Soccer Rules Q&A Search AskTheref.com

Question Number: 22922

Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct 3/9/2010

RE: REC Adult

james of frement, c usa asks...

This question is a follow up to question 107824

The ball is in the air and I would like to heading the ball in the air while the opponents are trying to do the same.
Can I use one of my own team member's shoulders to pull myself up or step on his knee to jump higher to heading the ball ?
Is it legal?

Thanks.

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi James
To use a team mate in this fashion is unsporting which is cautionable and the restart is an indirect free kick from where the incident happened.

Read other questions answered by Referee Joe McHugh

View Referee Joe McHugh profile

Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney

No, and no. It is unsporting behavior.

Besides, who wants anyone, even a teammate stepping on their knee/thigh with cleats on? Or using their shoulders as a jumping off platform? I would recommend practicing plyometrics so you can run faster and jump higher without unfair assistance.

Read other questions answered by Referee Michelle Maloney

View Referee Michelle Maloney profile

Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

No. That kind of assist is not permitted and is cautionable.

Read other questions answered by Referee Dennis Wickham

View Referee Dennis Wickham profile

Ask a Follow Up Question to Q# 22922
Read other Q & A regarding Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct

Soccer Referee Extras: Visit our corporate sponsor eSource Marketing a full service Internet Marketing & Advertising Firm

Did you Ask the Ref? Find your answer here.

Enter Question Number

If you received a response regarding a submitted question enter your question number above to find the answer

Offside Question?
Offside Explained by Chuck Fleischer, Former Editor AskTheRef

This page is Sponsored by eSourceAgent.com a Realtor Marketing Agency.

This web site and the answers to these questions are not sanctioned by or affiliated with any governing body of soccer. The opinions expressed on this site should not be considered official interpretations of the Laws of the Game and are merely opinions of AskTheRef and our panel members. If you need an official ruling you should contact your state or local representative through your club or league. On AskTheRef your questions are answered by a panel of licensed referees. See Meet The Ref for details about our panel members.