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@CA1992 100%!

@NOVARef Hello from a fellow US-based referee! I find I have to deal with this fairly frequently as AR1. Sometimes the coach will ask me directly about a call and sometimes they're complaining directly to the CR; either way, I feel like I can often have a positive impact on the situation. It's...

@santa sangria Yeah, definitely makes sense. Sometimes I wish we had less subjective calls to make, not more! Obviously this kindof decision is less likely to have a big impact on the game but the more definitive laws we have around the little things, the more energy we can put into the bigger...

I agree with @Kes here and this is how I do it! But I don't use the whistle to signal a drop ball restart. So for example, if the ball hits my legs and possession changes, I'll blow my whistle to stop play. But won't blow it again for the drop ball. I think I'd do the same for an injury...

I'd say allow it!

I've definitely seen this happen before. Player tries to give their number when facing the referee hoping they won't see the number on the back. Very childish but does happen. Always get a look at that number to be 100% sure! Don't be too hard on yourself. It happens! Definitely double check...

Thanks for posting, @Peter Grove! Good to know this does happen and is something to keep an eye out for.

@socal lurker Thanks for the good convo! 🙏 I do enjoy extrapolating and considering different outcomes (there's a first time for everything) but you're mostly right here.

Thanks so much! I'll also come back to this thread and thank you again when I do pass 😛

I'm with you! Probably something I can take out of my pre-kick reminder to the GK. I can think of 3 unique situations of a GK touching the crossbar/post before a kick. GK knocking dirt off cleats by banging on posts, pushing against post to stretch, etc. Probably not a big deal but might...

This is a great mentality! Going to keep this with me. Definitely. I think I'm scared by the x40 but have to remember I can start small and make small improvements until I get there. Just get 1% better every time out and I'll be good!

@es1 How did you find training for your fitness test? Did you train for a while before it or was it something you naturally geared up for through your usual referee training regiment? My fitness is decent but it's not my strength. I have a couple years before I'll need to pass one but want to...

@es1 Whaaaaaaaaaat, didn't know there were audio files for this available. This is great! I have a while before I have to pass a fitness test but am starting to think about training up for it now and this is a super helpful resource. Thank you 🙏

@Gamespoiler gets it 😆

@Peter Grove Correct! The LOTG state the frame of the goal must be still when a penalty kick is taken. @ChasObserverRefDeveloper This is a good point! Since a penalty is such a big KMI, I like to make sure everybody involved has the right information and opportunity to perform their best...

I was coming to answer this question but @socal lurker and @Peter Grove already provided perfect answers for you so I'll just go ahead and agree with everything they said :D I also think the offside law is pretty definitive on this play! A player in an offside position at the moment the ball...

Yo, Foodie! This happens frequently, especially from the losing team. Often if nobody shakes your hand from either team, you probably didn't have your best game haha. But this is definitely nothing to beat yourself up over. Happens to a lot of us often, especially as you work higher level more...

Yo, Josh! Law 14.1 states: So not sure I agree with @socal lurker about this only applying after the CR has blown for the kick to be taken. That's not stated anywhere in the LOTG. In reality, the GK touching the crossbar and/or posts doesn't matter unless it interferes with the kicker. One...