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1/5/2009

Shane Klundt of Hudson, WI United States asks...

Two questions in regards to respecting distance at a free quick.
1. I have seen players who are not close to the ball when a free kick is called, run over to the ball and stand in front of it. They then claim it is the responsibility of the kicke...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 1/5/2009

Rudy of Vancouver, BC Canada asks...

What about these scenarios:

1) A defender fouls an attacker (foul worthy of USB or send off) and the ref plays advantage for the 2-3 seconds, during which time the attacker who was fouled, now fouls the keeper in an attempt to score.

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Law 15 - Throw In 1/5/2009

Joe Brennan of NY, NY USA asks...

What is the restart on a ball thrown directly into the net from a throw in? And where?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 1/4/2009

Natalie Johnston of Warr Acres, OK Oklahoma asks...

When slide takling, is it legal if you first get the ball and then take the player out, incidentally?...

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Law 11 - Offside 1/4/2009

Tony Condon of Derby, Derbyshire UK asks...

In the recent FA cup match between Liverpool & Preston..A long ball was played through from the liverpool defence - both Steven Gerrard & Fernando Torres were onside when chasing the ball..however they both converged on the goalkeeper & Gerrard passe...

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Law 11 - Offside 1/3/2009

Dave of Preston, UK asks...

Why was the goal scored by Torres against Preston today not offside?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 1/3/2009

Dick the Wolf of Wolverhampton, UK asks...

What part of the arm would result in a handball e.g. if the ball hits a player above the elbow is it classed as handball?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 1/3/2009

Drew Fressel of Allen Park, Michigan USA asks...

If a player commits one of the misconducts that requires a caution. What is the consequence of that caution. Do they sub. At what time are they allowed to come in?...

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Other 1/2/2009

Tyrone Phelps of Norwich, UK asks...

After a local derby match the Manager of the opposing team walked of the pitch escorted by stewards as per FA rules. There was a clear run for him to get into the changing rooms. On the way through some of the home fans started verbally abusing the M...

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Law 5 - The Referee 1/1/2009

Brian Dean of Columbus, Ohio USA asks...

I am thinking of getting started at a ref clinic in Michigan, but if I do, will I be able to ref in Ohio?...

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