Real Time Offside Detection using a Single Camera in Soccer

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2502.16030v1
• Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:33:26 GMT
• Title: Real Time Offside Detection using a Single Camera in Soccer
• Authors: Shounak Desai,
• Abstract summary: The "Offside Rule" relies on subjective interpretation rather than straightforward True or False criteria.<n>A significant breakthrough in soccer officiating is the Video Assistant Referee ( VAR) system, leveraging a network of 20-30 cameras within stadiums to minimize human errors.<n> VAR's operational scope typically encompasses 10-30 cameras, ensuring high decision accuracy but at a substantial cost.<n>This report proposes an innovative approach to offside detection using a single camera, such as the broadcasting camera, to mitigate expenses associated with sophisticated technological setups.
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• Abstract: Technological advancements in soccer have surged over the past decade, transforming aspects of the sport. Unlike binary rules, many soccer regulations, such as the "Offside Rule," rely on subjective interpretation rather than straightforward True or False criteria. The on-field referee holds ultimate authority in adjudicating these nuanced decisions. A significant breakthrough in soccer officiating is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, leveraging a network of 20-30 cameras within stadiums to minimize human errors. VAR's operational scope typically encompasses 10-30 cameras, ensuring high decision accuracy but at a substantial cost. This report proposes an innovative approach to offside detection using a single camera, such as the broadcasting camera, to mitigate expenses associated with sophisticated technological setups.

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