On this weeks TSNFC podcast we spent a long time discussing the handball decision that effectively ended Vancouver Whitecaps season. Much has been said and written about whether or not World Cup referee Mark Geiger made the right call to penalize Kendall Waston in last weeks playoff match at Dallas, with many differing opinions on the matter. There doesnt seem to be a consensus, although Geigers boss - referees chief Peter Walton - said it was the correct decision and a standard call. As a veteran Premier League referee who now runs the Professional Referees Organization in North America, Waltons opinion should be respected, but the controversy surrounding the decision - and many other handball decisions we see all over the world each week - could easily be avoided if there were a change to the law. In my view, there are two things wrong with the current law. Firstly, the punishment doesnt fairly reflect the size of the crime. Secondly, there is too much room for interpretation of the referee which makes consistency of decisions almost impossible. Here are the main points of the current FIFA Law: Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. The referee must take the following into consideration: ? the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand) ? the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball) ? the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an infringement Deliberate - done consciously and intentionally I dont think Kendall Waston made a conscious and intentional decision to handle the ball inside the penalty area in the last 10 minutes of a playoff match. In my mind it was a momentary lapse in concentration from the towering defender rather than a deliberate act. In relation to this law, it seems deliberate can also mean a player didnt react quickly enough to move his hand/arm out of the way of the ball. But the fact the law allows such ambiguity means officials are in the spotlight more than necessary whether or not they get the decision right. There must be a better way. Although video replays will certainly assist officials decision making in other areas, in the instance of Waston it wouldnt have made much difference because even with review, the decision would have been made depending on the officials interpretation of the law. One suggestion I have seen is to award a penalty anytime the ball hits a hand or arm inside the area whether it is intentional or not. A clear rule - it doesnt matter how it happens, if the ball strikes the hand, it is a penalty. Theres very little room for argument and interpretation there, but I think it would lead to far too many penalties and also an excessive number of game changing moments. Again, the punishment wouldnt match the offence. New Law So how about this. In order to provide clarity, I would be in favour of a rule change along the following lines: Anytime a player makes contact with the ball inside the penalty area with his hand or arm, an indirect free kick will be given. There is no room for interpretation - if it hits the arm or hand whether deliberate or not, it is an indirect free kick. There is one exception. If a player handles the ball to prevent a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity, a penalty is given. With this rule applied, Kendall Wastons handball would have been penalized with an indirect free kick, still giving the opposing team the benefit of a set piece close to goal but eliminating the need for a referee to award a penalty for an incident that was not going to end in a goal. For me, that far better reflects the size of the infringement and also would remove much of the debate surrounding penalty kicks awarded for handball. 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He capped the week by making 32 saves and stopping 2-of-4 shootout attempts in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.Elite League Speedway starts up again this Thursday while Sky Sports live coverage will begin with Wolverhampton against Belle Vue on Tuesday March 29. Poole Pirates begin the 2016 season seeking a fourth consecutive title having claimed the crown in October with victory over Belle Vue in the Grand Final.And it is the Aces who will kick off our live coverage when they travel to Wolverhampton next Tuesday. We get our first look at the champions on April 27 in a repeat of the Grand Final when Poole travel to Belle Vues new home in Manchester, the National Speedway Stadium. Sky Sports live Elite League fixtures Tues March 29 - Wolves v Belle Vue Mon April 4 - Kings Lynn v Coventry Weds Apri 13 - Leicester v Swindon Weds April 27 - Belle Vue v Poole We will also see Leicester, Kings Lynn, Swindon and Coventry in our first batch of live fixtures.It promises to be another action-packed season of Elite League and weve previewed all eight teams ahead of the new campaign, which starts this Thursday when Kings Lynn host Lakeside in the opening fixture. BELLE VUE ACES With a new stadium behind them can the Aces go all the way? COVENTRY BEES Can the Bees go a step or even two further than 2015s play-offs? KINGS LYNN STARS Aiming to make the play-offs after missing out in 2015 LAKESIDE HAMMERS A better start needed to 2016 after 2015 worries POOLE PIRATES The champions are favourites to make it four in a row LEICESTER LIONS Can the Lions build on the success of the towns football team? SWINDON ROBINS Will an all-Australian top five inspire the Robins this season? 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