Recent content by lawriejones

Sorry if this is a really simple question, but how far should U11/U12 players be away from free kicks and corners, please? A PDF I can find on www.thefa.com says 10 yards, but this is from the 2014-2015 season, so might have been changed.

Thanks very much for this. What would the caution be for if he refused to calm down? Is it unsporting behaviour?

Hi! Please can I ask for your advice about a match I was reffing? A manager is getting increasingly vocal during a match, but only giving criticism to his own (U15 girls) players. What started off as an irritation for the squad becomes more uncomfortable for them, with one being pushed to the...

Many thanks to everyone! All the comments have been very helpful. If, in future, a player is in an offside position when the keeper kicks from hands, I think I will "adapt" the Laws of the Game in my own mind to read as follows in similar circumstances (my addition in bold):- "Deliberate play...

Hi! My first post after months of lurking to pick up loads of useful tips and experience. Please forgive me if this subject has already been covered. U18 girls game. Keeper has the ball in hands and takes a drop kick, All of the kicking keeper's team were inside their own half when she kicked...