Soccer (American), Football (European)/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| dangerous play | 10/19/2011 | Andy Black |
| Q: is playing the ball with your head considered dangerous play when the player playing the ball with ... A: this is an interesting question.. There is no official 'head down' law with regards to dangerous ... | ||
| Forward | 10/17/2011 | Andy Black |
| Q: I play soccer every year and i play forward. i love to score. is there any way you can help me? ... A: hope you are well. I am confused, how would you like me to help you ? To answer your questions, i ... | ||
| Goalie/Forward | 5/31/2011 | Andy Black |
| Q: Hey, Next year I'll be a freshman in highschool, and have recently been told I made Varsity. ... A: you're correct when you say the skills needed for each position are different, but theres no reason ... | ||
| High kicking (specifically bicycle shot) | 5/5/2011 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: I read your answer to a question about high kicking. I wanted to get more specific and ask about ... A: There's nothing different about a bicycle shot on goal, other than FIFA's reminder to referees ... | ||
| corner kick | 4/30/2011 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: Smith I have this question about placing the ball during the corner kick. i attached a picture ... A: Placing the ball like this always causes confusion, as well complaints from players and spectators. ... | ||
| Playing | 11/12/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: Andy I am an older guy from Canada playing rec. soccer for the first time. I really got hooked ... A: Firstly i think you are starting in the right way learning the basic skills. The ones I'd work on, ... | ||
| Goalie possession rules | 10/23/2010 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: In my u12 game today, the opposing goalie pinned the ball at the goal mouth for a brief instant ... A: I'm sorry I'm so late in replying. I have been away for a while. I'm not sure what you mean by ... | ||
| Footwear | 9/18/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: Andy My co-workers are assembling a group to play drop-in indoor soccer. This facility has a full ... A: sorry for the delay in replying. I think you should start off wearing your running shoes and see ... | ||
| transfers | 9/5/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: do you know any websites that has a complete transfer table for 2009-2010 January transfer window ... A: Check these pages out. Full lists of transfers for the seasons you have requested. ... | ||
| Goalie Possession | 7/21/2010 | Cody Gaines |
| Q: What is the definition of "goalie possession." My son, who was not the goalie but the striker for ... A: The situation you described is a tricky one since the goalkeeper was using his foot to trap the ... | ||
| Question about the World Cup | 7/11/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: I know nothing about soccer, so this may be a dumb question, but it's worth a shot. On vacation in ... A: Apologies for the lateness of this answer. Great question actually. The Dutch (Netherlands) had a ... | ||
| Re: Etiquette | 7/11/2010 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: Watching the World Cup final today, I noticed a player from the Netherlands played a ball from about ... A: I saw that too, so fully understand your question. You're right that there is an unwritten rule, and ... | ||
| Football: Quit or Not | 7/10/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: I am not entirely sure if you could help me, but hopefully you could give some valuable advice. Last ... A: sorry for the delay i have been off-line for a few days. The first question to ask yourself is : Do ... | ||
| Who throws in? | 6/25/2010 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: The ball goes out of the field of play over a touchline, after one player from each team touched it ... A: In this situation the referee must still decide. I have heard of a drop ball being given in such a ... | ||
| Help on playing | 6/7/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: Im 15 from the US i play for the best club team in state and one of the best in the region, im ... A: Ok, well a right midfielder will generally need the following skills i've listed along with some ... | ||
| attacking midfielder | 6/4/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: i want to know why attacking midfielders cant be employed in four four two formation. can vander ... A: Attacking players can play in the 4-4-2 formation but it can only be achieved to the greatest effect ... | ||
| Spanish Women's University soccer or semi pro teams | 5/17/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: My daughter is an advanced level soccer player (3 year memeber of the Olympic Development Program ... A: I must admit women's soccer is not a strong point for me but I am always looking to increase my ... | ||
| pain | 5/11/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: my name is siraj i am 17 years old yesterday i found a how to do ronaldo free kick on uefa training ... A: I think you should ask this question to someone with more expertise in physical training than ... | ||
| High kick - low head | 5/9/2010 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: If a player lowers his head to play a ball, and an opposing player tries to kick same ball with his ... A: This is one of those where the referee's opinion is called for, rather than there being a set ... | ||
| Dress Code | 4/7/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: Is it true that there is a sort of dress code in football, like if you are playing at home the ... A: Interesting question. This has been going on for a long time in football. Basically the home team ... | ||
| GK intimidation | 3/27/2010 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: I am wondering what is and isn't allowed in the vicinity of the keeper when defending corner kicks. ... A: This scenario is one of those times where the laws of the game don't categorically say something ... | ||
| soccer | 3/25/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: What are the soccer rules? A: i think there are too many rules to simply bring into one simple answer, so i will give you a quick ... | ||
| World Cup | 3/21/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: I was wandering if you could help me with any thoughts and ideas you may have about how to draw ... A: Apologies for the late reply. AllExpert have been holding back my questions for some unknown reason ... | ||
| World Cup - promotion | 3/21/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: I was wandering if you could help me with any thoughts and ideas you may have about how to draw ... A: indeed the world cup presents an excellent opportunity to bring in the fans, and some revenue.!! ... | ||
| law 14 | 3/20/2010 | John Cummings |
| Q: Recently at an advanced and national referee gathering we started to discuss 2nd touch on a kick ... A: The key is the predicate. If the LOTG had said that the keeper must "play" the ball, then he/she ... | ||
| football trials | 1/24/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: I'm an athletic right back that loves attacking as well as defending and have a pretty decent right ... A: It's a tough journey trying to make it as a professional footballer in Europe or anywhere for that ... | ||
| football (soccer) weight gain | 1/1/2010 | Andy Black |
| Q: and i am 16 years old i was told by my coach that i am a great player with amazing skill but that ... A: Firstly, I would suggest you ask your question to a personal trainer or fitness expert as they can ... | ||
| football (soccer) weight gain | 1/1/2010 | Stuart Young |
| Q: and i am 16 years old i was told by my coach that i am a great player with amazing skill but that ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - we have been experiencing some bad weather in the UK ... | ||
| Goalkeeper offenses | 12/17/2009 | John Cummings |
| Q: In the FIFA Laws of the Game under "Offences committed by goalkeepers" it states that "possession of ... A: To understand this issue, it helps if you are a little "long in the tooth" i.e. older. When the ... | ||
| Soccer future playing | 12/15/2009 | Stuart Young |
| Q: hey im sorry to bother you but im 15 from the USA and I want to continue to play soccer after ... A: Apologies for not getting back to you about your follow-up question sooner. I do know that most of ... | ||
| ARGENTINA FOOTBALL TEAM | 12/9/2009 | Stuart Young |
| Q: If we watch the Argentina National Team, we will observe something impressive/unique.(Nothing to do ... A: Not sure if I understand your question. I'm guessing you are a fan of Argentine football, like most ... | ||
| Soccer future playing | 12/6/2009 | Stuart Young |
| Q: hey im sorry to bother you but im 15 from the USA and I want to continue to play soccer after ... A: Apologies for not replying sooner. I would suggest that if you intend to play soccer overseas you ... | ||
| Soccer professional coach | 11/24/2009 | Cody Gaines |
| Q: mr Cody.I have one question for you,or advice....if you cant help me.I'm professional soccer coach ... A: This is a little out of my expertise but I know some about this. I don't know what you are looking ... | ||
| off sides | 10/26/2009 | Cody Gaines |
| Q: In our game the other night this scenario occurred. A striker left early and was offsides when the ... A: Unfortunately for your daughter's team this IS the correct call. Even though the ball deflected off ... | ||
| Protection of the keeper | 10/20/2009 | Stephen Smith |
| Q: This is perhaps more of a philosophical question regarding the intent of a rule, rather than a ... A: That's an interesting one! You clearly appreciate what the law says about the scenario your son was ... | ||
| goalie | 10/14/2009 | Stuart Young |
| Q: can a keeper carry the ball into his own penalty area and then handle it with his hands? A: The goalkeeper can only handle the ball inside his own penalty area. A goalkeeper can only handle ... | ||
| Soccer Tryouts | 9/30/2009 | Stuart Young |
| Q: Gabe here I was wondering if your would know of any good soccer clubs to tryout for around ... A: Just been doing some research for you and gave come up with these leagues in Belgium: Look up ... | ||
| To PK or not PK | 9/28/2009 | John Cummings |
| Q: This question concerns fouls by the goalie after an offensive player has taken a kick inside the ... A: The call would depend on the details and your perception of them. I would have to ask myself the ... | ||
| Contact with gaolie after goalie has ball in control | 9/28/2009 | John Cummings |
| Q: Goalie laying on the ground cradling ball totally in control. Opposing player on run makes contact ... A: From your description, I would say you made a great call. It takes courage and fortitude to make ... | ||
| Defending long ball and crosses | 9/21/2009 | Stuart Young |
| Q: What is the best strategy to defend against a team that has better basic skills than you do and ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying to your question.From my experiences - the best way to defend ... | ||
Soccer (American), Football (European)
Answers by Expert:
Andy Black
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions relating to playing in, managing and running a football (soccer) club. I am up to date with laws of the game (adult 11-a-side) and pay attention to the news in major european leagues. I may not be able to answer questions relating to junior football laws and do not have contacts at professional clubs.
Experience
I have played both 11-a-side and 5-a-side football at regional level for 15 years and at youth level prior to this for as long as i can remember. I have experience of managing adult teams both at intermediate and amateur level, and as son of a club Chairman i am familiar with running and progressing a club.
Education/Credentials
None relating directly to football, will be taking FA Coaching badges over next few years.
Awards and Honors
2007 Regional 6-a-side league winners.
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