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A Referee need to apologize
Acknowledging the mistake and apologizing is more positive than you think. This action will help correct..........
Using Psychology In Soccer Officiating
To have a good atmosphere during a game, good relationship with the players is require to be able to ...........
5 toughest calls in the game
We’ve all done it: We rise with purpose as a defender brings down an attacker breaking in a goal, proclaiming with ......
Can you handle insults?
How's your peripheral vision?
Do soccer referees hate the tall guys?
Penalty Kick history
The issue that currently generates much discussion in soccer is the penalty kick, because when there is......
Referees subconsciously favor teams in red uniform
"A team manager’s choice of a red uniform can affect a referee’s decision making and benefit the team during a game.” More......
Laser beam, annoying interference
Referees like any player need to be aware of everything that is happening involving three essentials in the game;
The use of lasers is a new development in soccer matches and there is not a stadium where their use has not been.. More........
The word is the most powerful weapon in soccer and the most frequently used means to insult. The insult is an ..........
Optical illusion
Recently, in Colombia a phenomenon occurred to an Assistant referee, in the match between Millonarios and ........
Outside agent
Soccer is a sport that recognizes all its participants as having specific roles in the game. This includes players,........
The "Flip Throw-in"
Following a controversy sparked in international competition by this particular technique of doing a throw...
The Essence of "Advantage"
Nowhere in the laws can you find a reference to the idea or spirit of “advantage".” This undoubtedly has....
Make good use of the whistle
Since the beginning of football, or soccer, the referee’'s signals for players’ law violations have changed .......
The "Diagonal System of Control"
The diagonal was created in 1891 because of the need for a structured approach to enable three officials to.....
When injuries involve blood
The referee's powers and duties, according to Law 5, establish that it is the referee who has the obligation to....
Is a double yellow card allow?
Because yellow caution cards are used in soccer, Thomas Metzen, a German Bundesliga referee, didn’t have a .......
Eye contact is essential
Eye contact is essential when the referee and the assistant look at each other at the same time to make a.....
Unofficial Signals
In the pregame meeting with assistant referees, the referee may introduce other types of signals to be use .......
Maintaining match control
The way the referee maintains control of a game is reflected in the moment that he/she shows “"flow vs. control"..
Use of the Vanishing Spray approved
The use of spray paint by referees is increasing in more countries. This product is currently reducing the.....
