USSF periodically publishes Directives, Position Papers and Miscellaneous Memos. I strongly urge you regularly to go online to USSF.com, and review these publications. Below is an excerpt from one of those memos offering guidelines on when a referee should have less flow in a game and tighten—up with more foul recognition. This note has some comment on Advantage in addition to the more flow/less flow info.
Warning Signs a Referee Needs Less Flow / Foul selection/recognition and More Game Control The following lists some of the “warning signs” or “flash points” in a game that should resonate with officials and provide direction regarding overall game/situation management: Foul near the team benches Wet field – comfort level of players to make tackles increases Tackles extend from 3 yards to 7 yards Sequence /succession /repetition of challenges in short time (cluster fouls) More body contact Mismatched body contact (feet versus chest, head versus knee) Change from containment defense to high pressure and chase Challenges (including 50-50) and apparent challenges on the goalkeeper Near the touchline and no way out for the ball or the player Retaliation foul after play restarts Player into goal to retrieve ball after a score The winning team protecting the ball at the corner flag to use time Excessive fouls on the skillful player (play maker and scorer) Escalation in the “severity of fouls” committed Frustration level of players increasing, player acceptance decreasing Dissent increasing Player feedback from both teams indicating “we don’t want flow” Score and time Advantage: The “4 P Principle” When considering the application of advantage, the following principle is provided as a guideline for officials. Remember, advantage application may differ depending upon the skill level, age level, and general atmosphere of the game. The “4 P Principle” of Advantage Application:
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