Recent content by Skertser42

I understand it now. Thank you! The wording had me confused.

Can someone please interpret the last sentence for me that's in bold? Am I reading this wrong? You can't be offside in your own half? Laws of the Game 2019-2020 (page 99): "A player is in an offside position if: any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents’ half (excluding the...

Really good advice guys, thanks! I felt at the time, there and then, it was 2 red cards. But upon reflection and your opinions above, maybe I jumped the gun and should have issued 2 yellow cards. It will be a learning curve for me and I know how to handle the situation better next time.

They were also my first ever red cards to issue in a game! Only reffing just under 2 months!

Hi All, I reffed a U17 game yesterday afternoon. I issued red cards to a player from both teams in the 65th minute. The Home Team had been awarded a FK and the player fouled reacted to it. Both players went head to head. (There had been no booking at this point in the game) I immediately...

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Thank you! I'll eventually figure it out and find a way to remember!

Thanks Kes! I've been trying to remeber in my head all the reasons for an IDFK so that everything else will be a DFK!

Hi All, I have been studying the LOTG and I just can't fit my head round Direct & Inirect FK's. Can anyone explain in one or two sentences how to distuingish between them please? Thanks!

Thank you! These are great points. Especially watching local refs and staying outside the centre circle. Any feedback regarding the finger gripped whistle question above?!

Thanks guys! Also another question - has anyone used the Fox 40 with the adjustable finger grip? If so, is it a hassle when using pens and recording match events etc?

Hi All, I'm a new to refereeing over the last month but have been involved in coaching for the last 13 years. One thing I noticed during games, is that I need major improvement on my positioning. Any hints and tips (apart from watching top referees) to improve this? I've read some...