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Law 4 - Players Equipment 11/14/2008

RE: Select Under 19

Mike of Gilbert, SC USA asks...

During a U12 Girls game during my player inspection I had a lady with a medic alert medallion on a very little necklace. I informed her to remove this item which she did. The next thing I know I was confronted by her mother who stated that she was a ...

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Other 12/13/2008

RE: Under 17

Steven of Sydney, NSW Australia asks...

Should you stop play if it is really raining and wait for how long?
If it is thunder the game should the game be stoped?

What are the rules about weather conditions?
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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 12/18/2008

RE: Rec Under 13

Peter of Stockton, CA USA asks...

Hi

Regarding the Goalkeeper handling a ball passed back from a team mate by a kick. I have this 'imaginary' scenario playing through my head. What happens if defender A passes the ball across the penalty area to defender B (for starters the ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 12/28/2008

RE: Under 16

Joe Thomas of Cardiff, Wales asks...

if the ball is played forward to the goal keeper from his own player, does it still count as a back pass ?...

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Law 11 - Offside 1/3/2009

RE: Adult

Dave of Preston, UK asks...

Why was the goal scored by Torres against Preston today not offside?...

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