Hello everyone, long time lurker. Finally did my course this summer and got involved in my first game this afternoon. I decided to throw myself in at the deep end and go for OA football up here in Norfolk. It certainly was an interesting start - cup game, 3rd div versus 4th div teams, 4th div team won 2-0 (and were the away team), home team didn't like it when I sent their midfielder to the sin bin for 10 minutes for throwing the ball down when annoyed at a decision! Didn't get any home team handshakes afterwards and a few snide comments once off the pitch....
I was glad to get away to be honest and hope I don't feel so crap afterwards next time. Being called "dogshit" by one of the supporters was nice...
Couple of things I've noted I need to improve though, anyone have any tips?
1. Fouls around headers / jumping
Maybe because I didn't head the ball much when I played, but has anyone got any tips to look for fouls when players are going up for challenges? I found that tough today and a few players were moaning all game about me playing on or calling 50/50. I kept on trying to let the game flow and blow my whistle as little as possible - perhaps I need to get tougher.
2. Post-match misconduct
One player after the game (and off the pitch by now) did give me a sarcastic "well done ref" - I've decided to not bother including that on the misconduct report - is that something I need to be doing?
Thank you all so much for your advice on here that I've read over the last couple of months - it obviously wasn't directed at me as I haven't posted before, but all of it has helped get me to the course, through it and onto the pitch today
Th
I was glad to get away to be honest and hope I don't feel so crap afterwards next time. Being called "dogshit" by one of the supporters was nice...
Couple of things I've noted I need to improve though, anyone have any tips?
1. Fouls around headers / jumping
Maybe because I didn't head the ball much when I played, but has anyone got any tips to look for fouls when players are going up for challenges? I found that tough today and a few players were moaning all game about me playing on or calling 50/50. I kept on trying to let the game flow and blow my whistle as little as possible - perhaps I need to get tougher.
2. Post-match misconduct
One player after the game (and off the pitch by now) did give me a sarcastic "well done ref" - I've decided to not bother including that on the misconduct report - is that something I need to be doing?
Thank you all so much for your advice on here that I've read over the last couple of months - it obviously wasn't directed at me as I haven't posted before, but all of it has helped get me to the course, through it and onto the pitch today
Th