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Law 14 - The Penalty kick 9/2/2019

Refjak of Malindi, Kenya Kenya asks...

Hi!
At a penalty kick, when both the kicker and goal keeper offend and; a) a goal is scored, the kicker is cautioned and an IDFK is given to the opponents.
b) a goal is not scored, both kicker and keeper are cautioned and the kick is retaken....

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High School 9/2/2019

Mike Fricano of Aiea, Hawaii USA asks...

NFHS Rules 2019-20 define illegally equipped as '...not wearing equipment required by rule or wearing in item/items not allowed by rule.' Rule 4-2 is fairly specific in listing items NOT allowed. However, Rule 4-1 is less specific in defining requi...

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Law 3 - The Players 9/2/2019

Malcolm Chilton of Twickenham, United Kingdom asks...

The new 'law' which staes a player leaving the field via the nearest touchline when substituted seems to be totally ignored by players and Refs. Why?

Many thanks...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/2/2019

Refjak of Malindi, Kenya Kenya asks...

Hi!
1. I felt mixed up by another senior referee who lectured a number of us saying when a player throws anything (eg stick, shinguard, boot) at the playing ball during play it is judged as handball offence. He said it is treated as an extension...

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The Fourth Official 9/2/2019

Henry of Portland, OR USA asks...

This year I will ref in some high level youth games that utilize a fourth official slot. I have no experience with the fourth official position, as even other leagues with these level games did not use them.

I know that the 4O main duties ar...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/2/2019

engin ataman of Olympia, WA United States asks...

Follow up question to Mr. MCHUGH,
First of all, thank you for taking the time and even giving another example of a similar challenge. I also agree with you about how much easier it is to watch the video and make comments. Since the introduction o...

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Other 9/1/2019

Abe Ibrahim of Irvine, CA United States asks...

Hi,
In the game between 'Burnley v. Liverpool', the announcer said the players both grounded; I never heard of that before; is that a new role

Please see Link below.
8:45 - The foul
9:22 - The statement
https://www.youtube.co...

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Law 18 - Common Sense 9/1/2019

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

While in agreement with the general thoughts of the panel regarding if the pass was intended for the keeper - if not intended, then wave it off as not an issue " should we acknowledge the wording from George (of PARANGARECUTIRIMICUARO " such a uniqu...

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League Specific 8/31/2019

engin ataman of Olympia, WA United States asks...

hello,
I will be asking you to educate us about the differences between two decisions/tackles in two different games/situations.

https://twitter.com/Mlagrooo/status/1165722718806917121 this one was a red card after VAR review (was initi...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/31/2019

ED of Cleveland, OH USA asks...

I am a coach, parent and former Grade 8 ref. I was just having a post-mortem with the head ref of a U12 game in which one team consistently initiated defensive player-to-player contact when the defender did not have a play on the ball. For example,...

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