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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/3/2012

Nill Toulme of Atlanta, GA USA asks...

I was surprised at two of the three answers given to the question regarding 'two bites at the apple' on advantage situations in the PA. My understanding of USSF guidance on this - based upon the Ask a Ref entry of September 27, 2010, quoted below - ...

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Mechanics 8/4/2012

Mayea of bogota, Colombia asks...

On a dual referee match the other day and just before the start of the second half, the other ref signaled to me by placing his hand on top of his head. I'm sorry but I don't know what this means, do you know?...

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Mechanics 7/25/2012

James Hudson of Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada asks...

There is one diagram showing the Referee's position on goal kicks (same side of field as kicker) in the FIFA Laws of the Game book.

Where should the Referee position himself if the kicker was on the other side of the field?

(expect...

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Mechanics 6/28/2012

Zack of Toronto, Ontario Canada asks...

I always am forgetting which side is which while im reffing, especially since the boys and girls dont play their positionand just run around all clumped together. Is there any way that you can give me a tip or something that will make knowing which s...

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Mechanics 6/17/2012

Radomir of Brisbane, Australia asks...

Is there any situation that AR doesn't have to indicate BY FLAG that the whole ball went over the touch line? Thanks!...

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Mechanics 6/7/2012

James of Wheaton, IL USA asks...

I was centering a U17 game last night with a younger AR and an older, but not that experienced AR.

Here is the situation: Dynamic play around midfield. I am on a line with my trailing AR since the play is close to his line. This puts me app...

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Mechanics 5/21/2012

Mike of Corning, NY USA asks...

It appears based on research in the FIFA laws Interpretations and Advice that the ref MUST use the whistle to resume play after a substitution is completed. (However, many do not practice this for some reason...)

My question is: Do they nee...

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Mechanics 5/7/2012

Milo of Thousand Oaks , Ca Us asks...

In a game this weekend, ball crossed the goal line but the AR was slow acknowledging the goal. By the time he did, the goal keeper had punted the ball up the field. There was discussion on how long play can continue before the center could stop the...

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Mechanics 4/29/2012

Kendra of minnetrista, MN USA asks...

how many times should you blow the whistle for halftime? end of game?...

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Mechanics 4/17/2012

Kaitlyn Rasmussen of Glastonbury, Connecticut United States asks...

How many times do you blow the whistle to stop the game for half time?...

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