Why do some referees let play become aggressive, while others blow the whistle every 30 seconds for a violation?
Like the rest of our society, differences exist between officials. Some allow teams to play more aggressively and keep the flow of the game moving, while others feel it is necessary to keep a tight rein on the play. It really is up to the players and teams to get a sense for the style of any particular referee and play accordingly. Some officials like to see a more physical game. This does not mean that they condone dirty play or violence, but it does mean that some amount of pushing and jockeying for position is allowable. Other refs prefer to let the players know from the opening whistle that they will not tolerate any aggressive play. As long as the referees follow the rules of indoor soccer, and do not put a player’s safety in jeopardy, we will not make an attempt to change any official’s style. We expect the coaches to control the style of play of their team and keep them from becoming too forceful on the field. Any coach who allows his team to play in a rough manner is, after a v
Like the rest of our society, differences exist between officials. Some allow teams to play more aggressively and keep the flow of the game moving, while others feel it is neccessary to keep a tight rein on the play. It really is up to the players and teams to get a sense for the style of any particular referee and play accordingly. Some officials like to see a more physical game. This does not mean that they condone dirty play or violence, but it does mean that some amount of pushing and jockeying for position is allowable. Other refs prefer to let the players know from the opening whistle that they will not tolerate any aggressive play. As long as the referees follow the rules of indoor soccer, and do not put a player’s safety in jeopardy, we will not make an attempt to change any official’s style. We expect the coaches to control the style of play of their team and keep them from becoming too forceful on the field. Any coach who allows his team to play in a rough manner is, after a
