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Ref Focus: Cüneyt Çakır, Brazil v Mexico

Referee Cüneyt Çakır (TUR) is the picture of calm and cool during a fiery encounter between Brazil and Mexico in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup.… Read More Ref Focus: Cüneyt Çakır, Brazil v Mexico

July 8, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike4 Comments

Case Study: Reckless or Excessive Force?

A late challenge from the France v Nigeria Round of 16 match is analyzed.… Read More Case Study: Reckless or Excessive Force?

June 30, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike9 Comments

Case Study: Standing Over An Opponent

Howard Webb recognizes the danger of a player standing over an opponent on the ground and deals with it effectively.… Read More Case Study: Standing Over An Opponent

June 29, 2014 itootrmike4 Comments

Ref Focus: Mark Geiger, ESP v CHL

USA Referee Mark Geiger’s decisions in the Spain vs Chile match are condensed for easier analysis.… Read More Ref Focus: Mark Geiger, ESP v CHL

June 26, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike4 Comments

Case Study: Advantage Leads to World Cup Match Win

Referee Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan relies on his fitness and mental sharpness to allow play to continue, leading to the game’s winning goal.… Read More Case Study: Advantage Leads to World Cup Match Win

June 16, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike16 Comments

Case Study: Protecting the Guilty

Martin Atkinson defuses a mass confrontation by inserting himself near the player whose actions ingited the situation… Read More Case Study: Protecting the Guilty

May 26, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike5 Comments

Case Study: Dowd Issues 2 Cautions in 10 Seconds

Referee Phil Dowd issues two cautions within the space of a few seconds to a Newcastle forward. Could the situation have been avoided?… Read More Case Study: Dowd Issues 2 Cautions in 10 Seconds

May 19, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike14 Comments

Case Study: PK Sees Proper Mechanics from Ref Team

Select Group Referee Mike Dean and his crew demonstrate flawless mechanics during a difficult penalty decision.… Read More Case Study: PK Sees Proper Mechanics from Ref Team

May 2, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike6 Comments

Case Study: A Tactical Foul Is Always A Tactical Foul

Howard Webb demonstrates that a tactical foul – even one committed in the third minute – should always be cautioned.… Read More Case Study: A Tactical Foul Is Always A Tactical Foul

April 7, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmike5 Comments

Case Study: Angle Before Distance

Martin Atkinson demonstrates the “angle before distance” principle for ensuring he can see the space between players.… Read More Case Study: Angle Before Distance

March 31, 2014February 22, 2016 itootrmikeLeave a comment

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