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Originally posted by CecilOne
Does anyone else have the problem of being accused of missing the game or being ticky-tacky when trying to manage the bench presence, 10 foot rule, substitution procedures, etc.?
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Yes, but it is worth it when your game runs smoothly without incident and other officials are wondering why they are having so many problems.
Also, in my opinion, control on the field starts with control of the sidelines. If you let spectators and jv players be in the team area for a varsity match (or varsity players sit there during the jv game), you are asking for trouble. Keep it organized and simple, and all will go smoothly.
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Originally posted by CecilOne
What about what I mentioned above, subs having to enter if they are in the official area? Can anyone find such a rule?
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First, it is my understanding that there is only an official (or technical) area when the teams are on the same side of the field. When they are on opposite sides this area seems to either disappear or becomes located directly in front of the team areas on each side. See rule 1-5-1,2,3 + the exception.
Second, the way I read the rule that I posted above is that the team members may withdraw after reporting without penalty, but once they have been beckoned onto the field by a referee they must enter the game.