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Law 13 - Free Kicks 8/29/2010

David Lovett of Royal Palm Beach, Florida USA asks...

I am taking a referee course. I was just wondering if this is correct. A player takes an indirect free kick. Everything is done correctly and a goal is scored. Here is my question or should I say, the question posed in the class. The referee did not ...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 8/23/2010

jim of Fairless Hills, Pa USA asks...

Is there any requirement that the ball be 'touched' (with his hand, etc.) by the player taking a quick free kick before it is put into play? I thought as long as the ball is in the correct location and the ball is stationary, that a QFK can be taken...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 8/3/2010

Del DeSousa of Milford, Ct USA asks...

Recently at a game in Europe, there was a pass back to the keeper. The ref. whistled. The keeper handed the ball to the ref. The ref placed the ball in the ground, the attacker quickly passed it to a teammate and he scored.Question: Is it mandatory f...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 7/25/2010

bill of Redding, CA United States asks...

In Advice to Referees RESTARTS WITHIN THE GOAL AREA, listed as 13.4 in the index. That location does not address THAT issue but rather is for QUICK FREE KICK (this is both 2007, and 2010 editions) can you clarify where it says that the ball should be...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 7/16/2010

Jason Thompson of Orleans, Ontario Canada asks...

In 'mini' soccer (7 V 7) when the defending team is awarded a free kick in their own area where should the ball be placed for the free kick? A couple of nights ago my keeper was fouled on our goal line and subsequently awarded a free kick where by t...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 7/16/2010

carm soldato of chicago, ill us asks...

I am on the team that was fouled (and our team is taking the free kick). If a member of my team places himself 10 yards from the free kick (where the wall may form), is it not true that it is now his 'space' and the defending team should not be allow...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 6/20/2010

Jim Menter of Haverhill, MA USA asks...

1. Direct kick awarded and taken quickly without player asking for 10 yds. It hits an opposing player who is located inside 10 yds who was never asked to move. What is the call? Referee called obstruction and gave him a retake of the kick. I disagr...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 6/17/2010

Steve of Muskoka, Ontario Canada asks...

All ball is play when it is kicked and moves ....

You have clearly answered the 'moves' part. Thank you. What is the definition or interpretation of a kick.

Specifically, is placing your foot on top of the ball and rolling it (movi...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 6/13/2010

Timm Kluender of Gypsum, CO USA asks...

Is the OFFENSIVE team allowed to set a wall during a free kick? During a corner kick?...

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Law 13 - Free Kicks 6/8/2010

greg t of torrance, ca usa asks...

Interesting discussions ensue when referees get together regarding at what point the ball is actually 'in play' during the taking of a free kick. Please shed some light on this subject so that I may educate others. Thanks! greg t....

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