[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by ejstuart
I fail to see the benefits of the three whistle system. Granted, I've never seen it in action, or even discussed about being used.

I read the back of the NFHS rulebook, and to me it just seems like the DSC, except you put whistles in the mouths of the ARs. What's the advantage to that? Someone always needs to be even with the second to last defender, and close enough to the touchline to determine fouls.

In the DSC, the AR has just as much authority to call a foul as the R. It has nothing to do with egos at the FIFA level...the DSC just plain works for the game. The only tweak that should be done is to have some sort of system to monitor the endlines, but that's only needed at the highest levels.

So, what are the benefits of the 3 Whistle System? The one "benefit" mentioned (allowing closer monitoring of plays at the goal line) isn't really a problem is it? You just need to adjust your viewing angles more than you would when play is in the midfield....

I have to disagree with you concerning the first two sentences of your second paragraph. The AR's do not have as much authority as the R in the DSC. The AR can pop his flag, but if the R wants to wave him down he will because he has the final authority on all calls.