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Mechanics 10/3/2011

Mark of Sacramento, CA USA asks...

I have a referee positioning question where outcome is not an issue. The ball is on the far right side of the field moving towards the end line in the possession of the Whites right forward. Clearly a cross or drive up the end line to the near pos...

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Mechanics 9/2/2011

Randy Bell of Ann Arbor, Michigan United States of America asks...

This hasn't happen to me yet (knock on wood)
if there's a mass confrontation during play what are we as referees suppose to do? I remember hearing something like the three triangle or something like that. But I'm not sure....

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Mechanics 8/27/2011

Phil of Tarzana, CA United States asks...

This may sound stupid, but what is the best way to remember which way to point the flag when the ball goes over the touch line (as an AR)?

Let's say you have a red & blue team. I try to concentrate on who kicked the ball last. I can easily...

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Mechanics 8/27/2011

Taha A. Taha of ottawa, on Canada asks...

A player commits a dangerous slide tackle and I call advantage, intending to go back and give a yellow card later. But as the play is continuing, I must now follow the play and don't have time to get a good look at the offending player.

The ...

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Mechanics 8/24/2011

Sergio Carrillo of LOS angeles , CA US asks...

I have a ref in our rotation if Vicenza, Italy community (army US). He does not move much. If there is two centers ref he only move 5 yard an occasional he moves down for the Conner. When there is 3 or only one ref he movies 10 yards making the call ...

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Mechanics 8/13/2011

John Lubeck of Livermore, CA USA asks...

Many years ago, I was coaching and my U16G team played a 'jazzed' team who beat us soundly. During the game, more than once, the excited players from the other team collided with our players off the ball. One of them was right in front of me, and I...

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Mechanics 8/10/2011

Devin of Lenexa, KS USA asks...

I noticed that several times during the course of the match, AR2 often times was sidestepping with his flag in his right hand. In US Soccer, it is emphasized to keep your flag in your left hand at all times (except when signaling GK, CK, etc). Why th...

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Mechanics 7/27/2011

John of Des Moines, Iowa US asks...

Hello,

I have a AR mechanic question. What is the proper signal for a throw that is on the my side but on the other side of the half line. I have been told to raise my flag strait up in the hand that I feel it should be pointing. I have a...

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Mechanics 7/24/2011

Mike Parrott of FULLERTON, California United States asks...

AR Positioning- It is common to see the AR lined up to the left of the goalkeeper and on that goalkeeper side.

Can a Center Ref change the side/direction an AR runs if safwety is a factor? Where in the rules is the position of an AR explain...

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Mechanics 7/22/2011

Phil of Tarzana, CA United States asks...

Could you elaborate on why the USSF has advised not to say 'advantage' or 'play on' inside the penalty area?

I would think that it would be easier to sell your decision if both players & spectators were aware that you saw the foul.

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