Once a friend of mine said, "It take years to be a good referee but it takes only a few seconds to be a bad one". If we fail to prepare then we might as well be prepared to fail. This tip is rather tailored to the referees in Maldives Dhivehi Leagues because most of the referees here work in the the morning till 2.30 pm and straight to the field/stadium to do a match. Where is the mindset, the needed rest and the mental preparation for the match. Teams takes a long time to prepare for a good match. What will happen if a good move and an excellent goal is ruled offside by an assistant who was not paying attention to the actual position of the player when the ball was passed or misjudgement by the referee between a trip and a simulation.
The tips: have an early lunch and if you having food before the match it shall be of carbohydrates and at least two hour before the match. Coffee or tea before a match may cause hypoglycemia (low glucose in the blood to generate energy). Arrive as early as possible to the venue to have a good rest. Have a mental preview of the match by imagining events or incidents in the match and the actions that you would take. This is 'imagery' in sport psychology the will provide you with the experiences of incidents even by not actually encountering it. Check the field and the touch line (if you are the AR). Warm up half an hour before the match at least 15 minutes on the field to get acclimatized to the match condition especially the crowd. Have a good briefing with the rest of the team officials. Control the players' attire and equipments well at the tunnel. This will give the extra edge over them in control. Did you practice your toss of coin? A stylist toss will give the extra boost to the confident too. Walk confidently and smartly into the field. Good Luck!
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