the possibility of botched games.
Is it even better than the semi-automated offside system though?
I honestly don't have a clue. Unfortunately this seems to be a question only those with inside knowledge can answer with any authority.