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Forum: Soccer Mon Jan 05, 2009, 12:31pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,858
Posted By wardtc
trail shoes

Hi Refnrev
I also wear NB turf shoe for reffing and I love them. I'll have to get the model number when I'm home tonight, but they are a solid black with agressive tread. They have worked well on...
Forum: Soccer Mon Oct 20, 2008, 09:25am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,378
Posted By wardtc
I also have a goal kick. If what you said is...

I also have a goal kick. If what you said is accurate, the defender was trying to prevent the goal by kicking the ball. In that case he was playing the ball. The attacker fell over the defender's...
Forum: Soccer Tue Jul 22, 2008, 05:03am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,938
Posted By wardtc
What I do is never stop. I work an adult rec...

What I do is never stop. I work an adult rec league through the summer one night a week, which helps keep my mind on rules interpretations (believe me - adults will try any thing that gives them an...
Forum: Soccer Wed Sep 19, 2007, 05:52am
Replies: 1
Views: 3,154
Posted By wardtc
Hard tackle

Hi guys and gals

What criteria do you use when observing a hard tackle to decide that a foul has occured?

Does contact with the ball before the other person first, come into play?

What...
Forum: Soccer Tue Jun 12, 2007, 12:03pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,798
Posted By wardtc
I have found that coach's that constantly lip...

I have found that coach's that constantly lip off, do so because we let them.

My approach is to offer a friendly hand at the beginning of the check in. I tell them my name, ask how their season...
Forum: Soccer Mon May 14, 2007, 06:07am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,427
Posted By wardtc
I've had that happen in several game. In fact...

I've had that happen in several game. In fact just this weekend in a U14 B game. It is a handling violation. DFK outside the box
Forum: Soccer Thu Apr 26, 2007, 05:41am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,154
Posted By wardtc
Thanks Nevada, This makes sense. If I do...

Thanks Nevada,

This makes sense. If I do nothing (not raise and wiggle the flag) the impression that I send is that if the Center is not close, it's OK to foul.

By signaling that I saw...
Forum: Soccer Wed Apr 25, 2007, 06:10am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,154
Posted By wardtc
AR advantage?

How would you guys handle this...?

On a counter attack from the other end of the field, the ball goes deep into your corner. You follow it and the players down, the Center is still coming up the...
Forum: Soccer Sun Apr 08, 2007, 09:07pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,529
Posted By wardtc
Still Sore

hey Refnrev

Me too. I just chock it up to getting old. Sorry but I have not yet found an answer either. My doctor is no help, and searching the running web page forums have been no help.
...
Forum: Soccer Mon Mar 05, 2007, 08:04pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,353
Posted By wardtc
What to look for in a foul

I've gone through the laws, and some of the many "Advice to refs..." but lets hear your thoughts. What do you look for in a play that makes it a foul in your mind.

1) Let's say it is a hard...
Forum: Soccer Thu Jan 04, 2007, 06:40am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,823
Posted By wardtc
Cecilone, Good point - follow through keeps...

Cecilone,

Good point - follow through keeps the ball rolling!

OK- I've started #1 allready (too many Christmas cookies) -need to loose 10 -and no there will be no weekly report on that topic -...
Forum: Soccer Tue Jan 02, 2007, 08:02am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,823
Posted By wardtc
New year's resolutions

I resolve to get in shape - preseason!
I resolve to check and replace my gear - preseason
I resolve to study one law each week and to think about the possible scenario's that the law may pertain to...
Forum: Soccer Mon Nov 20, 2006, 12:26pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,211
Posted By wardtc
I agree with Nevada. The "Advice to referees on...

I agree with Nevada. The "Advice to referees on the laws of the game" is the best source for really understanding the intent of the laws. Start with the USSF Laws of the Game, then study the...
Forum: Soccer Mon Oct 09, 2006, 08:04am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By wardtc
AR Mechanics - part II

Yep, AR's need to work better on mechanics, and Yep, the best way to do that is to get involved in more and more contests. Sometimes it's easy, other times it's not.

This weekend I worked a...
Forum: Soccer Mon Sep 18, 2006, 11:44am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,726
Posted By wardtc
No - that is only allowed in Brazillian soccer

No - that is only allowed in Brazillian soccer
Forum: Soccer Mon Sep 18, 2006, 06:43am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,726
Posted By wardtc
Persistantly infringing

I was working a HS Varsity game this weekend. Pretty much even contest the first half but blue had scored twice. At half my partner and I talked about we expected an increase in intensity for the...
Forum: Soccer Wed Aug 30, 2006, 11:31am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,507
Posted By wardtc
Michigan rules

"When lightning is observed or thunder is heard and the contest is suspended, play may resume when lightning has been absent from the sky and thunder has not been heard for thirty minutes"

I...
Forum: Soccer Tue Jun 20, 2006, 05:56am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,234
Posted By wardtc
When to raise the offside flag

I've worked with several partners who have differing opinions on when to raise the offside flag. Here's the scenario:

Defenders have pulled up to the halfway line. Attackers forwards are marking...
Forum: Soccer Wed Jun 14, 2006, 05:25am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,851
Posted By wardtc
Yeah, they were quite physical in the upper body...

Yeah, they were quite physical in the upper body area. Pushing, holding, pulling, charging. Yes it seemed like both sides were accepting, with Sweden fouling a little more. Good thing I'm a bush...
Forum: Soccer Mon Jun 12, 2006, 05:36am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,851
Posted By wardtc
Wow - what a difference

Watched the Sweden and Trinidad/Tobago game after watching the Iran Mexico game. What a difference in ref styles! The Mexico/Iran contest was exactly what I expected. The Sweden/T&T game was a...
Forum: Soccer Thu May 18, 2006, 11:10am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,833
Posted By wardtc
Hey refnrev, I'm one of these guys who...

Hey refnrev,

I'm one of these guys who learns by mixing experience with study, so please bear with my endless questions.

So what exactly was the sequence? You told both teams to "tone it...
Forum: Soccer Wed May 17, 2006, 02:39pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,833
Posted By wardtc
I'm getting this on Wednesday, so you probably...

I'm getting this on Wednesday, so you probably are allready done with them. I hope you had a good time. That age group is a blast.

You should probably know too that those kids looked up to you...
Forum: Soccer Thu Apr 27, 2006, 03:17pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,072
Posted By wardtc
The more you know....

Nevadaref,

Thanks for the link. I took two days to read it with my mouth falling to the floor! I certainly wish that this link was provided to us as we went through the training. It answers a...
Forum: Soccer Tue Apr 25, 2006, 06:21am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,072
Posted By wardtc
Thanks

Tough Love - I really do appreciate it.

To your last comment, maybe I am the one who is demonstrating those techniques that should not be copied. OK - well we all started somewhere right. Just...
Forum: Soccer Mon Apr 24, 2006, 08:25am
Replies: 8
Views: 2,072
Posted By wardtc
Out of control?

Am I nuts? What could I have done better?

This weekend I reffed in a tournament. Most games I had were U11 & U12 boys and girls.

As I have seen kids at this age group challanging for the ball...
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