Thread: Proper restart
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Old Sun Aug 31, 2008, 09:57pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by refnrev
defending mid runs into the center circle before the ball is touched by the offense.
The ball had yet to be touched, so a kickoff did not occur and play was never initiated.
This might be an exercise in splitting hairs, but since play had not legally started, can it be encroachment?
I'm sure you could caution if constant infringement occurs, but again the kickoff and game has yet to start.
Wave the midfielder back and start the game with a kickoff per 8-3.

Thanks,
Paul
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