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Don't take the suggestions about joining the local officiating association as a joke - this is probably one of the best things you could do! First of all, it will give you insight into officiating - that is NOT just a black and white job. There is an old book titled The Art of Sports Officiating - note that they refer to it as an "art" rather than a "science" - because it is.
It sounds to me that you have a coaches/parents understanding of the game. "Reaches" as others have pointed out are not fouls. You certainly might think that certain things going on in your games are fouls but in actuality, even by the letter of the rule, they aren't. Training to become an official will assist you in a much better understanding of the game.
Further, you might decide that you really enjoy it. There are many top officials today that started because they were frustrated with the officiating they were observing in games!
Good luck!
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