To add to all this good advice, is to note that Law 5 (used to) says the referee must signal all restarts. While we know this doesn't require a...
and just to make it more "frivolous" . . . it also must be propelled in a legal manner, meaning no infringement of the restart/throw-in. If an...
This is another one of my pet peeves in soccer. Not to pick on soccer officials, but they tend to be a breed who fed the power of "in the opinion...
Officiousness The word "officious" creeps into the reaction to much of what is said in responses from referees who suggest what they would be...
Amen, Keep! Ah, referee "pay" . .used to be the taboo subject of the p-referees "we don't do it for the money!" I've only known one...
Being there "Mechanics of the Ironman" ??? Wow, I'm curious; do you guys do a lot of iron man games; as part of the plan? I'm just curious, is...
I don't feel in this case you look at the action, but rather look at the consequence as a result of what "could" be an illegal action. If the...
Let's not hang everyon this criteria. It's good intentioned, but not always reality. OGSO is something ITOOTR must decide and it will more...
Key, you misread my post. I said while most will argue "it shouldn't be different," I agree it is different. My point, though not well stated,...
Statesman makes some good points on the three issues at hand, and I agree it's what's most important for "game management" that should be at issue...
Well said, whipple. It's not just about letter of the law or technicalities that indeed the ball was never in play, and as law 5 requires the...
Re: around the world at centre circle is mostly egg shaped I agree this is another aspect of the situation. It is different at different levels,...
Excellent! Jim, this is one of the best written "advice to referees" I seen in a long time. I'm going to clip and save this for my...
I agree with the whipple. I think you're over reacting to this. This is not about some morality or expected conduct. All players in all sports...
You can't blame coaches for taking advantage of opportunity, if it present its self. A referee can't caution for performing a legal act, or deny...
Irony About 8 months ago we lost of the most beloved referees in Colorado in the same way. He was taking the physical fitness test for college,...
Zero tolerance laws/rules are about control. Control to take away the control or decison from the judge or referee because they're afraid someone...
First let me say I apologize for bringing this issue up, because some like Alberto, who I respect, will be personally offended by anything that is...
Remember that cards technically only affect the ability to play in the match. Post-match consequences are a matter of the league, and whether...
pkCrouse has obviously seen Esse's new USSF presentation on "Persistent Infringment." We present it at every recertification we teach, and I've...
In the NFHS rule book there is a graphic reference to the B&W stripped shirt, and I know for a fact this is what they wear in PA. and possibly...
Good one Scott, I'll have to remember that one. And well said, neil. I think the review of goals is what is being considered for post-game video...
This is not about crime and punishment . it's about game management, and I have not problem with your reaction, but I do with your thought...
It's about equity The game is always about equity. One reason they switch halves, like in most sports. Well one of the equity items in soccer...
It's more than just "fair" too. The team you pointed for are upset because you took the restart away from them, and then if you let the other get...