The following clip has been a topic of discussion amongst referees. The debate is, is this tactical or is it violent conduct? What is tactical? What the book says it is a foul that breaks up a promising attack. What is violent conduct? It is really not defined in the book, but the difference between
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Inside 18 Tackle
The Mentoring group had a chance to dissect this clip on their own. A couple of comments before the final answer but I must say, everyone had a good response. One person commented that if the player did not have a YC, then he should be given a YC. My question is why? Is it
Miami Hard Foul
There are many incidents in this clip to analyze. You, as referees, need to analyze the entire clip to help you fine tune your game. We can learn from clips such as these. The referee is in good position to see the original foul but when the ball is played forward the referee makes 2
Serious Foul Play Video – Orlando vs. Portland
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Orlando City SC defender Brek Shea for one game and issued an undisclosed fine for serious foul play that endangered the safety of an opponent in the 15th minute of Orlando’s match against the Portland Timbers on April 3. http://www.mlssoccer.com/mls-disciplinary-summary/2016/week5/brek-shea Here is a great example for SFP which endangers
Serious Foul Play Video – Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City
The following video highlights an incident of serious foul play that endangered the safety of an opponent in the 74th minute of the Whitecaps game against Sporting Kansas City on March 12. http://www.mlssoccer.com/mls-disciplinary-summary/2016/week2/kianz-froese This is a clear case of Serious Foul Play. The force of the kick is out of the realm of a normal