bicycleman
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Do referees have to take a physical or prove that they have the physical agility required to ref a match?
Do referees have to take a physical or prove that they have the physical agility required to ref a match?
That said, I don't think having physical fitness makes you a good official, or lacking physical fitness makes you a bad one. There's much more to the puzzle. No matter the physical abilities you do (or don't) possess, the mental tools have to be there.
Thanks everyone for their input. another question. Some referees will call stalemates quickly after a match has reached that point, while others will allow the match to progress for 20-30 seconds. Is there a hard and fast rule about calling stalemates or is it more subjective?
You should have refman email you his word document on what is and isn't stalling. It is very well detailed on when to call stalling and when not to call stalling. Unfortunately I don't think most refs have the same approach as refman when it comes to stalling.
He said stalemates not stalling.
When I am refereeing there are a lot of small things to look for when calling a stalemate. As someone who has wrestled, I can see when a situation can progress, and where it probably can't. It really is a judgment call for the most part. Are both guys dead locked? Is/Can one man improve? Things like this affect thinking.