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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/23/2017

Bill Shaw of Pinckney, Mi USA asks...

I have a question on a pass back to the goalie by the defending team. If the goalie is standing on the six yard line, is the ball place at this spot because it's where the goalie committed the foul?
This means the goalie and most likely his team...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/23/2017

Gavin of London, UK asks...

Hi

If a player gets 2 yellow cards or a red in a game but for whatever reason the game has to be abandoned (Lights, weather, ect)...Does the player serve his ban immediately or start his ban when the match is replayed assuming the match has ...

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Law 11 - Offside 2/22/2017

John of Plymouth , Mi Usa asks...

With the new interpretation of offside, how is the assistant referee supposed to call an offside offense in a teams defensive half?

Is the AR suppose to cross the center line to call this offense? ...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/21/2017

Gray O'Brien of Santa Monica, CA USA asks...

With time running out, an IFK foul committed by the defending goalkeeper occurs in the penalty area about 5 paces outside the goal area (teammate directly passes ball back to her keeper, keeper picks up ball in her hands). The CR for some reason tell...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/21/2017

russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

A follow on from the post from Kenneth (2/18/17) regarding the DOGSO - common sense.

In reference to the new conditions around genuine attempt to play the ball that still deny a goal scoring opportunity and as such a red card is not automati...

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League Specific 2/20/2017

Mark of South Bay, CA USA asks...

Your "missed ferry" scenario (& question 30183) and references to the Rules of Competition (ROC) got some of us thinking that our youth recreational league rules need to be updated to provide guidance in potential messy situations.

Our reg...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/20/2017

saul of chicago, IL USA asks...

A defender hanging from his own goal denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity by heading the ball. We are clear on the new amendment of not sending off the player for DOGSO and just caution him if he intended to play the ball but commits a careless...

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Law 17 - The Corner Kick 2/20/2017

Larry of Danville, CA USA asks...

We have some pretty divergent responses on the question concerning an attacking coach trying to verbally fool the defenders on a 'fake' goal kick.

Joe McHugh: Retake GK with possible caution.
Gary Voshol: IDFK with dismissal.
Joe Ma...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/20/2017

russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

I might be putting my head on the chopping block again with this one - but, heck, better to ask the question if in doubt/confused/inexperienced.

Why did the fulham player not have a DFK awarded to him in this tackle moment, yet the Spurs pla...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/20/2017

Zluvka of Liberec, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Context: Player stepped on the opponent's instep in challenge for the ball. Opponent did not fall. He stood. It seemed that the referee saw it. Player was upset. I cannot imagine legal contact with sole. Some examples, when is it legal, please....

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