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TEST YOUR LAWS
OF THE GAME KNOWLEDGE AT
ussoccer.com's NEW INTERACTIVE
VIDEO SITE
Referees, Players, Coaches and Fans Learn About
Referee Decisions with “You Make the Call”
CHICAGO, Ill. (Friday, September 9, 2005) – Referees, players,
coaches and soccer aficionados alike can test their referee
skills on ussoccer.com’s new interactive video site, “You Make
the Call.” The interactive presentation allows young referees to
reinforce their knowledge of “The Laws of the Game,” while
allowing players, coaches and fans to put themselves in the
referee’s place and learn more about the reasoning behind
decisions that officials make.
"It's exciting to be able to use interactive technology as a way
to help inform and educate those visiting the ‘You Make the
Call’ section of our website,” said Julie Ilacqua, U.S. Soccer
Managing Director of Referee Programs. “We look forward to
providing game clips and scenarios that will be of interest to
all who visit ussoccer.com."
To access “You Make the Call,” simply visit
ussoccer.com and scroll down to the “Referees” headline box.
Once there, participants will view a video clip and read a short
explanation of what has occurred. Then, they will choose what
they believe is the correct decision by the referee from a list
of options.
Upon submitting an answer, players will get a summary of the
results, the reason for the decision according to “The Laws of
the Game,” and a short explanation of the correct answer, as
well as explanations of why the other answers are not correct.
“You Make the Call” is an excellent learning tool for young
referees who are still becoming familiar with “The Laws of the
Game.” It not only allows young referees to see the foul in real
time, as well as replays, it explains the correct decision, as
well as why the other options are not correct, specifically
citing “The Laws of the Game.”
The new game is also a great venue for players, coaches and
fans, because it gives insight into the application of “The Laws
of the Game.”
Participants also have the option of signing up to receive
e-mail alerts when a new video is posted.
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