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Law 11 - Offside 9/9/2007

Andy Schoenherr of Clinton Twp, Michigan Macomb asks...

When off side is called, where is the proper point for the restart. I was taught that the restart is from the point where the pass was initiated. In our game yesterday, the referee insisted the restart to be from the point where the off side player...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 9/9/2007

sarah of Klamath Falls, OR usa asks...

i heard that i cant wear any dark colored sock or socks that had strips on them do you know why that is?...

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Law 3 - Number of Players 9/9/2007

kim hopkins of vicksburg, MS. U.S. asks...

when can both sides sub at the same time?
when can only one side sub?...

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Other 9/9/2007

Melissa of Ingleside, IL USa asks...

What does BJ mean on the back of a ref's shirt ...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 9/9/2007

mark of west des moines, ia usa asks...

can a player score a goal for the other team by inadvertently kicking the ball in his own goal?...

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Law 5 - The Referee 9/9/2007

Maxine Laguna of santa cruz, ca santa cruz asks...

Is it possible that referees misuse their authority? This last game, first game of season my son got yellow from a foul which was understandable then red carded 10 min after into game. Apparently he thought my son said something inappropriate. All th...

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Law 11 - Offside 9/9/2007

Charles Young of Nazareth, Pa USA asks...

Off-side question. Can a goal be nullified as result of an off sides (shot by offender who is not off-side). Plese differentiate possilbe limiting factors....

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Other 9/9/2007

janice blais of savanah, ga chatham asks...

My daughters team plays 7 on 7 soccer what are the recommended formations since this is her 1st year playing...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 9/9/2007

pauline moran of parlin, nj usa asks...

A ref call s a high boot inside the small box on a defender - an indirect free inside the small box ?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 9/8/2007

Colin of Yantai, China asks...

I would just like to ask the ref what your opinion is on 'simulation'. Do you think it would be appropriate to show red cards for severe acts, if the ref was able to see it clearly. IMO it is the only way to put an end to it. Appropriate red card ac...

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