Making a correct offside (gaining advantage) decision can be tricky. As referees, we may forget the fact that a player who receives a ball was in an offside position first. But we may believe they were on just because they were onside when a deflection...
Let's talk a bit more about FK wall management. When there is a wall and the attacking team has 2 or more players ready to take the kick, our awareness needs to go up. This is because the defensive wall often moves closer to the...
Sometimes the difference between DOGSO and SPA is small. In some situations, three out of four criteria for DOGSO are met, but not all four. In that case, a red card cannot be given. DOGSO requires all four criteria to be met. Below, you will find...
Imagine a freekick about 10 yards outside the penalty area. The attacking team may take a shot directly at the goal. Or they may pass to another player. AR is watching for offside. Referee is watching for possible fouls inside the penalty area. There are...