Richard Baker1 Foul Recognition - Situations

2 Referee’s Decision Making Process

Richard Baker3 Foul Recognition What’s Your Decision Developing consistency will depend on the following factors, and your ability to apply/judge them in a game. Remember the assumption is that the referee has the right position, angle and proximity to the incident. Considerational Factors (Characteristics) Remember – ‘DO A SCIP’ D = Danger / Safety / Aggression / Intensity / Force to opponent O = Opportunity to play the ball fairly A = Atmosphere of the Match (Understanding what’s at stake / the teams involved) S = Speed – Attacker and Defender C = Careless, Reckless or Excessive Force I = Intent – What were the intentions of the offender? / Identifying Body Language P = Position of the tackler (Front, Side, Behind) Non-Considerational Factors Players, coaches, spectators (Opinions, noise, pressure)Players, coaches, spectators (Opinions, noise, pressure) The result of the match (Irrelevant to us)The result of the match (Irrelevant to us) The time of the incident (an opportunity to be consistent)The time of the incident (an opportunity to be consistent)

Richard Baker4 Foul and/or misconduct? A late tackle from the side, where the opponent is hit in the thigh.

Richard Baker5 Foul and/or misconduct? A send-off for serious foul play.

Richard Baker6 Foul and/or misconduct? Stopping in front of an opponent causing him to run into their back.

Richard Baker7 Foul and/or misconduct? Foul for charging, but no misconduct. Variation: player in front moves backward making contact.

Richard Baker8 Foul and/or misconduct? A sliding tackle which misses the ball and catches the opponent in the lower leg.

Richard Baker9 Foul and/or misconduct? Foul for kicking/tripping, but no misconduct. Variation: contact is made at the knee.

Richard Baker10 Foul and/or misconduct? A tackle from the side, with the leg crossing over the opponent’s (scissors tackle)

Richard Baker11 Foul and/or misconduct? Send-off for serious foul play.

Richard Baker12 Foul and/or misconduct? A tackle from behind, where the foot hits the opponent in the Achilles area.

Richard Baker13 Foul and/or misconduct? Send-off for serious foul play.

Richard Baker14 Foul and/or misconduct? A sliding tackle from behind, usually causing damage to the opponent’s ankle, and sometimes to oneself.

Richard Baker15 Foul and/or misconduct? Send-off for serious foul play.

Richard Baker16 Foul and/or misconduct? A goalkeeper jumping in at an opponent, presumably to protect himself as he makes the save.

Richard Baker17 Foul and/or misconduct? Caution or send-off depending on amount of force used.

Richard Baker18 Foul and/or misconduct? A two-footed tackle, where the player “jumps in” to get the ball.

Richard Baker19 Foul and/or misconduct? Send-off for serious foul play. Variation: no contact because opponent is able to avoid it.

Richard Baker20 Foul and/or misconduct? A foot kicking “over the ball,” onto an opponent’s shin.

Richard Baker21 Foul and/or misconduct? Send-off for serious foul play. Variation: player exaggerates follow through after kicking ball.

Richard Baker22 Foul and/or misconduct? A knee in the thigh from behind, in a feigned attempt to play the ball.

Richard Baker23 Foul and/or misconduct? Caution for unsporting behavior.

Richard Baker24 Overview - What elevates a foul to misconduct? Point of Contact Direction of Contact Time of Contact Severity of Contact Intent of Contact Result of Contact

Richard Baker25 Foul Recognition, Selection & Severity – the Science of Decision Making Thank you for your attention and participation. Are there any questions?