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Law 4 - Players Equipment 9/25/2007Vicki of Sydney, NSW Australia asks...Hi, Just wondering if there are any rules as i cannot find any in any available constitutions in our country on whether girls have to cut their fingernails. One would think this is just a netball rule not a soccer rule, we don't play soccer with our ...
Read The Full Q & A Law 11 - Offside 9/24/2007Clint Copeland of San Jose, CA US asks...Offside Rule..
On a Goal Kick, the rule clearly states that a player cannot be offside.
I need help understanding the rationale of this rule or difference when considering that if an infringement occurred on the field of play ...
Read The Full Q & A Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/24/2007Steve Caldwell of San Jose, CA USA asks...I often hear players and parents yelling about players "playing the ball when they are on the ground." I see no rule against this. I understand that in some cases it can be deemed a dangerous play, but my understanding is that there is nothing proh...
Read The Full Q & A Law 4 - Players Equipment 9/24/2007Steve Caldwell of San Jose, CA USA asks...Is there actually a "law of the game" that addresses players tucking in their jerseys before the game? Every ref asks, but I can't find a rule anywhere to support this requirement. Am I missing something?...
Read The Full Q & A Law 4 - Players Equipment 9/24/2007Steve Caldwell of San Jose, CA USA asks...What is the rule on players wearing corrective lenses? Does the coach have to sign the referee card acknowledging that the player is wearing them? What is the issue? Is it liability?...
Read The Full Q & A League Specific 9/24/2007Mary of San Jose, ca United States asks... two teams play the first half of the game and the score is 1-0. The second half is not played beacuse of weather and the match is stopped. Do you replay the entire match or do you just play the second half?...
Read The Full Q & A League Specific 9/24/2007Ronald Idzi of Oriskany Falls, New York USA asks...Is it illegal to watch "the" game from behind the goal? ...
Read The Full Q & A Mechanics 9/24/2007Joe Griego of Bishop, CA USA asks...Ok, so I've refereed my first U10 game (where all laws are enforced, not just short-side recommendations) and it was a real eye-opener. I think I called a good game, and boy, parents and coaches *still* second-guessed every little call. I'm gaining...
Read The Full Q & A Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/24/2007Soccerlover of monreo, washington usa asks...can a player pass the ball to the goalkeeper in any way or is a penaltie? also what is pushing like i know with your hands but i used my shoulder or what ever with my arm strait down and tghey called pushing!!...
Read The Full Q & A Law 4 - Players Equipment 9/24/2007Larry Svetich of Sacramento, California USA asks...During a brief discussion the other day, the question was asked, "When were shinguards 'officially' added as part of the 'required' equipment and what was the reason for their required usage?" Can you all elaborate. Thanks....
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