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States United Soccer Federation

States United Soccer Federation. Gamesmanship. Gamesmanship. Webster’s Dictionary definition: Skill in handling a situation to one’s own advantage by the use of ploys. Gamesmanship.

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States United Soccer Federation

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  1. States United Soccer Federation Gamesmanship

  2. Gamesmanship • Webster’s Dictionary definition: Skill in handling a situation to one’s own advantage by the use of ploys

  3. Gamesmanship • Acts of gamesmanship in soccer can range from being entirely within the letter of the Law to being quite illegal.

  4. Gamesmanship is not Fair Play Fair Play vs. Gamesmanship vs. Win at Any Cost

  5. Responsibility of the Referee • The referee must respond to every act of gamesmanship. • Not recognizing or ignoring gamesmanship will lead to some loss of game control.

  6. Types of Gamesmanship • Time Wasting • Encroachment • Feigning / Acting • Intimidation / Flattery

  7. Gamesmanship For each situation must determine: • Was it against the Laws of the Game? • Was it against the Spirit of the Game? • What is the referee’s response?

  8. Time Wasting By: • Goalkeepers • Players • Coach / Manager

  9. Encroachment • 10 Yards (kick off, corner kick) • Penalty Area (goal kick, free kick) • Wall situations • Penalty kick

  10. Feigning / Acting • Fouls • Injuries

  11. Intimidation / Flattery • Physical Intimidation of Players • Verbal Intimidation of Players • Verbal Intimidation of Referee, AR’s, Fourth Official • Flattery of Referee

  12. Gamesmanship - Players The higher the skill level, the slicker the tricks Was it a Play or Was it a Ploy?

  13. Gamesmanship - Referee The skillful referee has: • Strength of Character • Man Management Skills • Heightened Awareness Common Sense

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