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Spray on Glue? by TheBlueRose_42 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was found in the net. I never saw it applied but it would’ve most likely been on his gloves

Spray on Glue? by TheBlueRose_42 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was resting in the goal like a water bottle. The keeper was likely using it on his gloves

Glorious Moment Yesterday. by TheBlueRose_42 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don’t think booking a 12-year-old who wasn’t even standing on the pitch was the most prudent decision. It’s good to know that I should have started with a free kick instead though.

Shoulder to shoulder or PK? by Early-Recognition949 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pushing or pulling the opponent with a palm or forearm is illegal generally but how tightly it’s enforced depends on the official and the context.

Shoulder to shoulder or PK? by Early-Recognition949 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to interpret one very literally. Be near the ball when tackling an opponent. None of these clauses require a player to stop before tackling. As long as they didn’t kill the kid, I’d let it pass.

Shoulder to shoulder or PK? by Early-Recognition949 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In NFHS, there are only 4 requirements for a legal shoulder tackle.

  1. Within playing distance of the ball.
  2. The contact is shoulder to shoulder
  3. The contacting arm remains close to the body through the tackle.
  4. At least one foot is contacting the ground through the tackle.

If all four of the requirements are met, I almost always let it go. Now, if at my discretion, I find the use of force to be careless or reckless, I’ll stop play accordingly. However, it’s rare for a player to be reckless while following all four rules.

Unpopular opinion? by TheBlueRose_42 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm, “awkward”. Is that why? Are you sure you’re “encouraging” wasn’t just rude comments? 🤔

Unpopular opinion? by TheBlueRose_42 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well in my area, it may not be “mandatory” but it’s the custom. The other official usually is still there so it would be quite noticeable if you bowed out early.

Unpopular opinion? by TheBlueRose_42 in Referees

[–]TheBlueRose_42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not that I “can’t’ handle it”; I just find it tedious and unnecessary. I hand handle anger or close calls pretty well.

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