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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct
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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 12/17/2024

Ross of Bristol, England asks...

Say the centre back has the ball at his feet, dribbling in the defensive penalty box. There is no pressure on the ball, he is just simply in possession of the ball, making no attempt to pass or do anything with it except dribble in the box.


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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 12/9/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

I'm not sure. I'd be interested in the criteria. I understand that it's up to the referee to decide. And there are no such things as criteria. I'd almost say that he has to kick him in the head or misses his head by 20 centimeters or less. :-)
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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 12/8/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello

I have another question about the spirit of the rules.

Why do we rarely see the bicycle kick as a
dangerous play at the highest level? I would say much less than, say, five to ten years ago. Have referees become more...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 12/2/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

one situation from Czech League please.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DewVHuBQarg

(I hope it works abroad too.)

I'd rather describe it. The attacker lightly touches the passed bal...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/28/2024

Barry Stewart of Chilliwack, BC Canada asks...

Hi all,

I saw this "goof up" back pass in social media and wondered if we are classing this as a back pass where a keeper should not be faulted for using his hands.

I'm thinking at the grassroots level at least, it could be a "p...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/24/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Did all three offenses really occur at the same time?

I think it's similar to this part of the offside rule:

'In situations where: an offence is committed against a player in an offside position who is already playing or attempt...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/24/2024

Peter of Stockton, CA USA asks...

I am hoping that you could provide some explanation for me. In the Southampton Vs Liverpool game 24th Nov Southampton got a penalty for a foul on the edge of the penalty area. Despite being a Liverpool fan, I think the referee got the right call. My ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/23/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

three 'dangerous play' situations inspired by real-life matches please.

Situation 1:
A5 is sitting on the ground with the ball under his legs. B33 applies pressure to him, but does not touch the player or the ball. T...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/19/2024

Ken of Santa Barbara, Ca USA asks...

Charge vs shoulder to shoulder - defending player approx.
2 feet from attacking player There is movement from both but defender knocks down
the attacker.
To make it more interesting, this occurs inside the penalty area.
I called ...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/16/2024

Petr of Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic asks...

Hello,

one 'holding' question please.

The Premier League website says this:

'Where both players are involved in simultaneous and similar actions (mutual holding), play should be allowed to continue.'

Situat...

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