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commonref replied to commonref's discussion 'Re-throw, throw-in, or something else?' in the group What's the call?

I believe you are correct. The ball is "in play" from a throw-in when it is released properly from a player's hands and enters the field of play. The ball then goes into touch on the opposite side of the field, so the correct call…

May 24, 2010

newsletters editor replied to commonref's discussion 'Re-throw, throw-in, or something else?' in the group What's the call?

As the ball get into the field,the ball is considered in play , after this , the ball goes out the field then the ball is considered outof the play then the new restart is a throw-in from the opposing team. consider this a oppinion , this is just a…

May 24, 2010

commonref replied to Dan Sheppard's discussion '8 to 7 Upgrade'

Curious about it. I've transferred from another state, was a level-7 official at one-time in that state. How do I upgrade?

May 24, 2010

Re-throw, throw-in, or something else?

Hypothetical situation... A throw-in is attempted by a player on a short field (50 yards width) and the ball gets a lot of help by a gust of wind. The ball correctly leaves the players hands and travels out of touch, over the entire width of the field, crosses the opposite touchline in mid-air, and lands in touch on the other side of the field. What is the call?See More

commonref added a discussion to the group What's the call? May 24, 2010

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What's the call?

Ask questions about the rules, what would others call in the same situation?

commonref joined Dan Sheppard's group May 24, 2010

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commonref commented on Jeremy Harmon's video

Clear advantage. The attacker did a fine job jumping over the reckless tackle. But you got to be conscious of the intent of those types of tackles. His teammate was "megged" and it's difficult to tell but looks like the defender was…

Advantage To Goal 1

May 24, 2010

commonref commented on Jeremy Harmon's video

Nice vid. You can barely make out the referee's two arms signaling for advantage, which in my opinion is perfect positioning for the referee.

Advantage To Goal

May 24, 2010

commonref commented on Jeremy Harmon's video

Actually, I take it back. I didn't notice it was an Italian defender who fell down. Award the Goal! ;)

Offside

May 24, 2010

commonref commented on Jeremy Harmon's video

While it's true there is a second defender who went into touch (outside the field of play) and did not get the referee's permission to do so, he should NOT be considered part of the play since he became incapacitated from the previous…