PDFL handbook 2015 2016

Low Referee Mark Form Form must be submitted for any marks below 60, all low referee mark letters should be submitted on this form

Fixture:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Referee:________________________________________________ Mark Given:_______________________________________

Give the mark for each section out of the number stated, explaining the mark.

Application of Law (25 marks)

Your mark___________________

Consider the following:- Correctly deal with foul play/violent conduct/denial of obvious goal scoring opportunity Deal with mass confrontation with appropriate sanctions Correctly deal with persistent misconduct. Correctly manage the occupants of the Technical Area and deal correctly with substitutions Differentiate between serious foul play and offences of a minor nature. Remain calm, courteous & confident and manage offensive, insulting, abusive language & dissent.

Positioning & Work-Rate (10 marks)

Your mark___________________

Consider the following:- Close to play and remaining with the pace of the game Adopt different viewing positions and utilise stoppage time to move forward for the next phase of play and/or have a quiet word with a player. Adjust position and movement to keep in touch with events and keep assistants in view -penetrate penalty areas and display willingness to go the extra metre

Alertness & Awareness (10 marks)

Your mark___________________

Consider the following:- Be proactive and not reactive, intervene early to sort out problems. Retain visual contact with players involved in original challenge, whilst aware of the next phase of play Manage Injuries in accordance with law Display the understanding when to raise the profile to suit mood of the game

Communication (10 marks)

Your mark___________________

Consider the following:- Make effective use of both voice and whistle. Demonstrate the use of the “stepped approach” (ie the quiet word, obvious word, public rebuke, Yellow/Red card). Support decisions with clear signals (for the benefit of players and spectators) to clarify and show confidence in decision making. Differentiate between direct & indirect free kick and restart game correctly.

Teamwork (10 marks)

Your mark___________________

Consider the following:- Encourage and support Assistant Referees Maintain a team approach when accepting or declining advice offered, particularly in relation to offside decisions which may not be obvious to spectators or per- sons in the technical areas.

Advantage (10 marks)

Your mark___________________

Consider the following:- Distinguish between advantage and mere possession of the ball. Position on the field of play and ability of players to make use of the advantage clause. Prepared to bring play back when advantage does not accrue “Sell” the advantage clause by use of correct visual & verbal signals.

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