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The Roots of Dissent
The evolution of player backtalk
By Craig Bohnert
January 13th, 2012

We all know where dissent comes from.

Usually it stems from a player who is either temporarily or chronically out of sorts, dissatisfied with his own or his team's efforts, and in need of an outlet for that frustration.

That's true on the surface. But there is a cultural foundation for such behavior and why it's tolerated in soccer.

Click the title to read this excellent analysis.

The Art of the Restart
The referee can keep the quick restart option alive
By Craig Bohnert
January 3rd, 2012

A key strategy for upper-level teams is to employ a quick restart in foul situations. Unfortunately, the referee often deprives teams of that useful offensive tool.

Check inside to see how the better referees, including our own Craig Bohnert, handle that situation. Following his advice is sure to give your career a shot in the arm.

Considering this article is about soccer, perhaps we should have said it will give your career a leg up.

Three P's — Part II
Presentation
By Craig Bohnert
December 6th, 2011

In Part I, Craig Bohnert covered some issues for pregames that are critical to expert soccer officiating. In this second of three parts, Craig takes us to the next step, which involves "presentation."

Of the Three P's (PreGame, Presentation, Positioning), presentation is the most broad-ranging area, but it also may be the most important.

Three P's — Part I
Pregame
By Craig Bohnert
November 30th, 2011

Pregame preparation for an official is the first of three basic items that Craig Bohnert covers for referees.
Decision Sequences
When the call is made is important in fast-moving games
By Craig Bohnert
November 8th, 2011

A critical skill for referees is the ability to reconstruct the "crime scene" mentally and understand how that sequence of events impacts the official's decision-making process. Making the right call often depends on when the call is made.

Here's important analysis from our soccer expert. You'll find this piece informative. Craig is always ready to plead guilty to that charge. But if you're a soccer fan, you're also going to find it exciting and entertaining.

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