Hey Ref: January 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF I often hear some referees’ explanations that strike me as kind of weird. Is there some advice to help me...
Hey Ref: July 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF Once in a while when it’s my turn to referee, I wind up with bad behavior from the players and...
Hey Ref: October 2017
HEY REF Other than the marker making calls like “out” and “down,” is it permissible for the referee to stop play?
It’s allowed, but it’s...
Hey Ref: October 2018
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF I referee a fair amount and I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that there seems to be a...
Hey Ref: April 2019
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF Last call!
Well folks, nine years later, it’s the end of my writing the officiating column. Of course, there’s nothing wrong...
Hey Ref: January 2019
An “Official” Q&A
by Barry Faguy
HEY REF Is it true that the PSA decided to eliminate the usual practice of giving only a let (instead...