Law 1 Field of Play
Home
Ask a Question
Articles
Recent Questions
Search

You-Call-It
Previous You-Call-It's

VAR (Video Assistant Referee)

Q&A Quick Search
The Field of Play
The Ball
The Players
The Players Equipment
The Referee
The Other Match Officials
The Duration of the Match
The Start and Restart of Play
The Ball In and Out of Play
Determining the Outcome of a Match
Offside
Fouls and Misconduct
Free Kicks
Penalty kick
Throw In
Goal Kick
Corner Kick


Common Sense
Kicks - Penalty Mark
The Technical Area
The Fourth Official
Pre-Game
Fitness
Mechanics
Attitude and Control
League Specific
High School


Common Acronyms
Meet The Ref
Advertise
Contact AskTheRef
Help Wanted
About AskTheRef


Soccer Rules Changes 1580-2000


Panel Login

Law 13 - Free Kicks
Question 191 thru 200 of 803

[Previous] [Next]

Law 13 - Free Kicks 12/21/2014

Garry of Phoenix, Arizona USA asks...

In our U12 game we were awarded a free kick. The player taking the kick asked for 10 yards as the defenders would not retreat. After they stepped back the 10 yards our player took the free kick. Our player was booked (yellow card) for taking the free...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/28/2014

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

It was said, ' if YOU interfere with play (by asking if they want 10, requesting the defense move back, etc.), that the kick automatically becomes ceremonial.'

So¦ what if the player says, 'No thanks' and boots the ball?

It sounds l...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/24/2014

Jeff of San Francisco, California USA asks...

I had a situation this past weekend where the free kick was taken from about 20 yards out from the goal. The defenders straight away formed a wall '5 yards away, and when I placed the ball I asked the kicker (just to him) if he wanted 10 yards and he...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/18/2014

Tim Randell of Plymouth, England asks...

What constitutes a legal 'kick' in a free kick/dead ball situation? Are you allowed to 'scoop' the ball ie. slide your foot underneath the ball, have prolonged contact with it and then lift/flick it forwards but all done quickly in apparently one mot...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/10/2014

D. Westphal of Walnut Creek, CA USA asks...

Could you provide some guidance on when a player should be cautioned for not allowing 10 yards on a free kick? For example, if the attacking team takes a quick restart is there no reason to caution the defending player? If the attacking team has to r...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/6/2014

George of Parangarecutirimicuaro, California Sacratomato asks...

I would like to take a moment to thank you all in helping us newcomers improve as officials. I always resort to this website with difficult questions regarding LOTG and applications.

On IDFK outside the penalty box, it used to be common for...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 10/31/2014

Joe of Bainbridge, Georgia Usa asks...

The ref told me that only 5 defenders are allowed in the wall to defend a direct kick. I've never heard that. true or false?...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 10/25/2014

Phil of Northport, NY USA asks...

If a free kick is awarded to a team for a foul in their own (defensive) penalty area - can a pass be made on the restart to another player inside said penalty area?
Thanks a lot. ...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 10/11/2014

Jaewan of Yardley, PA USA asks...

When a free kick is given inside the goal area of the defending team, is there an requirements that the ball has to travel beyond the penalty area before being played?
West Ham v. QPR last weekend had QPR GK Green kicks a free kick which ended up...

Read The Full Q & A

Law 13 - Free Kicks 10/8/2014

feysel of addis abeba, addis abeba ethiopia asks...

in the occation of back pass if the goal keeper catch the ball just at the line of the goal where did the free kick is given? srry 4 my English

If the ball is deliberately kicked by a team mate and the keeper picks that ball up with his ha...

Read The Full Q & A

[Previous] [Next]

Google
Web AskTheRef.com
Soccer Referee Extras


Did you Ask the Ref? Find your answer here.


Enter Question Number

If you received a response regarding a submitted question enter your question number above to find the answer


Offside Question?

Offside Explained by Chuck Fleischer & Richard Dawson, Former & Current Editor of AskTheRef

<>


This web site and the answers to these questions are not sanctioned by or affiliated with any governing body of soccer. The free opinions expressed on this site should not be considered official interpretations of the Laws of the Game and are merely opinions of AskTheRef and our panel members. If you need an official ruling you should contact your state or local representative through your club or league. On AskTheRef your questions are answered by a panel of licensed referees. See Meet The Ref for details about our panel members. While there is no charge for asking the questions, donation to maintain the site are welcomed! <>