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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play
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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 8/11/2009

Greg of Charlotte, NC US asks...

My question pertains to a proper re-start, specifically who the referee is suppose to respond to when determining whether or not to utilize a second whistle.

Im confused on this point and apparently there are 2 different interpretations, ac...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 8/5/2009

Dave of Des Moines, IA US asks...

This is where I find some confussion.
We all know the general rule that you can't go back to make a call after a restart.
But aren't there some exceptions?
Zidane for example. Or if a kid does a quick free kick before you can change your ...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 8/2/2009

MICHAEL of NYC, NY USA asks...

OK, OK [If play is stopped because of a foul (by a player against an opposing player on the field of play when the ball is in play), the restart is based on the foul (direct or indirect free kick), and the location of the restart is the spot of the f...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 7/31/2009

johnny of New York, New York United States asks...

When you are doing a kick off, can the ball be directly kicked towards the opposing goal, or does a player have to touch it before it can be kicked....

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 6/22/2009

jason of belle river, ontario canada asks...

in a u11 game blue vs red blue team had the ball and was running down the sideline near the parents, a loose dog ran on the field and went after the ball. the ref stopped play the dog was removed and play restarted with a free kick for blue because t...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 6/20/2009

Andy of RPV, CA USA asks...

I have a question about kick-off. According the rules the kick-off has to be a KICK forward. Is the topping(I mean rolling the ball with the klits)the ball forward correct?...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 6/8/2009

Eric of Plymouth, MN USA asks...

At the start of the game (or half), the rules state the ball must move 'forward'. My question is can my center forward pass the ball to a wing on the same side of the field (on same side of center line)? OR, does the start of play require the ball ...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 6/2/2009

John Hsu of Chatham, New Jersey USA asks...

This happened in my game last week...

The other teams goalkeeper challenged our attacker and successfully knocked the ball away, but the two players collided. An opposition defender immediately cleared the ball from their end with a long kic...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 6/2/2009

Lisa Hockley of Creemore, Ontario Canada asks...

I've been asked by coaches and parents what is the difference between a dropped ball and a free kick? When should these be taken?
Also, are there specific times a goalie can drop kick, throw or kick a stationary ball? The rules for mini soccer ...

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Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 5/26/2009

Rob of bainbridge, pa USA asks...

The criss crossing was not my tactic in mind it was just an extreme example to learn if what I actually do have in mind would be legal or not. My purpose for this is not to have my kids doing a ballet, breakdance or a broadway show,(but thanks for ...

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