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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Chris McLaren of York, England asks...

We have three incidents which we discussed at our recent RA meeting, and were a bit unsure on the decision we would come up with: ..1) The goalkeeper loses his boot, and it stops inside the goal area. The opposition take a shot, and it hits the boot ...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick

Al Patrash of Livonia, MI USA asks...

I just finished watching the Champions League final this morning (I taped it yesterday) and during the penalty kick portion following overtime I again noticed that the goalkeepers were allowed to come off their line before the ball was struck. The m...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Mike Feldman of Indianapolis, Indianaq asks...

I have two questions. What are the penalties that generally bring about a Direct Free Kick and where in the penalty area does a foul have to occur to award a penalty kick and what fouls bring a penalty kick award? Thanks for your help. Mike Feldman i...

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Law 7 - Match Duration

George d. Kurie of Hershey, Pa. USA asks...

Does FIFA and/or the USSF designate when a game has become 'official'? If a game is called at half time, for example, because of lightning - is it an official game, or is this left up to the local associations?..Thanks in advance and also for this gr...

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Law 5 - The Referee

Kelly of Shoreview, mn USA asks...

Where can I find out more information on how to become a referee?? how old do you have to be and where i can i take classes on it etc?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Denis Schoenfelt of Strongsville, Ohio USA asks...

I read am understand the general rule requirding impeding. My question is regauring held positions. If a player is a head of the ball and the ball comes free say 10 feet in front of him. He sees that a team mate will get the ball so he holds his pos...

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Law 1- The Field

Dave of Somerdale, NJ asks...

I have seen a good number of matches around the world where streamers or other festive materials are thrown onto the pitch. What is the FIFA policy towards these things and why do referees let this stuff pile up in one team's area and not in the othe...

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josh of lithia springs, ga usa asks...

what are the rules for high school soccer?...

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norm.carlson of Calgary, Alberta Canada asks...

What is a reasonable length of shift for U13 boys playing competitive indoor soccer? There are usually about 12-14 players available for the game of 50 minutes duration (25 minute halves), with 3 forwards and 2 defense an0d 1 goalie on the field and...

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Julz of Portland, ME USA asks...

I am a goalie for my team and i dont under stand when i goal kick or throw the ball..Please help me!!...

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