Hi folks,
Just after some advice if anyone is willing to offer it. I have today completed my 6th game and due to other commitments its taken just over a year to do so. I know my profile said L7, but until my call back tomorrow I am a L9 (mods adjust if needed)
Anyway, back to the game today and after last weeks stinker in mini football its safe to say that i was extremely nervous before this game. Not just because of last week but the fact this weeks game saw my Eldest sons new team vs old team, who I actively coach/coached. So you could say I couldn't win.
The game seemed to flow and not much incident to be honest, but a few things that I have thought about since.
I think it was about 10 mins into the game before the first Free Kick was awarded for a HB. Then a good few mins before the next. I even questioned if I let too much go? There were a few challenges that possibly could have been cynical, but i find myself thinking do i give it or not, like when a player is clipped in the back of the legs but then carries on running before losing control of the ball, should i blow up?
I had two lads (both Captains) having a good tussle all the way through and getting tasty with comments like "missed me!", "I wont next time". To which I shouted that I had my eye on it during play. This didn't change much so next break in play, I called them both over and gave a stern talk to that it stops now or I will have to up the action. To which the away captain was moaning, about it being the other lad etc. Was the talk to, the right course of Action or could and should it have been a booking for each? In my mind I'm thinking any other ref would have booked him, But I was his dads co manager before My son swapped clubs and he requested i referee this game as he didn't get on with the other one. This had lead to jokes of me booking his lad in the week leading up .
I don't think the many mini football games have done recently have helped my choices. my Last 11 a side was in July so a while back now. I forgot to look for the linesmans flag on Offside a few times. I found myself watching ball in the air from goal kicks etc, when what i need to watch is on the floor. Then there is the fact i was told after the game that the Away captain was kicking out after challenges when play moved on. That he was also using F&A Language to the opponents.
I have been told by a few people that I handled the game well, but don't recall any handshakes after which made me question how i did also. Does anyone else judge games by things like this?
I would appreciate any advice and tips on todays efforts especially the incidents and the how to get into the habit of looking for afters and linesman.
Thanks
Just after some advice if anyone is willing to offer it. I have today completed my 6th game and due to other commitments its taken just over a year to do so. I know my profile said L7, but until my call back tomorrow I am a L9 (mods adjust if needed)
Anyway, back to the game today and after last weeks stinker in mini football its safe to say that i was extremely nervous before this game. Not just because of last week but the fact this weeks game saw my Eldest sons new team vs old team, who I actively coach/coached. So you could say I couldn't win.
The game seemed to flow and not much incident to be honest, but a few things that I have thought about since.
I think it was about 10 mins into the game before the first Free Kick was awarded for a HB. Then a good few mins before the next. I even questioned if I let too much go? There were a few challenges that possibly could have been cynical, but i find myself thinking do i give it or not, like when a player is clipped in the back of the legs but then carries on running before losing control of the ball, should i blow up?
I had two lads (both Captains) having a good tussle all the way through and getting tasty with comments like "missed me!", "I wont next time". To which I shouted that I had my eye on it during play. This didn't change much so next break in play, I called them both over and gave a stern talk to that it stops now or I will have to up the action. To which the away captain was moaning, about it being the other lad etc. Was the talk to, the right course of Action or could and should it have been a booking for each? In my mind I'm thinking any other ref would have booked him, But I was his dads co manager before My son swapped clubs and he requested i referee this game as he didn't get on with the other one. This had lead to jokes of me booking his lad in the week leading up .
I don't think the many mini football games have done recently have helped my choices. my Last 11 a side was in July so a while back now. I forgot to look for the linesmans flag on Offside a few times. I found myself watching ball in the air from goal kicks etc, when what i need to watch is on the floor. Then there is the fact i was told after the game that the Away captain was kicking out after challenges when play moved on. That he was also using F&A Language to the opponents.
I have been told by a few people that I handled the game well, but don't recall any handshakes after which made me question how i did also. Does anyone else judge games by things like this?
I would appreciate any advice and tips on todays efforts especially the incidents and the how to get into the habit of looking for afters and linesman.
Thanks