2016 Ohio South Referee ReCert Training

HOT TOPICS

Slide 2Foul Recognition - 2015

While the ball was heading into the goal, the referee stopped play and ended the game because time expired. The referee told the coach, there is nothing in the Laws, that said he should add time.

LAWS 5 & 7

Slide 3Foul Recognition - 2015

Ball to Hand to Feet … is NOT A FOUL

LAW 12

Slide 4Foul Recognition - 2015

DOGSO at 30-yards out … is NOT restarted with a PK

LAW 12

Slide 5

During a PK, the kicker played the ball kicked the ball into the goal after in it rebounded from the cross bar and had not touched another player.The referee awarded a goal.AR tried to talk to him, but the referee still awarded the goal.

LAW 14

Slide 6Foul Recognition - 2015

Improper Uniforms … no badge … looking unprofessional

LAW 5

Slide 7Foul Recognition - 2015

LAW 5

Game Assignments … Contractual obligations … Turn-backs … No Shows … Accepting / Scheduling too

many games

Slide 8Foul Recognition - 2015

No PK for Dangerous Play

LAW 12

Slide 9Foul Recognition - 2015

Applying Advantage or Trifling … not an automatic … depends upon individual skill level … officiate game at player's levels

of skill

LAW 12

Slide 10Foul Recognition - 2015

Intent is NOT a reason for a foul

Intent is a NOT a reason for a Yellow Card

Intent IS a reason for a Red Card

LAW 12

Slide 11Foul Recognition - 2015

Common Misconception ….

Touching the Ball is only way to be actively involved

LAW 11

Slide 12Foul Recognition - 2015

Gaining an Advantage

… "Play" vs. "Reaction"

… "Play" vs. "Deflection" is also skill dependent

LAW 11

Slide 13Foul Recognition - 2015

… Referee should NOT engage parents on sideline

… Coach refusing to deal with parents when requested by Referee

LAW 5

Slide 14Foul Recognition - 2015

Poor flag mechanics by ARs

Poor or no signals by Referees … Referees failing to show or

voice advantage signal

LAW 5

Slide 15Foul Recognition - 2015

Serious Violation

Not using one whistle in competitive youth games… includes small-sided younger games… two whistles a no-no!!

LAW 5

Slide 16Foul Recognition - 2015

Failure to check injured player is not acceptable:

… always check player’s status… be concussion conscious

LAW 5

Slide 17Foul Recognition - 2015

Failure to check injured player is not acceptable:

… always check player’s status… be concussion conscious

LAW 5

Slide 18Foul Recognition - 2015

Lightning/Thunder STOP immediately … SAFETY

… seen or heard … and/or detector

Restart only AFTER 30-minutes

LAW 5

Slide 19Foul Recognition - 2015

A play makes a throw-in attempt. The ball hits the ground before entering the field and the thrower does not have both feet on the ground. Correct restart?

LAW 15

Slide 20Foul Recognition - 2015

Lack of Professionalism

… Referee being abusive toward coaches and/or players

… Someone is always watching

LAW 15

Slide 21Foul Recognition - 2015

Portable goal has wheels fixed to the posts, placed only 4” back from the outside edge of the goal-line.Ball about to leave the field hits the wheel, goes straight up in the air, comes down and the attacker kicks it into the back of the net … Goal or no goal?

LAW 1