Football (soccer) player attitudes to match events

Section 1. The Match Scene

Please read the following and answer the questions.

There are no right or wrong answers.

Imagine you are playing in a competition football match and it’s midway through the second half. The game has been played hard by both teams and it’s been a very even and physical contest.

Both teams have hit the goalposts but no goals have been scored.

An opponent is several metres outside your penalty area dribbling towards goal. You slide in from the side and clear the ball away. You feel the tackle is probably legal.

The 18 year old referee blows his whistle and signals a free kick in favour of the opposition. He shows you a yellow card.

You ask him “What’s that for ref?”

He says calmly “You contacted the player before you got the ball. If you do that again it will have to be a red card”.

For Each Statement please check the box that best applies

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2. Strongly Disagree
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8. Strongly Agree
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1. a. The referee is fair

1. b. The referee is respectful of players

1. c. The referee is competent

1. d. The referee is dependable

1. e. The referee made the correct decision

1. f. The referee is angry

1. g. You are satisfied with the referee

1. h. You are angry with the referee

1. i. You argue with the referee

1. j. You say nothing and get on with the game

Check your answers and click the button for section 2