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Law 3 - Number of Players 6/30/2009

Nick Broderick of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada asks...

I had the following incident occur at one of my games recently in a tournament (Under 14 Girls). I was the referee:

In the middle of the first half, one of the teams makes a substitution (4 players). I allow them to do their substitutions as...

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Pre-Game 6/9/2009

Eric of adelaide, SA Australia asks...

what are good assistant referee pre-match instructions i want something simple but clear thank you. ...

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Law 11 - Offside 5/17/2009

Dan Glass of Vienna, Va USA asks...

I just finished another recert and am always interested in the answer to this question. It seems to differ greatly. The defense is holding the line just inside their half. A ball is pushed through at speed. The wing attacker is offside when the b...

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Other 4/27/2009

Derek H of Vacaville, CA USA asks...

Re: Ref Fleischer
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
I can freely admit that Chuck had more influence on me as referee than any other person by a wide margin. My referee skills were ...

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Other 4/20/2009

Patrick Faulds of Columbia, SC USA asks...

This is a comment rather than a question. I visit this site DAILY, and cannot express how much reviewing the questions and reading the different answers from this diverse panel improves my confidence on the pitch, even though I am an "old" referee a...

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Law 4 - Players Equipment 3/13/2009

Doug Anderson of Orillia, Ontario Canada asks...

This is more of a comment than a question but it really merits saying:

Medical apparel (bracelets and necklaces) are one thing; but do you not find that religious apparel is another minefield?

There is a case regarding a Muslim hi...

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Law 17 - Corner Kick 1/20/2009

Steve of Vero Beach, FL USA asks...

I agree this tactic is foolish, but we still have to deal with it.

The CR is a very good ref and he stated to me that he should have deferred that call to his AR. When I called him for a conference, I was giving him information. He, of cours...

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Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 11/8/2008

Gene Whelan of Athens, GA USA asks...

The keeper gathered a ball in and had clear possession on the 8. An offensive player ran into the keeper's hands, after he had clear possession, dislodging the ball and taking it in for a score. The Center allowed the goal, as he noted that 'incide...

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Pre-Game 9/13/2008

Melissa Harman of Modesto, CA United States asks...

Who is to fill out the team players names on the game card?...

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Law 6 - Assistant Referee 9/4/2008

Nicholas Broderick of St. John's, Newfoundland Canada asks...

This question is pointed towards the mechanics used as an AR in the following situation rather than the Laws that apply to it:

Two attacking players are on a break towards their opponent's goal, one of them dribbling it upfield. They are 40 ...

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