2016 Ohio South Referee ReCert Training HOT TOPICS

Slide 2 Foul Recognition While the ball was heading into the goal, the referee stopped play and ended the game because time expired. The referee told the coach, there is nothing in the Laws, that said he should add time. LAWS 5 & 7

Slide 3 Foul Recognition Ball to Hand to Feet … is NOT A FOUL LAW 12

Slide 4 Foul Recognition DOGSO at 30-yards out … is NOT restarted with a PK LAW 12

Slide 5 During a PK, the kicker played the ball kicked the ball into the goal after in it rebounded from the cross bar and had not touched another player. The referee awarded a goal. AR tried to talk to him, but the referee still awarded the goal. LAW 14

Slide 6 Foul Recognition Improper Uniforms … no badge … looking unprofessional LAW 5

Slide 7 Foul Recognition LAW 5 Game Assignments … Contractual obligations … Turn-backs … No Shows … Accepting / Scheduling too many games

Slide 8 Foul Recognition No PK for Dangerous Play LAW 12

Slide 9 Foul Recognition Applying Advantage or Trifling … not an automatic … depends upon individual skill level … officiate game at player's levels of skill LAW 12

Slide 10 Foul Recognition  Intent is NOT a reason for a foul  Intent is a NOT a reason for a Yellow Card  Intent IS a reason for a Red Card LAW 12

Slide 11 Foul Recognition Common Misconception …. Touching the Ball is only way to be actively involved LAW 11

Slide 12 Foul Recognition Gaining an Advantage … "Play" vs. "Reaction" … "Play" vs. "Deflection" is also skill dependent LAW 11

Slide 13 Foul Recognition … Referee should NOT engage parents on sideline … Coach refusing to deal with parents when requested by Referee LAW 5

Slide 14 Foul Recognition Poor flag mechanics by ARs Poor or no signals by Referees … Referees failing to show or voice advantage signal LAW 5

Slide 15 Foul Recognition Serious Violation Not using one whistle in competitive youth games … includes small-sided younger games … two whistles a no-no!! LAW 5

Slide 16 Foul Recognition Failure to check injured player is not acceptable: … always check player’s status … be concussion conscious LAW 5

Slide 17 Foul Recognition Failure to check injured player is not acceptable: … always check player’s status … be concussion conscious LAW 5

Slide 18 Foul Recognition Lightning/Thunder STOP immediately … SAFETY … seen or heard … and/or detector Restart only AFTER 30-minutes LAW 5

Slide 19 Foul Recognition A play makes a throw-in attempt. The ball hits the ground before entering the field and the thrower does not have both feet on the ground. Correct restart? LAW 15

Slide 20 Foul Recognition Lack of Professionalism … Referee being abusive toward coaches and/or players … Someone is always watching LAW 15

Slide 21 Foul Recognition Portable goal has wheels fixed to the posts, placed only 4” back from the outside edge of the goal-line. Ball about to leave the field hits the wheel, goes straight up in the air, comes down and the attacker kicks it into the back of the net … Goal or no goal? LAW 1