Mechanics

Free Kick Chaos

Braveheart, with Mel Gibson as William Wallace, is one of my favorite movies. One of the most gripping scenes comes when the English and Scottish forces sprint toward each other and collide…

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Radars

While on active duty in the Air Force, I served two years at Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, as the Joint Staff’s Theater Missile Defense Officer. One of the radars…

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Gumbo

Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from October 1, 2008 (Edited for clarity) FOCUS ON MECHANICS…Continue officiating Keep players in view after ruling on a score. Too many times, you…

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Bracketing

Here is a Ray Lutz “Forward Progress” post from September 7, 2009 (Edited for clarity and amplified) Bracketing is an essential concept for officials to understand and discuss within the crew. It…

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