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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/15/2007

Alex Platt of newark, DE usa asks...

1) a girl steps over the line on a throw in, foul throw or handball?
i called the latter.

2) if a foul is committed but the ball is already out of play, can you call the foul? or is just a warning? seems unfair if the offending playe...

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Law 11 - Offside 10/14/2007

Joe Griego of Bishop, CA USA asks...

I was watching an AYSO U-10 match two weekends ago and the following situation occurred:

Players A, B & C are streaking toward the goal. Player A is in a clear offside position (by 10 yards or so, near the left touchline, when considered ...

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Mechanics 10/14/2007

Ben of Chicago, IL USA asks...

How selectively, if at all, is this rule enforced? I can think of more than a few games in professional leagues around the world that I've seen relatively recently where the AR will point to their corner spot and the center official will point to a s...

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Other 10/14/2007

kobi of vermillion, south dakota usa asks...

did it not use to be that five corner kicks equals a penalty!!...

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Law 17 - Corner Kick 10/14/2007

Dan Ornelas of San Jose, CA USA asks...

This question is a two-part question.

A team was taking a corner and toe tapped the ball. Not neccesarily moving the ball. The other player standing started to dribble the ball. I call for a re-start because the ball didn't necessary move ...

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Law 3 - Number of Players 10/14/2007

robbie of boise, id usa asks...

Greetings; quick question. Technically, outside the referee's assistants and fourth official, is the captain the only person allowed to address the referee? What are the coach's options for addressing the referee during a match?
thanks for you...

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Mechanics 10/14/2007

Eddie of Lancaster, CA USA asks...

Thanks so much for the answer Chuck. What you wrote makes sense. I am still wondering about the other case. What if I've stopped play for a throw-in, or some other reason?

Jennie is screaming holding her ankle. Now I know if I go and...

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Law 11 - Offside 10/14/2007

Tommy Simmons of Coventry, c north america asks...

I had a game today and the ref told me that if all my defenders are up at half field and on our side. One of the players from the other teams is behind my defenders in a offside position. My defender turns with the ball and kicks it to the player in ...

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Law 15 - Throw In 10/14/2007

Tom Weller of phoenix, az usa asks...

1. throw in: player attempts to throw in and ball never enters the field of play. Do over, or turn over to other team.

2. Indirect free kick: ball can be touched and roll backwards, or must roll forward 1 revolution. ...

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Law 11 - Offside 10/14/2007

DC of Auburn, usa asks...

Player A is in offsides position, realizes this and stops moving. Player A is still in offsides position but is not interfering in the play. Player B passes the ball over the defensive line so Player C who is onsides and runs past the defensive line ...

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