Indentifying “Seriously Injured” Players
Law 5 – The Referee, contains the following Power and Duty of the referee as it relates to the management of injured:
“Stops the match, if in his opinion, a player is seriously injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restarted.”
Official USSF Referee Program Directive click here.
3/31/2009
3/18/2009
Managing the Technical Area
Techniques by Position
The following are techniques individuals on the officiating team can use to positively manage personnel in the technical area. Not only consider the actions of those in the technical area but also use the “public, personal, and provocative” nature of comments prior to dismissal.
Remember, all officials should be approachable before, during, and after the game where appropriate. Be firm, fair, and calm.
Official USSF Referee Program Directive click here.
The following are techniques individuals on the officiating team can use to positively manage personnel in the technical area. Not only consider the actions of those in the technical area but also use the “public, personal, and provocative” nature of comments prior to dismissal.
Remember, all officials should be approachable before, during, and after the game where appropriate. Be firm, fair, and calm.
Official USSF Referee Program Directive click here.
3/08/2009
Handling the Ball
Keys to Identifying Handling the Ball
There are several key criteria referees should use to determine whether contact between a player’s hand/arm and the ball constitutes a foul for handling. Many of the criteria have formed the foundation of referee identification of handling offenses for years. Despite this foundation, handling criteria continue to be applied inconsistently.
Going forward, additional criteria will need to be considered by officials in determining if contact by the ball with the hand/arm is, in fact, a handling offense.
For example: Did the player make himself bigger?
Official USSF Referee Program Directive click here.
There are several key criteria referees should use to determine whether contact between a player’s hand/arm and the ball constitutes a foul for handling. Many of the criteria have formed the foundation of referee identification of handling offenses for years. Despite this foundation, handling criteria continue to be applied inconsistently.
Going forward, additional criteria will need to be considered by officials in determining if contact by the ball with the hand/arm is, in fact, a handling offense.
For example: Did the player make himself bigger?
Official USSF Referee Program Directive click here.
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