Player Management Techniques Roadblock Theory Player Management Techniques Referee Level 3

Roadblock Theory Player management is a series of control techniques. These can be viewed as a series of roadblocks

The more important red sign tells you to STOP. Roadblock Theory It’s like driving down the road and seeing a series of yellow advisory signs which provide information. The more important red sign tells you to STOP.

Roadblock Theory Yellow card Red card Public Warning Quiet word Free kick

Roadblock Theory Captain Public Warning Yellow card Free kick Red card Quiet word Return to fair play

Players are responsible for their own behaviour. Roadblock Theory Players are responsible for their own behaviour. The referee is responsible for ensuring the match is played according to the laws of the game

Roadblock Theory A yellow card is a tool to help a player stay on the park. It should not be seen as something that has the player halfway off.

“That was unfair ... give the ball back to the your opponents!” Roadblock Theory Free Kick says: “That was unfair ... give the ball back to the your opponents!”

Friendly advice given to player and delivered unobtrusively Roadblock Theory Quiet word … Friendly advice given to player and delivered unobtrusively

Referee takes the player to one side and publicly admonishes him Roadblock Theory Public Warning Referee takes the player to one side and publicly admonishes him

be the final tool in modifying the behaviour of the player. Roadblock Theory The Caution Make the caution effective. It should be the final tool in modifying the behaviour of the player.

Roadblock Theory Using the Captain “You fix it.” Is used infrequently “You’re the captain” “He’s your responsibility” “Any more and he’s off!” “You are responsible” “You fix it.”

Roadblock Theory IF ALL ELSE FAILS!