Dissent: By Word and Action

What is Dissent?

There is no doubt that if allowed to go unchecked in a game, dissent will undermine your authority and will lead you on a path to a loss of respect and control if you are weak.
The Laws of the Game (Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct) identifies “dissent by word or action” as one of the seven cautionable offenses. Although each referee must determine how to implement the Law based on the manner in which dissent is exhibited throughout a game and from game to game, the fundamentals of what is dissent and why dissent must be managed do not change. Dissent consists of language (both verbal and nonverbal) which disputes an official’s decision. Dissent must be managed because it:

• Erodes the authority of the referee;

• Reduces the enjoyment of other participants and spectators; and

• Can spread if left unchecked.

It must also be remembered that dissent must be dealt with when it is directed at an assistant referee or fourth official.

Official USSF Referee Program Directive click here.




 

Upgrade Clinic - 2/10/13

USSF Referee Program Instructor: Richard Rodriguez
Place: WYSL League Office- 71 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Time: 9am - 12noon
Contact Tel: 914-562-2922
Contact email: RichardRodriguez@USSF.info

 



We'll be analyzing a Barclays Premier League Match:

 2-2

"Only if you can" watch the match on FOX Soccer Channel Wed. 2/6  5pm - 7pm

or online 1st Half - 2nd Half.

 



Print and bring to the clinic:
Assessment Form | Assessment Request Form | Referee Report | Supplemental Referee Report | Expectations for Referee Performance

Read before the clinic:
Make the Call | Upgrade from 8 to 7

USSF Links:
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From Law 8: Coin Toss



USSF Advice to Referees (08/08/12):

Law 8 - The Start and Restart of Play

8.1 COIN TOSS
The decision made by the team winning the toss is only which end of the field to defend attack; the other team takes the kick-off. When extra time is played, the coin toss again decides only which end the team winning the toss will defend attack in the first extra period of play. The team that wins the toss at extra time also kicks off to start the second period of extra time. A separate coin toss is required for kicks from the penalty mark; however, in this case, the team whose captain wins the toss decides whether to take the first or which goal to defend  the second kick.