Tag: offside
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Referees Are Teachers Too
When referees are involved in games whose players, coaches, and fans are new to the sport, they should also assume the role of teacher and educator for everyone.
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Cheating Referees
According to many young players, referees cheat. This seems to be a more prevalent sentiment when that team loses. However, it is highly unlikely that referees cheat. But they do make mistakes, like all of us. It is part of the game.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Neutralize the Best Player
What can a coach do when facing a team that has an exceptional player? At the youth level, an exceptional player can have a huge impact on a game. Therefore, he or she needs to be neutralized. But how? The answer is with \’The Glove\’!
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Referee the Way You Would Want Your Game Refereed
One of my biggest referee pet peeves is when a referee or assistant referee does not give 100% effort. Since the players and coaches are, the referees should too. If referees can\’t or don\’t want to, they should not be a referee.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: No Offside Traps
An offside is one of the most difficult tactics to implement successfully. Professional teams have a tough time. A team is only asking for trouble if this is part of their strategy, especially young teams. Don\’t do it!
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Throw-Ins
There is always one kid on the team that for whatever reason is able to achieve much greater distance on her throws than the rest of the players. Coaches should […]