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Question Number: 18395Law 1- The Field 2/18/2008RE: Rec/Competive Adult Tim of San Diego, CA USA asks...It is against the rules for a keeper to mark the field. I mark the field on the 6 yard box so I know where the posts are behnd me.
Thank you Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer Players have tried this for years. It is not possible because the only marks permitted on the field are found in Law 1. In the Additional Instructions and Guidance to the Laws of the Game 2007/8 the International FA Board have offered this:
If a player makes unauthorised marks on the field of play with his foot, he shall be cautioned for unsporting behaviour. If the referee notices this being done during the match, he shall caution the offending player for unsporting behaviour when the ball next goes out of play play.
Stop marking the field, learn where the goal posts are.
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View Referee Chuck Fleischer profile Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney I know dogs mark their territory - are you using a sense of smell to mark your goalpost locations? Anything else (maybe even that!) should get you cautioned for UB. Besides, how hard is it to figure the goalposts will be at 6 yards from the corners of the area, and how are you going to see your "marks" if you are watching the ball (isn't that your primary job)? I'd hate to be you when a goal is scored because you're looking for your marks.
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View Referee Michelle Maloney profile Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino That is specifically forbidden by FIFA. It is unsporting behavior and the keeper is to be cautioned and shown the yellow card
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