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Mechanics 9/19/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

one ceremonial free kick question please.

Situation:

The player takes a free kick from half the pitch at the end of the match. He wants to play a long ball. He waits a few seconds before his teammates move into...

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Law 3 - The Players 9/19/2024

Isaac Odame of Accra, Ghana asks...

Can a goal be disallowed after a game when a team sees a video of the opponent having an extra player as at the time the goal was scored?...

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Law 11 - Offside 9/16/2024

Duke Christoffersen of Overland Park, KS United States asks...

Hello,

Please see scenario and question below.

Scenario:

The central defender, who is the last defender, attempts to clear the ball out of danger. When he does, it deflects off of an attacking player (who is in an ons...

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Other 9/15/2024

Shawn Gregg of Houston, TX United States asks...

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA Div 1): Less than 2 minutes left in game. Georgia is on offense and runs a play around the right end, the runner fumbles the ball. The ball rolls forward past the line to gain and another Georgia player...

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Law 11 - Offside 9/15/2024

Bob of West Bridgewater , MA Usa asks...

Red player A is in position of the ball and in the attacking half. Red player B is in an offside position when player A kicks the ball forward. Player B is facing away from player A and is struck square in the back by the ball. Player B has made no ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/14/2024

Erez of Haifa, Israel asks...

Hell,

I am seeking clarification on two specific scenarios involving handball decisions in football, particularly regarding the position of the player's body and the location of the handball incident. I would greatly appreciate your expert...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/14/2024

David E Frankson of Oregon, WI United States asks...

Recent game, varsity H.S. game, well played by two high level opponents. I was AR1. Question relates to GK possession and safety. Scenario: Corner kick by Team A from AR1 corner. Ball lofts high in the air and will land around the 12 in front of the ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/14/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Link for Mr Grove

https://www.facebook.com/theifab/photos/practical-advice-for-referees-back-passsince-1992-a-goalkeeper-cannot-touch-the-/2052017748299701/

'The ball has not been deliberately kicked TO THE GOALKEEPER.


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Law 7 - The Duration of the Match 9/13/2024

Patrick Burton of WVC, Utah USA asks...

the person kicks the ball and scores but then it is called back because the half has ended -what is going on?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/13/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

More on situation 3. I found IFAB advice that this is allowed. They say the referee can't know if it's intentional. I think it's a bit unfortunate. Imagine if the players start abusing that advice. The team will add one defender in the way and the go...

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