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Other 12/21/2011

Maximlis Birla of Pune, Maharastra India asks...

What is the role of pathology section in Laboratory management System?...

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Law 17 - Corner Kick 8/19/2011

Mark of xx, Pennsylvania US asks...

I believe Joe Mchugh misspoke in his response to 25315.

his response states that another goal kick should be taken, but then he follows up stating it should not be a retake. I think he meant to say it should be a corner kick, as that's wh...

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Law 18 - Common Sense 7/20/2011

Titus van Wieren of Torri di Quartesolo, VI Italy asks...

Yes, you have answered the question incorrectly. As you have said, everyone has his / her own opinion. If the laws of the game were to be decided by you 'asktheref.com', then I would have to take your decisions as final.

As you have mentio...

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Law 18 - Common Sense 7/17/2011

Titus van Wieren of Torri di Quartesolo, VI Italy asks...

Again you wish to be correct but again I look at the advice / guidance of the FIGC and have spoken to many referees here in Italy, ALL WHO HAVE SAID THAT THE GUIDELINES / ADVICE TO THE REFEREE IS THAT IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A GOAL.

I have a...

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Other 3/27/2011

brad molotsky of cherry hill, usa asks...

Looking to get added to weekly distribution list tx...

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Kicks From The Penalty mark 12/12/2010

martin wade of santa cruz, california usa asks...

why did the fifa award the world cup to the usa womens team?.When every china team penalty that the us goalie saved should have been re-taken due to encroachment!.Also yellow cards and ultimately red and a sending off of the us goalie should have bee...

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Law 16 - Goal Kick 11/15/2010

Ken Rice of Cool, California USA asks...

If the ball goes out of play over the goal line it is a goal kick. The ball is placed properly. The kicker runs up and instead of kicking the ball picks it up and moves the ball to a new location. My belief is that the player must move the ball ba...

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Other 10/30/2010

Fred Landau of Harrisburg, PA USA asks...

The Laws of the Game Made Easy, available as single copy or in quantity from the US Soccer Store at http://ussoccerstore.com/us00r619911ia.html is an excellent introduction to the LOTG for anyone in this age range. The illustrations and language are...

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10/25/2010

Mike Monce of Lebanon, CT USA asks...

Not a question, just thanks for all the answers to my question. No, it is not a written policy, but certainly is a point of emphasis in that a meeting was devoted to how handle PK's, and the message came through clearly. Again, thanks for the very ...

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Law 14 - Penalty kick 10/12/2010

Craig Sommerfield of North Highlands, ca usa asks...

Seriously keith, I need to hear your answer on this one. Please don't hold back either....

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