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Just a couple of things.

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On the OP, voice communication is key and can help you, over communication can be annoying and lessens the impact of the important ones (just like using the whistle). A typical example of over communication for novice referees is yelling out "red ball"/"green ball" every time the ball goes out for a throw in, even when its clear who's ball it is. Same with goal kicks and corner kicks. However if you feel players may expect something that you wont be giving then I would communicate that (this sounds more like your case). However I would keep it short, "NO", or "keep going". If you are asked questions then you can explain at the next stoppage but keep that short too.

On the other point, I use a technique similar to when I play advantage for a yellow card offence to help me remember who it was. Just before you turn around to follow play, point to the player (make it obvious) and look at his face for a second. Once the ball is out of play, even if you still have trouble identifying him, everyone else including the player know who it is. Look at the general direction and gesture for him to come towards you with a smile. You'd be surprised seeing how often that works and the player walks to you.
 
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A bit OT but I actually think its a lot more than that. They look at you almost every time they expect to get a whistle, whether you blow it or not. Most of them stop if you put the whistle in your mouth. That's why one of my favourite advice to new referees is that unless you are going to blow it, don't put the whistle in your mouth (with the 'possible' exception of playing advantage).
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Yes sorry I meant when you blow & when they expect u to blow, I have a bad habit sometimes of putting the whistle to my lips and not blowing.
Even worse on the very occasion the whistle has gone to lips and I’ve given it the slightest blow without wanting to, it’s the worst feeling seeing the game stop when u didn’t actually want it to.

I guess it’s all learning.
 
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On the OP, voice communication is key and can help you, over communication can be annoying and lessens the impact of the important ones (just like using the whistle). A typical example of over communication for novice referees is yelling out "red ball"/"green ball" every time the ball goes out for a throw in, even when its clear who's ball it is. Same with goal kicks and corner kicks. However if you feel players may expect something that you wont be giving then I would communicate that (this sounds more like your case). However I would keep it short, "NO", or "keep going". If you are asked questions then you can explain at the next stoppage but keep that short too.

On the other point, I use a technique similar to when I play advantage for a yellow card offence to help me remember who it was. Just before you turn around to follow play, point to the player (make it obvious) and look at his face for a second. Once the ball is out of play, even if you still have trouble identifying him, everyone else including the player know who it is. Look at the general direction and gesture for him to come towards you with a smile. You'd be surprised seeing how often that works and the player walks to you.
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Jesus that is an interesting tactic when remembering a player, I’ll have to try that not sure it’ll work for me though.
 
As for being friendly to teams/managers before the game versus being the strong, silent, lone wolf type - like everything else, it’s about balance.

I always try to get first names of managers and captains and a bit of chat about their season and a laugh can make them realise you’re a human and love the game as much as they do, not just some jobsworth there to ruin the game (in their mind).

Problem comes when you’re obviously overfriendly like they’re an old mate (even if they are, wait until after the game for all the back slapping and guffawing) or if you only chat to one team. Then you’re leaving yourself open to accusations of favouritism.
 
Writing the above reminded me of a funny incident. The two managers were having a bit of verbals, so I shouted to one of them along the lines of “Adam, calm it down please. Just concentrate on what’s going on on the pitch”.

The other manager started moaning “Oh right, no wonder we’re not getting owt when you know his name”, to which I replied “Yeah, and I know yours too John, you told me before the game. Now, can we just get on with it?”
He was nice as pie after the game...
 
Big Cat said:
This is very true and is at the very core of learning how to referee
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I get that some referees are ultra verbal on the pitch, if it works for them thats 100% fine, it does take some experience and a good level of confidence though to give almost a running commentary. Yes, we all need to say something but don't over-do it in my experience. Nothing worse than having almost a verbal 'dance off' with chirpy midfielders on every decision. Sometimes saying nothing gets the job done adequately enough and doesn't tie you in knots if you are completely wrong in what you've seen or wrong in law!!
 
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Writing the above reminded me of a funny incident. The two managers were having a bit of verbals, so I shouted to one of them along the lines of “Adam, calm it down please. Just concentrate on what’s going on on the pitch”.

The other manager started moaning “Oh right, no wonder we’re not getting owt when you know his name”, to which I replied “Yeah, and I know yours too John, you told me before the game. Now, can we just get on with it?”
He was nice as pie after the game...
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I’m terrible with names I’m terrible remembering anything.

I’m not totally sure if I’m 34 or 35 without working it out.
I’ve been with the Mrs 11yrs & don’t know her mob number, don’t know my parents age or d.o.b
My daughter erm yeah can remember all of that obviously ;) I think

I’m terrible I really am, I forget team names half way through games, maybe I’m dyslexic or have a memory issue.
 
Men in Black said:
I’m terrible with names I’m terrible remembering anything.

I’m not totally sure if I’m 34 or 35 without working it out.
I’ve been with the Mrs 11yrs & don’t know her mob number, don’t know my parents age or d.o.b
My daughter erm yeah can remember all of that obviously ;) I think

I’m terrible I really am, I forget team names half way through games, maybe I’m dyslexic or have a memory issue.
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Is your name Dory?


(the "you want a piece of me?" part gave it away :) )
 
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Is your name Dory?


(the "you want a piece of me?" part gave it away :) )
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Funny enough ex team mate of mine was called dory.

Just ages d.o.b anniversary’s etc just don’t interest me bit like LOTG :D

They do really, I even gave an indirect free kick for impeding a player on wed, I was so proud of myself.

Even the players were like indirect free kick I was like yep you heard right.
 
Men in Black said:
Funny enough ex team mate of mine was called dory.

Just ages d.o.b anniversary’s etc just don’t interest me bit like LOTG :D

They do really, I even gave an indirect free kick for impeding a player on wed, I was so proud of myself.

Even the players were like indirect free kick I was like yep you heard right.
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Sounds like you might be a bloke
 
Blue 10 come here please. When I need to call a player over I use the colour. You don,t need to remember the teams name. Again easier if you have to vocalise a signal as well if two players are wrestling over a non clear cut throw in and not looking at your signal. A little hint it might help you out MIB
 
Ti, knows best.... I never ever used players names, although I knew quite a few, even ' FB 'friends' were addressed as player, or striker, or number or even sonny if they got a bit c0cky!!

You can get the early second half confusion though, take your time, think twice, signal once!! :confused:
 
I still use the terminology that is used on the communication system.
If a challenge goes in and I find it is legal, I tend to shout 'Nothing'.
For a through ball to the strikers I shout 'On' if there is no offence or 'Waiting on xxx' if one player is offside.
Never had any complaints about it.
 
In terms of how much to talk during a game - this comes down to your own personality. I'd suggest experimenting with different approaches. Some only respond to appeals. Some say you shouldn't respond to appeals as it invites argument! Some are constantly bantering with players, some use more pro-active comments (no foul, keep playing, etc). Sounds like you're using the latter, you may want to experiment with more or less of it. You might be overdoing it a little.
I've always been taught not to use 'play on' as those words specifically apply to advantage. Try to change it for 'keep playing'.
 
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For a through ball to the strikers I shout 'On' if there is no offence or 'Waiting on xxx' if one player is offside.
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Am I understanding you correctly? If a player is in an offside position and he has not committed an offence (yet) you let him know he is in an offside position?
 
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Am I understanding you correctly? If a player is in an offside position and he has not committed an offence (yet) you let him know he is in an offside position?
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It's to let everyone one know, but as I said, it's a habit now which probably stemmed from using the mic system.
 
Maybe I haven't explained it properly.
If there is no offence I shout 'on'.
If I'm waiting on a particular player who is in an offside position, I would normally say 'waiting on 9' or use his name.
If the offside is complete I just blow.
 
First time I’ve heard of that call, not one I’ve ever given, I wasn’t one for big running communication, things can change in an instant and you're shown your trump card already comes to mind!?
 
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