According to the Times, next season
England Premier Soccer League
New
The technical semi-automatic offside system "Dragon" will replace the currently used "Hawk-Eye" system. The system, provided by the American software company Second Spectrum, is expected to be used in Premier League matches this fall.
Highly accurate data capture
: The Dragon system captures 10,000 positional data per player per second, which is more accurate than traditional limb-tracking systems, which only track 36 points on the body.
Automatic offside detection
: The system is able to automatically detect whether an attacking player is offside or not and provide a painted line marking within seconds. This will greatly reduce the time it takes for a VAR referee to determine offside.
time efficiency
: The new system is expected to reduce the time taken by VAR referees to determine offside by an average of 31 seconds, improving the flow and spectacle of the game.
The Dragon system is expected to be officially operational for Premier League matches this fall, not from the very start of next season's Premier League. This transition period will allow for training and acclimatization of relevant personnel to ensure a smooth implementation of the system.
Enhancing the efficiency of adjudication
: The introduction of the Dragon system will significantly improve the efficiency of referees in making offside calls and reduce the problem of the pace of the game being affected by the long wait for a VAR ruling.
Improvement of penalty accuracy
The Dragon system is expected to reduce the number of disputes arising from offside penalties and ensure a fairer and more equitable game, thanks to its high-precision data capturing capability.
A symbol of technological progress
: This initiative shows that the Premier League is at the forefront of introducing advanced technology to enhance the playing experience and provides a reference example for other leagues.
