Date:         Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:20:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Reza Pazirandeh <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      GK responsibility and time wasting
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Regarding the recent thread about goal keeper responsibility to get the ball
back in play and time wasting, I asked JA and here is the Q&A:

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Jim,

Assuming that there are no ball handlers and no extra balls next to the
goal, whose responsibility is it to fetch the ball (for a goal kick) that
has been kicked some yards away from the goal?   Does the (winning) goal
keeper have to make a reasonable effort to fetch the ball as fast as he can?
 What if he deliberately walks slowly to fetch the ball?  Is he guilty of
time wasting?

Thanks,
Reza.

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From: Ask A Referee <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: time wasting
To: Reza Pazirandeh <[log in to unmask]>


The nearest member of the kicking team should do it, Reza.  If they delay,
add on time and warn that they are wasting time.  The second time, nail the
player with a caution for delaying the restart.

Jim

Jim Allen
USSF National Instructor Staff