Week 18: Interpreting Fouls Correctly
This version of the “Week In Review” will examine two missed foul decisions that impacted games.
This version of the “Week In Review” will examine two missed foul decisions that impacted games.
Two offside decisions from the same game: both are difficult and could be interpreted differently.
This week’s analysis includes a recognized flash point that leads to the identification of violent conduct.
A review of the criteria required for a “violent conduct” offense to be punished by a red card.
Three decisions involving offside, violent conduct and a handling offense in which the referee team is required to react quickly.
Tackles involving exposed cleats and locked knees put players at a high risk of injury.
The week’s decision of contention involved an incorrect offside decision that resulted in the winning goal.
An excellent example of a referee promoting attacking play with a fantastic advantage that leads to a goal.
An examination of contact above the shoulder in which the player’s arm/hand/elbow is used as a weapon.
A look at severe, missed red card tackles that must be sanctioned by the referee at all levels of play.