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I think in an under-12s match you are putting too much emphasis on the players knowing the LOTG that much. In the games I referee you feel as though you are constantly explaining your decisions to them every time so they have some idea of the reason it is or isn't offside. Did it impact the...

I think many forget that this is a 13-14 year old. Impressionable and liable to be very much against any authoritative figures like us. It really doesn't in my view, help to send someone this age off for OFFINABUS unless it is about protected characteristics or slurs. They see it and hear this...

A good ref? Able to explain their decisions through the LOTG at every turn.

Some players are actually interested, but I take your point.

When they are that young and still quite unsure of the LOTG then I don't see why you can't tell them.

One thing I have noticed in the Amateur leagues is there are some "experienced" referees (read that as old, but wise enough to not care any longer about the nonsense or the carry on). They rarely keep up with play and the players tend not to get on their back. For what it is worth the event...

6 meters for the SFA youth matches at that age. Corners should be short and all free kicks are indirect.

Any hints/tips about getting that "that's it no more" feeling after a match? I know it disappears after a sleep, but that fragile time right after a game where something has happened that makes you question if you want to go on, that is it worth it? How best do you cope and keep negative...

This is not FIFA 24, you have no controller, only a whistle and cards.

Just go back to the easiest/obvious decision where if it hits the hand/arm it is a free kick or a pen. Nothing else considered.

Did the player jump to head the ball?

All the answers you need already stated. But just state you've already submitted the sanction and that is the end of it. Coach should know better.

You will be learning together so enjoy that experience. The kids at that age just love playing so try not to be picky unless it can be beneficial to game control. Also I have found advantage is practically useless as they don't understand it so much so try to measure when the game needs to be...

Has anyone actually mentioned the reaction of the Chelsea player here? Does his apparent over-selling of contact by staying down sway the decision in any way? It is the severity of the challenge that creates the threshold no?

But they will have a qualified first aider in their coaching staff.

I have had this happen myself and I mentioned it to the parent about a possible safeguarding issue. I mentioned to them that I have NO idea who they are and as such should not be approaching any young player. How would they feel if someone else tried to walk onto the pitch and go towards their...

If a coach constantly shouts "Hands on the back Ref!" you should take your hands off their back and get back on the pitch.

If a team is winning 3-0 and you give a penalty against them, you are responsible for them losing the match.

If the ball hits the referee during play, he should fall down and shout, "Ref! Ref! You saw that!"

If a club you are refereeing has a doctor, you can book an appointment for half-time if they're not busy.