The FA has confirmed that it will introduce semi-automated offside technology in the fifth round of the game with VAR (Video Assistant Referee).
Semi-automated offside technology has been tested over the past two seasons, while officials have placed virtual offside lines with the help of player tracking while analyzing tight calls. It also provides virtual graphics for stadium viewers and those watching at home.
The Premier League initially hoped to bring the technology into the game after an international break in October or November this season, but those plans were delayed. But if the technique is successful in the FA Cup, it can still be introduced to the Premier League this season.
What is semi-automatic position bias technology?
Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) uses tracking cameras to help live and video game officials make better, faster and more offside decisions.
These cameras are designed to provide a more efficient placement of virtual off-leave lines and generate subsequent virtual graphics to help supporters of stadiums and broadcasters.
The Premier League said computer vision cameras will be installed on every Premier League stadium. These cameras around these grounds will track the ball, as well as thousands of data points per player. When critical moments occur, such as punishment, target, or red card, the technology tracks these data points to see if any attacking players involved in the accumulation are offside.
If the player receives the ball in an offside position, the technology will send an alert to the VAR Hub officials, which will then check the contact points with the ball and notify the field officials of the graphics, which will be provided to the broadcaster, as well as to show fans on the large screen in the stadium .
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