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Originally posted by ejstuart
There are mechanics that don't make sense. Standing on the goal line, where a kick is going to be directed directly at you is pure foolishness, I think. It IS a matter of preference...the mechanics are "to serve as an introduction to the dual system of officiating". Therefore, as you gain OJT, you should modify them to suit you better. The first tenent of all sports officials is to not get in the way of play, if possible.
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OK, some don't make sense, but if they are prescribed, use them. Standing "on" the outside of the goal line during a CK is not in the way, adapting with experience determines how far from the goal and varying that with the player position. It's really not hard to turn your head (or body) after seeing the ball in play.
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Originally posted by ejstuart
Therefore, you also see that the arm parallel to the ground looks sloppy (to me) The direction states "point in direction of kick"...not "keep arm parallel to the ground"
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See signal #1 in the book.
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Originally posted by ejstuart
As far as the offside signal, I'll direct you back to you beloved NFHS mechanics....to signal a foul you: 1) Blow whistle 2)Visually indicate the direction of the throw and type of free kick 3)Indicate the signal for the foul (see p.76)
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Technically, offside is not a foul, but first or second, at least use it.
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Originally posted by ejstuart
And, most JV games could be run by trained monkeys. Using the dual isn't better, but using the DSC wastes the time valuable time of one official...when there aren't enough of us to go around as it is. Officiating a HS JV match (especially girls) is usually like taking candy from a baby.
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Glad to hear your games are so easy. Our JV games tend to have the strange calls, players and coaches who don't know what's going on, more boom-ball, etc. But easy or hard, I agree that "using the DSC wastes the valuable time of one official" or maybe both flaggers.