Second observation today. Went fairly well. I felt I did okay, wasnt my best performance but had control throughout.
Match itself ended 2-0 to away team. No cards or major incidents really. Quite scrappy in parts with niggly careless fouls.
So positives first. Signalling and general game management was good. Clear and decisive. Decisions explained (even if explanations werent always accepted by players). Handling of injurys was good. 2 head injuries both stopped play immediately and allowed assessment whilst stepping away. Player sent off to be treated. Other injuries where trainer wasnt required also handled well. Application of law was very good. Identifying fouls and misconduct and giving correct restart but having understanding with players and communicating well.
Improvements to be made include handling of dissent. One player had a few outbursts. More from frustration but was told maybe could of been handled instead of just talking whilst passing, especially on second occurance, to slow it down and even include captain if player isnt in right mind frame to listen. No cards required just ensure I am clearly on top of it.
Second point, positioning to make it easier for myself. Tried to predict play and get ahead but also caught often moving that few seconds too late so I am catching up with play. Need to just read play a little quicker. Also free kicks in defensive areas. Instead of standing to ensure position of the ball then moving into position, move into position then use voice and whistle to direct positioning.
Lastly, and most importantly for me, FITNESS!!! It is improving slowly but fitness will help a lot with positioning. Sprints were good but could of gone that extra bit which could be done with ease if fitter.
A few niggling points also noted, such as the way I checked boots and jewelry and whistle technic. First was a preference thing really. Whistle technic was loud and clear. Good whistling but a bit monotone. Longer whistles needed for some fouls and to get attention at times.
Finally, funny moment. I walk over to away team to check jewelry and boots. I spot a player wearing a ring and ask him to remove it. He asked to tape it. I said sorry but no, and no exceptions for wedding rings. He inists last weeks ref said taping is fine and said he will accept what i said but check with my assessor!!! I told him he can get the second opinion. Assessor told him same as me and he admitted defeat whilst looking a plonker. Assessor could see i knew the laws and stuck with decisions from the start. Win win for me.
Review over!
Match itself ended 2-0 to away team. No cards or major incidents really. Quite scrappy in parts with niggly careless fouls.
So positives first. Signalling and general game management was good. Clear and decisive. Decisions explained (even if explanations werent always accepted by players). Handling of injurys was good. 2 head injuries both stopped play immediately and allowed assessment whilst stepping away. Player sent off to be treated. Other injuries where trainer wasnt required also handled well. Application of law was very good. Identifying fouls and misconduct and giving correct restart but having understanding with players and communicating well.
Improvements to be made include handling of dissent. One player had a few outbursts. More from frustration but was told maybe could of been handled instead of just talking whilst passing, especially on second occurance, to slow it down and even include captain if player isnt in right mind frame to listen. No cards required just ensure I am clearly on top of it.
Second point, positioning to make it easier for myself. Tried to predict play and get ahead but also caught often moving that few seconds too late so I am catching up with play. Need to just read play a little quicker. Also free kicks in defensive areas. Instead of standing to ensure position of the ball then moving into position, move into position then use voice and whistle to direct positioning.
Lastly, and most importantly for me, FITNESS!!! It is improving slowly but fitness will help a lot with positioning. Sprints were good but could of gone that extra bit which could be done with ease if fitter.
A few niggling points also noted, such as the way I checked boots and jewelry and whistle technic. First was a preference thing really. Whistle technic was loud and clear. Good whistling but a bit monotone. Longer whistles needed for some fouls and to get attention at times.
Finally, funny moment. I walk over to away team to check jewelry and boots. I spot a player wearing a ring and ask him to remove it. He asked to tape it. I said sorry but no, and no exceptions for wedding rings. He inists last weeks ref said taping is fine and said he will accept what i said but check with my assessor!!! I told him he can get the second opinion. Assessor told him same as me and he admitted defeat whilst looking a plonker. Assessor could see i knew the laws and stuck with decisions from the start. Win win for me.
Review over!