LAW 12 Fouls and Misconduct Dissent by Word or Action

2 Meaning of Dissent. A Player by their A Player by their Words and/or Actions which are deliberate and clearly designed to Undermine the Referee’s Authority.

3 Dissent by Action. Throwing the ball away. Throwing the ball away. Kicking the ball away. Kicking the ball away. Throwing the ball to the ground. Throwing the ball to the ground. Striking at the ball. Striking at the ball. Arms outstretched. Arms outstretched. Finger waving. Finger waving. Gesture of showing an imaginary card. Gesture of showing an imaginary card. Running towards the Referee. Players remaining after the Referee instructs them to move away. Players running pointing, protesting. Standing over the Referee.

4 Dissent by Word Protesting in loud verbal manner. Protesting in loud verbal manner. Protests towards the Assistant Referee. Protests towards the Assistant Referee. Players who run towards the Referee protesting. Players who run towards the Referee protesting. The Captain approaches the Referee protesting his colleague’s innocence. The Captain approaches the Referee protesting his colleague’s innocence. A player who has a ‘second dig’! A player who has a ‘second dig’! Players who protest after the whistle. Players who protest after the whistle. (half / full time) (half / full time)

5Dissent  It creates doubt in players minds.  Ignoring DISSENT does not solve the problem.  Who is in control of the match?  Referees’ Management to control the dissent.

6 Dissent will Create Doubt! Players will learn early in the game if the Referee is unsure or can be easily influenced. Players will learn early in the game if the Referee is unsure or can be easily influenced. A Referee who awards free kicks from a distance will not ‘sell’ their decision convincingly! A Referee who awards free kicks from a distance will not ‘sell’ their decision convincingly! A Referee who’s ‘body language’ is ‘slumped’ and is indecisive! A Referee who’s ‘body language’ is ‘slumped’ and is indecisive!

7 Ignoring Dissent. Dissent will not go away! Dissent will not go away! Ignoring the problem will not solve it! Ignoring the problem will not solve it! Players will become frustrated! Players will become frustrated! You will become frustrated! You will become frustrated!

8 Who is in Control? THE REFEREE

9 YOU are in Control! YOU are in Control! YOU solve the Problem! YOU solve the Problem! YOU will gain RESPECT! YOU will gain RESPECT!

10 Referee’s Management ……

11 Be Pro – Active before you have to “re-act” to the problem!

12  Recognize the “Problem’ early.  Body presence.  Body language.  Voice, Hand, and Facial expressions.  Whistle tone.  Consistency.

13 Run shoulder to shoulder with the player and relay to him in a calm voice that you are aware of his actions and he needs to re-think his behaviuor.

14 Temporarily readjusting your diagonal to stand near a trouble maker is another easy way of letting the player(s) know that you are aware of their unacceptable behaviuor. This works best during goal kicks and throw ins.

15 After you awarded a free kick move swiftly to your next position. After you awarded a free kick move swiftly to your next position. Staying too long near the area will invite dissenting comments. Staying too long near the area will invite dissenting comments. Players will never, or rarely, run after you, if you are quick enough. Players will never, or rarely, run after you, if you are quick enough.

16 There will be occasions where you will need to remain near the free kick such as injuries, ceremonial kicks, or when you anticipate confrontation between opposing players.

17 Use your arm and hand to calmly wave away the trouble maker. Use your arm and hand to calmly wave away the trouble maker. Hanging around will invite unnecessary arguments. Hanging around will invite unnecessary arguments.

18 A player maybe frustrated, let him vent his anger at you for a short moment! [Do NOT allow it to become personal] Better to vent his displeasure with you rather than at his opponents!

19 It is important that you remain calm polite, and in Control at all times. (Even if you feel angry, frustrated, or frightened on the inside!) Anger will inflame the situation!

20 It is not always best, when dealing with dissenting players, to have an easygoing approach. A quick smile, then your ‘Personal Management’ should tell the story! It is not always best, when dealing with dissenting players, to have an easygoing approach. A quick smile, then your ‘Personal Management’ should tell the story!

Referees Personal Management Technicques Talking to Players (Friendly manner) Create Personal space. Create Personal space. Make eye Contact. Make eye Contact. Palm down in a ‘sweeping’ action. Palm down in a ‘sweeping’ action. Polite, Calm, and straight to the point! Polite, Calm, and straight to the point! Sweeping hand action to move player away. Sweeping hand action to move player away.

Referees Personal Management Techniques Talking to Players (Stern) Create Personal space. Create Personal space. Make eye Contact. Make eye Contact. Palms and Arms straight down in front. Palms and Arms straight down in front. Fingers spread. Fingers spread. Calm strong voice. Calm strong voice. Straight to the point. Straight to the point. Re enforce with a down ward motion! Re enforce with a down ward motion! Move player away with firm hand action. Move player away with firm hand action.

23 Dissent should not be tolerated and the problem SOLVED quickly. SOLVED quickly.

24 The longer you allow the dissent to go unsolved, the harder it will be for YOU to restore your RESPECT.

25 THANK YOU THE END