Jtpetherick1
Well-Known Member
I think we've all discussed a certain SG1 referee (who may be on TV as I write) in relation to match fitness before. Clearly, the referee passes the necessary PGMOL fitness tests each season so I'm not really keen on rehashing that discussion but I'm curious...
Do you think (apart from the obvious advantages of being fit in terms of keeping up with play/being in the right positions etc) fitness affects your refereeing in terms of your self-confidence and the confidence that it gives to those involved with the game. Clearly, the PGMOL feel that the SG1 referee I mention is fit enough as to referee 'well' but I wonder what we make of it in terms of the mindset of those on the pitch?
Do the players give you/your decisions more credibility if you're fitter, or is it a case of they'd only notice if you're unfit?
Again, not interested in discussing the SG1 referee, but it did prompt my thinking in terms of the wider issues of being fit. (Hence the forum its in.)
Do you think (apart from the obvious advantages of being fit in terms of keeping up with play/being in the right positions etc) fitness affects your refereeing in terms of your self-confidence and the confidence that it gives to those involved with the game. Clearly, the PGMOL feel that the SG1 referee I mention is fit enough as to referee 'well' but I wonder what we make of it in terms of the mindset of those on the pitch?
Do the players give you/your decisions more credibility if you're fitter, or is it a case of they'd only notice if you're unfit?
Again, not interested in discussing the SG1 referee, but it did prompt my thinking in terms of the wider issues of being fit. (Hence the forum its in.)