Forum: Football
Sat Sep 10, 2016, 04:34pm
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Replies: 61
Views: 8,305
Soccer guy chiming in with a probably-dumb...
Soccer guy chiming in with a probably-dumb question:
The rule says there is an untimed down unless the foul is on the "team in possession." Since it was 4th down, the play ended with a change of...
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Forum: Soccer
Sat Sep 21, 2013, 12:49am
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,523
Most of the time it's moot, since a "parry"...
Most of the time it's moot, since a "parry" usually sends the ball out of the area or out of bounds.
Basically, in the opinion of the referee, if the goalie intentionally touches the ball with his...
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Forum: Soccer
Tue Sep 17, 2013, 12:35am
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,523
I assume you're referencing NFHS here?
...
I assume you're referencing NFHS here?
Judgment call. Basically, if a keeper controls the ball with his hands (catch and drop, directed punch, etc.), once it goes to the ground he can't pick it up...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 15, 2013, 10:00pm
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,420
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Apr 06, 2013, 08:16pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,384
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 11:01pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,875
To clarify on Q#3, in soccer if you hit someone...
To clarify on Q#3, in soccer if you hit someone in the knee with your face, the foul is on you. Even putting yourself in that position can result in the referee awarding an IFK, even if you put your...
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Feb 16, 2013, 09:59pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,875
Weird Play -- FGCU/Lipscomb
A41 inbounds to A5, who catches the ball above his head near halfcourt. B23 guarding closely, leaning toward the slightly-taller A5. A5 turns, with the ball still above his head, to face B23. B23...
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Forum: Soccer
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 12:04am
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,662
Not sure if "kicked and moves" actually...
Not sure if "kicked and moves" actually eliminates the "stepped on" IFK goal. If a stepped-on ball moves down (deeper into the grass), that could still count unless the rule specifically says...
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Forum: Soccer
Sun Sep 02, 2012, 08:48am
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,575
So in the OP, instead of telling the keeper to...
So in the OP, instead of telling the keeper to get rid of the ball, the referee had the option of blowing the play dead right there and after the injury was resolved letting the keeper restart with...
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Forum: Soccer
Wed Aug 29, 2012, 04:52pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,575
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Forum: Soccer
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 07:12pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,134
How do you normally feel while refereeing? ...
How do you normally feel while refereeing?
Relaxed. Excited a bit at the opening whistle, but not apprehensive.
How often do coaches yell at you?
Every game. They think they have to or they're...
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Forum: Soccer
Fri Feb 17, 2012, 03:12pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,436
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Forum: Soccer
Tue Oct 25, 2011, 03:05pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,168
USSF/FIFA:
Laws of the Game, page 28, Law...
USSF/FIFA:
Laws of the Game, page 28, Law 13
Position of Free Kick
Free Kick Inside the Penalty Area
Direct or indirect free kick to the
defending team:
• all opponents must be at least...
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Forum: Soccer
Sun Sep 25, 2011, 05:23pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Soccer
Thu Sep 01, 2011, 06:46pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,289
In case one quits working.
Or, more likely,...
In case one quits working.
Or, more likely, in case the referee on the field next to you is already using that same style of whistle. Having a backup allows you to switch so that everybody on both...
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Jan 22, 2011, 11:45pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
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Forum: Basketball
Sat Jan 22, 2011, 12:33am
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Intentional FT Violations
NCAA rules, but curious about other levels as well.
H leads V 68-67 with 1.1 seconds left. V2 fouls H1, 2 shots.
H1 misses the first FT.
V anticipates that H1 will try to intentionally miss...
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Forum: Football
Sun Nov 21, 2010, 04:46pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,262
The Big XII (or the remaining ten) pocket $9...
The Big XII (or the remaining ten) pocket $9 million if somebody other than Nebraska wins the Big XII championship game this year.
Now I'm not allowed to referee soccer games my kid plays in, not...
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Forum: Soccer
Thu Aug 26, 2010, 03:37pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
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Forum: Soccer
Tue Jul 13, 2010, 05:02pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,924
And let me make sure I'm clear on one point. ...
And let me make sure I'm clear on one point. Saying a sport is "hyper-officiated" is not a reflection on the officials themselves. They're simply doing what's expected of them (and as best as I can...
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Forum: Soccer
Tue Jul 13, 2010, 04:20pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,856
Now there's an interesting idea.
On the one...
Now there's an interesting idea.
On the one hand, you would get a more open, end-to-end game, with players having more space to work with.
On the other hand, attacking teams would be...
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Forum: Soccer
Tue Jul 13, 2010, 04:08pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,924
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Forum: Soccer
Wed Jul 07, 2010, 05:41pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,924
Your example actually proves my point.
The...
Your example actually proves my point.
The case the previous poster was trying to make was that there needed to be 5 or 7 or more officials on the field. In this case, three officials saw all...
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Forum: Soccer
Wed Jul 07, 2010, 05:24pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,651
I'd like to see a larger sample size, but it's...
I'd like to see a larger sample size, but it's not ridiculous to believe that the intensity of the crowd impacts the intensity of the players. Even at neutral site games, the size and involvement of...
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Forum: Soccer
Fri Jul 02, 2010, 02:23pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,924
In American football, you watch all 22 players...
In American football, you watch all 22 players because all 22 can hit or be hit every play. In soccer, you only have to watch 5-7 players at a time.
And the days of one, omnipotent referee in the...
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