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Soccer Rules Changes 1580-2000


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Question Number: 18987

Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play 5/5/2008

RE: select Under 16

chuck markson of alexandria, va fairfax asks...

This question is a follow up to question 18292

How many players are allowed to be involved in the drop ball situation, either team, fifa rules,thanks!

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Anywhere from zero to 11 players from each team may partcipate.



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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

No player is required to participate and theoretically ALL the players may participate.



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Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

Let me add to the sage advice from my colleagues that a dropped ball does not require a player from each team to be present. It can be done that way, if it is the fairest thing to do, but it is not required. All that is required is that the referee drop the ball at the appropriate place and that the ball touch the ground. At that moment it is in play and may be played by any player.



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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

As many as a team wants. Could be all 22 players.



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