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Mechanics 5/13/2016

Kristen of Knoxville, TN United States asks...

I was recently the AR1 during a high school game, in which I had stepped on the field twice. The first time was to set the ball for a foul right in front of me, as I was taught by several senior referees and assessors, because the CR and AR are not t...

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Law 15 - Throw In 5/12/2016

Jolene Peters of North Augusta, SC USA asks...

Is it legal for a player to make a throw in so that is bounces on the ground? The player has followed all the mechanics for feet, hands, taking the ball completely over the head, etc. The throw is not lofted, but directed toward the ground so as a te...

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Pre-Game 4/24/2016

Brett of Sydney, NSW Australia asks...

Hi all,
I have a question about mechanics and teamwork with new assistant referees.

I have recently started refereeing matches with new assistant referees, who have assistant refereed a few matches. In these matches I have had a number o...

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Mechanics 4/17/2016

Phil of Tarzana, CA United States asks...

When you say 'poor mechanics', can you explain what the AR or CR should have done? If the AR wasn't sure that there's a goal, then he would have no reason to signal.
Thank you,...

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Law 11 - Offside 4/14/2016

Peter Grove of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire United Kingdom asks...

Just wanted to mention (in case you guys hadn't noticed already) that the new laws of the game have now been published:

http://www.theifab.com/files/1%20-%20160412_laws-of-the-game-Digital_Print.pdf

Lots to discuss here but I think ...

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Mechanics 4/11/2016

Kevine Ramasamy of Quatre Bornes, Mauritius asks...

A referee and his assistant signaled a goal.When the opposing team rushed onto the assistant referee claiming a hand ball, the referee intervened and changed his decision.Is this allowed?...

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Mechanics 4/7/2016

David Downing of Brisbane, Australia asks...

I'm confused as to why play continued after the GK punched the ball away.

If the AR in the OP was only confused about whether the ball had passed inside or outside the goal post, but was certain that it had crossed the goal line (as he must...

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Mechanics 4/1/2016

Patrick of Champlin, MN USA asks...

Here is a great video about the Esse call in WC 98.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-lNODXuA6k

At the end of the video he brings up a good point. I hope IFAB considers this during their trial of video replay....

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Mechanics 3/31/2016

Phil of Tarzana, CA United States asks...

Suppose we change the facts. I recall a pro game where the GK took a flying leap at the attacker, cleats showing & basically kicking the attacker in the chest & knocking him to the ground (can't remember which match). Before the referee could inter...

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Mechanics 3/7/2016

Derek of Cary, IL USA asks...

I told myself I would never do a dual referee system, but since I have started NHFS games I have had to do this several times. While I prefer a 3-man crew more than dual, I would take dual over being alone (especially with no club linesmen).

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