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Law 4 - Players Equipment 2/26/2007

Mark de Regt of Seattle, WA USA asks...

Under law 4, "A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself or another player."

Then you go on to say, "I cannot imagine any situation where a baseball cap presents a danger to anyone."

I play (y...

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Law 18 - Common Sense 2/26/2007

BUDAWG of Richmond, Indiana USA asks...

how is a goalie supposed to throw the ball bac into the field of play, by rolling it or throwing with one or two hands behind there head,or a one hand throw as hard as they can throw it....

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Law 2 - The Ball 2/26/2007

Jennifer of Washington D.C., Washington United States asks...

what is the number of panels on a regulation size soccer ball?>
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Character, Attitude and Control 2/26/2007

Jon of London, uk asks...

Hiya guys,been a busy couple of weeks so havn't been around for the occasional post. So just thought i would say something on this as its a situation that has infuriated me!!

All that needs to be asked is 'why should the team who committed...

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Mechanics 2/26/2007

Mark Mayer of Cape Town, South Africa asks...

I have two questions...

1)If the referree awards an INDIRECT freekick and notifies the team of this, following which, the player attempts a direct shot at goal which is then saved by the goalkeeper without any other player touching the bal...

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Mechanics 2/26/2007

john of central coast, ca us asks...

A ball is being played near the touchline with one player in complete control of the ball and a defensive player near by. The center referee blows his whistle and signals throw in. The linesman who had a clear view of the ball and the play never rais...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 2/25/2007

Boti Curry of Herndon, VA USA asks...

Can you please tell me whether it is legal to pass the ball back to the goalkeeper during normal play after it was last played by an opponent or one of your team mates.
I know the rules regarding goal clearance and goalkeeper handling.
What...

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League Specific 2/25/2007

Jamie Marshall of berwick , NS Canada asks...

We are presently playing indoor seven aside.
My question: Is the goalie aloud to cross the center line of the playing field during play in indoor or outdoor soccer.
Thanks
Jamie...

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Mechanics 2/25/2007

Aero of VB, West Virginia US asks...

What is the explanation to EUFAS ruling on Lile's protest to MANU's quickly taken freekick?...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick 2/25/2007

Gerard of San Antonio, Texas USA asks...

A player takes a PK and the goalie stops the initial kick but the rebound comes off the goalie and the player taking the PK kicks it in for a goal but no defenders entered the penalty area. Should this not be considered offsides?...

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