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Law 9 - The Ball in and out of Play 11/6/2023

Barry of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

Greetings to the panel.

My questions are around Law 9 and the ball hitting the referee during active play.

First: is 'possession' the same as 'controlling' the ball? For example: Team Blue has clear control of the ball when they...

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Law 9 - The Ball in and out of Play 11/6/2023

Fred of Miami, Florida United States asks...

I would appreciate your analysis of this play in the recent MLS playoff game between Vancouver vs LAFC. The goal was correctly called off due to an offside. My dilemma however lies on the play before the offside when the referee collided with the Van...

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Law 18 - Common Sense 11/6/2023

Maurice Johnson of Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom asks...

A goalkeeper was booked during the match.10 minutes from end ,rushed out of her area to attempt to head ball away but hit her raised arm(out of area,maybe 5 yards)the ball went over her and opposition scored.Shouid the referee have still given her a ...

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Other 11/4/2023

Jon of Bend, Ore 01 asks...

I appreciate both opinions. There is a little backstory to it. I’ve been playing soccer since I was six have not played on upper level but JC level. This is my second year with my sons in club soccer. When we moved here, this was the only club in the...

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Law 4 - The Players Equipment 11/4/2023

Ghetto of Johannesburg, South Africa asks...

What happens if the home team and the away have the same color of socks...

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Other 11/4/2023

Reza Nazari of pleasanton, california usa asks...

Thank you for your input and wisdom.
I don't feel this was in anyway reckless by me.. We stopped the game and I helped him and apologies all around. I got the ball and got passed him. as I slowed down to pull the trigger he, it gave him enoug...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/4/2023

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

Thanks!

However, in the case of a quick free kick, I feel that 2 meters is a sufficient distance for the opponent to play well. I'd rather say it's the kicker's fault that he kicked it towards the opponent :-)...

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Other 11/3/2023

Jon Smith of Bend, oregon 01 asks...

This incident during a league play between 2 rivalry clubs. During the first half the rough play from behind not so bad. During the second half one of our strong forwards had a hat trick. My son was left forward with him, the game became very physica...

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Other 11/3/2023

Reza Nazari of livermore, CA US asks...

Hi,
We have an organized pickup game sunday mornings. I was playing as a forward. Got a pass, took a touch and got passed the defenders. In the act of shooting a defender comes from behind, on my right side, sticks his leg out to get the ball...

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Law 15 - The Throw In 11/3/2023

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

I am still thinking about another similar scenario.

Player A takes throw-in. Opponent B is two meters away. Opponent B jumps just before player A releases the ball from his hands. Opponent B touches the ball.

I think it's okay. ...

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