How do referees position themselves in a football match?

Ryan Cobelli 's answer gave a good summary of the Referee's considerations for positioning and movement to judge a match. read more

Football officials enforce the rules of the game and, as such, are usually the people who draw the most ire from coaches, players and fans. Without these rule keepers monitoring the progress of a football game, the game might not progress with a set structure. read more

The seven NFL officials on the field have specific roles and responsibilities that make it possible to correctly and consistently call games at football’s highest level. Proper training and positioning prepare officials to be in the right place to make the right call. read more