Date:         Sun, 2 Apr 2000 16:06:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
From:         "William J. (Bill) Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
Organization: the Smith Family in Amesbury Massachusetts USA
Subject:      Re: Kick off 2nd touch
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> Lucas Joyner wrote:
>
> I came accross an interesting incident today refereeing an U15
> Div 3 match
>
> On the kick off, both attackers had thier feet on the ball and
> simultaneously rolled it forward. One of the attackers the
> took off with the ball down field where he was tackled. My
> question is, is this considered a double touch.
>
I'd say that both of them did the kickoff, so if either of them
touch it next, nail them! IFK going the other way. My guess is
they are playing "test the ref," and if you let them get away
with it, you lose.