Based on the well-known long-running You Are the Ref football feature illustrated by legendary artist Paul Trevillion & written by former international referee Keith Hackett this guide is aimed at anyone interested in football
- spectators players coaches & referees. Established trainee & newly qualified football referees will find this guide invaluable & can test their knowledge throughout the book. Younger football fans can learn more about the beautiful game while older fans can use the book to settle heated arguments about referees' decision making! This is an accessible easy-to-digest guide &
Includes:: a Foreword by top referee Howard Webb. The mysteries of refereeing are explained clearly & brought to life with Paul Trevillion's images & Keith Hackett's incisive text. You are the Ref covers all aspects of Refereeing & Assistant Referee training: Movement & Positioning; Recognition of offences; Viewing angles; Whistle & Flag Technique; Management of Mass Confrontation; Sports Psychology; Managing Conflict; Teamwork; Law 11 (offside) explained; Goal & target setting; How to deal with Assessments; Warming up; Warming Down; Polar Heart Monitors; Pre- Match preparation; Fit to play Ref?; Mentor programme; Coaching Referees; Body Language; Self Assessment; & much much more...