Question Number: 14796

Law 18 - Common Sense 2/5/2007

RE: Select High School

Chasbo of Elk Grove, CA USA asks...

This question is a follow up to question 14767

The play in question [14767] was viewed through the eyes of a coach. It was called correctly & would be called as such by 99% of referees. The defender turned with her hands away from her body at a 45 degree angle. The shot was on the mark & would have necessitated a play by the keeper.

Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Chasbo,
correctly? so what was the call ? Was it seen by the defending coach or as the attacking coach? I agree with my colleague the descripton of events were dubious to say with finality but appeared to be accidental more so than deliberate.
cheers

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Originally in 14767 we were told that the hands/arms were in a natural position, and that the girl was hit by the ball without ever seeing it. There was nothing in the description that suggested it was deliberate handling. The panel also noted that it would have to be seen to determine it for sure.

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Answer provided by Referee Debbie Hoelscher

99% of referees, eh? Well, run with the pack, get lost in the mob..... usually the majority are wrong more often than right.

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