Recent content by jdmesp

It used to be that bouncing wasn't explicitly mentioned! But in any case, that would have to be one hell of an obvious parry to get a call from me!

Indeed it is! When was that bullet added...

If you are going to give an IDK for a clear parry and pick up, you have to be ready to give one when a keeper bounces the ball!

A good change in the wording for a drop(ped!!) ball. Definitely clears up a few things.

I certainly agree that is a possibility. However, many advantages involve a relatively quick pace towards the goal, which can make it very difficult to flag on the move if you are trying to stay even with the correct defender!

I disagree. As an AR you have every right (and the responsibility) to not flag the foul if you see an obvious advantage. If you flag it and the referee plays advantage you will be quite a ways behind your prescribed location!

Well okay then. It sounds like we agree.

The claim is not that advantage never exists in their own half. The claim is 99% of advantages that are given in the defending third result in absolutely nothing, not even a chance on goal. This does not mean--nor imply--that any given advantage is not going result in a chance. The argument is...

Half of "advantages" at lower levels of play result in the attacking team losing the ball mere seconds later from a bad pass. If you think giving an advantage does not risk match control, then I simply don't know what to say... Not giving a proper advantage risks game control (proper in the...

People use two different whistles in the same match?? Maybe a bit of practice varying your whistle tone would do you some good... ;) Valkeen: bit expensive, no? Metal whistles: LOL Pea whistles: see above Fox 40 all the way.

I'm with @Padfoot on this one. Every single time you play advantage you risk some game control. Lots of teams think they have "advantage" because they keep possession. I have had players disagree with me for calling a foul in their own defensive third because they thought they had advantage...

Interesting responses, guys... Maybe this is an American thing, but I never explain anything if the caution/send off is obvious. I only find myself explaining if the player is genuinely confused.

Have to blow the whistle. Good decision. Would a caution to the player that took the kick have made you feel better about the "huge advantage" you have to claret? ;)

If a manager doesn't leave, he doesn't give the referee many options... Also, I hope the kid that yelled boo got a caution?? :)

I might let people talk a bit too much... I would have just given the caution without much of a talking to!