HullRef, you have to consider if the ball will bounce and roll as expected and whether players can stay on their feet. The bounce and roll is important because if it bounces low or doesn't bounce at all, then it will not be where the players expect it to be. Similarly if it doesn't roll, it won't be where the players expect it to be. This can result in misplaced passes, mistimed tackles and a higher level of offences/injuries can occur.Dumb question but what is dangerous about it?
Wish they taught us this on the course, luckily most refs have umpteen years of experience but it's not easy judging it when you first qualify.
Unfortunately they're not all as clear cut as the Poland vs England 2012 WC qualifier. Searched for a video showing that field inspection.
Brilliant, thanks for finding it. I will save the link. Obviously the person in charge of the roof didn't pay attention to the weather forecast.voila - sound is a bit naff but video is fine - can't believe that the stadium had a closing roof!