One shot, two shots or three shots.

[wbrown]

I am just looking for a sanity check. I have been told I am a book referee and sometimes I think I might be wrong but I thought this was pretty clear to me.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by wbrown

I am just looking for a sanity check. I have been told I am a book referee and sometimes I think I might be wrong but I thought this was pretty clear to me.

Applying the proper penalty to a foul is not being a "book referee."

Misapplying the penalty makes a person a "rule-kicking official."

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by wbrown

I am just looking for a sanity check. I have been told I am a book referee and sometimes I think I might be wrong but I thought this was pretty clear to me.

Your rules interpreter needs a sanity check.

[referee99]

Originally Posted by wbrown

I am just looking for a sanity check. I have been told I am a book referee and sometimes I think I might be wrong but I thought this was pretty clear to me.

I was working a rec game with another HS official. On an inbounds pass, defender B1 reached through plane and touched ball. He issued DOG warning. Later I asked partner, "the ball was released, and then B1 touched it?" He said "yes, I gave delay of game warning". I said, "I believe that once the pass is released, that the defender can reach through and touch the ball."

This leads (in a between game office setting) to a 'go around the room and ask everyone's opinion' session. Other officials, site administrators and such. At the end I get a big "SEE!?!" when everyone agreed with him and not me.... even after I read them the rules book restrictions on defender in that sitch!!

So, I know how you can sometimes feel like you are from another planet...

I would take the label "Rules Book Official" as a compliment.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by wbrown

I am just looking for a sanity check. I have been told I am a book referee and sometimes I think I might be wrong but I thought this was pretty clear to me.

Knowing the book backwards and forwards is never a bad thing as long as you know how to put it on the floor....not just knowing the rule but knowing when to apply it the right way for the right circumstance.

Also, the "book referee" comments sometimes come from those that are trying to deflect attention from their lack of rules knowledge....ones who wing it and try to polish over thier deficiencies by either charming the coaches or putting down their peers.

Having both (extensive rules knowledge AND the ability to work a great game) is not mutually exclusive.