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Law 18 - Common Sense 4/1/2015

Simon of everywhere, queensland australia asks...

Regarding the latest "You call it" question (#38), where we ordinary referees have a chance to give advice. I have read your answer, and wiping away the verbiage, Im left to wonder why you took a particular position, on the throw-in delivered by the ...

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Mechanics 3/28/2015

Phil of Tarzana, CA United States asks...

I have a related question. During the game, after a goal is scored, the younger players always wait & look at me before a kickoff. I usually just nod & say 'Go ahead'. Of course, you have to wait until everyone is back on their side of the field &...

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Mechanics 3/22/2015

Bart Fay of Rather Not Say, CA US asks...

Would you please consider putting up an info post about the danger of lighting.

I got to drive across town to pull my son off the field during a club practice while thunder cracked directly overhead. Lightning had been going off for 20 mins...

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Mechanics 3/18/2015

George of Parangarecutirimicuaro, CA Sacratomato asks...

I have refereed for two years headed for my third year and I finally decided to venture on to a different city since we do not have Spring soccer in my area. I am known for being a solid AR and and especially for being on top of the offsides calls. ...

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Mechanics 2/27/2015

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

On the question of what to call, when you as the ref don't quite know who touched a ball last before it went out of bounds:

Richard Dawson recommended; '#5 we wait a brief moment to see if either team seems to claim it with no outcry of the ...

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Law 11 - Offside 2/19/2015

Scott of Livermore, CA USA asks...

Say a player is in an offside position, about 40 yards from goal, and there is a thru ball near and parallel to touch. It is unclear if the OSP will reach the ball before it crosses the goal line. The keeper is staying near his goal area and clearly ...

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Mechanics 2/18/2015

Tom Hogan of concord, ca USA asks...

when walking on the field is ar 1 on the left or right side of the center referee...

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Mechanics 2/14/2015

Bature of Lokoja, Kogi Nigeria asks...

Good day sir.
A short was taking, a goal keeper catches the ball and released the ball immediately because he sustained an injury and he fell down, then the ball enters the goal net, What should be the decision of he REFEREE? ...

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Mechanics 2/5/2015

Rob of jacksonville, fl duvall asks...

A player has been cautioned, lets say for USB. What is your recommendation in dealing with a player who refuses to acknowledge the referee is trying to book him, e.g.,walks away with back turned?...

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Mechanics 1/18/2015

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

I'm also a ref, but come to this question from a player's angle.

What would you say are some ways for a coach or captain to tactfully talk to a referee -- before a game starts -- to help avoid injuries from a known rough team?

Furth...

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