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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi I'm new to soccer. My kid (U12) loves it and I'm trying to learn more.  I have the basics down...I think.  But what are some of the most common soccer rules that parents (and maybe even some referees) just get wrong or know the least about?[/quote]

I STRONGLY recommend that you and your child take a referee course together. 1) you'll learn the rules better (Trust me many referees still don't know them LOL) and 2) You might like it to start refereeing games. We need more folks who know what they are doing. 3) Also a good job for your child.[/quote]

So I am a new ref.  I just want to say that you actually learn very little at a referee certification course.  Most of the course is self driven to watch videos and take a test BEFORE you go to a class.  When you get to the class. The morning is field work...how to blow a whistle, field marking identification, AR flag work, So center referee positioning tips ion restarts, etc, then you scrimmage and rotate as ARs and the center.  It goes fast.  Then the classroom is focused on watching different offside situations, handballs rules, and dangerous play situations.  Then they give you your badge.  No test.  So I just want to point out there there isn't much focus given to all the laws. It's good and you learn alot it's just that there is just SO MUCH to know.  Alot of learning must be from playing, watching games, and even Youtube.  Also, join some referee chats and you can read over "weird" situations and opinions on how they would handle those situation.

Good luck.[/quote]

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