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Welcome to AskTheRef.com -- a Soccer Law Question and Answer site. Providing answers to questions regarding soccer laws since October 11, 1999... to ask a question simply click on Ask the Ref in the menu bar and pose your question and the panel will reply. Those who have ideas or articles please feel free to contact the editor Richard Dawson at mrref@asktheref.com with suggestions.
As a result of contrived player antics due to recent law changes on Law 16 FIFA/IFAB offered this circular as an explanation until a final determination is arrived at. https://www.docdroid.net/LSio1Q9/circular-log-law-16-clarification-2019-20-en-draft.pdf
http://theifab.com/news/laws-of-the-game-201920-important-clarifications
Over the past 20 years we have amassed tens of thousands of questions and answers but the LOTG have changed and/or portions no longer apply. Be SURE to reread the latest version IFAB 2019 - 2020 LOTG
The new Laws of the Game can be viewed here and will be effective from May 26th 2018
http://www.theifab.com/document/laws-of-the-game
VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE
How the VAR will work. Check out it, it's an interesting setup. They're putting a lot of work into it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdwOL08NfxQ
Here's a video on how they'll be doing the VAR line looks like, unlike what a lot of us see on TV, it'll try to take into account the head/chest/shoulder and not just the feet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOK7-kc_8o
Also,
https://football-technology.fifa.com/en/innovations/var-at-the-world-cup/
And for explanation on what incidents get looked at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp431Y1Eqf0
Referee article of interest for USA high school
You may be interested in seeing the high school or college 2018-2019 Rules Changes. They can be found at http://nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/soccer-rules-changes-2018-19/
https://ncaasoccer.arbitersports.com/Groups/106254/Library/files/2018_2019_Soccer_Major_Rules_Changes_061118.pdf
http://nfhs.org/articles/eight-rules-changes-approved-in-high-school-soccer/
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After two years and many request - You Call It is back! Now it's your turn to test your knowledge in a scenario created by our panel of referees. If your answer is spot on we will publish it on our site! Good luck click here!
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/13/2019RE: All Other Derek of Cary, IL USA asks...If the referee determines that all three offenses occur (Leaving FOP w/o permission, re-entering FOP w/o permission, DOGSO), would you record this as 2 yellows, or 1 yellow and a straight red card? I ask because some competitions keep track of yellow...
Read The Full Q & A Law 11 - Offside 11/13/2019RE: Competitive Under 19 Bo of Greensboro, NC USA asks...IFAB LOTG
Law 11
Offsides
I may be having a Brain Bubble but what is meant by an offside offense occurring on players own half of field?
4. Offences and sanctions
If an offside offence occurs, the referee awards an...
Read The Full Q & A Law 9 - The Ball in and out of Play 11/13/2019RE: Youth to adult, comp and rec. Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...I was watching a women's match on the weekend.
Team White kicked the ball and it was heading forcefully to the sideline. Team Red's coach or substitute player stopped the ball on the line, thinking they'd do their thrower a favour. Problem ...
Read The Full Q & A High School 11/11/2019RE: High School Playoffs Adult Brian of New York, New York US asks...Just watched a video of an overtime goal to win a championship. The ball was delivered to a spot about 2-3 feet in front of the goal. The keeper leaped up to catch the ball, and at the same time an opposing player also leaped to head the ball. Frankl...
Read The Full Q & A Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/11/2019sal of chicago, IL USA asks...So team BLUE is on a breakaway with 4 players against RED defender #2 and his goalie. RED defender #2 seeing that he was outnumbered steps past the goal line and out of the FOP, about 5 yards from the goal post,for about 2 seconds and frantically tri...
Read The Full Q & A Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/10/2019RE: Pensioner Other Joseph search of Warrington , Cheshire England asks...In the Liverpool Man City game today I dont believe the ref or var gave the penalty because the new law states if an attacker handles the ball any goal that results from it must be ruled out. What do you think thanks...
Read The Full Q & A Other 11/10/2019RE: Cometitive Adult Tony of Whitehorse, Yukon Canada asks...Futsal
If a team with 5 accumulated fouls has committed a direct free kick foul for their 6th but it has occurred during an advantage play, does the referee wait to see if the advantage develops in a goal scoring opportunity or does he/she c...
Read The Full Q & A Law 14 - The Penalty kick 11/9/2019RE: Amateur Adult George of Parangarecutirimicuaro , Ca Sacratomato asks...Big debate amongst colleagues... on a penalty kick in the middle of the game, goalie blocks a PK, can the attacker score on the second touch? I am being told no but I can't find anything in the rule book that says play is over as soon as goalie block...
Read The Full Q & A Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/9/2019RE: Rec Adult Jesse from of Wallumbilla, Queensland Australia asks...During a professional game, the play is in mid field, a ball has been kicked and comes off a players head, and gone straight up into the air, maybe 10-15 m. That player is standing waiting for it to come down.
An opposition player is runnin...
Read The Full Q & A Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/8/2019RE: Competitive youth Under 19 Jason C. of La Crosse, WI USA asks...I've seen a number of cautions for handling lately similar to this one - https://youtu.be/vxJQ-wMlgXQ?t=142.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zPEUANxbBw
I'm assuming this is for 'handling the ball to interfere with or stop a promising attack....
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