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Law 1- The Field 8/17/2010

John Lubeck of Livermore, CA USA asks...

I am told that the goal should be placed such that the rear of the post is aligned with the outside of the goal line. This of course, puts the post on the line and thus in the field of play. Is this correct?
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Law 1- The Field 7/27/2010

Rodger Hopkins of vicksburg, MS united States asks...

whats considered to be the touchline?...

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Law 1- The Field 7/12/2010

Navroop Singh of Amritsar, Punjab India asks...

What have been the latest reforms in football in terms of rules of play field ?...

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Law 1- The Field 6/30/2010

James of Ottawa, Ontario Canada asks...

If the lines on the field are not straight and swerve noticeably outward or inward for a yard or two, would you consider a ball out of play only when it has crossed the physical line, or would you draw an imaginary straight line, ignoring the irregul...

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Law 1- The Field 6/27/2010

hema of lagos, lagos nigeria asks...

in football is a goal considered to be valid if it crosses the goal line but does not touch the net?...

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Law 1- The Field 6/19/2010

Chong Lim of Perth, Western Australia Australia asks...

In a corner kick, can the corner flag be removed for the kick to be taken?...

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Law 1- The Field 6/12/2010

Neil Mahoney of rehoboth, ma usa asks...

ball in play on field and is kicked high by team blue it his an overhanging tree branch at center line, tree branch is a good 15 ft above field ball drops straight down and is played by team yellow. Should i have stopped game or continue play, I did...

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Law 1- The Field 6/1/2010

devin of rocklin, ca us asks...

where is the ball placed on a penalty kick?...

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Law 1- The Field 6/1/2010

Ron Rose of Lancaster, PA USA asks...

Where can I find the NFHS rules/rerquirements for goal cages?...

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Law 1- The Field 5/17/2010

Jay Ramey of El Dorado Hills, CA USA asks...

I commend all the Refs and their ideas on the securing of the goals. As I am sure many on this site have done many jobs to promote youth soccer in one form or another, I would say the number one priority is to make sure the field is safe, and that i...

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