Murphy’s Laws of the Game
The law of unintended consequences
Murphy’s Laws of the Game
OBJECTIVES: Understanding the game versus knowing the Laws Balancing flow and control Using advantage Recognizing an obvious goal scoring opportunity Applying the Offside Law Dealing with persistent infringement
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Murphy’s Laws of the GameUnderstanding the Game versus knowing the
Laws of the Game.What does this statement mean to you?
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Murphy’s Law #1:
Knowing the game isn’t enough without knowing the Laws, but knowing the Laws, is not as important as knowing the game.
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Balancing Flow and Control
What does flow & control mean to a
soccer referee?
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Murphy’s Law #2:
Referees let the game flow by giving up control, but referees who lose control ruin the flow of the game.
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Using Advantage
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Murphy’s Law #3:
Referees allow players to take advantage of advantages, but advantage can be to the referee’s disadvantage.
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Recognizing an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Murphy’s Law #4:
The obvious is obvious, but knowing what’s obvious isn’t.
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Applying the Offside Law
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What are the three ways a player can become
involved in active play?
Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Murphy’s Law #5:
Offside is well understood by players, coaches and spectators - their difficulty lies in convincing the Referee.
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Dealing with Persistent Infringement
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
Murphy’s Law #6:
Persistent infringement is not allowed but players need not persist to be guilty.
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Murphy’s Laws of the Game
REVIEW:
•Understanding the game vs. knowing the laws.
•Balance flow and control.
•Using Advantage.
•Recognizing an obvious goal scoring opportunity.
•Applying the Offside law.
•Dealing with persistent infringement.
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