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In-depth lessons and guides to improve your understanding of VAR, Laws of the Game and refereeing.

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DOGSO and Red Card DecisionsDOGSO and Red Card Decisions sits at the heart of Law 12 because referees must separate normal football… Intermediate Cards 2 min read
Supporting Arm Handball SituationsSupporting Arm Handball Situations is one of the hardest decisions for referees because not every ball-to-hand contact is… Advanced Handball 2 min read
Serious Foul Play vs Reckless ChallengesSerious Foul Play vs Reckless Challenges sits at the heart of Law 12 because referees must separate normal… Advanced Cards 2 min read
Backpass Law and Goalkeeper RestrictionsBackpass Law and Goalkeeper Restrictions matters because goalkeepers have special protections and special restrictions under the Laws of… Intermediate Restarts 2 min read
Delaying the Restart of Play ExplainedDelaying the Restart of Play Explained is a useful lesson because many controversial decisions come from restarts and… Intermediate Restarts 2 min read
Contact in the Penalty Area DecisionsContact in the Penalty Area Decisions is one of the most debated areas of modern football because timing,… Advanced Penalties 2 min read
Handball and Arm Position ExplainedHandball and Arm Position Explained is one of the hardest decisions for referees because not every ball-to-hand contact… Intermediate Handball 2 min read
Pushes and Pulls: Penalty Area Fouls ExplainedPushes and Pulls: Penalty Area Fouls Explained is one of the most debated areas of modern football because… Intermediate Penalties 2 min read
Holding on Set Pieces: When It’s a PenaltyHolding on Set Pieces: When It’s a Penalty is one of the most debated areas of modern football… Intermediate Penalties 2 min read
Simulation: When a Dive Becomes MisconductSimulation: When a Dive Becomes Misconduct is a useful referee education topic because the right answer usually depends… Intermediate Penalties 2 min read
Goalkeeper Challenges: ‘Got the Ball’ Isn’t ImmunityGoalkeeper Challenges: ‘Got the Ball’ Isn’t Immunity matters because goalkeepers have special protections and special restrictions under the… Intermediate Penalties 2 min read
Attacker Initiates Contact: No Penalty ScenariosAttacker Initiates Contact: No Penalty Scenarios is one of the most debated areas of modern football because timing,… Advanced Penalties 2 min read
Penalty Decisions: Careless, Reckless, Excessive ForcePenalty Decisions: Careless, Reckless, Excessive Force is one of the most debated areas of modern football because timing,… Beginner Penalties 2 min read
Handball in UEFA vs Domestic Leagues: Why It Feels DifferentHandball in UEFA vs Domestic Leagues: Why It Feels Different is one of the hardest decisions for referees… Advanced Handball 2 min read
Handball: Close Distance and Reaction TimeHandball: Close Distance and Reaction Time is one of the hardest decisions for referees because not every ball-to-hand… Advanced Handball 2 min read
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