Date:         Wed, 15 Aug 2001 19:03:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
From:         The Geissmans <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Grabbing/Holding by younger players
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> A tactic that a local 05 uses when he suspect off-ball behind his back stuff
> is to call out to the AR "Watch #5 behind my back"  As the CR explains in
> pre-game, this is said more for the #5's benefit than the AR's - #5 knows he
> is being watched by more than 2 eyes and that he is on the ref team's mental
> list.  And the other team feels like your know what is up.

Excellent advice, Bill.  IMHO a lot of what successful
referees do is as much for theatrical effect as for a
strict application of LOTG.