The 10 Directives The 2009 U.S. Soccer Referee Directives Presented by Fred and Barney February 10, 2010 TCSRA Chapter Training

The 10 Directives The I.100% Misconduct II.Contact Above the Shoulder III.Foul Selection & Recognition IV.Dissent V.Game Disrepute and Mass Confrontation VI.Handling the Ball VII.Free Kick and Restart Management VIII.Injury Management IX.Assistant Referee Involvement X.Managing the Technical Area The 10 Directives Deal Properly With: Or Deal With: The 10 Directives

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The 10 Directives The I.100% Misconduct: Tactical Fouls (Caution) and Red Card Tackles The 10 Directives

The Tactical Fouls: The 10 Directives Tactical fouls are not only an illegal challenge but where the foul interferes with a promising attack it should be considered as unsporting behavior.

The 10 Directives The Tactical Fouls: The 10 Directives Usually in attacking end of the field Numerical advantage Time to defend Prevent the ball and/or player from advancing The defender knows he is beat Minor nature of the challenge

The 10 Directives The Red Card Tackles: The 10 Directives “The player has far exceeded the necessary use of force and is in danger of injuring his opponent.” The challenge places the opponent in considerable danger of bodily harm.

The 10 Directives The Red Card Tackles: The 10 Directives Speed of play and the tackle Intent Aggressive nature Position of the tackler Opportunity to play the ball Atmosphere of the game SIAPOA

The 10 Directives The I.100% Misconduct II.Contact Above the Shoulder III.Foul Selection & Recognition IV.Dissent V.Game Disrepute and Mass Confrontation VI.Handling the Ball VII.Free Kick and Restart Management VIII.Injury Management IX.Assistant Referee Involvement X.Managing the Technical Area The 10 Directives Deal Properly With: Or Deal With: The 10 Directives

The II.Contact Above the Shoulder: The 10 Directives

The Contact Above the Shoulder: The 10 Directives Ball in Play: Hard (Elbow or Hand) Versus Soft (Face, back of Head) F.I.R.E. (F)rustration (I)ntimidation (R)etaliation (E)stablish Territory or Space

The 10 Directives The Contact Above the Shoulder: The 10 Directives Ball in Play: Tool (consider a foul or Yellow Card if contact is made) Versus Weapon (Red Card is mandated)

The 10 Directives The Contact Above the Shoulder: The 10 Directives Dead Ball Situations: Violent Conduct Deliberate facial contact cannot be tolerated May include contact with the back of the head Not intended to address friendly contact

The 10 Directives The I.100% Misconduct II.Contact Above the Shoulder III.Foul Selection & Recognition IV.Dissent V.Game Disrepute and Mass Confrontation VI.Handling the Ball VII.Free Kick and Restart Management VIII.Injury Management IX.Assistant Referee Involvement X.Managing the Technical Area The 10 Directives Deal Properly With: Or Deal With: The 10 Directives

The III.Foul Selection & Recognition: The 10 Directives

The Foul Selection & Recognition: The 10 Directives Usually in attacking end of the field Numerical advantage Time to defend Prevent the ball and/or player from advancing The defender knows he is

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