VAR Academy

Evergreen explainers on VAR, Laws of the Game, and refereeing decisions.
Restarts Intermediate Law 14

Goalkeeper Movement on Penalties

Goalkeeper Movement on Penalties is one of the most debated areas of modern football because timing, movement and player positions all matter at the exact.

Restarts Beginner Law 14

Penalty Kick Procedure: The Basics

Penalty Kick Procedure: The Basics is one of the most debated areas of modern football because timing, movement and player positions all matter at the.

Restarts Intermediate Law 13

Quick Free Kicks: When Referees Allow Them

Quick Free Kicks: When Referees Allow Them is a useful lesson because many controversial decisions come from restarts and match management rather than.

Restarts Advanced Law 14

Encroachment on Penalties: Retake Rules

Encroachment on Penalties: Retake Rules is one of the most debated areas of modern football because timing, movement and player positions all matter at.

Cards Advanced Law 12

Red Cards in the Box: DOGSO With a Genuine Attempt

Red Cards in the Box: DOGSO With a Genuine Attempt sits at the heart of Law 12 because referees must separate normal football contact from misconduct that.

Restarts Intermediate Law 12

Delaying the Restart: Time-Wasting Yellow Cards

Delaying the Restart: Time-Wasting Yellow Cards sits at the heart of Law 12 because referees must separate normal football contact from misconduct that.

Cards Beginner Law 12

The ‘Orange Card’ Myth: Why It Doesn’t Exist

The ‘Orange Card’ Myth: Why It Doesn’t Exist is a useful referee education topic because the right answer usually depends on sequence, law wording and the.

Cards Intermediate Law 12

Tactical Fouls: Stopping Counters (SPA)

Tactical Fouls: Stopping Counters (SPA) sits at the heart of Law 12 because referees must separate normal football contact from misconduct that requires a.

Cards Advanced Law 12

Professional Fouls: When It Becomes DOGSO

Professional Fouls: When It Becomes DOGSO sits at the heart of Law 12 because referees must separate normal football contact from misconduct that requires.

Cards Advanced Law 12

Studs Up Challenges: What Referees Look For

Studs Up Challenges: What Referees Look For is a useful referee education topic because the right answer usually depends on sequence, law wording and the.