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?
A late challenge from the France v Nigeria Round of 16 match is analyzed.… Read More Case Study: Reckless or Excessive Force?
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
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
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
We review and compare all three brands of electronic flags from RefsCall, Ervocom, and Touchline… Read More Gear Review: Electronic Flags Roundup
Martin Atkinson defuses a mass confrontation by inserting himself near the player whose actions ingited the situation… Read More Case Study: Protecting the Guilty
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
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
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
Martin Atkinson demonstrates the “angle before distance” principle for ensuring he can see the space between players.… Read More Case Study: Angle Before Distance