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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 3/13/2018

Victor Blackburn of Beaufort, SC United States asks...

Well, now this gets more interesting. As I share your beliefs and responses as my own, weve also reached out to David Elleray who is the technical director at IFAB. In being described the same situation, he has stated and I quote, "The incident you d...

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Law 11 - Offside 3/12/2018

Demetris of Limassol, Limassol Cyprus asks...

Hello,I need to know your opinion concerning the last minute goal for the Greek league match between PAOK vs AEK on March 12.Was it offside or not? Thx/Demetris ...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 3/12/2018

Matt Lawrence of Dallas, TX United States asks...

Regarding wall placement in a goal scoring opportunity... if the rules state that the wall must be 10 yards away, and the estimation of the referee is more like 12 yards, why is the defense not entitled to ask for a pace off if the offense is allowed...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 3/12/2018

Victor Blackburn of Beaufort, SC United States asks...

Another interesting scenario thats received mixed reviews on another referee page. This involves the current laws under IFAB Law 12 and there is wording in NFHS laws that match IFAB, but I will reference only IFAB as its easier.

The video p...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 3/12/2018

Andrew of Wilmington, Nc Usa asks...

I was an AR for an adult league game this weekend. The attacking team was awarded a direct free kick just outside the penalty area. The defense was getting the wall setup. After about 10-15 seconds after the whistle for the foul, the attackers took t...

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Law 11 - Offside 3/11/2018

George of Heraklion, Greece asks...

Today there was a difficult decision to be made in a game for the first place in Greek championship game. I would like to hear a professional answer was it a goal or not;thanks a lot.
https://youtu.be/CBc19PQUtwI
It's a short video of the gam...

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High School 3/11/2018

Buddy of Houston, Texas USA asks...

Is it a cautionable offense if a player juggle the ball and then intentionally head back to goal keeper and he/she picks up ?...

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Law 14 - The Penalty kick 3/11/2018

Richard Bowering of london, United Kingdom asks...

A penalty is awarded but the penalty spot is worn down (approximately 4 inches deep ), muddy and wet. Can the ball be placed behind the spot for the penalty kick to be taken ?...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 3/10/2018

JJ WALSH of DUBLIN 16 , ireland asks...

If a player requests 10 yards and takes free kick before whistle. What is decision and restart...

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Law 11 - Offside 3/10/2018

Jim Laydon of Iron Mountain, MI USA asks...

An attacker is in an offside position just over the half way line. A long pass is sent. The attacker runs toward the ball and gains possession at the top of the 18. Should the flag and reset be near the halfway line where the attacker started runn...

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