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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct
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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/15/2024

Rory Higgins of Coventry, England asks...

If there is a melee in the box and the defender then gets clear control of the ball and takes a few touches, can the keeper still come out and pick the ball up or does that count as a back pass?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/6/2024

Steve of Stockport, Greater Manchester England asks...

At 45:47 Maddison takes 4 seconds to position the ball for a free kick, at 45:54 the referee blows the whistle to take the free kick. 45:56 re-positions the ball, why is this not handball ?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/26/2024

Larry of Danville, CA United States asks...

Imagine a DOGSO situation where the attacker is near goal, heading to goal, in possession or likely to be in possession of the ball, and no other defenders between them and the goalkeeper. A defender comes in and does a slide tackle and takes out the...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/22/2024

Peter Babbage of Hjorring, Denmark asks...

A player is only about a yard from the goal line and about to shoot. The keeper is diving hoping to smother a shot. A defender tackles him from behind clumsily. A penalty is awarded . The tackler gets a yellow card but should he have as it could be c...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/19/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

one more situation please.

Situation:

The goalkeeper holds the ball in play in his own penalty area. He starts yelling at the referee. Can the referee award a yellow or red card after the stoppage? Or must he ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/14/2024

Erez of Haifa, Israel asks...

Hell,

I am seeking clarification on two specific scenarios involving handball decisions in football, particularly regarding the position of the player's body and the location of the handball incident. I would greatly appreciate your expert...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/14/2024

David E Frankson of Oregon, WI United States asks...

Recent game, varsity H.S. game, well played by two high level opponents. I was AR1. Question relates to GK possession and safety. Scenario: Corner kick by Team A from AR1 corner. Ball lofts high in the air and will land around the 12 in front of the ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/14/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Link for Mr Grove

https://www.facebook.com/theifab/photos/practical-advice-for-referees-back-passsince-1992-a-goalkeeper-cannot-touch-the-/2052017748299701/

'The ball has not been deliberately kicked TO THE GOALKEEPER.


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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/13/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

More on situation 3. I found IFAB advice that this is allowed. They say the referee can't know if it's intentional. I think it's a bit unfortunate. Imagine if the players start abusing that advice. The team will add one defender in the way and the go...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/10/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

I'm sorry, but I still have three situations. No one gives me such helpful advice as you do. :-)

Situation 1:

Player A5 passes to goalkeeper A1. The ball bounces off teammate A20. Goalkeeper A1 touches the ball with his hand. Of...

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