Referee Training Resources
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Resources available for reference on the interpretation and application of the Laws of the Game include:

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   USSF Referee Administrative Handbook 2010/2011

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Information for new referees

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Advanced (State Grade 6) Referee Training:

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   Gamesmanship

   
   

   Advantage & Trifling Offenses
   

   
   

   Tactical Thinking for Referees
   

   
   

   Offside - A Historical Perspective
   

   
   

   Match Management - Game Control
   

   
   

   Coaching Fellow Referees
   

   
   

   PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS
   

   
   
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   The Psychology of Refereeing
   

   Intermediate (Referee Grade 7) Referee Training:

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   Intro - Intermediate
   

   
   

   Pre-game
   Conference

   
   

   Duties of 4th Official
   

   
   

   8 Keys to Effective Communication
   

   
   

   Bench Control

   
   

   Identifying and Dealing with Foul Challenges
   

   
   

   Linesmanship

   
   

   Offside Duties

   
   
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   Referee Ethics
   

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