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how big are soccer nets...

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franco of , IN USA asks...

When an AR calls a foul that the center did not see how does the AR communcate what the foul is or more importantly if it is a DFK or IDFK....

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simon of oakville, ontario canada asks...

I would like to know all the rules and regulations in the pro leage of soccer for my class that I will be teaching and to tell my friend in my club. .. P.S Thanks for the helping talk ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

c rappaport of hopewell, nj us asks...

A referee recently awarded a goal where a kick was stopped by a deliberate use of hands by the defender. I'd never seen this call before. Is it correct?...

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Wayne Partenheimer of Haddonfield, NJ USA asks...

What is the interpretation for female players regarding protecting their chests with their arms? My understanding has always been that they may do this only in a wall (as male players protect the groin area) and of course they may not move their arm...

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Dustin of Terrell, Tx U.S. asks...

Why is soccer called soccer?...

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legerald of orange park, fl asks...

how can i learn more about the history of scoccer...

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Kathrine MacRae of Vancouver, British Columbia, bc Canada asks...

In a league game, one of the players was seriously injured and an ambulence had to be called. The game was abandoned approximately 5 minutes before the end of the second half. Does the score stand or is the game to be replayed?.Thanks...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Paul Justison of Oakland, CA USA asks...

Unintentional Handball?..An unguarded attacker was coming down the right side of the field and approaching the penalty area, when a defender came out to challenge her. When the defender was outside the penalty area and within 2 to 3 yards of the att...

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Nic Barker of Chelmsford, England asks...

After recently qualifing to be a referee of Basildons Accosiation, I would now like to start becoming active. I am aware that I can only referee teams below my age, but how do I get going?...

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