Every ref is doing himself a disservice if they don't check the field and nets ahead of game time. At least twice, I have been on a crew where we...
If we can agree that at younger ages we don't give the Red Card here, then it is just a matter of deciding where that line is. Frankly, U11 is a...
A few years ago, when I was just starting out and doing more youth games, there was a coach that everybody dreaded. Whenever some coach...
That should be under the heading of "Things we did NOT hear."
Not sure which I dislike more. I guess DFU indicates they trust me.
Conventionally, the presence of the second defender means one is fouling and one is covering. And, it is the covering aspect of the situation that...
For the record: Was this a LotG change, or an interpretation. (and when are they going to change it back?)
Because he knew he couldn't sell the call from the half line. He could have been 30 yards closer, if.........
She was a full 30 (or more) yards off her line. A songle controlled touch and a long chip was a real option. Red for me, too.
Now if they could "strongly recommend" playing on smaller sized fields. Around here I'd say 98% of U13 games at *all* skill levels, are played on...
I lost a bet to a friend on this. Not required per the Rules. But around here it is customary. Although, like Law5 said, if the players are...
There are 2 choices the referee can make: Either someone kicks; or, that team has lost its chance to kick -- Game Over, they lose. If someone...
For anyone wondering how to deal with 100+ temps, the key, after hydration, IMO, is to let your body know what it is getting into in the days...
It IS almost a normal thing. That means that a rule against it is swimming upstream of ingrained behaviors. The IFAB response is also true, it...
My first year, 16 years ago, I had the exact same dilemma time-money-distance wise. Friday night meeting, low pay tourney, 30 minute drive. I went...
Especially after a goal -- a natural break. Tell them what you want to tell them, then just get in position.
Ahh, college club.... ya get what ya get. 1) Pregame discussion leads to bad feelings when the 'coaches' are told the referee is not "College...
After the initial touch, I see his leg flashing up and raking the back of the defenders calf.
ARG = argy-bargy I'm guessing...
[ATTACH] I guess you can't say he had a great game if he misses the PK shout. But, I am with MassRef, he is blocked and apparently doesn't want...
I have never thought that "bring them both over to hash things out" works at ANY level, U-8, HS varsity, or Mens Open. Never seen it work on TV,...
Since even the Keeper comes out for a YC in High School, maybe let the coach know after you have given the GK his one verbal warning. You could...
Missouri: immediately. Also note that the flapping for PIADM has been taken out. So there!
I've never seen, heard, or thought about doing that.
I predict that we all will learn (through unfortunate experience in the coming months) that many people have come to that conclusion....