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Question Number: 23953Mechanics 9/18/2010RE: 87 Professional cole of los angelas, california usa asks...how come refs never gonear the ball in play?? Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol So they don't get hit by it.
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View Referee Gary Voshol profileAnswer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi Cole
Two reasons
1. To stay out of the way of play and not to get hit by the ball which interferes with play
2. Many times the best viewing angle is a distance from the ball so that the referee can see more players ,what happening and a good viewing angle. Also many times fouls can and do happen away from the ball such as holding and if the referee is too close to the ball he can miss that
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