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Mechanics 8/7/2007

Ryan of Flower Mound, TX U.S.A. asks...

Dear Referee Panel,

I have a question about terminating a match because of dangerous weather. Severe weather always calls for terminating a match, but can a severly windy day be grounds for terminating a match? I have seen days with wind...

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Law 3 - Number of Players 8/7/2007

Stephanie of peabody , ma usa asks...

how many players make up a full soccer team? not just players on the field - I already know that it is 11....

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/6/2007

Michael Latourneau of hull, canada asks...

to what extent can a player "screen" a goalie?...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick 8/6/2007

megan of los gatoes, california usa asks...

how far from the goal is a penalty kick taken?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/6/2007

megan of los gatoes, california usa asks...

what decision willt the ref make if the goalie pcks up the ball after a pass?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 8/6/2007

megan of los gatoes, california usa asks...

when can the goalie pick up the ball after its played back to her by a team mate?...

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Law 11 - Offside 8/6/2007

megan of los gatoes, california usa asks...

when is it not possible for a player to be offsides?...

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Law 17 - Corner Kick 8/6/2007

megan of los gatoes, california usa asks...

can u score from a corner kick, or do you have to touch it first?...

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League Specific 8/6/2007

rick wilson of Santa Maria, CA USA asks...

Can teams substitute on corner kicks?...

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Law 3 - Number of Players 8/6/2007

trish gawlik of alliston, ontario canada asks...

is there any rule with regards to the coaches and whether they are allowed to cross the line at centre field or whether they are aloud to walk/run the full length of the field?...

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