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The Soccer Referee's Manual (Paperback)

by David Ager (Author)

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An excellent resource for referees at all levels of the game. -- The Bulletin of Physical Education

Should be read by every football player, manager, and spectator. -- All Sport and Leisure Monthly --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This manual is intended as a source of guidance both for those wishing to become a qualified soccer referee, and for those who are already qualified. The author provides advice on the qualities demanded of a referee, from an understanding of the game's laws to the application of absolute fairness and impartiality in every decision. There are sections on playing the advantage, cautioning and sending off players, free kicks and the offside rule. The book is endorsed by The Football Association.

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: A & C Black (November 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0713639881
ISBN-13: 978-0713639889
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,970,213 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Rules/Referee's Book Out There - Now Updated, May 19, 2004

By	S. Winegarden "nedragen" (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Soccer Referee's Manual (Paperback)

This is by far the best rules/referee book out there. It has "test your knowledge" in every section that test basic and advance knowledge, including good examples that sound like gray-area interpretations, but are well explained. The book covers all aspects of FIFA rules, but presents them in a different order than an "official rules" book.

The book also includes the Rules of the Game, discussion of the Cooper Fitness Test, and advice for pre-game preparation, completing post-match paperwork, and what assessors are looking for. Also has great advice for dealing with coaches, pre-game instructions, and working the diagonal system of control.

The book is applicable for US referees, although it does deal with the duties of the club assistance ref differently than US Soccer Federation (minor in nature).

Not just a dry rules book, the author writes well and interjects good advice based on years of experience. This is one of my two primary reference books for soccer referee material.

NOTE: This manual does not include any organizational specific rules (e.g., AYSO, USYS, etc) or guidance on smaller-sided field dimensions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best rulebook available for soccer referees, March 10, 2000

By	R. F. Cooney "shannonelizabeth" (Cranston, RI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Soccer Referee's Manual (Soccer Referee's Manual, 2nd ed) (Paperback)

This is a great resource for soccer referees at all levels. It covers all of the Laws of the Game and how to interpret them. There are excellent self-test questions for each topic covered. This is a book that you will consult time and time again, often learning or realizing something new each time you pick it up. Reasonably priced for all that it covers. I found it to be much better than other books, such as those by Lover, etc. If you're looking for just one book for yourself, or as a gift, pick this one - it's fun and superbly done.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for referees at any level., September 30, 1998

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This book is well-organized and easy to read. I learn something new every time I read it, which is often. Thought-provoking, quiz-type questions are sprinkled throughout, followed by answers complete with the logic underlying them. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of the laws of soccer.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Instruction on Referring
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If you are a parent, spectator or just a fan of soccer I strongly recommend that you read this book. If you are studing to become a referee it is a must. Read more

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