FA Referee Course Day 2 recap

1.     When thinking about establishing rapport, what are the 3 10s?

•      How you look to the other person from 10 feet away, the 10 inches from the top of your head to your chin, the first 10 words you say

•      The 10 inches from the top of your head to your chin, the first 10 words you say, 10 seconds of silence when you meet someone

•     The first 10 words you say, how you look to the other person from 10 feet away, the 10 feet gap you should keep between you and the other person

     Why is creating a positive first impression so important?

•    Players will think they can have a good laugh with you

•      You’ll get promoted more quickly

• It helps generate a level of trust and confidence in the other person’s perception of your ability to do a good job

    What are the main duties you should ask your club assistants to carry out?

• a.     Tell you about every foul they think they have seen, indicate when the ball is out of play

• a.     Indicate when the ball is out of play, indicate when a player is in an offside position

• a.     Indicate when a player is in an offside position, pass on information to the coaches

    For what offences is a direct free kick given?

•      Offside, tripping, pushing and kicking

•      Charging, striking, tackling, tripping.

•      Simulation, attempting to kick, striking, charging

     What is a reckless challenge?

•     When a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution

•      When a player exceeds the necessary use of force and/or endangers the safety of an opponent

•    When a player acts with disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, an opponent

     What colour card does the referee issue an offending player after a careless foul challenge?

• Red

• Yellow

• Neither

  Five minutes into an U11s game, a player commits a foul throw. What should the referee do?

•      Penalise the player and suggest they don’t take any more throw-ins

•     Ask the player to re-take the throw, perhaps showing them how it should be done

•    Ignore it and hope they do it properly next time

A player slides into a tackle, their legs off the floor, both sets of studs showing and out of control. The player, though, makes no contact with their opponent. What should the referee do?

•      Nothing; no contact was made

•      Send the player from the field of play

• Caution the player

  Who should a referee try and establish rapport with?

• Coaches

• Players

• Captains

• Club secretaries

• Mentors

  If a player attempts to strike an opponent, but does not make contact, then no offence has been committed. True or false?

• True

• False