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Law 7 - Match Duration 8/30/2010

Thami of Witbank, Mpumalanga South Africa asks...

Can the referee end the match should a goal be scored on the last second of the match without allowing the scored on team to take the ball to the center of the pitch?...

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Mechanics 8/29/2010

Geoffrey of Southern California, CA USA asks...

What is the proper procedure to indicate an indirect free kick? You blow your whistle - say for playing in a dangerous manner. Then do you point in the direction of the team that will be taking the kick? Then do you raise your hand straight in th...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/29/2010

Tony of Shelby Twp, MI Macomb asks...

Hi,

Is a goalkeeper allowed to make a 'feet first' save?

Thanks

Tony...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 8/29/2010

brian of shannon , co clare ireland asks...

does the referee have to toss a coin to decide who plays which way in the first half?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/29/2010

Jerry Grayson of Everett, Wa usa asks...

If a full back - passes the ball with his feet to the goalie and the goalie picks up the ball with his hands inside the penalty box what is the correct call? Is it a direct kick or indirect or a penalty kick?...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 8/29/2010

David Lovett of Royal Palm Beach, Florida USA asks...

I am taking a referee course. I was just wondering if this is correct. A player takes an indirect free kick. Everything is done correctly and a goal is scored. Here is my question or should I say, the question posed in the class. The referee did not ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/29/2010

Mark Bondurant of Canton, North Carolina Usa asks...

What happens if a player kicks the ball out of the keepers hand?...

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Character, Attitude and Control 8/29/2010

John Lubeck of Livermore, CA USA asks...

My first game as grade 9 CR in U10 Rec. with only parent linesmen, i.e. no ARs. Would appreciate feedback on a couple of questions.

First question: An attacker 'juked' several defenders and with the GK out of position had one defender to...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/28/2010

Drew of Ocala, FL USA asks...

What is the ruling on a break away where the keeper comes out of the box and blocks the ball from being shot outside the box. Our keeper came out fell to his side sliding outstretched on the ground and took a shoot in the chest saving a goal but was ...

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Law 11 - Offside 8/28/2010

Mark of N. Plainfield, NJ USA asks...

I guess I should have a bit more clear with my question. I understand the offside rule but I guess my question should have been, what are the proper mechanics in a situation like this? Here's a situation:

An offensive player is in an offside...

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