I used a pair of Addias Turf for many years but now use Spotbilt, they are comfortable from the first time you put them on. Have had current ones...
I fully agree with Gary V. Where in the LOTG does it give us, the referee, the power to tell players how to play their game. We can sanction them...
I disagree, I am of the firm belief that a DFK foul is a DFK foul. The only thing that makes it a PK is the point at which it occured. The Laws...
"The amazing thing about shirts is that you can put one over another." Yes, but how do you tuck it into the one piece? As Statesman said,...
From what I gathered, from a post on an English board. They believe that the sleeveless jersey was against the Laws of the Game. I seems that...
Trivia: A whistle is required for a kick-off. Where does the law state this? ATR 2003 Says "When starting or restarting the game, the referee...
Why would you give the advantage to the team which committed thefoul? The defense has NO right to set up a wall. If the kicking team wishes a...
I find it quite interesting that referees, at any level, are so intent on bashing others who have aspired and worked very hard to reach the FIFA...
Kev I just received a letter from IYSA, Illinois Youth Soccer Association. It seem that the contest is between the state associations and...
Statesman... and you told me I was "Preaching to the choir" :-)
New here, from Illinois, also. Have coached (9 years) long past and have been ref for 18 years. USSF8, Assignor, Instructor. Also NFHS and NISOA....
A'men!
Sherman, Laws are Laws. The are written so we, as officials can interpret them with our own style. If they were meant to be hard facts they...
Scott LOTG do not stipulate that it has to be against an attacker. If you read under Addition Instructions etc on page 62 of the 2004 (Red...
As stated there "Must" be intent, or handling the ball is not an offense, i.e. "Deliberately Handling the Ball". If no intent - no sanction. As...