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In addition the "Archers bow" pose (also known as "the [[Roberto Baggio|Baggio Special]]"), where the head is tilted back, chest thrust forward, arms raised and both legs bent at the knee to lift both feet off the ground to the rear), is recognised as a characteristic sign of simulation, as the action is counter to normal reflex mechanisms to protect the body in a fall. Also the grabbing of the face is another sign of simulation made famous by Sergio Busquets.<ref>Morris |
In addition the "Archers bow" pose (also known as "the [[Roberto Baggio|Baggio Special]]"), where the head is tilted back, chest thrust forward, arms raised and both legs bent at the knee to lift both feet off the ground to the rear), is recognised as a characteristic sign of simulation, as the action is counter to normal reflex mechanisms to protect the body in a fall. Also the grabbing of the face is another sign of simulation made famous by Sergio Busquets.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Morris |first1=Paul |last2=Lewis |first2=David |year=2010 |month=March |url=http://www.springerlink.com/content/k6341643l8p47720/ |journal=Journal of Nonverbal Behaviour |title=Tackling Diving: The Perception of Deceptive Intentions in Association football |doi=0.1007/s10919-009-0075-0 |issn=0191-5886 |volume=34 |issue=1 |pages=1-13 |accessdate=June 24, 2011}}</ref> |
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In association football, diving (or simulation, the term used by FIFA) is an attempt by a player to gain an unfair advantage by diving to the ground and possibly feigning an injury, to appear as if a foul has been committed. Dives are often used to exaggerate the amount of contact present in a challenge. Deciding on whether a player has dived is often very subjective, and one of the most controversial aspects of football discussion. Players do this so they can receive free kicks or penalty kicks, which can provide scoring opportunities, or so the opposing player receives a yellow or red card, giving their own team an advantage.
Detection
A 2008 study found that there are recognizable traits that can often be observed when a player is diving. They are:
- a separation in time between the impact and the simulation,
- a lack of ballistic continuity (the player moves further than would be expected from the momentum of the tackle) and
- lack of contact consistency (the player nurses a body part other than where the impact occurred, such as contact to the chest causing the player to fly to the ground, holding his face).
In addition the "Archers bow" pose (also known as "the Baggio Special"), where the head is tilted back, chest thrust forward, arms raised and both legs bent at the knee to lift both feet off the ground to the rear), is recognised as a characteristic sign of simulation, as the action is counter to normal reflex mechanisms to protect the body in a fall. Also the grabbing of the face is another sign of simulation made famous by Sergio Busquets.[1]
Punishment
Referees and FIFA are now trying to prevent diving with more frequent punishments as part of their ongoing target to stop all kinds of simulation in football.[citation needed] The game's rules now state that "Any simulating action anywhere on the field, which is intended to deceive the referee, must be sanctioned as unsporting behaviour" which is misconduct punishable by a yellow card.[2] The rule changes are in response to an increasing trend of diving and simulation.
See also
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Sportsmanship
- Gamesmanship
- Timewasting
- Running out the clock
- Flop (basketball)
- Diving (ice hockey)
References
- ^ Morris, Paul; Lewis, David (2010). "Tackling Diving: The Perception of Deceptive Intentions in Association football". Journal of Nonverbal Behaviour. 34 (1): 1–13. doi:0.1007/s10919-009-0075-0. ISSN 0191-5886. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
{{cite journal}}: Check|doi=value (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Laws of the Game, Law 12, Decision 5
External links
- "Reuters Soccer Blog: Diving". Reuters.
- "Simulation And The UEFA Ruling On Eduardo". US Soccer Federation Referee Program. September 2, 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- Barclay, Patrick (August 24, 2009). "Feigning injury corrupts as much as fake blood". The Times.
- Elliot, Debbie (July 8, 2006). "Fake or Foul? A Soccer Ref Holds Forth". All Things Considered. NPR.
- Hughes, Rob (September 1, 2009). "Hunt for Cheats Has Political Hue". New York Times.
- Torres, Cesar R. (September 17, 2009). "On Diving: Soccer's Integrity Is at Stake". New York Times.
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