tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060657562853415545.post2034569753816807376..comments2023-12-12T09:05:32.390-05:00Comments on Tales of a Soccer Referee: Interesting Weekend - More LessonsJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11667440571925923206noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060657562853415545.post-78817502565028104732007-10-29T16:11:00.000-04:002007-10-29T16:11:00.000-04:00Jim,The situations you describe are common on the ...Jim,<BR/><BR/>The situations you describe are common on the field and you need to find your way of managing these when they arive. Each official has there own way of handling scenarios like the ones you describe. I will give you my feed back for each.<BR/> When I have situations where I am closer to the play then my AR and I have to over rule I always try to give a quick explanation. For example if I have blue playing red and my assistant calls for a blue throw in but I saw something different I alwasy try to say no other way deflection off of blue number 11 his knee ect ect. By doing this I am giving accountability to my call along with what I saw. Coaches sometimes want an explanation of why your doing what your doing. Yes, you are correct when stating to the coach I have the final say and I am going to over rule my AR. But, just calmly say coach I saw this and for that reason I am over ruling. I think you will find that especialy with how close you described yourself to the play the coach will give you the benefit of the doubt if he still disagrees and he will also appreciate the explanation of why you made your decision. <BR/><BR/>In the other scenario you describe I have a question were the other ARs with you during this time? Remember it is very important for you to walk onto and off of the field as a team for exactly the reason you are describing. I think you handle yourself the right way but always remember that there is safety in numbers. One other thing I would like to ask is that would talking to the goalkeeper accomplish the same goal as the yellow card being issued? Remember cards are only one of the tools we have for managing both players and coaches. One of the most important tools I feel I have during my match is me talking to players. When ever I am doing a match I talk to players through out the match. I find that by doing this I can get out of situations where cards are warranted and still accomplish the same goal. <BR/>Remember there are many different ways to manage a sitution. People find certain things work well for them better then others. Try and find what works best for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com