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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 7/2/2017

Diane of Wollongong, NSW Australia asks...

Was there ever a rule against a player playing the ball whilst on the ground?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 7/1/2017

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

In a recent mixed-league game, there was a DFK from outside the PA.

A female defender lined up 10 yards off the ball and stood with her open hand in front of her forehead, as protection. I believe she was just inside the PA.

I had n...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 7/1/2017

gary of nashua, nh usa asks...

Is stepping on someone's foot considered kicking? How is this assessed in context of misconduct?...

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Law 3 - The Players 6/30/2017

George of Parangarecutirimicuaro, CA Sacratomato asks...

I was recently an AR in a tough semifinal. Blue team is being dominated by green team in just about every aspect of the game. The coaches for the blue team kept challenging every other call that went against their team. Near the beginning of the seco...

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Law 11 - Offside 6/29/2017

J of Denver, CO USA asks...

This question is a follow up to question 26204:

Player A receives ball onside, dribbles forward past defenders, and shoots; Keeper B saves by ball deflection; Player A receives ball past second to last defender; and kicks ball into goal.
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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 6/29/2017

Jack of Sydney, New South Wales Australia asks...

Thanks Joe for your answer. I agree that is is very unclear, and could use some further clarification by IFAB.

Do you have a copy of or link to the correspondence from Mr Elleray and IFAB that you have referred to in this answer? I would be ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 6/26/2017

Jack of Sydney, New South Wales Australia asks...

In the previous answer regarding a substitute using committing violent conduct while the ball is in play, I wanted to clarify an apparent conflict between your answers and Law 12, Section 4 (http://theifab.com/laws/fouls-and-misconduct/chapters/resta...

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Law 7 - The Duration of the Match 6/25/2017

eileen henrriquez of wadsworth, OHIO united states asks...

my husband plays tournament soccer, and after seeing his last game and doing research i have to ask this question. time was almost up for his game. his team had the ball and was headed toward the goal box. as soon as a pass was made and literaly almo...

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Other 6/24/2017

Ian Connell of Glasgow, Scotland asks...

If a referee in a youth Scottish cup tie is related to one of the teams coaches,is cousin. Is this a conflict of interest?...

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Other 6/23/2017

glenn of bay area, ca usa asks...

How do you feel, as a referee, about artificial turf vs. natural grass fields?

I know that professional players really hate artificial turf (I remember the US Women's team boycotting a few years ago because they were forced to play and pract...

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