A Question For Coaches

[cajunref]

Why do some of you insist on running up the score on lopsided games?
I did a game this past week where the field was a mess and the score was 10+ to 0 at half time. We played 10 minutes into the second half and determined the field "unplayable". One coach was not too happy while the opponent's coach was appreciative as were the fans. There are more games to be played on this field and by the last game, it's going to be shot with the weather we're predicted to have. Why screw up a field merely to boast about a 20 to 0 game?

[biome22]

I dunno especially with the weather. I read that Airline put 20 plus goals on someone. Thier field must be a mess.

[PutMeInCoach2]

cajunref said:

Why do some of you insist on running up the score on lopsided games?
I did a game this past week where the field was a mess and the score was 10+ to 0 at half time. We played 10 minutes into the second half and determined the field "unplayable". One coach was not too happy while the opponent's coach was appreciative as were the fans. There are more games to be played on this field and by the last game, it's going to be shot with the weather we're predicted to have. Why screw up a field merely to boast about a 20 to 0 game?

I have done games with the same score. While we didnt call the game at half many fans asked us too from both sides. However since the coach did not want us to, we did not.

[forthoffical]

some clubs have an internal rule that when their inner club games get 7-0 the weak side can add another player to the field.

[lather]

The National Federation Rules allow for a match to end when a pre-determined goal differential has occurred, such as the 'skunk rule' in baseball.

However, LHSAA has refused to implement this since High School soccer started.

I've been on both sides of such a lopsided game as a player, and officiated many of them. Nobody enjoys them, and they create great frustration that makes it a challenge to protect the players.

[observer7]

Running up scores is pretty bad, but when a team actually implements conditions to score goals, or just plays possession, the oppposing team is even more demoralized, and humiliated. I believe that a mercy rule should be implemented some time during the second period.

[pop]

After 5 goals the less fortunate players [frosh, or jv ] should be put in. If they score well then encourage attackers to take far shots from outside the 18, or score on headers only. Do quit playing, but change your attack. I have seen this done before by some real nice coaches.

A coach keeping his varsity starters to finish off a game 16-0 is notbeing considerate.

[PutMeInCoach2]

At same time I have seen a team of good caliber, play a team with 6 graders on their team. Final score 8-0. The kids just wanted to play. The coach had no scoring except on headers, which made the team work on their crossing, which you can tell they needed to work on. To me, this is what should be done. Work on your weakness. Play teams out of position. Put your goalie in the field. Make the game close and interesting, while getting players to see the game from a different position.

[lakeview]

Mercy rule of 8-0 has been adopted in several states. I hope our new association adopts this, but i doubt it since the Mandeville coach is the v-p.

[PutMeInCoach2]

lakeview said:

Mercy rule of 8-0 has been adopted in several states. I hope our new association adopts this, but i doubt it since the Mandeville coach is the v-p.

If this would happen. The varsity coach would keep his starters in, and run up score to get out of there. While a team may have just traveled two hours to paly a game, only plays 30 minutes and is sent home.

I am against a rule of such, but thats me.