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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 4/6/2007

Bill Kostrub of Murfreesboro, Tennessee USA asks...

When did the rule change that allowed a goalkeeper a limited number of steps carrying the ball? Why the change? Thanks BK...

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Other 4/6/2007

al watkins of athens, tn usa asks...

a player on our team made took a shot on goal which was clearly going in and another player kicked the ball in as it was crossing the goal line..who gets the goal? the ref credited the second touch..i say the goal was an obvious goal and the second t...

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Law 1- The Field 4/5/2007

keeper of Buffalo, NY US asks...

hi again, it seems like i have asked you a lot of Q latly, but hey i have a lot of questions. my latest question is as fallows: what is the reg size of i tipacal high school goal. like how wide is it and how tall, its not 10' like the pro goals are ...

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Other 4/5/2007

lynworthington of liverpool, england asks...

does the same ref reffery the scond leg of a match...

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Other 4/5/2007

Nicole Baglieri of London, Ontario Canada asks...

Due to an injury, I have not played soccer since high school. I was a forward in high school and now on my new team, I have decided to become a defensemen. My question is, if I am being forced, with no real opportunity to clear to a mid or forward, s...

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Law 10 - Method of Scoring 4/4/2007

Bill of Pensacola, Florida USA asks...

Tonight in a game, the opposing goalie stopped a shot, picked up the ball to punt it, punted it and it went over her head and into her own goal. A parent from the other team said the ball had to move forward before a team could score on themselves. ...

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Other 4/4/2007

keeper of Buffalo, NY US asks...

im sorry i put you through the trouble of answering me twice but i dont think i got your first answer, no im all most positive i didnt get your first answer, but its ok i found what i was looking for. you guys are really dovoted ref's. so thanks for...

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Law 15 - Throw In 4/4/2007

ArtK of Culver City, CA USA asks...

This is regarding Simon's question [15089] about foot position for a throw-in. I think the "rule" stems mostly from a coaching tool. U-littles don't always get the subtle difference and it's easier to teach them to stand behind the line. Combine t...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 4/4/2007

Todd Schwebke of Rockford, IL USA asks...

I recently took a state coaching certificate course. on the test was a questions as follows: A player 'fairly' charges another player. Neither player is involved in the active play. The Referee calls a foul. What is the restart - Direct or Indir...

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Kicks From The Penalty mark 4/4/2007

martin scott of livingston, scotland uk asks...

following a recent cup tie my team was involved in the game ended 1-1 after normal and extra time.the game went into a penalty shoot out. after extra time the opposing team changed there goalkeeper for the penalty kicks with one of there outfield pla...

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