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Question Number: 22954Law 5 - The Referee 3/16/2010RE: select Under 15 yo of lincoln, nebraska us asks...what happens if the ref gets the ball caught under his feet Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi
The simple answer is nothing. The referee is just part of the field of play so if the ball hits the referee or he/she stops the ball accidentally it is just play on.
Referees do try to stay out of the way of players and the ball but it is not always possible.
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View Referee Joe McHugh profileAnswer provided by Referee Gary Voshol He probably falls down. Gets his shirt and shorts all muddy and is generally embarrassed.
But as far as what happens to the game, nothing. Play continues.
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View Referee Gary Voshol profileAnswer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham There was a recent professional match in which the referee found the ball under foot and executed a nice back heel. The referee will try to not touch the ball, but it sometimes happens. The players should continue to play as if the ball had hit a twig or sprinkler head.
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