It seems a question that is never asked, and I know its to be avoided in the first place, but what do other refs do in an attempt to regain control of a match once its lost?
Specific scenario: I give a penalty decision in the first 10 mins - thinking back I now admit it was a poor decision and I knew this within 5 seconds of giving it but I had to hold up my confidence to the players. Cue every decision I make receiving dissent in one form or another and my capability being called into question regularly by the players too. I obviously use warnings and YCs as appropriate but this appears to fan the flames. I can also imagine its equally easy to avoid making decisions, or letting things go in this scenario, but again would make things worse too.
I am a junior referee and I'm going to make the odd mistake. I am still not feeling great following this game yesterday; its easier said than done to review, learn and move on to next week - especially when this team is on my roster next Sunday too!
Thanks for your help.
Specific scenario: I give a penalty decision in the first 10 mins - thinking back I now admit it was a poor decision and I knew this within 5 seconds of giving it but I had to hold up my confidence to the players. Cue every decision I make receiving dissent in one form or another and my capability being called into question regularly by the players too. I obviously use warnings and YCs as appropriate but this appears to fan the flames. I can also imagine its equally easy to avoid making decisions, or letting things go in this scenario, but again would make things worse too.
I am a junior referee and I'm going to make the odd mistake. I am still not feeling great following this game yesterday; its easier said than done to review, learn and move on to next week - especially when this team is on my roster next Sunday too!
Thanks for your help.