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Tall referees
Sometimes scientific studies are surprisingly simple. Just published in the journal, "Evolutionary.....
The Power of the "look"
To have a good atmosphere during a game, good relationship with the players is require to be able to ...........
The Perfect Referee
Is there such thing as a perfect referee? Doing so will be a matter of talent, a rigorous workout or treat kindly......
"Ar's taking responsibility"
Ken Aston Story
Referee retirement, what to do next?
The retirement from refereeing can generate a series of mental and physical problems, however....
Additional AR benefits
UEFA has produced a DVD for its 53 member national associations in which the European body provides info......
Climate May Impact Referee's Decisions
A study by researchers at the University of Bedfordshire in UK., found that referees officiating soccer..........
Become a referee, change the world
Almost 12 years ago, on October 23, 2001 the world of soccer and the referee community experienced the...
A couple of years ago Tom Bobadilla, former FIFA Assistant Referee, published a note sharing his thoughts.More........
It is always great when you have an AR who display the 5 "C' words ..........
Optical illusion
Recently, in Colombia a phenomenon occurred to an Assistant referee, in the match between Millonarios and ........
Outside agent
Soccer is a sport that recognizes all its participants as having specific roles in the game. This includes players,........
The "Flip Throw-in"
Following a controversy sparked in international competition by this particular technique of doing a throw...
The Essence of "Advantage"
Nowhere in the laws can you find a reference to the idea or spirit of “advantage".” This undoubtedly has....
Make good use of the whistle
Since the beginning of football, or soccer, the referee’'s signals for players’ law violations have changed .......
The "Diagonal System of Control"
The diagonal was created in 1891 because of the need for a structured approach to enable three officials to.....
When injuries involve blood
The referee's powers and duties, according to Law 5, establish that it is the referee who has the obligation to....
Is a double yellow card allow?
Because yellow caution cards are used in soccer, Thomas Metzen, a German Bundesliga referee, didn’t have a .......
Eye contact is essential
Eye contact is essential when the referee and the assistant look at each other at the same time to make a.....
Unofficial Signals
In the pregame meeting with assistant referees, the referee may introduce other types of signals to be use .......
Maintaining match control
The way the referee maintains control of a game is reflected in the moment that he/she shows “"flow vs. control"..
Use of the Vanishing Spray approved
The use of spray paint by referees is increasing in more countries. This product is currently reducing the.....
