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Law 1- The Field 9/20/2007

Michael Newhouse of Lewisville, TX USA asks...

I have a question regarding throw ins... not about how to throw it in, but regarding what the law reads regarding placement of the feet. This has been bothering me for 5 years now, so I thought I would go ahead and ask.

The law states that...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 9/20/2007

Kelly of Orange Park, FL Clay asks...

HOW MANY PLAYES CAN BE IN SIDE THE GOAL BOX ON A GOAL KICK?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/20/2007

Kelly of Orange Park, FL Clay asks...

When a defender kicks the ball back to the goalie inside the goalie box. Is it a Penalty kick, a direct kick, or indirect kick?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/20/2007

Mark of Columbus, Ohio USA asks...

Can defenders "box in" or impede the keeper on a corner kicks by planting defenders on either side of the keeper. Then when the ball is played they defender would step out to block/impede or what I think would be obstruction on the keeper? Thanks- Ma...

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Law 5 - The Referee 9/20/2007

G. Levine of McDonald, PA USA asks...

Thanks Refs.

One of the best things about football (real football) is that "the rules are the rules" no matter where in the world you are playing. The WPIAL/PIAA has turned this thing on its head.

I know it sounds crazy but tha...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 9/19/2007

mark lawton of portland , or usa asks...

There is a lot of information on the web stating that beginning with the 2008 soccer season, players will have to have noscae approved shin guards. In the meantime, the rule reads players must be properly equipped (or else the coach gets a yellow ca...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/19/2007

Nancy Dixon of San Juan Capistrano, CA US asks...

A ball is kicked by the offense down field towards the goalie but outside the penalty area. The goalie plays the ball with their feet back in to the penalty area and then picks up the ball with their hands in order to punt it back up field. Is this o...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/19/2007

Mimi of Depauw, IN USA asks...

Is a goalkeeper allowed to yell (snarling, barking, etc.) when charging an oncoming player trying to shoot the ball?...

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Law 11 - Offside 9/19/2007

N of l, MA US asks...

If a player does not have control of the ball, can a player EVER be off side if they are behind the ball? ...

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Mechanics 9/19/2007

Paul of Barstow, CA USA asks...

When a player is injured and the coach goes onto the field must the injured player leave the game? And if so when can he or she be re inserted into the game. Thank you...

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