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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/11/2007

Simon B of Fort Thomas, Ky. U.S.A. asks...

I was Ar un a U-12 girls select game when an attacker fouled a keeper after gaining possession. The restart is a free kick but the coaches wanted the keeper to have the ball in hand.Would it not be more advantageous to have the ball in hand then to f...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/10/2007

Barb Griego of Albuquerque, NM USA asks...

If a foul is committed, non intentionally, and the receiving player acts out violently, should both receive a yellow card? I was always under the impression that only one yellow card should be given out per offense. As in 2 players equally guilty, of...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/10/2007

David Ogrin of New Braunfels, Texas USA asks...

I was the AR1 on a U-15 girls match where both teams played a very high trap defense. I looked up and saw 25 people one time within three yards of mid field.

On a number of occasions the ball came through the defense line and an attacker ...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 11/10/2007

casey of Whitman, Massachusetts Unite States asks...

Where do you put the ball if it is an indirect free kick inside the penalty box? I am a player, referee, and soccer fan....

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Law 17 - Corner Kick 11/10/2007

Joe Manero of Richboro, pa USA asks...

Apposing team is setting up for a corner kick.
Before the kick a red card is issued to a defending player in the box and the player is sent off. The referee awards a penalty kick. Is a penalty kick the correct call?
...

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League Specific 11/10/2007

Al Cagle of Houston, Tx USA asks...

In the college game stats players are listed with GP-GS. I understand that GP is games played but what is GS...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick 11/10/2007

Mark Burnett of Fuquay Varina, NC USA asks...

Under law 8 - The start and restart of play

Table 8.6 Bottom row "Can a goal be scored directly DFK has the answer Yes, but only against the opponent." PK has the answer, Yes

I believed you have answered my question and thank ...

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League Specific 11/10/2007

Colton of Mapleton, Illinois United States asks...

How long are you out of the game for a yellow card?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/9/2007

David Ogrin of New Braunfels, Texas USA asks...

I am just asking.

It seems as if the substitute committed two cautionable offenses. He first entered the fild without the permission of the referee. Give him an "E". Then he played a ball that was in play. Give him an "USB". Since he ...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 11/9/2007

Dawn of Queen Creek , AZ USA asks...

Hi
My question is: When the keeper is out side of the line in front of the goal box (not in the cage), and catches the ball in the air in the goal box is that a goal?
Thanks Dawn...

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