We've all been part of that awful pre-match that referees give (I've given it too!) where the centre man explains to his amply qualified ARs exactly how to do their jobs. "When the ball goes out of play, signal a throw in by raising your arm blah blah blah" Frankly, I know how to do my job as an AR so I don't need it from the centre man. What I do want, however, is to engage him in a discussion about the match to come. What do we expect from these two teams? What kinds of things are we going to have to look for because of pitch condition? Is there anything in particular that this referee wants to come down on particularly quickly? Has anyone seen these teams before -- if so, what are their tactics, any top notch players, what about troublemakers?
What are some of the things you look for in a pre-match chat from your man in the middle when you're running the line and what do you tell your NARs when you're the referee?
Cheers.
What are some of the things you look for in a pre-match chat from your man in the middle when you're running the line and what do you tell your NARs when you're the referee?
Cheers.