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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 7/26/2010

Tim Mackin of San Jose, CA USA asks...

Is it required for the AR(Linesman) to be even with the ball at all times. This is due to two issues,

1) on a kick by a goalie that was moving towards the penalty box and steps over the line at the kick. Is this not considered a handball by...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 6/12/2010

Erik of Arlington, TX USA asks...

While watching the USA vs England World Cup match, I was also paying attention to what the referees were doing and how they were handling the game.

When Clint Dempsey's shot trickled past the goalkeeper, the assistant referee was still way...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 5/21/2010

David James of Tallahassee, Florida US asks...

What is the correct procedure for an AR to signal: A PK foul that only the AR sees in the penalty box; A foul that the Center calls in the penalty box and looks for AR confirmation, IDK or PK? ...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 5/4/2010

Greg of Rockwall, Tx USA asks...

My question is about a balance between watching the ball and watching the second to last defender. When I am working as center, I like to give my AR instruction, just worry about offside as a first priority, I'll focus on throw ins since I will be wa...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 3/9/2010

RICKY BERNEY of KILWINNING , AYRSHIRE SCOTLAND UK asks...

IS THERE A RULE STATING 'WHICH SIDE OF THE PITCH' THE LINESMEN MUST TAKE UP BEFORE THE MATCH KICKS OFF ? ie IF YOU DIVIDE THE WHOLE PITCH INTO FOUR SECTIONS, AS AT PRESENT, AND AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER 20 YEARS OF PLAYING FOLLOWED BY 30 YEARS OF WAT...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 2/3/2010

Daniel Bacic of Plano, Texas United States asks...

As an AR, how should you notify the head referee if there is a problem with a parent during a game?...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 1/31/2010

Al of Strathroy, ON Canada asks...

In response to Ethan's question, the expectation in Canada for AR signals for Goal Kicks and Corner Kicks (even when caught up field) is to sprint to the goal line first, stop, and make the correct signal there.

Even from a dead stop, it tak...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 1/30/2010

Todd of Houston, TX USA asks...

I've always wondered, or heard and have forgotten, what would be the difference in AR mechanics and signaling between situation 1) a player is in an offside position even with the 6-yard line, but just outside the goal area, gets involved in play by ...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 10/22/2009

alex of richmond hill, ontario canada asks...

Just watched a europa game today (fulham vs roma) and saw 2 additional referee, one at each goal line without a flag in their hands. Initially it does not seem right but then I remember that it is the experimental try out to have 2 more referees in a...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 10/18/2009

David Sleezer of Sierra Vista, Arizona USA asks...

Can a center referee switch the A/r's after 3/4's of the game is over here is some background the A/r on one side was not making and understanding the offsides rule so with about 15 minutes left in the second half the Center told the other A/r to mov...

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