How often have you heard that teamwork and eye contact were important? Eye contact allows the whole referee crew to be on the same page.In the video below, a seemingly easy goal kick or corner kick decision is being made. The ball gets crossed from...
On a game, we are sometimes faced with a decision that has a single correct answer. For example, you observe a challenge and you decide it is a foul. If it was a foul, you made a right decision. If it was not a foul,...
It is impressive when a referee can use explosive movement or sprints effectively. Some mentors may praise a referee for their use of sprints. But it's always important to ask if all the sprints were actually needed. When we sprint, our heart rate goes up....
Good positioning and movement aided by good anticipation is critical when the referee has to make an important decision after a quick attack. It is easy for the referee to be delayed with a quick attack and loses good proximity or angle because of it. In...