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Mechanics 3/6/2017

russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Not that it will every affect the level that I am involved in, however, I wonder how Zlatan's elbow will be treated by the match review committee.

Obviously, it all depends on what Match Ref K Friend includes in his report.

What is ...

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Mechanics 3/6/2017

russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Can only agree with Ref Dawson's opening comment around acceptable levels and how players (and the match crew) take their cue from what is called / asked.

Our challenge is when an individual accepts/rejects a different level to most others....

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Law 11 - Offside 3/5/2017

Larry of Danville, CA USA asks...

On the goal in the USA v. England She Believes Cup game that England won 0-1, do you think England was offside? The attach clip shows the goal at 28 seconds in. England takes a shot from 20 yards out, while their #9 is in an offside position. The ...

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Mechanics 2/14/2017

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Video refereeing - what would be the out come of the Bellerin / Alonso clash from the recent Arsenal v Chelsea match.

Some debate as to should the goal stand, and possible valid points on either side of the debate. Still, it has me wondering...

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Mechanics 2/14/2017

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Great example of the benefits of having ARs.

In the Bournemouth v Man City match overnight, Bournemouth were correctly denied a goal.

fast forward to the 4:27 mark in the clip.
http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2017/02/13/afc-b...

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Mechanics 1/27/2017

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

When I'm a centre ref and realize that I'm going to be in the way of a play: if there's no obvious exit for me, I clearly tell the player with the ball, 'I'll stay here.'

I then stand still until the ball leaves my immediate area.

M...

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Law 14 - The Penalty kick 11/29/2016

George of Parangarecutirimicuaro, CA Sacratomato asks...

If the referee awards a penalty for a DOGSO and while setting up for the penalty kick, time expires, what would be the appropriate mechanics? Does ref announce the kick being the last play of the game? When is it appropriate to allow attacking player...

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Mechanics 11/17/2016

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

The debate about the temperamental antics of a player storming of the FOP without the permission of the CR, and seemingly not to return could have one other aspect to consider.

At general park level footy, overall it probably is of little po...

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Mechanics 10/20/2016

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Good points that both Ref's McHugh and Dawson make re 'Pro game' with a four person crew and their collective views of what else is/maybe happening around the incident.

Thinking about this now, certainly if I was a lone official in a Rec mat...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/19/2016

russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Red or yellow?

Yellow was issued.

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

https://youtu.be/pm0-9ihBWpM?t=413

Looks very red to me.

Also, each situation is different, however, the mechanics of the ref in the imme...

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