RefRyanAus
Member
Last game of the normal season today and it ended the same way it began. With confusion and outrage about my handball decisions. One pen shout that I didn’t give when ball went directly but accidentally from defenders foot to outstretched (but naturally positioned) hand (he was tracking backwards and falling) and about 15 shouts in general play that were all accidentally directly foot to hand on a hard pitch with average skill players. I love refereeing but I the new handball rule has completely bamboozled me and made me think I don’t fully understand what is required. I watch other games and observe some referees calling almost everything a handball and players and coaches seem as perplexed and confused as me. Am I alone in thinking this aspect of the game seems almost impossible to police consistently this year? Apart from this ongoing problem It has been a pretty good season and I have definitely done more and better games. Thanks to everyone who has provided advice to me this year. It has been much appreciated and helped with my development and confidence. Have a great season in the northern hemisphere everyone!