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Question Number: 20679Law 15 - Throw In 12/19/2008RE: comp Under 17 Jon of Sacramento, CA USA asks...This question is a follow up to question 20652 There seems to be a difference of opinion as to whether or not you can spike the ball. In the US what is the interpretation of the laws regarding throw ins? Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol USSF Advice to Referees (2007) 15.3 has this sentence: 'A throw-in directed straight downward (often referred to as a 'spike') has traditionally been regarded as not correctly performed; if, in the opinion of the referee such a throw-in was incorrectly performed, the restart should be awarded to the opposing team.'
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View Referee Gary Voshol profileAnswer provided by Referee Keith Contarino That sums it up nicely. Might want to add that gathering from what we've heard from our fellow referees OUTSIDE the US, spiking may be allowed. Spiking is not mentioned in the LOTG nor was it in previous FIFA official Q&A sites
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