Do you think, if referees started giving IDFK and cards for players committing verbal offences whilst ball in play, would the abuse by players stop?
This would, imo, show that the referee has a greater understanding of that part of law than the players likely will, and once teams start getting a few players in the sin bin or sent off, they would change their ways?
Would that go against refs at level 4?
Just curious to know, as I've given a sin bin before whilst level 7 for a verbal offence whilst ball was in play.
Thoughts please.
This would, imo, show that the referee has a greater understanding of that part of law than the players likely will, and once teams start getting a few players in the sin bin or sent off, they would change their ways?
Would that go against refs at level 4?
Just curious to know, as I've given a sin bin before whilst level 7 for a verbal offence whilst ball was in play.
Thoughts please.