1. 2016 Ohio South Referee ReCert Training HOT TOPICS

2. Slide 2 Foul Recognition - 2015 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

3. Slide 3 Foul Recognition - 2015 Ball to Hand to Feet … is NOT A FOUL LAW 12

4. Slide 4 Foul Recognition - 2015 DOGSO at 30-yards out … is NOT restarted with a PK LAW 12

5. 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

6. Slide 6 Foul Recognition - 2015 Improper Uniforms … no badge … looking unprofessional LAW 5

7. Slide 7 Foul Recognition - 2015 LAW 5 Game Assignments … Contractual obligations … Turn-backs … No Shows … Accepting / Scheduling too many games

8. Slide 8 Foul Recognition - 2015 No PK for Dangerous Play LAW 12

9. Slide 9 Foul Recognition - 2015 Applying Advantage or Trifling … not an automatic … depends upon individual skill level … officiate game at player's levels of skill LAW 12

10. Slide 10 Foul Recognition - 2015  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

11. Slide 11 Foul Recognition - 2015 Common Misconception …. Touching the Ball is only way to be actively involved LAW 11

12. Slide 12 Foul Recognition - 2015 Gaining an Advantage … "Play" vs. "Reaction" … "Play" vs. "Deflection" is also skill dependent LAW 11

13. Slide 13 Foul Recognition - 2015 … Referee should NOT engage parents on sideline … Coach refusing to deal with parents when requested by Referee LAW 5

14. Slide 14 Foul Recognition - 2015 Poor flag mechanics by ARs Poor or no signals by Referees … Referees failing to show or voice advantage signal LAW 5

15. Slide 15 Foul Recognition - 2015 Serious Violation Not using one whistle in competitive youth games … includes small-sided younger games … two whistles a no-no!! LAW 5

16. Slide 16 Foul Recognition - 2015 Failure to check injured player is not acceptable: … always check player’s status … be concussion conscious LAW 5

17. Slide 17 Foul Recognition - 2015 Failure to check injured player is not acceptable: … always check player’s status … be concussion conscious LAW 5

18. Slide 18 Foul Recognition - 2015 Lightning/Thunder STOP immediately … SAFETY … seen or heard … and/or detector Restart only AFTER 30-minutes LAW 5

19. Slide 19 Foul Recognition - 2015 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

20. Slide 20 Foul Recognition - 2015 Lack of Professionalism … Referee being abusive toward coaches and/or players … Someone is always watching LAW 15

21. Slide 21 Foul Recognition - 2015 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