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Law 1- The Field
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Law 1- The Field 6/23/2008

kevin sirwatka of jamestown, new york usa asks...

during travel soccer we were scheduled to play an important game which would impact firsdt, second and third place standings. The condition of the field was a bog. there was literally between 3 and 4 inches of standing water and mud slop everywher...

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Law 1- The Field 6/7/2008

David Kreider of North Newton, KS USA asks...

In a 3v3 tournament the wind dislodges corner of goal post lifting it up about a foot. A shot is taken that goes through the spot where the goal post had been positioned and under the net. What is the proper call? Dead ball, fix net and restart? ...

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Law 1- The Field 5/15/2008

glen kenoski of vancouver , washington USA asks...

I would like to take pictures of my daughter playing soccer. I have been told that I must ask ref. permission at each game and cannot stand anywhere near the goal and the box areas out 10 yrds. Are there rules for this type of activity? If so where d...

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Law 1- The Field 5/13/2008

Clyde McPhat of Belmar, NJ USA asks...

Chuck,

In answering this question you made reference to artificial turf fields causing problems in the future with the spotting of PK's. I'm at a loss to figure out what you mean. Can you tell me what you were thinking of?...

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Law 1- The Field 4/6/2008

Fred of Fairfax, VA USA asks...

There are NO corner flags. According to league rules this is reason for forfeit. If the game is played before the coach notices this but does notice it before he leaves the field. Should a forfiet be granted to the visitors? Picture were taken to pro...

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Law 1- The Field 3/31/2008

Avery Haskell of Overland Park, KS USA asks...

Why do the half circles on the goal boxes exist?...

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Law 1- The Field 3/24/2008

Kevin of Mountain View, CA USA asks...

Playing in my adult game on Sunday the ball was traveling out of the field of play for a throw in. The ball hit a tree that was over hanging onto the field of play. The ball did not travel over the line and stayed on the field play. What is the resta...

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Law 1- The Field 3/19/2008

Hillary of Bay minette, USA asks...

Where's the goalie box on an inside game that is played on a basketball court?

I was told the 3 point line for basketball-the black circle. That seems like an awful lot of room for the goalie to roam.



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Law 1- The Field 3/1/2008

Brett Peavler of Brookfield, Wisconsin USA asks...

I just want to make a comment on my law
19 1/2. It ties in to law 19, talking about a dumb ref, but law 19 1/2 states that to avoid being a dumb ref, you shouldn't compromise the rules or safety regulations because of outside influences. Okay, ...

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Law 1- The Field 2/19/2008

alex of richmond hill, ontario canada asks...

There are incidences when the 5 ft corner flag is not standing vertical from the field, thus making the top of the pole lower than 5 ft. This can be due to attachment problems or ground conditions.

What should we do? Abandon the match as t...

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