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Category: Case Studies

Use Caution When Interpreting Case Studies

Hello fellow referees.  It has been quite a while since I posted anything new here.  I continue to be surprised at how much traffic the site still receives. Please note that almost all of the case studies here were posted prior to the major rewrite of the Laws of the Game in 2016.  I believe… Read More Use Caution When Interpreting Case Studies

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 itootrmikeLeave a comment

Grace Under Pressure

Keeping your cool while others lose theirs is one of the keys that separates merely good officials from those at the top of the game.… Read More Grace Under Pressure

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 itootrmikeLeave a comment

Case Study: Composed Player Management

Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg artfully demonstrates the use of verbal and non-verbal communication in effective player management.… Read More Case Study: Composed Player Management

September 30, 2015February 22, 2016 itootrmikeLeave a comment

Case Study: Form and Fitness

In a FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match, referee Stephanie Frappart (FRA) demonstrates why fitness and athletic form are of vital importance to referees… Read More Case Study: Form and Fitness

June 29, 2015February 9, 2020 itootrmikeLeave a comment

Case Study: Locked and Loaded

A tackle involving Ashley Barnes of Burnely and Namanja Matic of Chelsea is reviewed and analyzed in the context of Law 12.… Read More Case Study: Locked and Loaded

February 26, 2015 itootrmike10 Comments

Case Study: Raise Your Hand

A clear case of violent conduct by Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is analyzed for possibilities to avoid similar situations at lower levels of the game.… Read More Case Study: Raise Your Hand

December 27, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike4 Comments

Case Study: Keep Your Eyes Off The Ball

FIFA Assistant Referee Peter Kirkup brilliantly illustrates the role AR’s play in watching for nonsense behind the back of the referee.… Read More Case Study: Keep Your Eyes Off The Ball

November 25, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike9 Comments

The iTOOTR Ref of the Year (more than a little late)

iTOOTR (belatedly) selects a Referee of the Year for 2013/14.… Read More The iTOOTR Ref of the Year (more than a little late)

October 29, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike6 Comments

Case Study: The Coach’s Bill of Rights

A recent on field bust-up between Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho reminds us of the very limited role of team officials within the Laws of the Game.… Read More Case Study: The Coach’s Bill of Rights

October 10, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike3 Comments

Ref Focus: Mike Dean, Man City v Chelsea

All of Mike Dean’s decisions are included in this condensed format video from the 21 Sep 2014 match between Manchester City and Chelsea.… Read More Ref Focus: Mike Dean, Man City v Chelsea

September 30, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike2 Comments

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