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Character, Attitude and Control 4/21/2007

Ian Pearl of London, UK asks...

They say that Refereeing is a very difficult job. As someone who watches hundereds of matches each year both on TV and as a season-ticket holder at a premiership club, one thing is apparent - the job is much too difficult for most of the people who ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 4/21/2007

Bill Braddock of Saylorsburg, PA US asks...

Once again, the goalie rears her ugly leg!

First off, I would like to say the following situation was covered in my initial 18 hrs of training years ago, and we were warned it would happen sooner or later. We were told it has no place in s...

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League Specific 4/21/2007

aly of West Olive, MI United States asks...

I am reffing U8 AYSO games to raise money for our high school. Do i blow whistle when a team scores a goal and then again to restart? And when there is a quarter break after 12 minutes or so do i have a dropped ball where they left off or have a thro...

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Character, Attitude and Control 4/21/2007

bob daley of plymouth, united Kingdom asks...

what are the 6 things that a referee should take on to the pitch with him...

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Law 11 - Offside 4/20/2007

Mark of Huntington Beach, CA USA asks...

This question is for Richard Dawson in particular and anybody else who can explain.

In question #15212 Mr. Dawson stated the following in his reply (2nd paragraph):

"It is possible for BOTH teams to be possibly quilty of an offs...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 4/20/2007

Aubrey Waddell of Maryville, TN USA asks...

I attended a U.S. high school game the other night. Late in the game, with team A leading 3-2, team A's keeper made a routine save. Both teams retreated except one team B player who hung around at about the 30 yard line. Team A's keeper trotted towa...

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Law 7 - Match Duration 4/19/2007

Tom of Seattle, WA USA asks...

I first wanted to say what a great site this is. The insight from the refs is excellent! I have a long history with the game of soccer and have a good grasp of the LOTG. But the scenarios mentioned here are very educational.
My question is about...

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Mechanics 4/19/2007

Les Sicherman of Saskatoon, Sask Canada asks...

I would like to know the role a referee and his assistants play in the importance of accurately reporting the identity of goal scorers. Fifa obligates only that a referee keeps record of a match.
On many occasions the identity of goal scorer...

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Character, Attitude and Control 4/19/2007

Brett P. of Brookfield, Wisconsin United States asks...

Geez, the parents of the other team I faced last week were the worst! It was like a hockey arena! All the parents were so rude! They were chanting stuff like GOOAAAALLLLLLLIEEE! GOOAAAALLLLLIEEE! YOU SUCK! (I am the goal keeper by the way) Even the o...

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Law 15 - Throw In 4/19/2007

Mark Warner of Huntington Beach, CA USA asks...

Question is a matter of semantics on throw ins.

I know the law says "delivers the ball from behind and over his head", however we had a discussion on how does this relate to WHERE the thrower can actually 'release' the ball.

I...

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