Ever question a Ref's call?

Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:58 am

Ever question a Ref's call? | Ask the Ref

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SN will take an in-depth look at the world of soccer refereeing, and help SN readers gain a better understanding of the complex situations that can sometimes arise during a soccer game. With articles exploring rules, and the mechanics of how those rules are applied in actual game situations, and Q&A with experienced referees, learn how referees apply their training to help players and spectators more fully enjoy their soccer experience.

Learn the real real rules of the game with our ref experts in our new column, ASK the REF.

SN has created a panel of expert Referees to answer questions and explain the intricate and often misunderstood rules of soccer. The column will launch in September, 2010.

This is a positive, investigative and educational series of articles to help everyone enjoy the game of soccer.

Referees do their best and have a hard and often thankless job. Let's not bash anyone but benefit from this great opportunity to explore, learn and examine what happens on the soccer field.

The refs calls have to be absolute and understanding the rules of the game helps everyone - parents and players alike. Watching the World Cup everyone saw the lasting impact of a refs questionable call. The refs are human beings and can't see everything that happens on the field. What SN wants to achieve is establishing a reasonable set of expectations based upon knowledge and understanding of the game.

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