just had a USSF clinic...

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I've thought for several years that this is just silly and looks cowardly. If the referee doesn't have enough strength and respect to control the players on the pitch, then running away and trying to hide behind a technicality isn't going to help.

A very poor technique in my opinion.

I agree. I have never felt the need to draw someone into a second caution. Depending on the area, there are times when recert instructors make personal statements that are mistaken as USSF directives.