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Law 13 - Free Kicks
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Law 13 - Free Kicks 3/5/2008

Gwyn Williams of Bridgewater, NJ USA asks...

Law 16 (Goal Kick) says that the ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area.
It also says that opponents should remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play.
Suppose the keeper takes a quick kick to a te...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 3/3/2008

Steve of Vero Beach, FL USA asks...

I was in the AR position on the coaches' side of the field during a very competitive match this weekend. White team player commits a DFK offence just outside of his PA. 4 White players set a wall about 4 yards from the ball, with #4 saying "Make them...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/26/2008

Sean of Manassas, VA USA asks...

If I ask the referee for ten yards on a free kick, does he have to walk it off?...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/22/2008

ANDREW CREWS of SHELBY TWP, MICHIGAN UNITED STATES asks...

Dear Pannel,

I am reffing at an indoor soccer place this winter. For the U8/U9 league they have a rule that states "ALL FREE KICKS SHALL BE INDIRECT" My quesiton is for a second touch to be counted does the ball have to be put into motion ...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/18/2008

Ken Kaylor of Bakersfield, CA USA asks...

Team attempts "trick" restart via tapping ball on top, no kicking motion, no ball motion, at AR side for Corner Kick. Second player then runs up as first player runs off and dribbles at goal. On second touch this should be a "double touch" and there...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/17/2008

Andrew of Beverly Hills FL, FL USA asks...

Hello,
today we (orange ) fouled our opponents(red) just out side the 18. A direct kick was given to red. The ball was placed and kicked before the referee had blown the whistle to resume play. Both teams were set but the whistle had not been bl...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/13/2008

bob pearson of bangkok, thailand asks...

What is the referees decision if a goal is scored direct (without touching another player) from an indirect free kick.

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/12/2008

christina of kincardine, canada asks...

how far away must an opposing player be when you are taking an indirect kick?...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/11/2008

Mike List of Huntersville, NC USA asks...

Is the referee required to provide a 10 yd distance for the team taking a DK? My understanding is that the referee should allow play to continue on a foul situation because it would be to the attacking team's advantage to play the ball quickly in or...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 2/2/2008

James Faust of Chambersburg, PA USA asks...

Can someone explain the differences between the direct and indirect kicks and what rules imply with both?...

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