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Re: Referees and Human Players

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Originally Posted by Adam Freeman View Post
At what point, should a referee step up to a student and let them know they causing fouls? I mean we have flags and hand signals to let the drivers know when they are committing fouls. Shouldn't someone let the human players know when they are committing fouls too?
I think this topic is usually covered by the Head Ref during Drivers Meetings. I have also seen some referees speak to students after matches about how to avoid causing fouls in the future.

IMO, a referee should not talk to students (even to advise that they are causing fouls) DURING a match. That job belongs to the coach.
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