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Law 11 - Offside 10/22/2015

John Cardoza of Madrid, N.Y. USA asks...

In a game played under National Federation High School rules a defender makes an attempt to clear a through ball. His attempt is misplayed to an opponent who is an offside position. Offside?...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/22/2015

ANNE HARRIS of CAMBRIDGE, MD USA asks...

IS IT A FOUL/PENALTY WHEN TWO KIDS ARE RUNNING, ONE HAS THE BALL AND THE OTHER IS RUNNING PARALLEL TRYING TO GAIN CONTROL AND ACCIDENTALLY STEPS ON THE OTHERS SHOE AND IT COMES OFF. NO MAL INTENT INVOLVED, PURELY ACCIDENTAL....

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Law 11 - Offside 10/22/2015

Lorna of Elgin, Scotland asks...

A player shoots for goal from an onside position, the goalkeeper saves and it comes back off the post. Another attacker, who was in an onside position when the initial shot was made comes in and scores from the rebound. Is this onside or offside? ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 10/22/2015

Reuben of Montreal, Quebec Canada asks...

I have heard conflicting views on the subject of spitting and it's punishment and how it is considered.
Some (web sites and LOTG questionnaires) say that the act of spitting itself is considered the offence, and therefore the guilty party is pena...

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Law 9 - The Ball in and out of Play 10/22/2015

Brian K of Brooklyn, NY USA asks...

Hello Gents,

What a great resource you collectively are-many thanks!

My scenario and question...

Ball goes into touch,linesman calls it but ref doesn't see his raised flag.Play continues and a goal is scored before ref eith...

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Law 11 - Offside 10/21/2015

Marc of deptford, nj usa asks...

If an attacking player is beyond the 2nd to last defender and passes the ball to a teammate who is also beyond the 2nd to last defender, is it offsides?
I was told once the attacking player with the ball is beyond the 2nd to last defender he can ...

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Law 16 - Goal Kick 10/21/2015

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

I was just thinking about corner kick and goal kick restarts -- or even defensive free kicks from the PA -- and how rarely an opposition player would dare infringe the 10-yard zone, yet it's a common occurrence on most other free kicks.

A p...

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Law 11 - Offside 10/21/2015

Russell of Sydney, Australia asks...

Am wondering if i missed something in the Arsenal v Bayern match this morning when after the brilliant Walcott header was saved by the equally brilliant Neuer - why was there a call for offside?
Looked to me as if a bayern defender was on the goa...

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Law 15 - Throw In 10/20/2015

George of Parangarecutirimicuaro, CA Sacratomato asks...

Is there a trick of the trade when calling a bad throw-in? I referee in a league where the closer I pay attention, the more I fail to see what some of my colleagues are calling. It feels almost as if most are just giving in to obnoxious coaches and ...

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Mechanics 10/20/2015

Robert of Olympia, WA USA asks...

In youth soccer, what is the correct way to deal with parents on the sideline?

1. Should you directly engage with parents who are criticizing your calls, and what is the correct manner to do it in? I assume you use the same ask, tell, remove...

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